October 14, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Mountaineer Minute digital district newsletter is shared with Iron Mountain Public School families on Monday mornings.
Find past issues of the Mountaineer Minute here.
18th Annual Volley for a Cure
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and volleyball players across the country have been playing a part in helping raise awareness. This will be the 18th consecutive year Iron Mountain High School will participate in "Volley for a Cure". On Tuesday, October 15th, IMHS will take on the Houghton Gremlins in the IMHS Gymnasium.
The IMHS volleyball teams are asking individuals and businesses from the area to help us support this cause. Money collected will be donated to our local Cancer Closet, our hospital's cancer unit, and/or our local American Cancer Association. The Iron Mountain volleyball team will be honoring our family and friends for the evening.
If you are interested in donating, please send your donation made out to "IMHS Volleyball" to:
IMHS Volleyball
Superintendent's Office
c/o Jeanne Newberry
217 Izzo-Mariucci Way
Iron Mountain, MI 4980
Walk and Roll to School Day
Way to go Mountaineers!
Thank you to all that participated on October 9 in the Walk and Roll to School Day event!
World Mental Health Day
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, Iron Mountain students and staff shared the many reasons to invest in mental health on paper butterflies.
Congratulations Alysia, Bella, and Jacalyn!
Welcome to the family, Mr. Strand!
We are excited to welcome Mr. Will Strand back to the halls of Iron Mountain Public Schools as our new At-Risk Educational Assistant!
Will Strand is a graduate of Iron Mountain High School (2020). Mr. Strand graduated this year from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a minor in Physical Activity and Health Promotion. He is currently working online to achieve his Secondary Health and Physical Education teaching certification.
For the last four years, Mr. Strand has worked in the youth department at the Northern Lights YMCA. You may have seen him working with our students in the after school program, summer camp, and youth sports. Outside of work, Mr. Strand enjoys listening to and making music, running, and spending time with his family and dogs. Welcome back, Mr. Strand!
Absence Calls/Emails
Please be aware that families of students grades 5 through 12 will receive an automated phone call and email when their student is marked absent in a class. Please allow 24 hours for absences to reflect in communications and Powerschool after calling in to excuse your student. Thank you.
North Elementary families will continue to receive a phone call directly from the main office.
To excuse an absence, please call your student's Main Office within 24 hours of absence.
North Elementary School: 906-779-2626
5-12 Building: 906-779-2610
This week at IMPS
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 and
federal 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
Upcoming Dates
Middle School Boys Basketball Begins
October 14
5:00 PM (NEW TIME)
Central Middle School Gymnasium
Sign up sheet in front of Main Office
Smiles on Wheels (Free dental exams and sealants!)
October 14-18
North Elementary School
Michigan Technological University Representative Visit
October 16
Seminar
McTeacher's Night Fundraiser
October 16
4-7 PM
Iron Mountain McDonald's
5-12th Grade Photo Retake Day
October 21
Auditorium
North Elementary Photo Retake Day
October 22
Senior Parent Meeting
November 7
5:30 PM
Auditorium
Financial Aid Night for Seniors and Guardians
November 7
6 PM
Auditorium
Scholarship Information Night for Seniors and Guardians
December 4
6 PM
Auditorium
Tri-H-Y is sponsoring a UP Regional Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 23rd from 9:00-1:00 in the Izzo-Mariucci Center. We accept 16 year-old donors, with a signed parental permission form. Otherwise, you must be 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate. Please sign up with Mrs. Carey during seminar today and help save a life!
COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO “WALK-IN” AND DONATE!!!
New streaming platform this school year
Dear Mountaineer families and fans,
We are excited to debut "Hudl", our new athletic streaming platform to replace "NFHS".
(Note: NFHS will still be used for MHSAA tournaments)
Streaming prices are as follows:
$5.00/sporting event
$20.00/season/sport (all levels included)
$60.00/year (All broadcasted sports: Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Soccer)
Families are encouraged to set up an account here.
Thank you and go Mountaineers!
Congratulations to the 5-12th Grade Student of the Week, Kaydence Humblet!
Kaydence Humblet, grade 12, is the daughter of Ashley Harris and Thomas Humblet. Kaydence shows up and works hard, getting a little bit done in her course work nearly every day. She sets a good example for the other students around her, so it is no surprise that she also gives her family top priority as well. When she's not at school, she's helping out at home with her siblings or her beloved pets. She also enjoys hunting for deer on her Grandpa's property. She has all the qualities of a lifelong learner and is another in a line of terrific Mountaineers!
Earn $$$ For Our Schools with the Box Tops for Education APP!
Pair with your Wal-Mart app! Learn more below.
ATHLETICS
Click on the graphic above to see more photos from the game!
Congratulations senior Alex Jayne, Vertical Raise Player of the Week!
Check out the newly redesigned athletics website!
Employment
Lunch Menus
Mountaineer Bulletin Board 🗞️
Click below to be directed to a sign up form for Billerud's Introduce a Student to Manufacturing Day!
In an effort to engage our young members in the community and provide a window into the world of manufacturing, Billerud will be hosting Introduce a Student to Manufacturing Day on November 6, 2024. This event will be hosted at all three of our North American facilities and will be open to High School age students and free for the participants. Due to the nature and personalized experience of the day, we will be limiting attendance to the first 20 students to sign up per facility.
(1) Stair-Master for sale- REDUCED PRICE! $1500
Inquire by calling 906-779-2600 or stopping in the Superintendent's Office. Thank you!
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