
Birth to Three and Pre-K screening s will be held at Iuka Grade School on Monday, March 17th. Call the school office to schedule an appointment (618) 323-6233.


Any child that is 5 years of age before September 1, 2025 are required to make an appointment for Kindergarten screening. We cannot wait to see you!


It's Piratude Day!
Here are the Piratudes for the week of Jan 31.
Kindergarten
Azlynn B. - wrote numbers to 100
Conner C. - wrote numbers to 100
Bryce H. - wrote numbers to 100
Ava S. - wrote numbers to 100
Sklynne O. - 100% on Math quiz
Wesley C. - 100% on Math quiz
Lyric B. - 100% on Math quiz
Azlynn B. - 100% on Math quiz
Hope W. - 100% on Math quiz
Liam B. - 100% on Math quiz
Lucy B. - 100% on Math quiz
Adeline W. - 100% on Math quiz
Ellie W. - 100% on Math quiz
Jacie G. - 100% on Math quiz
Macie B. - 100% on Math quiz
1st Grade
Ainsley V. - growth in iReady
Maybree H. - growth in iReady
Audrey M. - growth in iReady
Willow N. - growth in iReady
Baylee N. - growth in iReady
Quinn W. - growth in iReady
Kira A. - growth in iReady
Stevie B. - growth in iReady
Milo W. - growth in iReady
Lilly C. - growth in iReady
Maverick C. - growth in iReady
Olliver L. - growth in iReady
Milo W. - being thoughtful
2nd Grade
Zane S. - A+ on Math Quiz 13
Kolten R. - 100% on Math quiz
Savanna S. - 100% on Math quiz
Annie V. - met AR goal
Aubrey D. - met AR goal
June M. - met AR goal
Claire B. -met AR goal
Jaylyne S. - 20 point AR club
Iris B. - 30 point AR club
Aubrey D. - 40 point club
Annie V. - 50 point club
Ellie M. - 50 point club
Claire B. - 75 point club
River M - helping a friend to the Nurse's Office
3rd Grade
Natalie G. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Ashton H. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Reagan A. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Malcolm W. - passing 8's multiplication facts
James W. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Kade C. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Harper R. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Natalie G. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Bentley W. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Rose B. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Reagan A. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Tiylee T. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Malcolm W. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Ivan Q. - completing multiplication boot camp
Brylee T. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week
Brylee T. - helping a friend to the Nurse's Office
4th Grade
Coen D. - 100% on all 50 states
Bryson E. - 100% on Spelling test
Journey H. - 102% on Spelling test
5th Grade
Xander L. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Jillian B. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Sophiah S. - 100% on Math Quiz
Emilee T. - 100% on Spelling test
Trinity M. - 101% on Spelling test
Sophiah S. - 102% on Spelling test
Journey H. - 102% on Spelling test
Austin W. - 102% on Spelling test
Austin W. - 102% on Spelling test
6th Grade
Porter M. - helped get items for an absent student
8th Grade
Rylee M. - helped get items for an absent student


Attention 8th Grade Parents!


