To demonstrate courage, on Friday high school students participated in the zipline and ropes course at the Adirondack Extreme. This was a fun (and challenging) activity to face uncertainty. All the kids did a fantastic job.







Update from the World of 1st Grade:
It was an amazing Apple Week in first grade. Students were engaged in a variety of apple themed activities as we learned about the apple life cycle. Completing apple investigations, using our five senses to describe apples, sequencing the steps to make applesauce in the classroom, and making apple prints were just a few of our favorite activities.
Photos- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C9NdTxuAORPci_a26nqhxTd6RGi1shvK

The ninth graders read "The Harvest" by Tomas Rivera. In the story, Don Trine is a migrant worker who keeps his spirits up with his love for the land. He digs holes in the dirt and feels the earth move to connect with Mother Nature. We tried Don's method in the school garden before the ground freezes for the long winter ahead!






Week #3 Update:
Red Team (playing for Lucky Pup Rescue) with 3,300 Pennies AND a total of $60.55 raised this week!
Purple Team (playing for Make-A-Wish Foundation) with $3,075 Pennies AND a total of $78.25 raised this week!
Blue Team (playing for The Ronald McDonald House) with 189 Pennies AND a total of $59.10 raised this week!
So far MS has raised a total of $561.75! Penny Wars ENDS 10/27/2023!

The HS held its second annual Trivia Night. Teams of teachers, parents and students engaged in some friendly rounds of trivia. Thank you so much for spending part of your evening with us! An extra thank you to Mrs. Bruso for the popcorn and to Mr. McCauliffe for being the emcee! Thanks again to everyone for a fun hour!










ILCS Middle School Has Courage!
On Thursday, October 19th, ILCS Middle School embarked on a field trip to commemorate the October Character Education Trait: Courage. The Middle School faculty, including Mrs. Wolfe, Mr. Atchinson, Ms. Stephan, and Mrs. Scofield, accompanied the students on a hike to Watch Hill. The weather was splendid, and the scenery was breathtaking! The students demonstrated remarkable stamina and courage as they hiked to the summit.

Picture day is coming! Please mark your calendars!

Congratulations to ILCS Varsity Soccer players Jackson Strader and Tyler Mack, recognized in an Adirondack Express article for their outstanding skills and performance at the Old Forge Tournament during the Columbus Day weekend!
“One player stood out in this tournament and I would say he was the best player in the entire tournament, and that is Jackson Strader, a junior. Strader was outstanding and his goalie, Tyler Mack also played very well as he was kept very busy throughout the tournament.” Dave Clark, Adirondack Express
To read the rest of the article click here: https://weeklyexpressnews.com/adirondack-express-10-13-2023/
Taco Tuesday was a hit yesterday! Have you had the chance to try the fantastic breakfasts and lunches prepared by the talented ILCS kitchen team? Our students and staff truly enjoy the delicious cuisine served by the cafeteria staff at ILCS!

Author Alert: Join us in welcoming Jodie Seymour, an Indian Lake resident and ILCS Board Member, to the Town of Indian Lake Library this Saturday as she presents her new book. Please spread the word!

Today during library, 1st grade students read the book "Pirates vs Monsters". Students then colored alphabet monsters in shape of the first letter of their names! The 1st grade library student of the day got to pick a super silly prize from the treasure chest and Mrs. Wolfe decided to join the fun!




It's a beautiful day for soccer! Come support the Modified and Varsity Girls at their last home game of the season! Game time is 4:00 pm! The ILCS Travel Club will be selling concessions including hot dogs, chips, candy bars, soda and water! All proceeds benefit the ILCS Travel Club students!

In October, ILCS students are focusing on the theme of "COURAGE." Our librarian, Mrs. Wolfe, had the pleasure of hosting Deputy Justin Loomis and his K-9 partners, TJ & Fynn, to discuss the concept of courage with our elementary students. During this special session, the students had the opportunity to learn about TJ & Fynn and the extensive education and training they undergo to become K-9 Officers. Deputy Loomis also shared his experiences as an officer and K-9 handler, emphasizing the significant levels of courage and bravery required in his line of work.
A highlight of the presentation for both the students and TJ was when the students had the chance to pet TJ. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Deputy Loomis, TJ, and Fynn for their visit to our school and for their dedication to keeping Hamilton County safe!







The ILCS Travel Club will be set up this afternoon to sell concessions for the boy's soccer games starting at 4:00 pm. Please consider stopping by for a snack or warming up with a cup of coffee! All proceeds benefit the ILCS Travel Club!

The Middle School Color Teams have finished with their first week of PENNY WARS! Students have until the end of the month (October 31st) to collect pennies, nickels and dimes to win money for the charity of their choice! Here are the standings so far:
Purple Team (playing for Make-A-Wish Foundation) with 6,572 Pennies AND a total of $89.67 raised this week!
Blue Team (playing for The Ronald McDonald House) with 2,720 Pennies AND a total of $62.05 raised this week!
Red Team (playing for Lucky Pup Rescue) with 719 Pennies AND a total of $22.89 raised this week!
So far middle school students have raised a total of $174.61! If you have any pennies you’d like to donate please see an ILCS Middle School student, or place your donations in the Color Team Jugs in the advisor’s classroom!
Purple Team: Library
Blue Team: Mrs. Scofield’s Room
Red Team: Ms. Stephan’s Room

On Friday, October 6th Middle School students participated in a MUMMY color team challenge! The student had a blast & Purple Team was victorious!







Please share!

On Friday students had butterflies for breakfast to celebrate the Monarchs!

Thank you for supporting the ILCS Book Fair!

Sharing for our good friends at the Indian Lake Town Library!

