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CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH ROBIN "MARTY" MARTTILA OF IRON MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL- THE DETROIT LIONS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE WEEK-WEEK #8!

Detroit, MI—The Detroit Lions have named Robin Marttila of Iron Mountain High School the week eight recipient of the 2024 High School Football Coach of the Week Program. Marttila’s Mountaineers defeated Western Peninsula Athletic Conference-Iron Division opponent Manistique for the 2nd time this season 42-0 to advance to 8-0 on the season. Iron Mountain is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 8. This Thursday, October 24th, the Mountaineers host 6-2 Negaunee for their final regular season home game in the 54th matchup all-time between these two programs.

Marttila is in his 23rd and final season as a high school football coach at Iron Mountain High School, spending his first 9 seasons as an assistant and the last 14 seasons as head coach. He plans to retire from coaching at the end of the season. The week #8 win vs. Manistique was Marttila’s 106th victory in 150 games (70.7%). The 1997 graduate of Iron Mountain has led the Mountaineers to the playoffs in 12 of his 14 seasons and to the state semi-finals three times (2011, 2019 and 2022).

Detroit Lions Football Education sat down with Marttila to discuss his decision to step away from coaching, the strong relationships and bonds he has developed through coaching, the Week #9 game vs. Negaunee, and what being able to coach his son means to him. Marttila was also informed of his Coach of the Week selection on Head Coach Hangout. See his reaction and the entire interview by visiting www.DetroitLions.com/coachoftheweek.

Each week throughout the 2024 high school football regular season, one coach that best demonstrates success on and off the field, develops players’ character, discipline, and football skill in addition to emphasizing player health and safety in their program will be recognized for their commitment to the team, school, and community. The winner is selected by a panel of high school football media members—Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News), Bret Bakita (WOOD Radio-106.9 FM, 96.1 FM- The Game, Fox 17/Grand Rapids), James Cook (Traverse City Record-Eagle) and Scott DeCamp (DeCamp Creative Solutions).

This season’s program will award $12,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan, thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the NFL Foundation.

Each winning coach during the regular season will receive a $1,000 donation to his school’s football program. At the conclusion of the 2024 Michigan High School Football season, the Lions will also select the High School Football Coach of the Year. This season’s Coach of the Year will receive a $3,000 donation to his school’s football program. All winners will receive a certificate signed by Lions’ head coach Dan Campbell and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Currently in its’ 28th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program has awarded $503,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chris Fritzsching, Lions’ Executive Director of Football Education, at chris.fritzsching@lions.nfl.net.

About the NFL Foundation: The National Football League Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health and safety of athletes, youth football, and the communities which support our game.

Thanks to the help of Abby Stovall, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Trish Menenguzzo of the DIISD, our elementary students now have a safe place to regulate their emotions. The room features a calming cozy canoe, a bean bag chair, weighted blankets, special seating, a trampoline, among other pieces that help calm a student.

Special thanks to the help of the following:

• IMPS Speech Pathologist, Sara Davis, for her help in painting the room over the summer and creating visuals for the room

• The families that donated space theme decor

• The families that donated fidget toys

This safe space is for all North Elementary School students to take a break when needed, as well as staff! A little reset goes a long way.

The Iron Mountain High School Student Council invites Iron Mountain families to send/email pictures of a veteran from your family for a very special Veteran’s Day display.

The pictures can be military or candid photos. Please tell us the name of your veteran and the branch of the military in which they served. We are accepting photos to honor those in the active military as well!

There is no limit to the number of veteran pictures you send (only 1 picture of each veteran please). If you send the original to school, we will make a copy and send the original back with your student. Please email your picture to miziniakk@imschools.org or send with your student and deliver to Mrs. Miziniak by Friday, November 8th!

Thank you!

Students in Mrs. Williams' Art and Technology Class have been hard at work for the last two weeks creating this beautiful work of art for the hall of North Elementary School!

If you are able, please consider donating gently used clothing for our Clothing Closet.

We are currently running very low on girls and boys sizes 5-10 pants.

Please send donations along with your student or drop them off at the North Elementary School Main Office.

Our Clothing Closet clothes children in the district who are in need, as well as children who may have accidents or messes at school throughout the day.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

Macy Linsenbigler, twelfth grade, is the daughter of Matthew and Kristin Linsenbigler. Macy is a kind, caring and respectful young woman. She is considerate of others, including students, staff and community, through her extracurricular activity in school clubs like Tri-Hi-Y, Varsity Club, Key Club, Student Council & Mountaineer Mindset. She plays Volleyball, Basketball. & Softball. She works hard both academically in the classroom and athletically in her varsity sport participation. Macy's positive disposition is a great attitude for a Mountaineer!

