A generous donation has allowed the 2023 Emberlight Festival, "The Essence of the Artist", to provide free tickets to students for several performances. The following world class performances are available to students: July 14, 20, 21, & 22: "Buyer and Cellar", a play at Theatre North August 3 & 5: "Characters", featuring Miles Mykkanen, at Theatre North August 19: Singer Ann Toomey in recital at the Hurley Auditorium August 26: "Showstoppers", the Emberlight Grand Finale at the HIT Students ages 12-17 can pick up tickets at the Emberlight Office in downtown Ironwood (across from the library) beginning July 1. Come enjoy some outstanding performances for free!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A poster that says "free tickets for students"
Brian Miller completed a garden arbor in his Advanced Metal Fabrication course. He made it for his mother, May Miller. Beautiful work Brian!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student stands with a large garden arbor that he made
The 6th grade took a field trip to the USFS Toumey Nursery (one of 6 in the US) near Watersmeet. It's nice to be able to get outside!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Students stand around outside with clipboards in their hands
Three students walk in to the tree nursery area
The sixth grade class stands outside at the nursery
An adult points to the planting area, several students lean in to get a closer look
Several students touch the tops of the plants
Several students look at or touch the small plants in the planting area
A student takes a picture of the plants with a camera
Four kids looking closely at plants in a nursery
Kids standing in front of a bus
It's Speech Pathologist Day! Thank you to Tracy Olkonen and Tony Luppino for your work in our school district!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A poster that says "Happy Speech Pathologist Day!"
Congratulations to the sixth grade class, who had a successful concert last night! Both the choir and band performed for family and friends in the elementary gym. Great job, students!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A conductor stands in front of students who are standing and singing
Two students play bells while the rest of the students stand and sing
A conductor stands in front of a group of students who are sitting playing band instruments
Students sitting in chairs playing band instruments
Our PTO is better than your PTO! The teachers and staff had a BLAST doing many activities (did you know Mr. Schmandt can do the hula hoop?) Thank you, PTO, for making us feel extra special. It was a fabulous week!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A poster that says "a huge thank you to the PTO for a fun week"
Mrs. Lavinder's 4th grade students celebrated a RISE ticket winning month by walking to McDonald's for fries or ice cream and a pop. Looks like a fun afternoon!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A class of students on the sidewalk using their arms to make heart shapes
Several students eating ice cream around a long table at McDonald's
Two students eating ice cream at a table at McDonald's
Two students ordering food from a worker at McDonald's
Students sitting around a long table at McDonald's
A kid eating a Big Mac at McDonald's
The track people always seem to have a good time!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Track students on the podium
A short woman with her back against a very tall man
Mrs. Headley's first grade class enjoyed having moms or other special adults in their lives come to Muffins with Moms. It was an amazing turnout, and the kids were so happy to share their gifts!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Students sit with moms at the cafeteria tables
Students sit with moms at the cafeteria tables
Students and moms sit at cafeteria tables
The 2nd grade students had a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day at our 2nd annual Muffins with Mom social this morning. Thank you to all who attended and the cafeteria staff for all their hard work helping make it all possible.
