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.
Look at these hard working Pirates!
Here are the Piratudes for the week of February 9th.
Kindergarten
Audrey M. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Milo W. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Lilly C. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Willow N. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Quinn W. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Kira A. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Ainsley V. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Baylee N. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Maybree H. - 100% on unit 5 Math test
Skyler W. - working extra hard in homework club
1st Grade
Ellie M. - being kind
Claire B. - 100% on math quiz
David A. - 100% on math quiz
Rocky K . - 100% on math quiz
Iris B. - 100% on math quiz
June M. - 100% on math quiz
Ellie V. - 100% on math quiz 18
Jonah P. - 100% on math quiz 18
Zane S. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Ellie M. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Annie V. - 10 point AR club
Joplyn S. - 10 point AR club
2nd Grade
Brylee T. - mastered addition
Kade C. - 20 point club
Angeline J. - 30 point club
Moxley T. - 30 point club
Hank M. - 50 point club
3rd Grade
Wyatt L. - working very hard in class and being a model student
Brilynn G. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Garrett H. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Wyatt L. - 100% on math quiz
Journey H. - 100% on math quiz
Ellamae L. - 100% on Unit 3 Math Test
Gabbi M. - 100% on Unit 3 Math Test
Gracie W. - 100% on Unit 3 Math Test
Shaylee V. - 100% on Math quiz 19
Gracie W. - 100% on Math quiz 19
Ryder W. - 100% on Math quiz 19
Juliette P. - 100% on Math quiz 19
Coen D. - most iReady lessons completed this week
Garret H. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week
4th Grade
Remi C. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Austin W. - met 3rd quarter AR goal
Remington C. - fantastic work in math
Austin W. - 100% on ALL 50 states
Wyatt P. - 100% on ALL 50 states
Austin W. - January iReady 100% Club winner
5th Grade
Charlie R. - helping kids in the hallway
William F. - helping others in the hallway
Eli B. - helping kids in the hallway
Elaina J. - met AR goal for 3rd quarter
William F. - met AR goal for 3rd quarter
Adrianne S. - reaching AR goal
Elaina J. - fantastic work in Math
Wyatt L. - passing most lessons in iReady
Wyatt L. - good work in eSpark
Briella W. - good work in eSpark
Aurora S. - good work in eSpark
Zach J. - doing great work in iReady
Eli B. - putting in time and effort into iReady
6th Grade
Colton C. - being kind to someone who was upset
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.
Our 5/6 grade boys basketball team lost a tough fought game 33-22 against Selmaville. They will play Friday for 3rd place.
The girls volleyball team played their 3rd game of the week on Wednesday Night as Iuka played a home make up game against St. Peter.
The JV lost 16-25 23-25, but after a slow start Varsity won 16-25 25-17 15-7.
The girls will be at home this evening as they take on OBC opponent Raccoon. C game will begin at 5:00.
In volleyball action last night:
Iuka vs. Clay City
JV won 25-18 25-9
Sophia B had 17 points.
Varsity won 25-14 25-10
Kenley C and Paelynn H had 5 kills.
Kinnley E had 6 kills.
Sophia B had 18 points.
Sophia B served 35 points tonight in JV and Varsity combined! Wow!
In the Boys 5/6th grade basketball tournament, the boys won 49-42 over Raccoon. Zach J had 12, Brooks H had 13, Eli B had 15. We play tonight at 6:30 vs Selmaville at Willow Grove.
Hunter's Education Course will be held at the Salem Elks Lodge on March 1st and 2nd. See the flyer below for more information.
Don't forget about 2023-2024 Yearbook Sales! Click on the following link to purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/IGS2024 You can also go to our webpage and click on the 2023-2024 Yearbook Sales Icon!
In volleyball action last night against Flora:
Iuka vs. Flora
JV won 25-22 18-25 15-7
Addie S had 11 pts.
Sophia B had 12 pts.
