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Congratulations to the Middle School Quiz Bowl team, who won third place this weekend at Bark River-Harris High School! The team won 3 out of their 5 rounds of trivia and math questions. Schools all over the UP come to compete in Quiz Bowl.

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team and Coach Kyle Johnson for winning the 8th Grade Championship vs Niagara! Way to go, Mountaineers!

A special thank you goes out to all the families, friends, and local businesses for the support given during the 18th annual IMHS Volley for a Cure. The event raised $1,000 for the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet!

Tuesday was the traditional Christmas Concert featuring the 5th-12th grade Choirs. The night was full of beautiful music and solos by Sabrina Markey, Quyen Tran, Devon Nattiel-Loar, and Alex Chartier. Well done to narrators, Sabrina Markey, Madison Jandreau, and Hadleigh Baker!

Congratulations on a wonderful show and thank you to director Edward Williams, accompanist Sandy Sullivan, and page turner Mrs. Yake for making the night magical!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we continue through this cold and flu season, we would like to share some things to keep in

mind when your student is sick.

When to keep your Student home from School

Fever: A student has a temperature of more than 100°F by mouth. The student should not

return until 24 hours of no fever, without fever-reducing medications.

Diarrhea: A student that has two loose or watery stools, even if there are no other signs of

illness. The student should have no loose stools for 24 hrs prior to returning to school.

Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.

Vomiting: A student who has vomited in the last 24 hr period should be kept home. The

student should have no vomiting episodes for 24 hrs prior to returning to school. Expection: A

Healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.

Rash or infection of the skin: Keep the student home until rash subsides or until a healthcare

provider determines it is not infectious.

Eye infection: The student has yellow or green discharge from the eye(s). The student should

stay home and be seen by a healthcare provider. If an antibiotic is prescribed, the student

should have started antibiotic drops 24 hrs prior to returning to school.

Please be sure to call the student in as absent and/or provide a doctor’s note if there was an

office visit.

We understand the importance that school attendance plays in each student's school success.

We also find that if a student returns to school too soon after an illness they will not function as

well. We hope this helps when making decisions concerning when to send your student to

school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call to speak with one of our school nurses.

Sincerely,

Rachel Hautamaki RN, BSN

Iron Mountain School District Nurse

Lucy Baumgartner, 11th grade, is the daughter of Sarah and Christopher Cavalieri and Robby Baumgartner. Lucy is an outstanding student who always comes to class prepared and ready to learn. She is always willing to do what is asked of her, and she does so with a positive attitude. Lucy is the type of student that a teacher truly enjoys having in class. Lucy participates in high school band, Jazz band, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Youth in Government, Tri-Hi-Y, Varsity Club, Student Council, & Environmental Club.

6th-12th Grade Band Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 18

6 PM

Auditorium

North Elementary School Christmas Program

Thursday, December 19

1:30 PM

North Elementary School Gymnasium

Last Day of School Before Winter Break

December 20

Class Resumes

January 6

#MountaineersEverywhere! Alumni, friends, fans, and businesses- click below to sponsor Iron Mountain Athletics! Local businesses can have their ad displayed on this landing page for a starting donation of $500. Please share this post with your friends and family members! Our goal is $7,500. We would love to purchase the first (known) Snuffy MASCOT! Thank you in advance for your support!

The Varsity Wrestling team put up a hard fight against the Marinette Marines but came up short Tuesday night. Great hustle to start off the season, Mountaineers!

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!

Please! Sign up for a slot to help our amazing IMHS Athletic Booster Club with concessions this winter season!

Wrestling Concessions Sign Up

Boys Basketball Concessions Sign Up

Girls Basketball Concessions Sign Up

If you have pictures that you would like to submit for our North Elementary Yearbook, please e-mail them to im.northyearbook@gmail.com. Please include the student's names and grades in your e-mail.

You can also upload directly to our Google drive:

https://linktw.in/UPvdps

The PTO will have tickets available ($5 each) for raffle baskets along with some small holiday gifts for kiddos too at our Christmas Concert on December 19th. The PTO table will be located outside of the North Gym, and they will be accepting cash only.

(Procedures for securing and cashing scholarship checks)

Scholarship recipients are encouraged to adhere to the following time

frame when securing their scholarship checks if possible. Parents may also secure checks, as long as they have all required documentation.

Winter checks will be distributed from

December 18-20, 2024 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

December 30, 2024 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

January 6-8, 2025 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Checks must be cashed within 60 days

NOTE: First time scholarship recipients picking up their winter payment

MUST bring in a college transcript indicating credits and GPA earned. This

will be the procedure from this time forward. NO payments will be given

out without a college transcript showing all required information.

ALSO, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AT THE HIGH

SCHOOL SO PRINT YOUR TRANSCRIPT BEFORE COMING FOR YOUR

PAYMENT.

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