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ICS Girls' Volleyball Team in the Top Spot!
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The Iroquois Community School girls volleyball team has had an amazing start to the season and is currently sitting in a tie for 1st place! 

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ICS Buddies Spread Messages of Kindness
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Iroquois Community School first grade students paired up with their eighth grade buddies for a few fun activities this week. 

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Winter Pep Rally Boosts School Spirit!
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The recent Iroquois Community School Winter Pep Rally was aimed at boosting the school spirit of the kindergarten through eighth graders! 

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State Float Night at ICS!
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Iroquois Community School fourth grade teachers worked with their students on a state research project that concluded with a special state float presentation and parent night! 

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ICS Musicians Spread Cheer This Holiday Season!
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The Iroquois Community School 7th and 8th grade Concert Band and Orchestra embarked on a special tour to Oakton Arms Nursing Home in Des Plaines this past holiday season.

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Police Drones in the ICS Hallway!
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Iroquois Community School students in the Drone Soccer Club received a surprise visit from an officer of the Des Plaines Police Department. 

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Orchestra Collaboration Showcases the Talents of ICS!
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Iroquois Community School orchestra students had an amazing time participating in the D62/Maine West Orchestra Festival, an annual collaboration among all three District 62 middle schools and Maine West High School.

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Art Club Creates Works of Pointillism
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Iroquois Community School second graders in Ms. DeFelice's Art Club created their first project of the year, which introduced them to the art of pointillism.

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ICS Introduces the Lego Club!
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Iroquois Community School middle school students have the opportunity to join a new club this school year - the Lego Club!

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ICS 5th Graders Find Their Perfect Instrument!
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Iroquois Community School recently provided a fantastic opportunity for all 5th grade students to listen to and try out a myriad of band and orchestra instruments.

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Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year, ICS!
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On Wednesday, July 16, District 62 administrators and Iroquois Community School staff members welcomed back the school's first through eighth graders!

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Fun-Filled Field Day
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Students at Iroquois Community School participated in their annual end of the school year field day this week.

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Oh What a Musical Night!
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The Iroquois Community School Spring Concert showcased the incredible growth of all the music students over this past school year.

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ICS Makes a Difference in the Community!
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This spring, Iroquois Community School's 4th and 5th Grade Student Council members took action and made a real difference in the community. 

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Soaring to New Heights in Drone Soccer Club
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Iroquois Community School, along with Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School, received a generous grant from Rivers Casino to start a Drone Soccer Club.

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A Night to Remember at ICS!
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The Iroquois Community School Student Government planned a night to remember recently!

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ICS Pep Rally!
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This year, Iroquois Community School is thrilled to introduce a brand new school tradition: a dedicated Pep Rally to celebrate their incredible 8th grade boys and girls basketball teams!

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An Unforgettable Trip to the Symphony!
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The Iroquois Community School 3rd and 4th grade classes enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently.

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ICS Concert Orchestra Morning Rehearsals
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Iroquois Community School Concert Orchestra morning rehearsals are practice sessions held before school for the musicians every Tuesday and Thursday. 

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ICS Middle School Government in Place!
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Iroquois Community School recently held a campaign assembly for candidates running for Middle School Student Government. 

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ICS Intermediate Orchestra Rehearsals
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Iroquois Community School orchestra students have been busy meeting twice a week before school starts to dive deeper into learning more about their craft.

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The ICS Concert Band is in Full Swing!
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The Iroquois Community School Concert Band, composed of 7th and 8th grade students, is already busy preparing for multiple performances and events this year! 

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Students Embark On a Musical Journey!
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Iroquois Community School recently provided a fantastic opportunity for all 5th grade students to listen to and try out a myriad of band and orchestra instruments.  

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ICS Band and Orchestra Students Honored
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At the end of the last school year Iroquois Community School hosted its 2nd Annual Band and Orchestra Award Ceremony where it celebrated musical excellence!

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
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On Wednesday, July 17, District 62 administrators and Iroquois Community School staff members welcomed back the school's first through eighth graders!

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Fourth of July Fun!
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For the first time ever, students, parents and administrators from Community Consolidated School District 62 marched in the Des Plaines Independence Day Parade!

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Field Day Fun!
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Students at Iroquois Community School participated in their annual end of the school year field day this week.

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Potato Olympics
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Iroquois Community School recently held its first annual Potato Olympics.

