Accent performed at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival in Bessemer on March 22. They performed in class A and received a 1-star rating, which qualifies them for the state festival. State will be held in Stevens Point on May 6.
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
The choir sings, with three girls singing a trio in front
Mr. Schmidt conducts the choir, who are standing in an arc
One student sings a solo in front of the rest of the choir
Mrs. Lavinder's class chose a fun activity to celebrate winning the RISE expectation certificate. The students all wore slippers and had the chance to run and slide in the gym. Looks like a good time!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Students sit in a circle with slippers on their feet
The library decided to join in the March Madness fun! Top requested books competed for the ultimate top spot in the library. This year, "Smile", by Raina Telgemeier won. Thank you, Mrs. Gallo, for this fun activity!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
March Madness Book competition brackets
If you are leaving for Spring break from the Ironwood Airport, check out Mrs. McRae’s 2nd grade students’ coloring pages! Chris Anderson from Denver Air was able to visit their classroom today. He answered questions students had about flying from Ironwood. They each received a Denver Air junior flight crew pin. Chris previously brought the students a pack of crayons and coloring books. Thank you Chris!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
A Denver Air employee speaks to Mrs. McRae's 2nd grade students
A Denver Air employee speaks to Mrs. McRae's 2nd grade students
Student art work hangs above the entrance to the baggage area at the airport
This a continuation of a previous post: Congratulations to all students who participated in Solo & Ensemble this past Wednesday! 13 events including both Middle and High School students represented Ironwood Area Schools. 3 events received a 1* rating and qualified for State Solo & Ensemble on May 6th, 2023. 8 events received a 1 rating and 2 events received a 2. Pictures below include all student performers with their division rating. Thank you to Bessemer for hosting as this was a day full of excellent student performances from all participating schools!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student performs a trumpet solo
Three percussionists play a trio
Three students perform a saxophone trio
Congratulations to all students who participated in Solo & Ensemble this past Wednesday! 13 events including both Middle and High School students represented Ironwood Area Schools. 3 events received a 1* rating and qualified for State Solo & Ensemble on May 6th, 2023. 8 events received a 1 rating and 2 events received a 2. Pictures below and in the next post include all student performers with their division rating. Thank you to Bessemer for hosting as this was a day full of excellent student performances from all participating schools!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
A student plays the clarinet
Three students play the flute together
Three students perform together on the flute
A student performs a percussion solo
Four students perform on baritones
A student performs on the alto saxophone
A student performs on the clarinet
Three students perform a saxophone trio
Four students perform a trumpet quartet
Four students perform a trumpet quartet
These first graders are working hard at creating artwork to be used as the cover for the current yearbook. All elementary students have a chance to win. Good luck, students! Don't forget to purchase your elementary yearbook today!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two students coloring pictures
Two students use colored pencils to draw pictures
A student holds up a picture drawn in marker
Four students work at a table coloring pictures
It's your LAST CHANCE to buy a yearbook! Log in to jostens.com by April 14 to get your yearbook!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Order your yearbook
⭐ The 2022-2023 Elementary Yearbook orders are due this Friday! ⭐ Don't wait! Visit https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/ironwoodelementaryschool to place your order.
over 1 year ago, Chantel Spear
Elementary Yearbook Flyer- Order Now!
February Students of the Month were recognized at Monday night's board meeting. From left to right: Madeline Kane, Cody Dabb, Leyna Gerlach, Piper Garvan, and Zackrey Panek. Students are awarded the RISE certificate by displaying Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence. Congratulations, students!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Five students holding certificates
Those pesky leprechauns were busy even on a snow day! They managed to get around the leprechaun traps the students set out. The leprechauns left a mess, but at least they left a little gold and some sweet treats!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two students dressed in green
Two students with gold balloons
A student is searching the floor for gold
Green confetti and colorful "leprechaun traps"
The leprechaun left chairs in a circle with stuffed animals sitting on them
Leprechaun's note to students
A candy bar inside a little pot
A note from the leprechaun
Accent! performed for various groups of students today to prepare for a competition this Wednesday, March 22. While Ironwood is a small school, Accent! performs in the Class A division to compete to go to State Festival in Stevens Point. They will sing Billy Joel's "And So it Goes", and the song "Opening Up", from the musical "Waitress". The performance on Wednesday is in Bessemer at 1:18. This event is open to the public.
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
The group Accent! performs Billy Joel's "And So it Goes".
A student's view
Three singers performing "Opening Up".
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! Aiden Bach, James Balchik, and Lexi Aspinwall (picture one) and Rex Thomas (picture two). These students showed excellent RISE expectations and were awarded certificates at the board meeting in January. Nice work!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Three students holding certificates for Students of the Month
One student holds a Student of the Month certificate
It is time to start thinking about Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year! Call the Main Office at 906-932-0932 x120 to schedule your appointment. ☎️
over 1 year ago, Chantel Spear
LLW Kindergarten Registration Flyer
There will be no school in Ironwood tomorrow, Friday, March 17, 2023, due to inclement weather. All evening classes and activities are cancelled. Stay warm, stay safe, and we'll see you all back here on Monday!
over 1 year ago, Travis Powell
Snow Day
Snowfall screenshot
The secret is out! Mrs. Kariainen's students have been wrapping each other in packaging tape to create interesting sculptures around the school. Some students created interesting poses, and a few used props!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two students wrap another student's legs with packaging tape
Showing off the lower portion of the tape person
One person tapes another person's leg
One student lays on the floor to create a specific structure for the tape
A student tries to wrap her own leg with tape
A plastic tape sculpture with a Burger King crown
A plastic tape sculpture of a person holding a Starbucks cup
Parents and Guardians of 10th graders - please check out this information on Early College. There are two Zoom informational meetings available to learn more. The 1st meeting is April 11 at 4pm Central, and the 2nd meeting is April 13 at 5pm Central. Early College programs provide students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, technical certification, or 60 or more transferable credits at little to no cost. Join one of the meetings to learn more!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Early College informational poster
Early College information
Questions answered about Early College
Ms. Mackey's and Mrs. Tarnaski's class won the February R.I.S.E. challenge for Kindergarten! They celebrated by wearing pajamas and having an ice cream party together!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
Two classes of students sitting at desks, eating ice cream
A huge congratulations to Mr. Kirk McBrayer and the bands at Ironwood. The middle school and high school concert bands both earned a Division 1 rating at band festival in Bessemer yesterday. Excellent work, students!
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
The middle school band sits on the stage ready to play
The high school band sits on the stage ready to play
On Wednesday Mrs. Tarnaski’s class planned, designed and then built traps in hopes of catching a wee little Leprechaun.
over 1 year ago, Sheri Schmidt
One boy holds a colorful stick while another boy smiles
Two students working with pipe cleaners and colored paper
One student hands glue to another student
One student works with letters, while another student puts a hole in the box
Two students put finishing touches on their Leprechaun trap
One girl fixes the green decorations while the other look towards the camera
One student holds a rainbow creation while the other looks away
One student puts glue in a cup while the other works on the box
Three students look up from their project
Two students are hard at work on the top of the Leprechaun box