IHS Family Newsletter
August 2023 - From Principal Zipp-McLaughlin
NEWSLETTER SECTIONS
- Principal's Message
- Counselor Updates
- School Nurse Updates
- Homecoming T Shirts
- School Supply Lists
- IHS Parent Portal Directions for Infinite Campus
- Safe School Helpline
- Code of Conduct
- Athletics
- Events
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated from summer events, trips and gatherings. As we eagerly approach the upcoming school year, we extend a warm welcome and are excited to share the opportunities for achievement, extra curricular activities and memorable experiences. We encourage open communication and active engagement as we work together to support your child's success. Please feel free to reach out to our administrators and school counselors with questions prior to the start of the school year. We are here to support you and your student(s)!
SCHOOL COUNSELOR MESSAGE
Our school counselors have been diligently preparing schedules and supports for students. In preparation for this school year, counselors met with students individually during the course selection process to select classes. Students were asked about courses and electives that interested them the most; those courses will be reflected in the schedules.
We will do our best to accommodate changes but it may be difficult to honor schedule change requests due to class sizes and other scheduling considerations. If you have a change request or question about your schedule, you may reach out to your students counselor via email or phone.
Please note the following prior to reaching out to your student(s) counselor.
- Counselors will be in their offices on August 23rd and then back for the year beginning on August 28th.
- We cannot accommodate individual teacher preference, lunch, or peer group requests.
- Students will be required to stay in their schedules once the first day of school starts for 4 school days before making a change (unless your schedule does not reflect your course requests or there is an error).
- If a student would like to add a course and there is room in the schedule, you may reach out to your counselor to request the additional course.
- Schedules are subject to change leading up to the school year, so please continue to review your schedule in Infinite Campus prior to the start of the year.
SCHOOL NURSE UPDATES
All 9th & 11th graders are required to have a NYS physical form on file at school.
- Any student who wishes to participate in Fall sports must have a physical on file in the health office that is dated August 2022 or after.
- PLEASE NOTE: If your MD office sent a physical to IHS via fax between May 15th and August 7th, it was likely not received due to technical issues. Please contact your MD office to re-fax the physical to 585-336-8294.
HOMECOMING
IHS Homecoming includes many time honored traditions such as the Super Quiz, Hallway Decorating, Pep Rally with parade floats and a culmination of athletic events. Students are encouraged to celebrate their class by wearing class T shirts, participating in daily theme focused spirit gear and cheering on their classmates.
T shirts for each class can be ordered through these links:
- Class of 2024- This store closes on August 15th at midnight and has been advertised since June 2023.
- Class of 2025- This store closes on August 25th
- Class of 2026- This store closes on August 20th
- Class of 2027- FRESHMEN order information will be posted by August 21st and sent in a separate email. Our students and advisor have recently met and working on something spectacular!
Please consider purchasing before each store closes!
If you have questions, please reach out to the class advisor who can assist you:
- Class of 2024 (Ms. Croll and Ms. Lynch)
- Class of 2025 (Ms. Quintero)
- Class of 2026 (Ms. Jaynes)
- Class of 2027 (Ms. Parent)
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
STAY INFORMED AND CONNECTED
Remain informed and access information through the use of our Parent Tab on our IHS Homepage (click on this link to access). You will find information regarding newsletters, calendars, time schedule, health information, IHS Clubs, Yearbook information and more.
INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
You can view your student's attendance, in progress grades, assignments and more using the Parent Portal through Infinite Campus. Click here.
SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE
If you see something, say something!
Please encourage students to report any concerns to an adult at school in addition to sharing with you. If your child wishes to remain anonymous but should report a concern, encourage them to complete the Safe School Helpline form using the link below or through the app. Reporting with as many factual details as possible will help our administrators follow up with individuals in a timely manner. Thank you for continuing to support a positive school climate.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 28- Senior Parking Spot Painting 9am-1pm
August 29- Senior Parking Spot Painting 11am-3pm
August 30- Freshmen Orientation at IHS
- Student arrive at 7:45am
- Parent meeting from 11am-noon
- Laptop deployment from Noon- 1pm in the Commons
September 13- 14- School Pictures
THANK YOU
Be well,
Alecia
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 260 Cooper Road
Website: https://ihs.westirondequoit.org/
Principal: Alecia Zipp-McLaughlin | alecia_mclaughlin@westiron.monroe.edu
- Assistant Principal: Mark Foster | mark_foster@westiron.monroe.edu
- Assistant Principal: Barbara Battin | barbara_battin@westiron.monroe.edu
- Assistant Principal: Casey Nelan | casey_nelan@westiron.monroe.edu
Mr. Foster: 585- 336- 2913
Ms. Nelan: 585- 336- 2917
Ms. Battin: 585- 336-0759
Main office: 585- 266-7351
Secretary: Kim Schrank | kim_schrank@westiron.monroe.edu
Health Office: 585-336-2938
- Nurse: Elizabeth Thurston
Counseling Center: 336-2921
Attendance Office: 336-2919
Technology Support: https://wicsd.tech/
Transportation: 585-336-2992
District Office: 585-342-5500 | District website: westirondequoit.org
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