Look at hard our Pirates have been working!
These are the Piratudes for the week of January 24th.
Kindergarten
Lucy B. - wrote numbers to 100
Izabella M. - wrote numbers to 100
Wesley C. - wrote numbers to 100
Jacie G. - wrote numbers to 100
Sklynne O. - wrote numbers to 100
Lyric B. - wrote numbers to 100
Macie B. - wrote numbers to 100
Adeline W. - wrote numbers to 100
Macey M. - wrote numbers to 100
Ella S. - wrote numbers to 100
Skyler W. - wrote numbers to 100
2nd Grade
Brantley C. - 20 point club
Bella E. - 20 point club
Stephanie O. - 30 point club
Brylen Q. - 40 point club
June M. - 50 point club
Morgan K. - 100% on Lesson 12 Quiz
Brylen Q. - 100% on Lesson 12 Quiz
Zane S. - 100% on Lesson 12 Quiz
David A. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Remus A. - A+ on Unit 2 Math test
Rocky K. - Master of Addition
Ellie M. - Master of Subtraction
3rd Grade
Rachel F. - passing 7's multiplication facts
Hank M. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Royce N. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Ivan Q. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Madalyn P. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Bentley W. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Rose B. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Moxley T. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Jaylen Q. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Andi B. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Hank M. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Royce N. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Ryker N. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Madalyn P. - passing 12's multiplication facts
Hank M. - 100% on Math quiz 15
Moxley T. -100% on Math quiz 15
Jaylen Q. - 100% on Math quiz 15
Tiylee T. - 100% on Math quiz 15
Rachel F. - 100% on Math quiz 15
Moxley T. - master multiplication on Math Facts Pro
Rose B. - most i-Ready lessons answered this week with 100% accuracy
4th Grade
Bryson E. - 100% on Spelling test
Journey H. - 100% on Spelling test
Garrett H. - 100% on all 50 states
Clay H. - 100% on all 50 states
5th Grade
Sophiah S. - 100% on Spelling test
Remington C. - 100% on Spelling test
Journey H. - 101% on Spelling test
Sophiah S. - 102% on Spelling test
6th Grade
Eli B. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Claire B. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Brooks H. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Zach J. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Greysen K. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Wyatt L. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Porter M. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Waylon V. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Hosea W. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Briella W. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
7th Grade
Tyler S. - helped out at Art Club
Kannan T. - helped out at Art Club
Rylan C. - helped out at Art Club
Trygg A. - helped out at Art Club
Gracy O. - helped out at Art Club
Trygg A. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Ashley C. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Kenzie C. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Alyssa E. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Saphira F. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Logan M. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Gracy O. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Brason Q. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Ava R. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Sydney R. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Austin W. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Jill S. - being kind
Ava R. - being kind
8th Grade
Brendan K. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Lilli M. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Denton N. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Kiley S. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Paxton T. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal
Will V. - exceeded 2nd Quarter AR goal


Great work Pirates!


Art Club today!


New Superintendent Announced
At the January 21st, 2025 school board meeting, the Board of Education of Iuka CCSD #7 appointed Derick A. Vincent as the new Superintendent of schools, beginning July 1, 2025.
Mr. Vincent has been serving the Iuka CCSD #7 School District in several capacities for the past twelve years, most recently as the Assistant Superintendent/Principal. Prior to that appointment in 2024, Mr. Vincent served as the Dean of Students for four years and the middle school Math teacher for 12 years. Mr. Vincent also served as basketball coach, track coach, assistant Volleyball coach, and Beta sponsor. Vincent is also Assistant Football coach at SCHS. He also served as middle school Math teacher at South Central Middle School prior to coming here in 2013.
Mr. Vincent is 1995 graduate from Iuka CCSD #7 and 1999 graduate of Salem Community High School.
Vincent earned three degrees: Bachelor’s of Science in Middle School Education from Murray State University, a Master’s of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University, and Specialist in Education from Eastern Illinois University.
The Board of Education is honored to have Mr. Vincent as Iuka Superintendent.
Mr. Vincent states, “ I am looking forward to be able to give back to this school and community that I have been a part of my whole life. My goal is to continue our academic excellence and our positive school atmosphere.”
Mr. Vincent and his wife, Becky, have been married for 20 years and they have two children, Riley and Regan. All are Iuka Alumni.


2nd Quarter Pizza Party Attendance Winners!!
EC-Charles Chase
PK- Evanelle Wiehle
K- Ava Sales
1st- Baylee Nix
2nd-Joplyn Shaw
3rd- Ivan Quandt
4th-Wyatt Lewis
5th- Logan Dial
6th- Zachariah Jones
7th- Ava Reed
8th-Levi Winchester


