Join us at 4-H Camp Wabasso (43101 County Road 21, Redwood, NY 13679) for our third-annual Camp Spooktacular on October 11, 2025 from 1-4PM! It will be fun for the whole family! Go cabin-to-cabin trick-or-treating in your Halloween costumes, participate in wicked 4-H activities like apple cider making, pumpkin decorating, and ghost rockets, and play spooky carnival games like the witch hat ring toss, pumpkin tic tac toe, and pop the pumpkin!

Tickets are $7 per child with pre-registration by October 9 or $10 per child at the door. We hope to see you there!

More Information: 4hcampwabasso.org
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CampSpook25

Gear up for the holidays and shop local!  The Indian River Backpack Program will be holding its third-annual Craft Market on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 11AM-4PM at Indian River Middle School in Philadelphia, NY.

We are currently in search of vendors and various donations for raffles and prizes. If you are interested in participating as a vendor or contributing to this event in any way, please click the link below. We truly appreciate everything you do to support this crucial program that has been of such great benefit to so many of our students.

Thank you in advance for your support!
Indian River Backpack Program

Link: IR Backpack 2025 Craft Market Sign-Up Form

The Indian River Central School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in the Board of Education room in the Indian River Central School District Office Complex (32735B County Route 29, Philadelphia, NY 13673) beginning at 6:30PM. Prior to the meeting, the BOE will conduct a tour of Indian River Middle School.

Indian River Central School District Board of Education Meetings are public meetings where in-person attendance is welcome. This meeting will also be streamed live for virtual public viewing through the District’s Facebook page beginning at 6:30PM. Additionally, the meeting will be recorded and subsequently transcribed. For more information, including an archive of previous livestreams, a schedule of upcoming meetings, and BOE contact information, please visit the IRCSD Board of Education page at ircsd.org.    

Anyone wishing to speak with the Board of Education may do so in accordance with Board Policy 1230: Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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

All proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics New York, and your donations go directly to helping students in need.

Let's pull together to show our support for this amazing event. We hope to see you there!




[Tuesday, Sep 23 at 10:36 AM]
UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been POSTPONED until the spring. Thank you to everyone who has offered their support for this event so far, and we look forward to seeing you once the bus pull has been rescheduled!

Dear Indian River Community,

In light of recent national tragedies, the Indian River Central School District extends our deepest concern and compassion to all who are grieving and struggling to make sense of these difficult events. Our priority remains the safety, well-being, and dignity of every student, staff member, and family in our community. It is disheartening to think that some individuals may use times of loss to convey sentiments that are hurtful or divisive. 

We are aware of reports circulating online that individuals claiming to be members of our staff have made statements that do not reflect the values of our District. Please know that we take these concerns seriously. A thorough review is underway, and we will address any verified matters in alignment with District policies and professional expectations. We also continue to work with our local partners to ensure the same standards are held for all individuals or entities connected to our School District. (At least one social media post by a non-employee has already been removed.) 

The Indian River Central School District does not condone communication or behavior that undermines respect, empathy, or a sense of belonging. As educators and role models, we are committed to modeling positive, constructive responses even in the most challenging times. We appreciate the opportunity that comes from our School District’s diverse population and celebrate how these differences can serve to strengthen our unity as a school community. 

We are grateful for the continued support and partnership of our community. Together, we will ensure that our schools remain safe, respectful, and supportive environments for all. #WeAreIR

With deep respect and appreciation,

Troy Decker
Indian River Central School Superintendent