Beginning 4th Quarter (04/03/2023), all student electronic reports can only be accessed by entering their Unique Student Number. This number can be found on all previous progress and reports cards in the Upper Right-Hand corner. Please make a note of this number for future reference.

1/3 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Cuba City (Away)

1/5 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SWAL Honors Band Rehearsal

1/5 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Cuba City (Away)

1/5 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Cuba City (Away)

1/6 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Darlington (Home)

1/6 7:00 PM Alumni Pep

1/6 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Darlington (Home)

1/7 4:30 PM SWAL Honors Band Concert @ Fennimore

1/7 10:00 AM Gymnastics: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools @ Mount Horeb HS

1/7 10:00 AM Wrestling: JV Invitational vs Multiple Schools @ Kickapoo HS

1/9 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Benton (Away)

1/9 6:30 PM Board Meeting

1/9 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Benton (Away)

1/10 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Cassville

1/10 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Southwestern (Home)

1/10 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Cassville (Away)

1/10 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Southwestern (Home)

1/12 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Boscobel (Away)

1/12 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Boscobel (Away)

1/13 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Mineral Point (Away)

1/13 6:30 PM Wrestling: JV Dual vs Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton (Home)

1/13 7:00 PM Wrestling: Varsity Match vs Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton (Home)

1/13 7:00 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Mineral Point (Away)

1/14 9:30 AM Wrestling: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Scholls @ DeForest HS

1/16 6:00 PM Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs Multiple Schools @ Dodgeville HS

1/16 6:00 PM Music Parents' Meeting

1/17 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Southwestern (Home)

1/17 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Shullsburg (Away)

1/17 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Southwestern (Home)

1/17 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Shullsburg (Away)

1/19 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Boscobel (Home)

1/19 7:00 PM Girls Basketball Pep Band

1/19 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Boscobel (Home)

1/20 NO SCHOOL - End of 1st Semester

1/20 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Riverdale (Home)

1/20 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Riverdale (Home)

1/21 9:00 AM Wrestling: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools @ Fort Atkinson HS

1/21 9:45 AM Gymnastics: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools @ Southwestern HS/MS

1/23 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Hillsboro (Home) (IGEMS - South Gymnasium)

1/23 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Hillsboro (Home) (IGHS)

1/23 6:00 PM Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs Platteville @ Platteville HS

1/23 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Hillsboro (Home) (IGHS)

1/23 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Hillsboro (Home) (IGEMS - South Gymnasium)

1/24 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Fennimore (Away)

1/24 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Fennimore (Away)

1/26 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Mineral Point (Home)

1/26 7:00 PM Boys Basketball Pep

1/26 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Mineral Point (Home)

1/27 5:00 PM Wrestling: Boys Varsity Match vs Darlington/Blackhawk @ Darlington HS

1/27 6:00 PM Basketball: Girls JV vs Riverdale (Home)

1/27 6:00 PM Wrestling: Boys JV Dual vs Darlington/Blackhawk @ Darlington HS

1/27 7:30 PM Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Riverdale (Home)

1/28 4:30 PM Honors Choir Concert @ Ithaca

1/28 9:00 AM Wrestling: JV Tournament vs Multiple Schools @ River Ridge

1/28 10:00 AM Gymnastics: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools @ River Valley HS

1/30 6:00 PM Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs River Valley @ River Valley HS

1/31 6:00 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs Fennimore (Away)

1/31 7:30 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Fennimore (Away)

Iowa-Grant recently welcomed new members into the Iowa-Grant High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students are selected for this organization based on effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the association: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Our newly inducted members include:

Ashley R, Meagan C, Elyse L, Rachel R, Rylee S, Sophie V, and Lillian W.

Our new members were inducted by our current Senior members:

Leslie B-R, Hope C, Jalyssa C, Yessica G, Ivy L, Kenadie M, Madelyn R, Audrey R, Julia S, Bekka S, Alexis T-B, Elizabeth V, Caitlyn W, and Evie W.

Please help us congratulate these students on this honor they have earned.

The Iowa-Grant Ag Department would gladly take any of the items you do not want anymore off your hands. We are open to taking anything, but here are some things we really could use:

- Microwave safe bowls (glass bowls) - all sizes

- Stainless steel or plastic measuring cups and spoon sets (Prefer the measurements to be engraved on them. When they are just printed on, they tend to wash off and then the students do not know the measurements.)

