Mrs. Wangelin’s kindergarten students created fizzy monsters in class Friday. They had to correctly answer beginning sound questions to earn pieces to their fizzy monsters. Once they earned all of the necessary parts, they had some fun watching their monsters fizz and POP!
A huge shout out goes to the Ironwood Area Sports Hall of Fame for the generous donations towards the weight room and the sound system last month!
Mrs. Stehlik, our shop teacher, applied and was selected for a grant from the Marquette Builders Exchange. The MBA presented Ironwood with a check for $2000 dollars to purchase some new machinery for the shop program. While they were here, they talked to students enrolled in our woodworking classes about their apprenticeship opportunities. Thank you for the support and the information about the program!
IAS is accepting applications for the following: One PT/SY Parapro (5 hrs.); Six (6) PT/SY After School Parapros and Two (2) Sub Food Service Workers. Application-job descriptions-hours are available at: https://www.ironwoodschools.org/page/employment-opportunities
High School Band students from Ironwood, Bessemer, and Wakefield schools spent the day rehearsing a collaboration halftime show. Students learned marching fundamentals and added coordinated movements to music. This halftime show will be featured during Friday's home football game vs. the Miners. Thank you to all schools, staff, and directors that were involved to make this great experience possible for our students!
Looking for some winter fun? Check out the XC Ski Race Team opportunity for 5th-12th grade students! For more information, contact Neil Klemme, Extension Iron County 4-H Youth Development Educator, at 715-561-2695.
Here at Ironwood, we have the best bosses! Thank you for being excellent leaders, Mr. Powell, Mrs. Nigh, Mr. Martinson, Mr. Mackey, Ms. Estola, and Mr. Ursini!
The MSU Extension program is reaching out to each school to help better serve the youth in our county. They are asking for feedback, and would greatly appreciate your opinion on how this program has been for our school and our students. Please click on the link to answer a few questions. https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MLhFiTPRVx7jr8
The Mobile Dentist will be at Ironwood Schools on November 13 and 14. If you haven't signed up yet, please go to www.myschooldentist.com to fill out the appropriate forms.
Out of an abundance of caution, Ironwood Area School went into Lockdown briefly today due to a report of a potential threat from a student. Ironwood Area Schools takes threats like this seriously and always responds quickly to ensure everyone's safety. Law Enforcement from several local agencies responded. By working together, we were able to locate the student and he was taken into custody. After securing the scene and concluding the initial investigation, Law Enforcement contacted the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. It was determined that there is no immediate threat at this time and the incident will be forwarded to the Prosecutor for review.
IAS wishes to thank all members of Ironwood Public Safety, Gogebic County Sheriffs, Michigan State Police, Hurley Police Department, Iron County Sheriffs Department, and any other Law Enforcement professionals for the rapid response and efficient resolution of the incident.
IAS is accepting applications for an INTERIM Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (8th Grade) for the 2023-2024 school year only. Application-job descriptions-hours are available at: https://www.ironwoodschools.org/page/employment-opportunities
A fire truck came to visit the school yesterday! Officer Clausen talked to the students about fire safety. The students were able to see the gear up close, and then Officer Clausen gave a tour of the truck itself. It was a beautiful day for learning!
At Ironwood, we show RISE expectations every day! Congratulations to the following classes for being the top ticket earners for the month of September: Mrs. Rubatt's Kindergarten, Mr. Negro's 1st grade class, Mrs. McRae's 2nd grade class, Mr. Mott's 3rd grade class, Miss Griebel, Mrs. Balchik, and Mrs. Lavinder's 4th grade classes, Ms. Stanczak's 5th grade class, and Mr. Bunt, Mr. Hofstede, and Ms. Mackey's 6th grade classes. Way to show Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence!
The Class of 2026 says it is never too early to start thinking about holiday decor!
All proceeds will go towards their class account and will help them with future Prom plans. Money will be due to sophomores before November 3 and distribution day will be Saturday, November 25 from 9am-10:30am at the Ironwood Bus Garage.
Please see an Ironwood Sophomore student or email their advisor @ christina.lavinder@ironwoodschools.org to place an order!
Thank you to Doris Elias, who donated a backpack with school supplies, and Sharon Wiita, who donated homemade hats and socks! Your support is truly appreciated!
Our custodians and maintenance workers work hard to keep our school running and looking good. Thank you for your efforts!
Families - pictures will be available through Lakeshore Photography. They will contact you through your email we have on file. Not sure if you have the correct email in our system? Please contact the main office at 906-932-0932.
Ironwood Area Schools 4th graders were visited by the Think Energy crew. We participated in a variety of hands on activities to learn about circuits, conductors, insulators, etc, as well as ways to conserve energy. Each student received a Think Energy energy saving kit to take home and share with their families.
A few fun shots of the homecoming assembly, including the homecoming court.
The homecoming assembly started with a hall march through the school.
