Welcome!
Welcome to the Horseheads Intermediate School Community. The Intermediate School (IS) is a transition between elementary school, which is mostly self-contained classrooms, and middle school where students switch classes on a bell schedule.
We are the Blue Raiders, but we are also known as the ISinnovators! Our team is very proud of our innovative practices such as MakerSpace, Project-Based Learning, Adventure-Based Learning, community building, technology use in the classroom, and more. Follow our school hashtag #ISinnovators or like us on Facebook to see all of the amazing things going on.
At the IS we take a teaming approach with students placed on teams of two teachers. Students stay with their homeroom class each day, but switch for two subject areas as well as special area classes such as library, physical education, music, and art. Our dedicated staff is very proud of the education we provide to help the students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. There are also many wonderful opportunities for all students beyond academics in terms of the arts and extra-curricular activities.
We believe in a safe and sound learning environment where everyone has the right to a well-rounded, comprehensive education. I believe the recipe to success begins with parent partnerships. It has been noted repeatedly in research that one of the single most contributing factors to student success is parent involvement. Parent partnerships with the school can serve as a critical piece to your child's growth and academic development. That can be as simple as checking your child's planner/agenda on a daily basis or getting involved in the Parent Teacher Organization. Simply showing how much you care about your child's success with a, "Tell me what you learned in math class today," has been known to increase drive and motivation to achieve. Please visit our Parent Resources page for a variety of tips on how to help your child find success in school and beyond.
I look forward to working with you this year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at mbostwick@horseheadsdistrict.com or 607-739-6366.
My best,
, Principal
Full Online Calendar
Single Page 2023-24 Calendar
Single Page 2024-25 Calendar
March 29, 2024
No School - Good Friday
April 1, 2024
No School
April 2, 2024
BF PTO Meeting
April 3, 2024
CS PTO Meeting (via Zoom)
April 4, 2024
RR Spring Pictures
Board of Education Special Budget Meeting - Horseheads High School, 401 Fletcher St, Horseheads, NY 14845, USA
April 5, 2024
HS Marking Period ends
April 8, 2024
Half Day, PK-12 (7-12: 10:40am | K-6: Noon | PK: 11:45am)
April 9, 2024
GR Principal Chat
GR PTO Meeting
April 10, 2024
NYS ELA Exam, 3-8
RR PTO Carnival Planning Mtg
RR PTO Meeting
April 11, 2024
NYS ELA Exam, 3-8
Board of Education Budget Mtg (if needed), HS MMC
April 12, 2024
NYSSMA Solo Music Festival, MS
MS/IS/Elem Marking Period ends
HS Report Cards
GR PTO Swim Night, HS Pool
RR Gr 2 Concert, Caf
April 16, 2024
IS Principal/Parent Chat, Caf
HS Parent Advisory Council, Main Office
IS Principal/Parent Chat, Lib
IS PTO Meeting
April 17, 2024
MS Report Cards
Board of Education Special Meeting, District Office, 143 Hibbard Rd
Music Faculty Recital, HS Aud
April 18, 2024
CS Poem in Your Pocket Day
Board of Education Meeting, HS MMC
The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, or disability. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Caitlin DeFilippo, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; Anthony Gill, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; or Kelly Squires, Section 504 Coordinator, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845, (607) 739-5601. Learn more ...