Varsity won 25-5 25-9
Katee S had 8 pts.
Emily J had 3 kills and 13 pts.
The team will head to Clay City Tuesday.
Pirate Nation: Tuesday, February 6, we will dismiss at 2:15 for staff meeting. Friday, February 9, will be dismissing at 2:15. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
The Volleyball Pirates had success at the Central City Round Robin Tournament on Saturday!
Iuka vs. Central City
Won 25-18 25-19
Kenley C had 10 pts.
Iuka vs. Summersville
Lost 25-21 17-25 10-15
Kinnley E had 10 pts., 18 hits, and 2 kills
Iuka vs. Rome
Won 25-5 25-15
Katee S had 10 pts.
Paelynn H had 4 kills.
Kinnley E and Katee S were recognized on the All- Tournament Team.
It's Piratude Day! Way to Finish out the end of January.
Kindergarten
Bailey S. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Bryson P. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Maverick C. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Willow N. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Sawyer A. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Stevie B. - know all heart words for Q3 midterm
Maverick C. - wrote #s to 100
Maybree H. - wrote #s to 100
Quinn W. - wrote #s to 100
Callie B. - wrote #s to 100
1st Grade
Ellie M. - helping a friend
Aubrey D. - helping a friend
June M. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Ellie M. - 10 point AR club
Rocky K. - 10 point AR club
David A. - 10 point AR club
Zane S. - 10 point AR club
Jonah P. 10 point AR club
June M. - 20 point AR club
2nd Grade
Andi B. - 10 and 20 point club
Rachel F. - 20 point club
Bailey S, - 30 point club
Brylee T. - 30 point club
Rachel F. - 30 point club
Tiylee T. - 30 point club
Kade C. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Hank M. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
James W. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Rachel F. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Royce N. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Brylee T. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Andi B. - master multiplication
Jaylen Q. - helping classmates
Harper R. - sharing with others
3rd Grade
Jace L. - completing multiplication boot camp
Ellamae L. - completing multiplication boot camp
Bentley W. - making good choices
Coen D. - 100% on Math Quiz 18
Brilynn G. - 100% on Math Quiz 18
Shaylee V. - 100% on Math Quiz 18
Clay H. - 100% on Math Quiz 18
Clay H. - master multiplication on Math Facts Pro
Ryder W. - master multiplication on Math Facts Pro
Gracie W. - master division on Math Facts Pro
Journey H. - most answered this week on Math Facts Pro 1,675 facts!
Gabbi M. - most iReady lessons answered with 100% accuracy
4th Grade
Madilyn W. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Jillian B. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Liam V. - met 3rd Quarter AR goal
Liam V. - Multiplication Master
Lady Pirate action from last night vs. Sandoval:
JV lost 15-25 21-25
Jillian S had 7 pts and 1 kill.
Sophia B had 11 pts.
Varsity won 25-13 25-5
Emily J had 3 hits and 1 kill.
Kinnley E had 1 hit and 2 kills.
Paelynn H had 3 hits and 2 kills.
Katee S had 100% serving accuracy behind the line, and scored 33 points!
The girls will be at home against Central City Thursday. C game at 4:00.
Come out for the PTO Family Fun Night and watch our Pee Wee teams play a game against their Moms. The concession stand will be open!
Lady Pirate Volleyball results:
Iuka vs. Salem
JV lost 5-25 13-25
Alyssa E. had 4 points.
Ava R. has 4 points and 1 kill.
Varsity lost 17-25 21-25
Kinnley E. had 2 kills.
Emily J. had 5 pts. and 4 hits.
Katee S. had 8 points.
The girls will travel to Sandoval tonight.
The Iuka Fire Protection District is hosting a Valentine's Dance for Iuka Grade School students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th.
Reminder to 8th Grade Parents: Yearbook ads for your graduate are due Friday, February 2.
Pirate Nation: we are NOT affected by the boil order. The order pertains to those South of the school.