QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE UPDATE!
The 2A-1 Junior High Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament has been moved to NEXT FRIDAY, February 6.
The 2A-1 Junior High Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament has been moved to NEXT FRIDAY, February 6.
No school on Thursday, January 29.
No school on Wednesday, 1/28/26.
Two big sports schedule updates!
Tuesday's games against Mammoth have been moved to February 2nd @ 4:30!
Senior Night has been moved to February 3rd!
Snow day two tomorrow, Cougars. No school on Tuesday, 1/27.
No school on Monday, 1/26/26, due to inclement weather.
🎉 Congratulations to Carol Burke! 🎉
Carol has completed specialized training through the SREB Crisis Recovery Network for Arkansas, joining an outstanding group of school counselors across the state who are prepared to provide support and recovery services to schools and communities impacted by catastrophic, school-related crises.
We are incredibly proud of Carol’s dedication to student well-being and grateful for her willingness to serve when it matters most. 💙
👏 Thank you, Carol, for making a difference!
Carol has completed specialized training through the SREB Crisis Recovery Network for Arkansas, joining an outstanding group of school counselors across the state who are prepared to provide support and recovery services to schools and communities impacted by catastrophic, school-related crises.
We are incredibly proud of Carol’s dedication to student well-being and grateful for her willingness to serve when it matters most. 💙
👏 Thank you, Carol, for making a difference!
Both of our Junior High teams earned conference wins on the road last night!
The Junior Lady Cougars picked up a 41–21 win over the Junior Lady Timberwolves. Kacee Morehead led the way with six three-pointers in just two quarters, finishing with 18 points. Jacee Morehead added 10, Maddie Bryson scored 7, Torri Douglas chipped in 4, and Chesney Helm finished with 2.
The Junior Cougars followed with a big road win over Cedar Ridge. Brody Cottrell posted a career-high 27 points to lead the way. Kane Johnson added 13, Landon Gross had 7, Billy Beck scored 3, and Hoyt Helm finished with 2.
Great work last night, Cougars—we’re proud of you! 🐾💪
The Junior Lady Cougars picked up a 41–21 win over the Junior Lady Timberwolves. Kacee Morehead led the way with six three-pointers in just two quarters, finishing with 18 points. Jacee Morehead added 10, Maddie Bryson scored 7, Torri Douglas chipped in 4, and Chesney Helm finished with 2.
The Junior Cougars followed with a big road win over Cedar Ridge. Brody Cottrell posted a career-high 27 points to lead the way. Kane Johnson added 13, Landon Gross had 7, Billy Beck scored 3, and Hoyt Helm finished with 2.
Great work last night, Cougars—we’re proud of you! 🐾💪
Don't forget that tomorrow night's games at cedar ridge are TONIGHT!
Junior Girls will tipoff at 4:30 with Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys to follow.
Good luck tonight, Cougars!
#CougarPride #CougarNation
Junior Girls will tipoff at 4:30 with Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys to follow.
Good luck tonight, Cougars!
#CougarPride #CougarNation
🎒 Planning ahead for next school year? Be sure to complete your School Choice Form by June 1!
We look forward to having you join Cougar Nation, where we proudly serve Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes! When enrolling, be sure to ask about our Before and After School programs, academic summer camps, ACT classes, summer meal deliveries, and the many other ways we ensure student success all year long.
👉 https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf
✅ Deadline: June 1, 2026
We look forward to having you join Cougar Nation, where we proudly serve Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes! When enrolling, be sure to ask about our Before and After School programs, academic summer camps, ACT classes, summer meal deliveries, and the many other ways we ensure student success all year long.
👉 https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf
✅ Deadline: June 1, 2026
We are excited to share that four IC STEM High School students placed in the Top 10 in Arkansas during the fall qualifier of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship for PowerPoint. Congratulations to Introduction to Business students, Serenity Oudekerk (2nd place), Abby Drollinger (4th place), Gavin Williams (7th place), and Ian Bear (9th place)! Congrats also to Mrs. Jackson who has been recognized as an Outstanding Educator! Her commitment to teaching and fostering real-world skills is a key part of our students’ achievement.
There's a lot to look forward to this week - including a performance by our K-2 Cougarettes at Tuesday night's games!
Go Cougars!
Go Cougars!
Reminder that students will be out of school on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr Day. This will also be a professional development day for our teachers.
It's GAMEDAY! The Cougars travel to Cotter for Friday night conference games against the Warriors. Junior Girls will begin at 4:30 followed by Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls, and Sr. Boys. We'll post a direct link to the livestream in the comments of this post at game time!
Good luck tonight, Cougars!
#CougarNation #CougarPride
Good luck tonight, Cougars!
#CougarNation #CougarPride
Our Junior High Quiz Bowl team traveled to Ozarka College yesterday to compete in the NAESC Jr. High Tournament, and they finished the day as TOURNAMENT CHAMPS with an impressive 5–1 record! 🏆
Freshman Ian Bear was named the tournament MVP for his outstanding performance.
Great job to our JH Quiz Bowl Cougars and Charles Treat—we’re proud of the hard work, preparation, and Cougar pride you represented so well! 🐾📚
Freshman Ian Bear was named the tournament MVP for his outstanding performance.
Great job to our JH Quiz Bowl Cougars and Charles Treat—we’re proud of the hard work, preparation, and Cougar pride you represented so well! 🐾📚
Thank you to EAST Students, Daniel Anderson and Jacob Smallwood (not pictured), for making Jr High Quiz Bowl trophies for today's tournament!
They used Creality Print software to design the trophies and then 3D printed them. Next, they collaborated with IC Ag Metals class to engarve the plates. Thank you to Mike's Trophies for donating the plates for our students to get hands on experience engraving!
It's a HOME GAMEDAY and a great day to support our Cougars! The Jr. Girls will tipoff against Marshall at 4:30 with the Junior Boys and both Senior High teams to follow.
Let's go, Cougars!
#CougarNation
Let's go, Cougars!
#CougarNation
On Saturday, Mr. Phillips took a group of students to Paragould for Senior High All-Region tryouts, and it was a great day for our Cougars! 🎶
We’re proud to share that all three of our students qualified:
🎼 Mackenzy Stillman (10th grade) – 2nd Band, 1st Chair Flute
🎼 Gage Nielsen (10th grade) – 2nd Alternate
🎼 Owen Stasny (12th grade) – Qualifying score on Trumpet
Congratulations to these talented students on their hard work and success! We’re so proud of you! 👏🎺🎶
We’re proud to share that all three of our students qualified:
🎼 Mackenzy Stillman (10th grade) – 2nd Band, 1st Chair Flute
🎼 Gage Nielsen (10th grade) – 2nd Alternate
🎼 Owen Stasny (12th grade) – Qualifying score on Trumpet
Congratulations to these talented students on their hard work and success! We’re so proud of you! 👏🎺🎶
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Kim Thomas! 🎉
The Arkansas School Counselor Association has named Mrs. Kim Thomas the North Central Region Elementary School Counselor of the Year, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Mrs. Kim is such a valuable asset to our school community. Every day, she goes above and beyond to support our students. We are incredibly thankful for Mrs. Kim’s heart for kids, her dedication, and the positive impact she makes every single day.
Congratulations, Mrs. Kim, on this well-deserved recognition!
On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we proudly recognize our School Resource Officers for their service and dedication. Thank you to Officer Brett Stevenson and Officer Brian Gaskins for protecting our students, supporting our staff, and being positive role models in our school. We appreciate you today and every day!
