• Monday Jan 20: Holiday No School

• Friday Jan 24: Athletic Boosters Cake Auction

• Monday Feb 17: No School (Professional Development)

• Tuesday Jan 28: Orchestra Concert 7:00pm

• March 17 - March 24: Spring Break Week

This past weekend, eighth grade band students had the opportunity to audition for the Southeast Iowa District Honor Band! The following students were selected for this honor band which will take place at the University of Iowa on January 25. Additionally, Paige McMann was selected for IBA Honor Band which is the Junior High equivalent of All-State. She will participate in the IBA Honor Band in Des Moines in May. Congratulations to these students and hopefully they will be an inspiration to our current 7th grade students to continue to grow and improve for next year!

• Finn D.
• Denton H.
• Rowen L.
• Paige M.
• Cate P.
• Mason S.
• Jackson Y.

With the passing of Senate File 2435 and changes to Iowa Code Chapter 299 Compulsory Education, we want to provide you with our updated procedures for responding to student absenteeism.

• 5 days of absences (5% of a semester): A courtesy letter will be emailed to inform caregivers of excessive absences.

• 9 days of absences (10% of a semester): The state defines this 10% mark as "chronically absent." An email and certified letter will be sent to caregivers to notify them of "chronically absent" status and the county attorney's office will be notified.

• 14 days of absences (15% of a semester): The school will contact caregivers to schedule a required School Engagement Meeting, where an Absenteeism Prevention Plan will be created.

• 18 days of absences (20% of a semester): The state defines this 20% mark as "truant." The school will notify the School Resource Officer, who will consult with the county attorney's office. Truancy charges may be filed

To report a student absence call your schools main office and press 1 for the attendance office.

This exciting event will take place on Friday, January 24th, during the boy’s and girl’s basketball games against Muscatine and will include a silent auction, live auction, and chili supper.

If you wish to support the North Scott Athletic Boosters Cake Auction in one of the following ways:

● Make or purchase your own cake and donate to the cake auction

● Order a cake from the North Scott Athletic Boosters to donate to the cake auction

● Make a monetary donation to the cake auction please visit the following Google Form by clicking the form below

Winter Activities will begin JANUARY 6th when we return from break. If you have not done so already please click the link below to sign up on BOUND for the following sports:

Boys Basketball🏀

Swimming Co-Ed🏊‍♂️

Cheer Co-Ed✳️

Girls Wrestling 🤼‍♀️

• Swimming - Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025 (3:30-4:30)

• Orchestra- Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 (Time TBD)

• GIrl's Wrestling Tuesday, Jan. 28th, 2025 (3:30-4:30)

• Boys Basketball - Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 2025 (3:15-5:20)

Winter Break is a wonderful time to schedule an appointment to get an updated physical. If you complete the physical over winter break it will be eligible for all spring and fall sports for next year! Winter break and Summer break is a great time to check this off your list

2/15/25

Iowa City, IA

Times: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: P. Sue Beckwith Boathouse

Ages Welcome: 15-18 years old

Description: This clinic offers an opportunity to be exposed to the training environment for those looking to compete in rowing at the collegiate level. The Hawkeye Coaching staff will run attendees through a traditional practice day including technical work in the rowing tanks, a workout on the ergometers, video review and mobility techniques. Athletes can use this clinic as a chance to showcase their work ethic, technical skills and coachability.

Those without rowing experience are welcome to attend. The clinic will be run at the same time, on a similar schedule with a training environment tailored to new learners. Athletes will walk away with an understanding of the sport, expectations, and level of training needed to compete in rowing at the collegiate level.

Cost: $65 REGISTER HERE

Athlete feedback will be offered upon request at the conclusion of the clinic.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the North Scott Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Ms. Erin Paysen, Equity Coordinator, 308 N. Main Street, Donahue, IA 52746. Telephone: 563-282-9627