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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago, Travis Powell
Mr. Lyons - OPIE Awards
OPIE Awards
This is a quick reminder about the elementary spring concerts that are coming up. Mark your calendar!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Poster stating the elementary concert schedule
It's School Nurse Day today! Thank you to all of the school nurses who help keep our children safe and well. We are thankful to have Pam Lorenson help out our students whether they are feeling unwell, or just needing a bandaid!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A poster that states "Happy School Nurse Day"
Noah Hofstede won the singles tournament in badminton during PE, losing only 1 game! In the doubles division, Brendan McCullough and Noah Hofstede earned the top spot as an undefeated team!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student stands in a yellow shirt, holding a badminton racquet
A student holds the golden badminton racquet
Two students hold the golden badminton racquets
Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week Survivor Games is going on, and the teachers were having some fun!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
An adult pretends to ride a hobby horse
A para dresses up in a grass skirt and a lei
Two teachers pretend to ride hobby horses, while someone peers over between them
A poster created by a para stating that we are all survivors
Mrs. Balchik was having fun with her dinosaur puppet, showing the 4th graders how to transplant seeds.
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A teacher has a dinosaur hand puppet on, talking to the students sitting on the floor
Mrs. Balchik talks to the students while wearing a dinosaur hand puppet
Mrs. Balchik holds up the dinosaur hand puppet
The dinosaur hand puppet sits on a shelf, overlooking empty seed pods
Students pour dirt from one plastic container to another
A student uses a clear plastic cup to put dirt into a planting section
Two students work on putting dirt in the correct place
Several students pour dirt into the pods
Students worked together to create some beautiful chalk artwork at the front of the school to thank teachers. It's a pleasant way to enter the building!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Chalk words in front of the school on the sidewalk
A student works with chalk in front of the school on the sidewalk
Two students draw on the sidewalk in front of the school
Three students work with chalk, drawing on the sidewalk in front of the school
The PTO created a Survivor Game to celebrate National Teachers' Week. You might see some strange happenings around school, whether it's someone breaking out into a cheer, another person riding a hobby horse, someone else skipping around the school, or any number of silly actions! After three days of fun, we will find out who is the ultimate survivor!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
A teacher holds up a PayDay candy bar
A para looks away from the camera, a sign that says "I deserve a hug" stuck to her back
A person loA teacher looks away from the camera, a sign that says "I deserve a hug" stuck to her back
A teacher gives a student a hug
A teacher holds up a memo that says "I deserve a hug"
The assistant principal gets a new nametag
A para gets a nametag that says "Tuff Boss"
A para gets a nametag that says "Monsta Daddy"
This week, we celebrate the teachers who make a difference in our lives. They are the ones who inspire us, challenge us, and help us grow. They make learning fun and engaging, while preparing us for the future. Thank you to all the teachers who have made a difference in our lives. We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and passion!
almost 3 years ago, Sheri Schmidt
Poster that says "Happy National Teachers' Week