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ICS Peek at the Week

August 9, 2026

ICS Peek at the Week August 9, 2026
ICS Peek at the WeekAugust 9, 2026

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Help Us Recognize an Outstanding Raven Staff Member!

At Irvington Community Schools, we know that great schools are built by people who make a difference for students and families every day. This year, we are excited to introduce our Raven Staff of the Month recognition program and we want our families to be part of the celebration!

Each month, nominations will focus on a characteristic connected to The Irvington Way: Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Involved, and Focused. Families, students, and staff will have the opportunity to nominate an Irvington staff member who demonstrates that month's characteristic through their actions, service, and commitment to our school community.

August Focus: RESPECTFUL

Builds positive relationships and treats students, staff, and families with dignity, kindness, and professionalism.

Think about the teachers, instructional assistants, office staff, counselors, administrators, custodians, food service staff, and other team members who have made a positive impact.

Who have you seen demonstrating RESPECT?

We would love to hear their story! Take a few minutes to submit a nomination and help us recognize the incredible people who make Irvington a special place to learn and grow.

👉 [Nominate a Raven Staff Member Here]


Need help finding a staff members name? Check out the school staff directories.

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Once a Raven, Always a Raven: Rooted in Relationships. Ready for the Future.

School Highlights School Highlights

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ICES- Celebrating Growth, Attendance & the Irvington Way

  • School Assembly: At the August assembly on Friday, we celebrated all kinds of exciting things! Students who were chosen for Raven of the Week were recognized by their teachers and peers. Excellent job using your coping skills in August! Next month we will celebrate our ravens who demonstrate self control.

  • All of the students who currently have a 95% daily attendance rate were added to our first wheel of names and thirteen of them were randomly selected to win prizes! Two classes met our weekly 95% attendance rate and won popsicles on the playground. Congrats to Mrs. Pfiefer and Miss Golding’s class!

  • iReady Testing: Students completed iReady testing. Teachers sent letters home this week showing how your child performed on the assessment. We will begin small group math instruction Monday!

  • Weekly Attendance Rate: We surpassed our attendance goal of 91%, reaching a school wide weekly attendance rate of 92%!


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ICMS- Giving Back to Our Community!

Our ICMS students had a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community alongside our Assistant Principal, Mr. Dunner! The students spent time at New City Church, the location of our very first school, helping with groundskeeping and giving a little TLC to a place that holds special significance in our history. It was a beautiful day to work together, serve others, and remember that being a Raven means being part of something bigger than ourselves. We are so proud of our students for representing ICMS with kindness, hard work, and a heart for our community!



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IPA- Fall Athletics in Full Swing

This fall the Ravens are representing IPA on two athletic teams. Our Ravens Girls’ Volleyball team and Flag Football team seasons are in full swing! Both teams are performing well with the Flag Football team bringing home an historic first win last week! Way to go Ravens!

Student Spotlights Student Spotlights

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ICES- Zae'lan A.

This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Zae'lan A.! Zae'lan is a wonderful student who brings so much positivity to the school community. He is smart, hardworking, and always eager to learn. Zae'lan continues to impress us with his dedication and the amazing effort he puts into his work. Keep up the great work, Zae'lan! We are so proud of you and excited to see all the wonderful things you will continue to accomplish!
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ICMS- Ronan P.

Ronan consistently demonstrates what it means to be a top-tier learner! He brings respect to every conversation, takes full responsibility for his work, and stays remarkably focused on his objectives! Way to go, Ronan!!!

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IPA- Jayden R.

Congratulations to this week’s Raven of The Week, Jayden Reese! Jayden was nominated by Mrs. Larkin for being Involved & Focused. Mrs. Larkin shared that Jayden is locked in during English, volunteers thoughtful answers, and helps his peers. Way to go, Jayden!

Staff Spotlight Staff Spotlight

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ICMS- A Little Extra Joy!

What better way to wrap up the final Friday of the month than with a little food, fun, and appreciation?! Mrs. Hagan treated our ICMS staff to a visit from the Magnolia Cafe food truck, bringing some extra joy to everyone’s day! And thanks to some incredibly generous ICMS families, the celebration was made even more special, lunches and specialty sodas were sponsored for ALL of our amazing staff members! We are so grateful for families who recognize and appreciate the hard work our educators pour into our students every single day. Thank you, ICMS families, for loving on our staff! These amazing, hardworking educators are truly grateful!

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

ICES

9/04- Popsicles on the Playground for classrooms with 95% attendance. Congrats to Mrs. Pfiefer and Miss Golding’s class!

9/07- Labor Day-No School

9/14- Healthy Smiles- Helping Families Since 2005

The dental team from Healthy Smiles is visiting our school.

Services provided include: an exam, x-rays, a cleaning with fluoride and sealants.

For quick and easy English and Spanish sign-up CLICK the link below.

Healthy Smiles - Online Registration


ICMS

9/01 Marketing/Rebranding 6PM IPA Cafeteria- All stakeholders invited

9/01- Girls Volleyball @IPA vs. IMSA

9/02- Weekly Family Meeting 8:20-8:40am ICMS Gym

9/03- Girls Volleyball @ Paramount Brookside 6pm

9/04- ICMS Football@ Greenwood Christian Academy 6pm Grand Park Westfield

9/07- Labor Day-No School

IPA

9/01- Volleyball @ Knightstown 6PM

9/02- Volleyball vs. Crispus Attucks 6PM

9/03- Volleyball @ Providence Cristo Rey 6PM

9/04- Flag football @ Kipp 5:30PM

9/05- Flag football @ PPHS 11AM

9/07- Labor Day-No School

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ICS- Help Us Tell the Irvington Story!

Your voice. Your ideas. Our Irvington.

We’re bringing together families, staff, alumni, and community members for a special Marketing & Rebranding Night, and we want YOU at the table!

đź“… Tuesday, September 1
đź•• 6:00 PM
📍 Irvington Preparatory Academy

This will be an interactive evening focused on one big question:

How can we better tell the story of who we are, what makes Irvington special, and why families should choose to become part of the Raven community?

We’ll brainstorm ideas around marketing, community outreach, events, social media, storytelling, and more. From there, we’ll form smaller teams so everyone can contribute in an area that matches their interests, talents, and connections.

You don’t have to be a marketing expert we need people who know and care about Irvington!


Come ready to share ideas, think creatively, and help us showcase everything that makes our schools a great place to learn and grow.

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Once a Raven, Always a Raven

Every classroom, every campus, every student is part of one Irvington family. Whether your child is just beginning in kindergarten or preparing for graduation, we are committed to supporting them every step of the journey.

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