Shout out to all the Students with perfect attendance for 2nd Quarter!!!!!
EC-
Chase, Charles Matthew Edward
Pomeroy, Jackson Robert
PK-
Borcherding, Carlie Jo
Morrison, Maylee Jae
Wiehle, Evanelle Reese
K-
Blank, Macie Leah
Carril, Wesley Gene
Chase, Leona May
Merriman, Macey Lynn
Sales, Ava May
Weems, Hope Eliana
1st-
Culy, Maverick Noble
Easley, Peyton Michael
Geiler, Bella Marie
Mulvaney, Audrey Diane
Mulvaney, Claire Nicole
Nattier, Willow Brea
Nix, Baylee Michelle
Wilkin, Caleb James
Willman, Milo Foster
Wimberly, Oaklynn Faith
2nd-
Almaroad, Remus Maverick
Borcherding, Claire Ruth
Canoy, Alyssa Mhae Pantojan
Lawrence, Rebel Anthony Soul
Quandt, Brylen Jo
Shaw, Joplyn Elizabeth Marie
Smith, Alayna Jewel
Smith, Savanna Rose
Vincent, Eleanor Jane
White, Reese Elayne
3rd-
Goff, Natalie Christine
Penn, Madalyn Grace
Quandt, Ivan Markus Ellis
Reed, Harper June
Williams, James Anthony Michael
4th-
Dial, Paisley Jane
Easley, Bryson Carter Lee
Glasco, Brilynn Grace
Heustis, Lileigh Nicole
Lewis, Wyatt Matthew
Linder, Ellamae Marie
Reed, Jolee Marie
5th-
Collins, Gibson Gregory
Dial, Logan Lee
Kleiboeker, Ethan Casey
Penn, Wyatt Kristopher
Schippel, Isaiah James Michael
Sellers, Jakob Lee
Stewart, Ethan Michael
Ullery, Sadee Elizabeth
Vail, Liam Rodrick
Wangande, Pimlapas
White, Madilyn Grace
6th-
Brewer, Lilly Mae
Bundy, Claire Suzanne
Dial, Brian Lee
Foster, William Ford
Hammond, Jaxon Bentley
Heinzmann, Brooks Andrew
Jones, Zachariah Thomas
Lewis, Trevin Alecxander
Merrick, Mathias Kynan
Weems, Hosea Edward
7th-
Aaron, Trygg Michael Warner
Borcherding, Sophia Lyn
Canoy, Ashley Sheine Pantojan
Eagan, Alyssa Grace
Ervin, Stella Marlena
Morgan, Logan James
Reed, Ava Elayne
Rose, Sydney Claire
8th-
Meyers, Lilliana Marie
Nattier, Denton Elijah
Vincent, William Rick
Webster, Baylee Ann Marie
Winchester, Levi Warren
Workman, Shaylee Dawn


Tonight is 8th Grade Night for our boys basketball team. Please come out and support our 8th Graders as we honor them for all of the hard work and dedication they have displayed over the years. The ceremony will be held directly after the JV game.


There will be early dismissal on Tuesday, January 21st.


There will be No School on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.


The first Piratudes for 2025!
For the week of January 17th.
Kindergarten
Liam B. - wrote #'s to 100
Ellie W. - wrote #'s to 100
Hope W. - wrote #'s to 100
Macie B. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Liam B. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Sklynne O. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Ella S.- 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Hope W. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Adeline W. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Jacie G. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Ava S. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Macey M. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Wesley C. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Azlynn B. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Lyric B. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Ellie W. - 100% on Unit 3 Math test
Madi S. - Great job on Unit 3 Math test
Izabella M. - Great job on Unit 3 Math test
Hudson O. - Great job on Unit 3 Math test
2nd Grade
Ellie M. - 40 point club
3rd Grade
Jaylen Q. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Ryker N. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Kade C. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Harper R. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Brylee T. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Moxley T. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Tiylee T. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Andi B. - passing 8's multiplication facts
James W. - passing 8's multiplication facts
Royce N. - mastered addition on Math Facts Pro
Jaylen Q. - most i-Ready lessons completed this week with 100% accuracy
Royce N. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week
4th Grade
Shaylee V. - 100% on all 50 states
Nathan D. - working hard on i-Ready
Paisley D. - working hard on i-Ready
Brilynn G. - working hard on i-Ready
Ellamae L. - working hard on i-Ready
Gabbi M. - working hard on i-Ready
Jolee R. - working hard on i-Ready
Olivia W. - working hard on i-Ready
Jacob W. - working hard on i-Ready
5th Grade
Evelyn W. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Emilee T. - 100% on Spelling test


There is a change for the breakfast menu tomorrow, January 17th.
Pancakes & Syrup
Sausage Links
Fruit
Juice
Milk