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Springtime Serenade at ICS
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Iroquois Community School's Spring Music Concert on May 15 showcased ten different ensembles performed by students in fourth through eighth grade.

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A Downtown Musical Adventure
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Iroquois Community School band, choir and orchestra students ventured into downtown Chicago to attend a music performance at the Chicago Symphony Center on Wednesday, May 8.

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International Culture Night
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Iroquois Community School hosted its first-ever International Cultural Festival on Wednesday, April 24 and it was a huge success!

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Arbor Day Festivities
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Students, staff and city representatives celebrated Arbor Day at Iroquois Community School on Friday, April 26. 

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K-5 Winter Concert
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Iroquois Community School recently performed the musical "Goal!" which showcased more than 250 students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.

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The Masked Reader Challenge
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In preparation for Read Across America Week, Iroquois Community School students were challenged to read as many books as possible for a Masked Reader Challenge.

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Ralph Shayne Author Visit
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Iroquois Community School students had the privilege of meeting and listening to Chicago-based author, Ralph Shayne.

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Children's Author Stops by ICS
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Iroquois Community School welcomed Chicago-based children's author Allan Woodrow for a visit on February 22. 

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Bonding in the Buddy Program
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Iroquois Community School has a unique Buddy Program in which every young Iroquois student is paired up with an older student, or "buddy" at the start of each school year. 

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ICS Jazz Festival
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The Iroquois Community School Jazz Band recently participated in the Old Quarry Middle School Jazz Festival in Lemont, Illinois.

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Second Grade Art Club
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Students in Ms. Valerie De Felice's second grade art club started a new project last week. 

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The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes
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Entertainer Dan Kirk presented his impressive juggling skills, along with a "STOP Bullying" presentation, to Iroquois students in kindergarten through fifth grade last Friday. 

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Student Council Clothing Drive
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The ICS 4th and 5th Grade Student Council hosted a clothing drive to benefit the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry. 

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Feed My Starving Children Field Trip
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All Iroquois Community School eighth graders took a field trip to Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg in December. 

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Nursing Home Music Tour!
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Iroquois Community School's Concert Orchestra and Concert Band performed at Generations Oakton Arms Nursing Home in Des Plaines on Friday, December 8.

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ICS Student's Show Off Their Talents!
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ICS Talent Show 2023 is a fabulous event that showcases 28 unique acts from singing, dancing, martial arts and magic.

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ICS Halloween Ball
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The Iroquois PTC hosted the school's annual Halloween Ball last week!

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ICS Warrior Showdown!
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ICS recently hosted its first Warrior Showdown K-8 School Assembly of the school year on September 15th.

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Practice Makes Perfect!
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Iroquois intermediate orchestra students have been hard at work practicing for their upcoming concert! 

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Cross Country Collaboration
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Iroquois 6th, 7th and 8th graders participated in a middle school meet at Maine West High School. 

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Intermediate Band Practice
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Intermediate Band at ICS has been working on completing the Essential Elements for Band, Book 1 this year.

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Warrior Way Raffle
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ICS students work hard all week following the Warrior Expectations!  

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Musical Excitement at ICS!
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Under the guidance of Mr. Radtke and Ms. Todd, fifth grade students were excited to have the opportunity to try out different band and orchestra instruments this week.

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First Week of School!
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D62 welcomed back ICS staff on July 17 with 1st-8th grade students returning on July 19 followed by kindergarten students on July 20.

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Drone Club
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Stop by ICS and you might catch LMC Specialist Cathy Borge flying drones with students.

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2023 K-5 Spring Concert
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Each year Iroquois Community School opens it's doors to welcome family and friends of our K-5 students as part of their annual spring concert.

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The Amazing Anti-bullying BMX Assembly!
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Matt Wilhelm came to Iroquois in May and shared his story of how one small act of kindness changed him from a bullied kid to a National Champion.

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4th Grade Ukulele Club
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Every Monday during lunch/recess Mr. Radtke runs a ukulele club for 4th grade students.

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ICS Students Show Off Their Talent!
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A recent talent show at Iroquois Community School featured 19 incredible acts from kindergarten through 5th grade students!

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ICS Band Students Participate in Collaborative Musical Festival
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The D62/Maine West Band Festival brought together 7th and 8th Grade Band Ensembles from Iroquois Community School, as well as Algonquin and Chippewa Middle Schools, for an inspiring day of music, collaboration and growth.

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