Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

The Indian River Class of 2026 (Junior Class) is sponsoring

****Billy Martin’s All Star Circus

Friday, February 7th at the Indian River Middle School Gym starting at 6:30PM.

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****Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!

Save the Date! The Indian River Backpack Program will be holding the fourth-annual Indian River Backpack Tournament at Willowbrook Golf Course on June 7, 2025 starting at 9AM. More information to come in April!

IR Wrestling qualified for the Section 3 Dual Tournament. This year it is at JCC on Monday 1/20. See below for more info:
​IR ​will wrestle ​vs Central square at 11:30AM to start. 
Tickets can be found at the link below:

https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx

Tickets are $8.50 for adults in advance and $10 at the door with a credit card.  Student price is $5. It is easiest if spectators purchase tickets in advance of arriving at the site.  ****

If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at 315-642-3441.

January 9th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we encourage you to join us in voicing our support to law enforcement officers for their service to us all.  The Indian River Central School District honors those who protect and serve our community, and we would like to extend our appreciation in particular to Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Morrow and Young, our School Resource Officers.  Thank you for all you do and for being such a crucial part of our community!

1. January 9th status - While January 9th has been designated as a National Day of Mourning for President Carter and many Federal Government offices are closed (including parts of Fort Drum), New York schools will remain open—as per NYSED. Bus routes will remain the same with stops at the SACC and Fort Drum Youth Services buildings, or students may ride to/from their regularly-designated neighborhood bus stop. Pickup and dropoff times will remain consistent. Specific questions about your student’s bus stop or route can be directed to IRCSD Transportation at (315) 642-0331 or to our partners at Durham School Services at (315) 541-4477.
2. “Tis the Season”… for health reminders - Winter in the North Country brings colder weather, forcing many of us to gather indoors for longer periods. As a result, it also tends to bring an increase in colds, flu, and related illnesses. Taking proactive steps to protect your health is more important than ever, and we encourage everyone to wash their hands frequently with soap and water, use hand sanitizer when handwashing isn't an option, and disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, keyboards, and phones to reduce the spread of germs. As always, we promote adequate sleep, hydration, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to support our immune systems, as well as staying up-to-date with recommended vaccinations. Finally, if you or your child are experiencing more than minor symptoms, please remain home to limit further spread of any sickness. As always, don’t hesitate to contact our amazing school nursing team with any questions. Let’s work together to make this winter a healthy and happy one!
3. Communication Platforms - Stay up-to-date on all things IRCSD by managing your communication preferences via ParentSquare (our main communication platform), BusRight (for transportation small-group/route-specific communications), and of course by checking the IRCSD website at www.ircsd.org. Our website includes links to academic calendars, concert and athletic schedules, school news updates, many resources for students and families, and much, much more. 

We hope you and your family enjoy the many school and community activities throughout this busy winter season. Thank you for all you do to support our amazing IRCSD students as we learn and grow together. We value your partnership in all we do, and thank you for helping our community remain safe, healthy, and #IRStrong!
With great appreciation,

Troy Decker

IRCSD School Superintendent