PBIS kickoff is Friday! Students will split into groups to learn about the PBIS matrix and have fun! If you do not want your child to participate in the Bounce house activity, please call the school @ 724-463-8568.

Join us for Back to School Night tonight from 6-8! See the image for details!

We are excited to announce the creation of our PBIS Student Activities Club! See the following images for the types of activities our students will be promoting!
Our first fundraiser will be running on Tuesday, September 15th!
Also new, is our Family Engagement Committee! We'd like family involvement for input and school activities at the Junior High! Email ktempleton@iasd.cc to sign up!
Our first fundraiser will be running on Tuesday, September 15th!
Also new, is our Family Engagement Committee! We'd like family involvement for input and school activities at the Junior High! Email ktempleton@iasd.cc to sign up!


Good afternoon,
This notification is to remind parents that Indiana Junior High School will be participating in the annual safety drills within the first month of school. This a part of our ongoing effort to ensure the safety and preparedness of all students and staff..
Thank you for your understanding and support.
IASD upcoming Back to School Nights have been scheduled!

Attention:
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing Junior High soccer -
Practices are daily from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at the White Township Soccer Fields (Up behind S&T Bank Arena). Wear cleats and shin guards and bring water and a soccer ball. All are welcome! Girls will need a physical and complete the pay-to-play. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Coach Brandon Scardina
bscardina@iasd.cc
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing Junior High soccer -
Practices are daily from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at the White Township Soccer Fields (Up behind S&T Bank Arena). Wear cleats and shin guards and bring water and a soccer ball. All are welcome! Girls will need a physical and complete the pay-to-play. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Coach Brandon Scardina
bscardina@iasd.cc
The first day of school for students is Thursday, August 27th! Check the individual school calendar on your school's webpage or the IASD app to see more details!
Sneak Peek 2026! Welcome all new students and 6th graders. This is for a student only event. Welcome to IJHS!

We are proud of our innovative school programming that has earned us the designation as a Great Pennsylvania School! This ribbon signifies our designation as a Great Pennsylvania School. This means we have excelled in several areas, including overall excellence in academic achievement, governance and planning. Learn more about our programs and this achievement at www.greatpaschools.com.

IASD is in the process of rolling out Apptegy communications updates. For more info you can visit our Apptegy page to review FAQs.
https://www.iasd.cc/page/apptegy
https://www.iasd.cc/page/apptegy

Indiana Area School District, with the assistance of the Indiana Borough Police Department, PA State Police, Indiana Fire Association, Citizen’s Ambulance & Indiana County Emergency Management will be conducting a multi-agency emergency exercise on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at Eisenhower Elementary School. The Indiana Borough Police Department will be on-site with Indiana Area School District staff during the event. We want to bring this to your attention in the event that residents hear or observe this emergency response training.
We understand that this incident may cause some concern, and we wanted to assure you that these drills are being performed by police and other emergency personnel so there is no need to be alarmed. IASD is committed to prioritizing student safety, and these drills ensure that our district is able to respond swiftly in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this event.
We understand that this incident may cause some concern, and we wanted to assure you that these drills are being performed by police and other emergency personnel so there is no need to be alarmed. IASD is committed to prioritizing student safety, and these drills ensure that our district is able to respond swiftly in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this event.
IASD will implement a one hour early dismissal for ALL students on Monday, June 1, 2026. Indiana Area School District will host the PIAA playoff game scheduled for 4:30 p.m and has been asked to use the East Pike parking lot as spillover parking for the White Township Fields. This early dismissal will allow the buses to complete their runs and get the students out of the parking lots before the prime arrival time for the baseball game. Good Luck to the Baseball team as they start their run to another State Championship!
Here's the livestream link for the 5th Annual Combat Bots competition on Friday, May 15th! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSqDcG0jgyI
Reminder: April 28th is the IJHS Spring Chorus and Orchestra Concert!
Report time for students: 6:30PM
Concert start time: 7:00PM
Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTVVK27hwQs
We are currently in the process of migrating our websites, so we apologize for any inconvenience! If you need assistance, please give us a call at 724-463-8713.
Reminder that there is no school for students beginning Thursday, April 2nd through Monday, April 6th. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 7th. Have a wonderful break!
Combat Bots competition will be May 15th - stay tuned for more info!
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we are excited to offer a special shirt sale to help celebrate and show support for our autistic community! By purchasing a shirt, you are helping promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for individuals with autism. All orders must be submitted and paid for by March 25th. Click here to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1nKmsRILjqETykMFtSGiFEdTjaZYxbHZhdt80IeMTbOaKiw/viewform

The Indiana Junior High School production of Annie opens this weekend!
Get ready to step into 1930s New York City and follow everyone’s favorite red-haired optimist as she reminds us that even in the toughest times, hope is never far away. With unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” and “Maybe,” our talented junior high performers are ready to light up the stage!
Show times are:
Friday: 7:30pm
Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 2:30pm
Student tickets are $7 and adult tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door - cash only.
The Indiana Area School District will operate on a 2 hour delay Tuesday March 3, 2026.

