
We will not be in session on April 8th. Enjoy the solar eclipse! We are in session on April 22.


IGS is hosting our Volleyball Regional Tournament this year. We are needing a volunteer for each shift on Thursday, March 14th and a volunteer for Friday, March 15th. Please call the school to sign up. Thank you!


The Iuka Lady Pirates earned OBC regular season championship, and OBC tournament championship.
Last night, the Lady Pirates defeated a very tough Selmaville group, 26-24 and 27-25.
Katee Sellers, Paelynn Harris, and Kinnley Eagan were honored with All- Tournament team.
We are so proud of the team! They travel to Patoka on Thursday and will host regional play next week!
Go Lady Pirates!!!



Pirate Nation reminder: we dismiss at 2:15 today for staff meetings.

We want to congratulate Addie Smith for winning the Marion County Spelling Bee! Great work Addie! Pirate Nation is proud of you!


Way to go Pirates!
These are the Piratudes for the week of March 1st.
Kindergarten
Quinn W. - helping a new classmate during computer class
Liam B. - passed 0's addition
Sawyer A. - passed 1's addition
Audrey M. - passed 1's addition
Maybree H. - passed 1's addition
Bailey S. - passed 1's addition
Oaklynn W. - passed 1's addition
Baylee N. - passed 2's addition
Willow N. - passed 2's addition
Maverick C. - passed 2's addition
1st Grade
Annie V. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Joplyn S. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Jonah P. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Brantley C. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Stephanie O. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Reese W. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Abigail E. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Claire B. - 100% on Reading Test
River M. - 100% on Reading Test
Ellie V. - 100% on Reading Test
Zane S. - 100% on Reading Test
David A. - 100% on Reading Test
Mila M. - 100% on Reading Test
Rachelle C. - being helpful
Alyssa C. - 10 point club for AR
2nd Grade
Ivan Q. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Malcolm W. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Ashton H. - 20 point club
Jaylen Q. - 50 point club
Royce N. - mastered addition on Math Facts Pro
3rd Quarter
Bryson E. - being a leader during phonics
Brilynn G. - master multiplication on Math Facts Pro
Jacob W. - master multiplication on Math Facts Pro
Shaylee V. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Ellamae L. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Paisley D. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Gabbi M. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Shaylee V. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Ryder W. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Gracie W. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Clay H. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Jolee R. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Ellamae L. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Jacob W. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Brilynn G. - 100% on Math Quiz 22
Clay H. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week
Gracie W. - most iReady lessons completed with 100% accuracy
4th Grade
Sophiah S. - 100% on all 50 states
Isaiah S. - 100% on all 50 states
Holden E. - 100% on all 50 states
Ethan S. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
Pim W. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
Emilee T. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Remi C. - helping a classmate during computer class

Salem Township Hospital is having a Sports Physical clinic on March 3, 2024 from 9:00am until 5:00pm.

The Lady Pirates continue their hot streak coming off a perfect three week stretch. During that time they have ran their win streak to 9 straight games.
Iuka vs. South Central this past Tuesday JV lost 27-25 12-25 9-15
Varsity won 24-26 25-20 15-11
On Thursday Iuka vs. Field
JV lost 12-25 17-25, but Varsity won 25-14 16-25 15-12.
In Scholar Bowl action this past week varsity beat Willow Grove, but fell to Odin. JV win against Willow Grove, but fell to Odin.
On Thursday, Scholar Bowl Varsity and JV defeated Franklin Park. Keep up the good work!

Look at all of our hard working Pirates.
Here are the Piratudes for the week of February 23rd.
Kindergarten
Ellie W. - passed 0's addition
Milo W. - passed 1's addition
Willow N. - passed 1's addition
Callie B. - passed 1's addition
Kira A. - passed 1's addition
Baylee N. - passed 1's addition
Maverick C. - passed 1's addition
Quinn W. - passed 1's addition
1st Grade
Alyssa C. - 100% on spelling test
Iris B. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Ellie V. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Annie V. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
River M. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Alyssa C. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Rebel L. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Ellie M. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
June M. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Alayna S. - big growth on i-Ready Growth Check
Ellie V. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Claire B. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Annie V. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Zane S. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Rocky K. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
River M. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Morgan K. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Remus A. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Brylen Q. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Raeghyn D. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Kolten R. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Aubrey D. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
3rd Grade
Madalyn P. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Natalie G. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Eliza S. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Ashton H. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Andi B. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Kade C. - 100% on spelling test
Harper R. - 20 point club
Brylee T. - 40 point club
3rd Grade
Bryson E. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Jace L. - 3rd Quarter AR goal met
Bryson E. - 100% on spelling test
Jolee R. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Gracie W. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Ellamae L. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Juliette P. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Ryder W. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Shaylee V. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Coen D. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Jacob W. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Gabbi M. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
Jace L. - 100% on Math Quiz 21
4th Grade
Emilee T. - 100% on spelling test
Remington C. - highest grade in the class on Math Test
Trinity M. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Madilyn W. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
Madi B. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
5th Grade
Elaina J. - 100% on spelling test
Eli B. - being a good friend
Jaidyn J. - helped clean up a spill
Porter V. - helped clean up a spill
Wyatt L. - helped save a friend
Carlos P. - helped save a friend
6th Grade
Brason Q. - volunteered to help in the classroom
Sydney R. - helping another student who had been absent
Addie S. - helped in the classroom
7th Grade
Lilli M. - volunteered on multiple days to help with another classroom job
Bennett T. - volunteered to help in the classroom
Will V. - volunteered to help in the classroom
8th Grade
Damon J. - volunteered to help in the classroom
Kinnley E. - helped in the classroom
Joseph O. - volunteered two days to help in the classroom

Pirate Nation reminder: we will have a 2:15 dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20.

The girls volleyball team is coming off a very busy two week stretch. During that time, the varsity went 7-0 with three wins last week, including a big win over conference rival, Selmaville on 8th grade night:
Last Thursday, 8th grade night: Iuka vs. Selmaville
JV lost 15-25 10-25
Varsity won 26-24 25-12.
Last Tuesday: Iuka vs. Odin
JV won 25-22 20-25 15-12
Varsity won 25-14 25-7
Last Monday: Iuka vs. Kell
JV won 25-15 25-
Varsity won 25-13 25-15

Pirates Nation: The Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on February 21.


Reminder: there is no school on Friday, February 16 for teacher conferences and no school Monday, February 19 for Presidents Day

Reminder: Ladies volleyball will be celebrating 8th grade night tonight. The girls will be taking on Selmaville.

Our students have been working extra hard this week.
Here are the Piratudes for the week on February 15th.
Kindergarten
Claire M. - wrote numbers to 100
Kira A. - wrote numbers to 100
Liam B. - wrote numbers to 100
Bryson P. - wrote numbers to 100
Bailey S. - wrote numbers to 100
Baylee N. - wrote numbers to 100
Stevie B. - wrote numbers to 100
Willow N. - wrote numbers to 100
1st Grade
Morgan K. - 10 point AR club
Korbin N. - 10 point AR club
Savanna S. - 10 point AR club
Raeghyn D. - 10 point AR club
Aubrey D. - 10 point AR club
Remus A. - 10 point AR club
Jaylyne S. - 10 point AR club
Kolten R. - 10 point AR club
Kinley W. - 10 point AR club
Reese W. - 10 point AR club
Ayden S. - 10 point AR club
Stephanie O. - 10 point AR club
Brylen Q. - 10 point AR club
Mila M. - 10 point AR club
River M. -10 point AR club
Alayna S. - 10 point AR club
Jaylyne S. - 3rd quarter AR goal met with 100% accuracy
Savanna S. - 3rd quarter AR goal met with 100% accuracy
Ayden S. - 3rd quarter AR goal met with 100% accuracy
Ellie V. - 3rd quarter AR goal met with 100% accuracy
David A. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Mila M. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Iris B. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Rocky K. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Rebel L. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Claire B. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Korbin N. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Rocky K. - helping a friend put up his lunch tray
Alyssa C. - working extra hard and always giving her best
2nd Grade
Natalie G. - 20 point club
Bailey S. - 40 point club
Harper R. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Stella S. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Moxley T. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Angeline J. -met 3rd quarter AR goal
Jaylen Q. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
3rd Grade
Bentley W. - completing multiplication boot camp
Juliette P. - completing multiplication boot camp
Ryder W. - completing multiplication boot camp
Nathan D. - completing multiplication boot camp
Ellamae L. - being a good friend
Bentley W. - being a good friend
Gacie W. - being a good friend
Coen D. - 100% on Math Quiz 20
Brilynn G. - 100% on Math Quiz 20
Gabbi M. - 100% on Math Quiz 20
Bryson E. - the only student to earn 100% on the Math Quiz
Garret H. - mastered division on Math Facts Pro
Garret H. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week
Clay H. - most iReady lessons answered with 100% accuracy this week
4th Grade
Payton P. - being helpful - helped Mr. Stacey pick up trash after school
Trinydee T. - being helpful - helped Mr. Stacey pick up trash after school
Sophiah S. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Journey H. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Jakob S. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
Ethan B. - 100% on all 50 states and capitals
5th Grade
Hosea W. - helping carry in treats for a younger student
Jaidyn J. - giving up his seat to a friend standing
6th Grade
Addie S. - exceeded her AR goal by midterm - 25.2 points
Addie S. - volunteered to represent IGS at the Spelling Bee
7th Grade
Lilli M. - extra effort on AR - 47 points so far
Hayden D. - great effort on AR - 27.6 point so far
Brenden K. - exceeded his AR goal by midterm - 32.7 points
Will V. - exceeded his AR goal by midterm - 29.2 points
Denton N. - exceeded his AR goal by midterm - 56 points
8th Grade
Joseph O. - class participation
Katee S. - volunteered to switch groups to help other students
Damon J. - exceeded his AR goal by midterm - 32.8 points

The deadline to sign up for Salem City baseball and softball leagues are approaching quickly.


The 5/6th grade boys basketball team captured 3rd place this past weekend. Congratulations young Pirates!
Girls volleyball has another busy week with three games, including 8th grade night. Monday, the ladies will travel to Kell. C game starts at 5:15. Tuesday, they travel to take Odin with the C game beginning at 4:00. Then, to cap off the week, the girls will host Selmaville on Thursday, February 15. This is the night we honor our 8th graders. C game starts at 4:00.

It was a busy week in volleyball. The Lady Pirates won there 4th contest of the week. Iuka defeated Raccoon in the varsity contest last night. JV lost 16-25 15-25 Varsity won 25-12 25-15 The Lady Pirates have three games next week with Thursday, February 15 being 8th grade night. The boys 5/6 grade basketball team plays tonight in the 3rd place game at 6:30 at Selmaville. After that game Kaden, Landon, Kinnley, and Katee will be honored as part of the boys and girls all conference teams. girls team will be receiving their OBC Conference Championship award.

Only the best at IGS. Thank you Mrs. Phillips for everything you do for our students!


Pirate Nation Reminder: we dismiss today, Friday, February 9, at 2:15.