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Honoring the American Flag

10/3/2023

Sixth grade students at East Elementary School worked together to fold the American flag that once hung in the Iron Mountain High School Gymnasium with the help of Air Force retiree, Mr. Joshua Chevalier this Tuesday.

Mr. Joshua Chevalier has been shadowing teachers and educational assistants this summer and fall at Iron Mountain Public Schools through the SkillBridge program. SkillBridge is a Department of Defense program that gives service members the opportunity to work and learn in civilian career fields to prepare for the civilian workforce. Mr. Chevalier has been an integral part of working with staff and students in our Summer School program at North Elementary School and with the day to day operations at East Elementary School.

Notification 10/3/23, 12:28 PM

10/3/2023

Notification 10/3/23, 12:28 PM

A minor electrical fire involving a boom truck at Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Catholic Church started at approximately 12:10 PM this afternoon. The fire has since been extinguished and the Iron Mountain Police and Fire Departments are on scene. All students have been directed away from the scene and all are safe. Thank you.

Bay is the Way! Day

10/3/2023

Hello and good morning!

Bay is the Way! Day, an annual event hosted by Bay College for high school seniors, has been scheduled for Friday, October 27, and it’s time to register!

For those interested seniors, please request that they complete the registration form attached and return a copy to: admissions@baycollege.edu or fax 906-217-1714 before/by Wednesday, October 18.

The Bay College Admissions Team will do their best to match each senior with the programs they’re interested in. We encourage students to not delay and return their completed registration form ahead of time – sessions are capped at 20 students and will fill up fast.

Reminder **West Campus Service Area Schools**
9am – 2:30pm CT: Start at West Campus, travel to Main Campus, and return to West Campus
Bay College West is hosting a morning session at the Iron Mountain Campus and then, transports students to the Main Campus for the afternoon session in Escanaba. Bay College arranges busing between the Main and West Campus sessions. Students and schools participating are asked to coordinate their own transportation to and from the West Campus.

Always feel free to contact us – admissions@baycollege.edu or 906-217-4010. You can reach the Director of Admissions, Jessica Beaver, at Jessica.beaver@baycollege.edu or 906-217-4106 directly as well.

Thank you for your time and efforts in supporting your students and the future of higher education.

Sincerely,
The Bay College Admissions Team

Registration Form

Message for EK-8th grade families from Mr. Mendini

10/2/2023

Dear Parent/Guardian:

On December 10, 2015 a new Federal education law was signed by the President. This law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires schools who receive federal Title I funding to ensure that all teachers teaching in a program supported with Title I funding must hold appropriate state certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification.

The law also requires us to notify parents if their child is being taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher in a Title I school or program who does not yet meet the definition of “appropriate state certification.”

This letter is to inform you that your child’s teacher is in the process of meeting these requirements, and we are providing him/her the support necessary for success. Your child’s teacher is dedicated to the success of every child in their class.

Thank you for your continued support of your child’s education, and we encourage you to communicate with their teacher on a regular basis so that together we can provide your child with the best education possible.

The following teachers fall within this category:
Ms. Curry-Backlund Early Kindergarten
Ms. