It's election time for Ironwood Area Schools! Every 4 years in Ironwood voters have the opportunity to reaffirm their support of the District by voting on the Operating Millage. If you would like to learn more about this important election, please visit the District's website or call (906) 932-0200.
https://www.ironwoodschools.org/page/opmill
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Paraprofessionals are vital to our school running properly. Please take a moment to thank them for their work with our students!
Be a part of the success! Ironwood students in grades 3-6 can participate in the Elementary Volleyball Clinic on April 6, 13, and 20. The clinics will take place in the High School Gym. Cost is $45. Please register by 4/5 to get a spot!
3rd and 4th grade: 8:30-10am
5th and 6th grade: 10:30-12
We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at the
Book Fair, April 8-12. The story starts with you! Click on this link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aP06IiibHNab9GyMzKQLZmInvXgcS_9vSIzE9iqEqh4/edit?usp=sharing
There will be no school in Ironwood tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, due to inclement weather. All classes, practices, and after school activities are cancelled. Stay warm and stay safe!
It's that time! Time for Kindergarten Registration! Please call 906-932-0932, extension 120, to schedule an appointment. The dates are April 11, from 1-6pm, and April 12, from 1-3pm. Please bring 3 documents: the student's birth certificate, immunization record, and parent/guardian proof of residency. Call with questions!
Important! The elementary yearbook sale has been extended to THIS FRIDAY, April 5. Please visit https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/ironwoodelementaryschool to place your order!
The JROTC from Ironwood competed in many different team challenges on Saturday, March 23rd. The Devils had 3 teams participate. All the Cadets had a great time. The following are the awards they received:
Pool Event-- Red Devil 3-2nd
Obstacle course- Devils 1-- 3rd
Escape Room-- Devils 3-- 2nd
Scavenger Hunt-- Devils 1-- 1st
Overall-- Devils 1-- 3rd
Congratulations to the JROTC!
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month! 8th grader Skylee Chiapuzio, 9th grader Lily Nelson, 10th grader Talon Hughes, 2nd grader Ziibi Guilford, and 3rd grader Jase Ellis were all awarded a certificate at Monday night's board meeting. Way to do things the "Wright" Way!
Get your track and field fan gear! The items are available until March 31. Support the team! https://ironwoodtf-24.itemorder.com/
The book fair is coming! The dates are April 8-12, from 8am-3pm, and this time we are going coinless! Check out the eWallet system: scan the QR code, or click the link to watch the how-to video.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/intro-to-ewallet-fair-files.html
Thank you to Dan Laabs and to the Lorenson Family for the donations of basketballs to support our elementary basketball program!
Thank you to the First National Bank of Wakefield for donating entry fees to support team participation in the elementary basketball Frozen Chosen tournament!
Thank you to the MI Masonic Charitable Foundation for donations to support our students and to 906 Tree Service, Moxie Vinyl Creations, and the Aurora Club for supporting elementary basketball jerseys!
Maleah Maki and Chaneille Ruotsala have been participating in the CTE Education course this year. As part of their learning, these two students spent time in classrooms working with students and teachers. It's a great way to look at teaching as a career for the future!
Congratulations to all choir members who participated in Solo and Ensemble this past weekend in Hurley! Accent received a Division 1 star rating, and will be heading to State Solo and Ensemble in May. Arianna Sabec also earned a Division 1 star rating, and will perform as a soloist at state. Otylia Golebiowski received a Division 2 rating as a soloist. The middle school choir received a Division 1 rating. Excellent performances by all!
Congratulations to the 2024 Red Devil Battalion Military Ball Court! Freshman LET 1: Cadet PFC Breanna Freeman and Cadet PFC Jack Davidson, Sophomore LET 2: Cadet 2LT Skyla Ballew and Cadet 2LT Austin Sterbenz, Junior LET 3: Cadet PFC Calli Niemi and Cadet Staff Sergeant Joey Lauzon, Senior LET 4: Cadet Major Eden Brady (Queen) and Cadet CSM John Balchik (King).
Red Devils in the news!
James and Noah earned a pizza party for lunch this past week. These two boys finished all of the fifth grade math objectives on Khan Academy. They worked on this in their free time! Excellent work!
The 3rd grade classes read a book on Fredrick Douglas last week. This week, he came to visit! Frederick gave a brief overview of his childhood as he battled through slavery & discrimination. A focal point of his discussion was treating everyone with kindness and respect. An excellent presentation!