Way to finish out the last of 2024 Pirates!
Here are the Piratudes for the week of December 20th.
Kindergarten
Liam B - counted to 100
Macie B - counted to 100
1st Quarter
Ainsley V - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Oaklynn W - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Olliver L - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Bella G - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Jasmine U - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Bailey S - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Baylee N - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Claire M - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Willow N - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Kira A - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Lilly C - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Maverick C - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Sawyer A - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Quinn W - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Audrey M - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Maybree H - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Milo W - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Bryson P - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Stevie B - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Callie B - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
2nd Grade
Morgan K - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Brantley C - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
River M - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Atreyu S - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Mila M - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Savanna S - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Joplyn S - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Rebel L - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Troy T - met 2nd Quarter AR goal
Remus A - A+ on Reading test
Zane S - A+ on Reading test
Brylen Q - A+ on Reading test
Atreyu S - A+ on Math Quiz 11
Brantley C - A+ on Math Quiz 11
Bella E - A++ on Math Quiz 11
Zane S - 20 point AR club
Jonah P - 20 point AR club
Brylen Q - 30 point AR club
Rebel L - 30 point AR club
Ellie V - 40 point AR club
Rocky K - 50 point AR club
Claire B - master of subtraction
3rd Grade
Kade C - met AR goal
Andi B - met AR goal
Jaylen Q - met AR goal
Moxley T - met AR goal
Rachel F - 100% on Math Quiz 13
Jaylen Q - 100% on Math Test 14
Moxley T - 100% on Math Test 14
Rachel F - 100% on Math Test 14
Jaylen Q - 100% on Unit 2 Math Test
Ryker N - passing 7's multiplication facts
Jaylen Q - passing 7's multiplication facts
James W - passing 7's multiplication facts
Moxley T - passing 7's multiplication facts
Tiylee T - passing 7's multiplication facts
Harper R - passing 7's multiplication facts
Royce N - passing 7's multiplication facts
Brylee T - passing 7's multiplication facts
Madalyn P - passing 7's multiplication facts
Reagan A - passing 7's multiplication facts
Rose B - passing 7's multiplication facts
Kade C - passing 7's multiplication facts
Ashton H - passing 7's multiplication facts
Andi B - passing 7's multiplication facts
Hank M - passing 7's multiplication facts
Ivan Q - passing 7's multiplication facts
Malcolm W - passing 7's multiplication facts
Bentley W - passing 7's multiplication facts
Natalie G - passing 7's multiplication facts
Rachel F - passing 9's multiplication facts
Tiylee T - passing 9's multiplication facts
Ashton H - passing 9's multiplication facts
Natalie G - passing 9's multiplication facts
Andi B - passing 9's multiplication facts
Kade C - 101% on Spelling test
Brylee T - most answered on Math Facts Pro this week
Ashton H - most i-Ready lessons answered with 100% accuracy this week
4th Grade
Gracie W - 100% on all 50 states
Gabbi M - 100% on all 50 states
Journey H - 100% on all 50 states
Brilynn G - 100% on all 50 states
Wyatt L - December i-Ready winner
Brilynn G - multiplication master
Gracie W - encouraging others and being a good friend
Ellamae L - helping others
Bryson E - 100% on Spelling test
Remington C - 102% on Spelling test
5th Grade
Sophiah S - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Trinity M - highest grade in the class on Math quiz
Sophiah S - 100% on Spelling test
Trinity M - 100% on Spelling test
Emilee T - 100% on Spelling test
Sophiah S - 102% on Spelling test
6th Grade
Wyatt L - extra effort
Jaxon H - shared with others
Porter M - offered to help another student
7th Grade
Stella E - meeting & exceeding AR goal
Malloy D - helping another student
Trygg A - being extremely generous and gave the lead role to another student
Kenzie C - volunteered to help in the classroom
Brason Q - volunteered to help in the classroom
Saphira F - volunteered to help in the classroom
Ashley C - volunteered to help in the classroom
Sydney R - volunteered to help in the classroom
Ava R - volunteered to help in the classroom
Jill S - volunteered to help in the classroom
Gracy O - volunteered to help in the classroom
Vince K - stood up for another student
Jill S - donated her candy canes in case someone did not get one
8th Grade
Shaylee W - jumping in and helping out where ever need for Senior Citizens Dinner
Paxton T - jumping in and helping out where ever need for Senior Citizens Dinner
Shaylee W - extra effort and a positive attitude
Addy K - volunteered to help
Tyler F - helped with the room
Ethan H - helped with the room
Shaylee W - extra effort on assignment


We have two pajama days for elementary students coming up!


Good luck at home tonight!


December 2nd was National Special Education Day! Shoutout to our wonderful Special Education Staff! Thanks for all you do to provide a bright future for our students!


Reminder: There is early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th.