Halloween is just around the corner! Students and staff are encouraged to dress up on Halloween day! The following are some guidelines on what to NOT wear or bring to school Halloween Day:

No weapons or look alikes of any kind (examples: knives, guns, swords, chains, nunchucks etc. )

Nothing covering the face, no masks/only light face paints

EK-4th grade can wear their masks during the school parade only

Please follow the school dress code: No short skirts/shorts/no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines

Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory or disrespectful

Dear Parents and Guardians:

If you have not already, please take a moment to complete the form below and return it to your student’s school. The Education Benefits Form collects information needed to ensure the school receives state andfederal funding for education programs. Without this information, Iron Mountain Public Schools could lose important funding for education programs that our students need. These

supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our

students including, but not limited to:

● Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic Behavior Aids)

● Teaching supplies and materials

● Counselors and Social Workers

● School Nurses

● Professional Learning for staff

● Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities

● Technology

PLEASE DISREGARD IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED FORM. THANK YOU!

Tuesday, October 29th

Half Day for Students/Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, November 6

Senior Parent Meeting

November 7

5:30 PM

Auditorium

Financial Aid Night for Seniors and Guardians

November 7

6 PM

Auditorium

No School for Students

November 15

Half Day for Students

November 27

Thanksgiving Break

November 28 and 29

Scholarship Information Night for Seniors and Guardians

December 4

6 PM

Auditorium

Messaging and information for Pasty Sale:

• Sale runs from 10/18 through Halloween, 10/31

• Students must collect $ and bring full payment by the 10/31 Halloween due date - checks (made out to Iron Mountain Schools) or cash needs to be turned in to Mrs. Peddycord or Mrs. Towns in the main office on your way into school

• We encourage ALL middle school students to sell, even if it’s just one pasty

• Our profits will go directly to our Middle School Student Council to pay for our events and fun activities through the year

• Pick up is only ONE DAY/TIME, Monday, 11/25 2:30-4:30

• Extra order forms can be snagged from Mrs. Peddycord

• Any questions? See Mrs. Peddycord or Mrs. Nattiel

The Iron Mountain High School Varsity Volleyball team and Gwinn High School seniors were honored Tuesday at Senior Night! The memories you have made will last a lifetime. Thank you for your hard work and dedication Mountaineers! Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Thursday night our varsity football seniors were honored at Senior Night and the Mountaineers celebrated their last regular season game with a 35-21 win over the Negaunee Miners! Congratulations Mountaineers, seniors, and coaches. Special shoutout to Coach Marttila on his last regular season game! 9-0!

Iron Mountain High School will be hosting Manistique High School in the MHSAA Varsity Football District Semi-Final on Friday, 11/01/24.

Varsity Football District Semi-Final

Friday, 11/01/2024

6:00 PM CST

Mountaineer Stadium (1201 W. Hughitt St. Iron Mountain, MI 49801)

Patrons are advised that all MHSAA tickets must be purchased through the website, www.gofan.co, or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. The cost per ticket is $7.00, which must be purchased using a credit or debit card.

Please follow the link below or select “Search Schools” and then search “Iron Mountain High School” on GoFan website to purchase your tickets.

https://gofan.co/event/2117880?schoolId=MI19258

It is recommended to sign up for a GoFan account with an email you have mobile access to, in case you have issues at the gate.

Once tickets are purchased, ticket(s) must be presented at the time of entrance using a mobile phone. Printed tickets will not be accepted.

Note- Artificial noisemakers are prohibited at MHSAA events.

The game can be streamed on NFHS, with a subscription here: NFHS link is not yet available. Check back soon!

Thank you for your understanding and GO MOUNTAINEERS!

Iron Mountain High School will be hosting (winner of Bark River-Harris/Gwinn) in the MHSAA Varsity Volleyball District Semi-Final on Wednesday, 11/06/24.

Varsity Volleyball District Semi-Final

Wednesday, 11/06/2024

6:00 PM

Iron Mountain High School Gymnasium (217 Izzo-Mariucci Way, Iron Mountain, MI 49801)

Patrons are advised that all MHSAA tickets must be purchased through the website, www.gofan.co, or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. The cost per ticket is $7.00, which must be purchased using a credit or debit card.

Please follow the link below or select “Search Schools” and then search “Iron Mountain High School” on GoFan website to purchase your tickets.

GoFan link is not yet available. Check back soon!

It is recommended to sign up for a GoFan account with an email you have mobile access to, in case you have issues at the gate.

Once tickets are purchased, ticket(s) must be presented at the time of entrance using a mobile phone. Printed tickets will not be accepted.

Note- Artificial noisemakers are prohibited at MHSAA events.

The game can be streamed on NFHS, with a subscription here:NFHS link is not yet available. Check back soon!

Thank you for your understanding and GO MOUNTAINEERS!

Iron Mountain students passed out candy at the Iron Mountain Pumpkin Walk this past Saturday!

Inquire by calling 906-779-2600 or stopping in the Superintendent's Office. Thank you!

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