- Dehydrators

- Food processors

- Stand and Hand mixers

- Blenders

- Instant pots

- Air fryer

- Canning supplies - water bath canners

- Eating utensils, plates, bowls

- Cooking utensils

- Kitchen scissors

- Knives and sharpeners

- Pots and pans

- Rubber spatulas

- Dry storage containers for flour, sugar, etc.

Please keep the ag department in mind when wanting to part with kitchen equipment in the future, too. High school students are not the most gentle on equipment and often times we are in need of replacements. For example, we retired a pan after our fudge lab….

Please contact Lara Hammerly with any questions. lhammerly@igs.k12.wi.us

Welcome 2023, and welcome back, students and staff! We are about to finish the first semester already. There will be no school on January 20th for teachers to participate in professional development and finish grading. On January 19th, students will have the 2nd quarter pep rally and Kindness focus.

On January 2nd, we welcome our new English Language Learning Instructor, Brittany Spurley-Clay. Brittany brings terrific experiences in the Spanish language that will help our students.

Middle school girls' basketball and middle school wrestling will continue this month. Students in the elementary and middle school will complete their mid-year NWEA maps testing as we prepare for our Forward Exam this spring.

The summer recreation committee will be meeting this month, and we hope to get summer information to you regarding both summer recreation and summer school in February. It is hard to believe we are thinking of summer, but it will be here before we know it!

Volunteers using IGEMS: Please remember to lock and check all outside doors before leaving the premises, especially on weekends and when building staff is not present.

I wish you a fantastic start to 2023!

On January 20th, we will be hosting an informative pre-registration session for parents and preschool screening session for incoming 4K students. Below you will find some frequently asked questions and answers:

• Who should attend? Anyone who lives in the Iowa-Grant School District who has a child turning 4 on or before September 1, 2023.

• How long will the screening last? One hour; we have 6 screening spots per hour. The first session starts at noon and the last session starts at 5 PM.

• Do I need to register now or can we show up at the door? Please call ahead to sign up for your preferred time to assure your child will receive the attention he or she deserves.

• Will I have a chance to see the school and 4K classrooms? Yes, school is not in regular session on January 20th, and you will be able to tour our school facility.

• What if I’m not sure my child is ready for 4K? This event is designed to assess preschool readiness skills and to answer your questions about your child’s development and our school’s programming, so you can make an informed decision regarding your child’s educational needs.

• What if I have concerns about my child’s speech & language development? Please let the school know of any concerns you have when calling to set up your screening appointment. We will have a Speech Language Pathologist available on January 20th for this purpose.

• Who are the 4K teachers? Mrs. Tricia Sander and Mrs. Kristen Nelson bring many years of teaching experience to our 4K program. Our teaching assistants and Mrs. Darcy Breuer (Early Childhood) are also vital to our program’s success.

• What if my child is not yet toilet trained? We expect all 4K students to be fully toilet trained (wearing underwear, not pull-ups) when entering our program in September.

• Is transportation provided for 4K students? Yes, 4-year-old students are eligible to ride the bus to and from school. They follow the same school calendar as our other elementary students.

• What if my child still takes a nap each day? Rest time is built into the daily schedule, and many children sleep during this rest time.

• Do I need to pack a lunch for my child? Students are able to eat a cold lunch provided by their home or a hot lunch prepared by our food service staff. Milk for snack time can also be purchased at school.

• Do the kids play outside? Yes, both outdoor and indoor play are important components in their school day. We have a beautiful outdoor play area for our students!

Please bring your child and any additional questions you may have with you on January 20th, and call today to reserve your appointment slot!

When: January 20th from 12:00-6:00 PM

Where: Iowa-Grant Elementary School

Why: To receive information about your young child and to register for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.

Who: Any child that will turn 4 on or before September 1, 2023 should come meet the teachers and complete the pre-registration forms for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten.

The 4K teachers will spend about 45 minutes with your child assessing their developmental milestones while you get a chance to view a slideshow telling you all about Iowa-Grant’s 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program.

Please call Christi at 943-6313 Extension1000 by January 15th to make an appointment to bring your child to this annual community event. Appointment times will fill up fast so be sure to call soon!

Bring your child’s birth certificate with you to the screening.

This is an opportunity to visit with the Iowa-Grant teachers and for your child to have a positive first experience at school. The teachers will work with your child and get to know them a bit through a developmental screening. You will get a chance to learn about the 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Program and talk to the teachers about your child.

We are looking forward to meeting you and your child.

Mrs. Sander, Mrs. Nelson, and Miss Breuer