Izard County STEM School

We’re excited to recognize another member of the Class of 2026 — Hayden D. Shaver!

Hayden is looking ahead to graduation and beyond, where he plans to go straight into the workforce, hanging and finishing sheetrock.

When asked about his favorite high school memory, Hayden kept it real — he says it hasn’t happened yet, but he knows it will be graduation day.

He also shared a simple but powerful message for younger Cougars:
“Do your work, and just keep going.”

Congratulations, Hayden! We’re proud of you and wish you success in everything that comes next!

Up next for the Class of 2026, we’re proud to recognize Caden Reece Wiseman!

Caden has been a key part of Cougar athletics, competing in Football, Basketball, and Baseball, and earning Regional Semi-Finals MVP honors along the way.

When asked about his favorite memory, Caden pointed to his senior basketball season, a time that clearly meant a lot to him.

He also shared that Coach Kyle has made a big impact on his life.

After graduation, Caden plans to attend Ozarka College to pursue a career in the HVAC program.

Congratulations, Caden! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication, and we wish you all the best in what’s ahead!

Thank you from the senior class to those who sponsored or participated in their fundraiser golf tournament! Congratulations to the Championship Flight Winners:
1st - Haynes, Preaner, Ely
2nd - Delargy, Gleghorn, Workman
3rd - Robertson, Simmons, Holt
4th - Burgess, Beck, Owens

Congrats also to the A Flight Winnters:
1st - Yancey, Yancey, Cook
2nd - Foster, Anders, Huggins (not pictured)
3rd - Hollensteiner, Jackson, Foster
4th - Herring, Herring, Powell

The class of 2028 will host a car wash fundraiser to raise money for prom and a class trip.

It's School Principal Day and we'd like to take a moment to recognize the leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to our school. Thank you for supporting our students, guiding our staff, and working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly! Your commitment makes a difference in our school community every single day. Eve Hatman (elementary), Billy McBride (high school), Sarah Burns (middle school), and David Harmon (K-12 assistant principal) - we appreciate all you do!

🍎🥪 Happy School Lunch Heroes Day! 🥪🍎 Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! Our cafeteria staff works hard each day to prepare nutritious meals, serve with a smile, and create a welcoming environment for all. Thank you to our elementary lunch heroes: Sami Hardin, Holly Hawk, Tawn McIllwain, and Pam Brunsell! And thank you to the middle/high school lunch heroes: Joann Shrable, Sue Stapleton, Sheila Coggins, Seth Stapleton, and Cody Copes! Be sure to show your appreciation to our lunch heroes! 💙

Registration is now open for the IC Bass Fishing Tournament!

IC families are invited to celebrate their students at our upcoming awards cermonies on May 12. The elementary awards ceremony will be held in the Elementary Gym; middle and high school in the Fine Arts Building.

📣🎓 Attn: Seniors 🎓📣 Tuesday, May 5 9:00 AM Required Graduation Practice - see text and post in Google Classroom for more important info! 6:15 PM Arrive for graduation 7:00 PM Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

We’re proud to celebrate an outstanding honor for one of our own!

Congratulations to Charles Treat on being named the 2026 2A Junior High Coach of the Year by Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl / AGQBA.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it was based on nominations and votes from fellow quiz bowl coaches across the state — a reflection of the respect Coach Treat has earned from his peers.

Under his leadership, the junior high quiz bowl team posted an impressive 20-2 overall record this season, showcasing the hard work, preparation, and excellence of our students.

Congratulations, Mr. Treat! We are proud of the impact you make on our students and the success you continue to build.
#CougarPride

Today we celebrate individuals who keep our students safe on their journey to and from school—our bus drivers! 🚌 Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, they show up with dedication, care, and a friendly smile. They are often the first and last school connection our students have each day, and their impact goes far beyond transportation. Thank you to Isaac Blankenship, Tim Crouch, Michael Haling, Mike Haney, Carr Hill, Maison Hudgeons, David Jones, Kyle McCandlis, Zane McCollum, Marty McKnight, Juan Perez, Dennis Thielemier, Greg Workman, Tom Young, and van drivers! We appreciate you! 💛

Saturday Soccer Updates! ⚽

The games originally scheduled for April 18th have been rescheduled to May 16th.

Here are the updated start times for each division:
U6: 9:00 AM
U8: 9:45 AM
U10: 10:30 AM
U12 & U14: Combined into one team – 11:15 AM
These updated times will apply moving forward.

📅 Remaining Saturday Soccer Dates:
May 2 • May 9 • May 16

Thank you for your flexibility—we’re looking forward to more great days of soccer!

Izard County STEM School District is proud to offer FREE summer meals for students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year (Pre-K–12th grade)! Sign up now to make sure your child(ren) are included: https://forms.gle/8Vpe1TiKRHzw3vpd9

We're hosting the Sr. High District Track meet on Tuesday, and Cougar Softball and Baseball begin their District Tournaments on Wednesday (full brackets coming tomorrow!). We'll finish off the week with another exciting Saturday of soccer intrumurals. Let's have a great week, Cougars!

Reminder - The Elementary Patriotic Choir Concert is Monday, April 27 at the Brockwell campus' Fine Arts Building! You won't want to miss this!

There will be no After-School Program on Monday.

Don't forget about tonight's Drama Production, beginning at 6:30 PM! It's sure to be fun for the entire family!

Cougar football fans — GET READY! 🏈

The Spring Game is back!

Come out and get your first look at the 2026 Football Cougars as they wrap up spring practices. Our guys have been putting in the work, and they’re excited to compete in front of our community!

Stay tuned for a big announcement tomorrow about a Spring Game raffle — there will be prizes you won’t want to miss!
#CougarPride

It was a fantastic Earth Day for Izard County STEM Art Students, as they swept the 6-12 category winners at Arkansas State University's Earth Day Celebrations. This year's theme was "Our Power, Our Planet". ASU-Jonesboro held a recycled art competition, sponsored by The Keep Jonesboro Beautiful group. Congratulations to these IC STEM students: Kennedy Manecke (11th grade) - Best of Show Chloe Zitzelberger (10th grade) - 1st place Madison Billingsley (8th grade) - 2nd place Maya Vargas (9th grade) - 3rd overall We had many students work incredibly hard on some truly unique pieces for this event! Check out additional photos, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Se7AhRe3/

It’s almost time for tryouts for the 2026-2027 Cougars Cheerleaders! 📣🐾

If you are currently in grades 6-11 and interested in being part of next year’s team, make plans to attend the cheer clinic on May 4 and May 5, followed by tryouts on May 6.

All events will take place after school in the elementary gym and will wrap up around 4:30 each day.

We can’t wait to see everyone ready to bring the spirit and represent the Cougars! 🖤🤍