
Reminder the Winter Sports meeting is tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Pam Taylor Gym.


Sign up today for Youth Curling, Parent & Youth Curling, and 6tth Grade Nordic Ski.


Reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, November 4th.


Mark your calendars for the book fair!


The Cook County Special Olympics Unified Club executive team went on a leadership summit at Wolf Ridge Learning Center. Cook County focused on team skills by building shelter and fire. A Unified Club is an exciting program that combines students with and without intellectual disabilities to develop meaningful relationships, help spread acceptance, and ensure everyone feels included and welcome in their school.






Nordic Ski 2024-2025 Information



ITS PLAYOFF SEASON!
Vikings football will have a home game on Tuesday October 22nd, 6pm v Northome Kelliher. No passed, 10$ for adults, 5$ for students.
Vikings volleyball will travel to Cromwell on Wednesday October 23rd, 6pm. No passes, 10$ for adults, 5$ for students.
North Shore Storm will travel to Coleraine for sections on Thursday, October 24th.
Good luck to all Vikings athletes!🏈🏐🏃🏼♀️➡️🏃🏽➡️

Lifetouch picture reminder:
Here is link to redeem:
https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=a9fcf2719d66dc8e31c3b1e60d359043d25f288c1807f26181de36d95b106ce69c0f80240ae19fdeddc1ac005f38a1608d5e099fc23111eaa96361cb0615bc42
Here is link to Smilesafe program:
https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=a9fcf2719d66dc8ec51d92c4ef590e4664ac24898afc3a3eeb26a3bf405d03ba2bf1901397a4d4452cfec410212bac098f880d519dc139b7a7189f385566391e


A few reminders from ISD 166:
1. There is NO school for students on October 17, 18, and 21.
2. Picture retake day is October 23rd in the morning for PK-12. Please send the photos you do not want with your child to return to the photographers.
3. If you are having any issues with photos you receive, please contact the Lifetouch customer service department at 1-800-736-4753


Flag Football practice today, October 9th is CANCELED due to not enough coaches for practice. Sorry for the inconvenience and short notice.
Please keep a look out for an email on Friday with information for next week's game.


Happy National Coaches Day to the best of the best!
Thank you Cook County Coaches!
💙🤍🏀🏈⚾️🥎🏐⛷️🏃🏼♀️

The Homecoming week began with a bash. There was a pep fest on Monday, 30 September. Seniors played games while the pep band performed.
Congratulations to Queen Molly Quello and King Jordan Backstrom. The Homecoming football game is this Friday at 4:00 pm.
Photos by: Toby Anderson, Juniper Cefalu, Patience Sifferath







Juniors, the PSAT (Pre-SAT) will be on Tuesday, October 15th during the school day. This test is a chance to gain experience with standardized testing AND possibly qualify for HUGE scholarships and get nationally recognized. Sign up here or see Ms. Kotowicz
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUduBPDJJ1Geg5xfwFaAqOps981uDzKD-coMwqXtvjk/edit?usp=sharing


School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=de0edf23c6fe6fc4d9d9bec354f8b69b8572e05625247c4aa30f00bf1e954c2edd4e7438f048931197822b8d0e740052caf544ff40b64745
Picture retake day will be Ocober 23th.

PICTURE DAY
Just a reminder that Friday, September 20th is picture day at ISD 166. Retake day is October 23rd.



ACT Information
Saturday, October 26th
**Cost: $69.00** (Fee Waivers available) with writing is $94.00
Seniors: This is the last test to improve scores and use for college applications and scholarships.
Juniors: You should take the ACT at least once during your junior year. Improving your score could get you into the college of your dreams qualify for scholarships or skip a required college class!
Want to study for it? Website: ACT.org
Scroll down to More Information, click on Test Prep.
Scroll down to free test prep, just under the book will be free practice tests.
Or see Ms. Sarah Anderson
Sign up at ACT.org ACT registration ends Friday September 20th


Come Cheer on the Cook County Vikings football team tonight against Little Fork-Big Falls. Kickoff at 6pm. Tailgate party starts at 4:30 pm.

Class of 2025 Parents and Students
Please see the attached photos regarding ordering graduation items. Also watch for an email with this information that contains the links for ordering. Please place cap and gown orders online.They will be delivered to the school for distribution in May. Contact Jostens if you have questions.



Due to new student enrollments, bus 8 (west end bus) will arrive TEN minutes EARLIER on Tuesday than what was recently mailed out to families.
Have a great Labor Day!!

North Shore Storm Cross Country Store is open.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/AerbVRhdFn
Store closes on September 5th.