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Parents and students sitting around cafeteria tables
Parents and students sitting around the cafeteria tables
Parents and students sitting around the cafeteria tables
Several tables filled with food
Students from Mrs. Stehlik's class helped Mrs. Clausen's second graders make bird houses for Mother's Day!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two high schoolers stand next to second graders who are holding bird houses
Two high schoolers stand next to second graders who are holding bird houses
Two high schoolers stand next to second graders who are holding bird houses
High School Band students received excellent ratings at State Solo & Ensemble in Stevens Point this past week. Tyler Smith received a Division II rating for his performance of Haydn's Eb Trumpet Concerto. Percussion trio (Peter Gallo, Justin Darwin, Skyla Ballew) received a Division I rating for their performance. Thank you to Schmitt Music Duluth for providing concert snares to help the students sound their best! Saxophone trio (Jacinta Lauzon, Noah Hofstede, Madelena Braucher) received a Division I rating for their performance as well. Congratulations to all involved students and thank you for being excellent representatives of Ironwood Area Schools!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student stands playing a trumpet
Three students look down at their music while playing snare drums
Three students stand outside with snare drum sticks crossed in front of their bodies
Three students sitting playing saxophones inside a classroom
Mrs.Lyon’s AP Psychology students joined kindergarteners for a nature walk on this beautiful day! The littles were filled with excitement and the high schoolers were fantastic role models!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
High school students with kindergarteners outside
A high schooler watches several kindergarteners outside
Two high schoolers pose with a kindergartener outside
One high schooler poses with two kindergarteners outside
On Thursday, the 7th grade came down to help Mrs. Balchik's class plant flowers and do some multiplication and division math sheets. They all had so much fun.
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
One student waters a plant as another looks on
One student looks on as another student replants a flower
Many students in a room with flowers and plants
Several students look on as one waters a plant
One student helps another with math
One student watches another do his math
Three students sit on the floor doing work
Congratulations to the graduates of Gogebic County Community Education Program! Brodie Ellsworth, Braxtin Freeborn, Dale Mahaffey, Chloe Myers, and Timothy Vogelsberg will graduate on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. in room T-112 of Gogebic Community College. See you there!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student in a red hat stands outside
A student with pink hair and a pink sweater stands outside
A girl in a burgundy sweater stands outside
A student in a black shirt stands outside
A student in a gray sweatshirt stands outside
Five students sit on a ledge out in the sunshine
Chloe Myers and Dale Mahaffey (seniors) received certificates today from TRIO for participating in the program! The TRIO Pre-College Programs would like to congratulate the Gogebic County Community Education Program graduating class of 2023! Thank you to an outstanding group of TRIO Seniors who participated in the program throughout the years. Best wishes for your bright future!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two students holding up certificates for participating in TRIO
On Tuesday evening, 13 new students were inducted into Ironwood's National Honor Society. Our chapter here at Ironwood turned 100 this year as well! Congratulations to: Aidan Bach, Landon Buerger, Felicia Carland, Gracie Huotari, Nathan Jaunzems, Emily Kane, Maleah Maki, Audra Pawlak, Aubrey Smith, Madelyn Smith, Zachary Smith, Olivia Vandenburg, and Hanna Vaughn. Great work, students!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
The National Honor Society members
Pictures of people giving speeches
Pictures of students getting pinned with an NHS pin
Congratulations to Aidan Bach for not one, but two awards at state solo and ensemble this past weekend! Aidan performed a classical piece, and received a division 1 rating. For her musical theater piece she received a division 2 rating. Excellent work, Aidan!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A girl sings in a small, white room
Accent received a silver award (2nd division) at the state festival in Stevens Point this past weekend. This is a remarkable achievement, given that our choir, consisting of mostly underclassmen, performed Class A music at this level. Congratulations to our student musicians! You can see this award winning performance this Saturday night at the HIT at 7 p.m. $10 for 13 and up, $5 for 12 and under. The concert is a Billy Joel tribute and features some of his greatest hits. 50-50 raffle as well, must be present to win. See you there!
almost 2 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
The show choir holds hands to begin a bow
The show choir students spin and dance
The show choir gives a strong finish, hands held outwards
Mr. Kevin Lyons was recently honored for his years of service at the 5th Annual OPIE Awards Banquet. OPIE stands for 'Outstanding Persons In Education.' This award is sponsored by the Michigan Education Association. Ironwood Area Schools is very proud of the accomplishments and dedication of Mr. Lyons, and we're grateful for all he contributes to the lives of our students! Be sure to congratulate Mr. Lyons the next time you see him!
almost 2 years ago, Travis Powell
Mr. Lyons - OPIE Awards
OPIE Awards