🍎🍽️ October Cafeteria Menu 🍽️🍎 October is here, and our cafeteria crew has some extra fun planned this month! 🎪 National School Lunch Week is October 13–16 at Iredell ISD! National School Lunch Week is a time to celebrate the importance of school meals and recognize the cafeteria staff who work hard each day to feed our students. This year, we’re taking lunch under the big top! 🎪 Our cafeteria crew has some exciting things planned throughout the week, along with some fun circus-themed menu items like Trapeze Tacos, Big Top Burgers, Spotlight Side Kicks, Circus Dogs, Happy Clown Carrots, and more! 🤹‍♀️🌮🍔 📌 Reminder: There is no school Monday, October 12th.

📚 REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW! There will be no school Monday, September 28th. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 29th! 📝 Report cards will also go home on Tuesday.

No lunch plans needed today! The Junior Class Meal starts at 11:00 AM in the school cafeteria! 🥔 Smoked pulled pork stuffed baked potatoes 🥤 Drinks 🍰 Desserts $10 per plate — and to-go plates are available! 💵 Cash or check only. Come grab lunch and support our Junior Class

High School Cheer will be selling temporary tattoos and necklaces tomorrow morning for 50¢–$2! Send a little money with your child and have them show up early so they can grab some spirit gear and be in the yearbook spirit pictures! 📸 And don’t forget to make plans to support the Junior Class this Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Iredell Cafeteria! 🥔 $10 a plate Enjoy a loaded baked potato topped with smoked pulled pork, plus dessert and a drink! Come hungry and help support our students!

Reminder! No After School Church today. Big Kahuna packets and money are due today! Make plans to attend the Homecoming Parade and then head over to the fire station afterward to support our seniors at their fundraiser!

There will be NO after-school church tomorrow for PK–5th grade students due to Homecoming festivities. Please make arrangements for your child’s transportation after school. Thank you!

📸 Fall Picture Day is September 9th! 📸 Come ready to smile! Individual school pictures will be taken along with fall sports photos for: 🏈 High School & Junior High Football 📣 High School & Junior High Cheer 🏐 High School & Junior High Volleyball

🧢 Thursday is $1 Hat Day! Sponsored by PTO! Pay $1 at the door and wear your favorite cap all day! 👵👴 Grandparents Day reservations are due! Be sure to get those turned in so we can plan for all of our special guests! 📚 Check Parent Portal! If you haven’t checked your child’s grades lately, now is a great time! Progress report grades will be posted next week. 🏈High School Pep Rally — Friday at 2:10 PM! 🤠 Theme: TEXAS! 🇨🇱 Wear all things that remind you of the Lone Star State — boots, hats, western wear, red, white & blue… show us your Texas spirit! ⭐

Don’t miss important alerts or updates about your child’s education! Parent Portal gives you an easy way to stay informed, monitor your child’s progress, and keep up with grades and attendance throughout the school year.

🎉 100% ATTENDANCE TODAY STAFF & STUDENTS! 🎉 Way to show up, Dragons! 🐉

PEP RALLY PICKUP REMINDER! Parents, please review this carefully so we can make sure all students are picked up safely and accounted for after the pep rally. We know leaving a pep rally can be hectic, so we will follow the guidelines below to help make dismissal as smooth and organized as possible. Elementary students must be picked up in front of the elementary school, where you normally pick them up on a regular school day. 🚫 Students will NOT be able to leave with parents from the new gym. Please make sure you go to the elementary pickup area to get your child. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and help as we work to make sure every child gets where they need to go safely! GO DRAGONS! 🐉

Big Kahuna Fundraiser kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 Be on the lookout for fundraiser information coming home with your student. Thank you for your support and for helping us make this fundraiser a success for all of our students!

Here’s what’s happening this week! TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 🏐 Iredell Lady Dragons @ Santo ⏰ 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 📣 PTO Meeting ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 School Cafeteria Agenda includes Homecoming, $1 Hat Day, scholarship updates, and more! THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 🌴 Big Kahuna Kickoff! 🚌 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 — HOME OPENERS! 🎉 📣 Pep Rally ⏰ 3:05 PM 🏐 Varsity Volleyball vs. Waco Methodist ⏰ 4:30 PM 🏈 Varsity Football vs. Penelope ⏰ Kickoff at 7:30 PM It’s our FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON, and we hope everyone can come out and support our Dragons! 🐉💛🖤

📣 Reminder, Dragon fans! 🐉💛🖤 This Friday’s theme is Wiggin’ Out for the Dragons! Wear your craziest wig or wild hairstyle and show your Dragon spirit! Don’t forget about the Pep Rally! Join us this Friday at 3:05 PM in the new gym as we get ready to cheer on our Dragons! 🏈 Then come out and support the Iredell Dragons as they take on Penelope High School! 📍 Friday, August 28 ⏰ Kickoff at 7:30 PM ⚠️ Elementary Parent Reminder: Elementary students will need to be picked up in front of the elementary school where they normally are. Students will not be able to leave with parents from the new gym. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make sure every child gets where they need to go safely! Let’s Wig Out for the Dragons and pack the stands! 🖤💛🐉

We’re heading into our first full week of school, Dragons! 🖤💛 Our attendance goal this year is 97%, and we need everyone here and ready to learn to make it happen! ⏰ First bell: 7:45 AM ⏰ Tardy bell: 7:55 AM We’re also excited about our attendance incentives this year! 🐉 Elementary: Each Friday, the class with the highest attendance for the week will be recognized on announcements and gets to keep the Dragon in their classroom for the week! 🎉 Secondary: The class with the highest attendance for the six weeks will earn a class party! Every day matters. Every student counts. Let’s start this first full week strong!

🐉 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TOMORROW! 💛🖤 We’re excited to welcome our Dragons back on Wednesday, August 12! ⏰ Doors open: 7:30 a.m. 🔔 First bell: 7:45 a.m. 🏫 Elementary: Parents may walk their elementary student(s) to their classroom on the first day. Students who are eating breakfast will eat first and then head to their classrooms. 🍳 Secondary: Students may eat breakfast and will then report to the old gym. All 6th–12th grade students will stay in the old gym for a few minutes before being dismissed to class. 🚒 Fire Truck Heads Up! A few of our students won a fire truck ride to school through a raffle held by the fire station this summer! Don’t be alarmed if you see a fire truck or two pulling up Wednesday morning! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 💛

Good food, full bellies, and time together before the season gets rolling! So thankful for our football moms and everyone who helped make today happen. Dragons are fed and ready for football season! Let’s go, Dragons! 💛🖤🐉🏈

Our Junior High Dragons are busy getting everything set up for varsity practice—filling water bottles and making sure the team is ready to go! It’s going to be a great season! Who’s ready for some Dragon football?! 🏈💛🖤🐉

Dragon Spirit Days and Homecoming Dress-Up Days are here! It’s time to start planning those outfits and get ready to show your Dragon pride. We can’t wait to see everyone show their Dragon spirit!

💻🐉 Secondary Schedule & Chromebook Pick-Up Attention all Iredell ISD students in grades 6–12 and their parents/guardians! Join us on Friday, August 7, from 1:00–3:00 PM to pick up student schedules and Chromebooks before the first day of school. 📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 🕐 1:00–3:00 PM 📍 Iredell ISD Important Reminders: ✔️ A parent or guardian must be present with their child. ✔️ Students must be registered for the 2026–2027 school year before schedules and Chromebooks can be picked up. ✔️ Students with outstanding Chromebook damage fees must pay their balance before schedules or Chromebooks will be released. We look forward to seeing our secondary students and getting everyone ready for a great school year! 💛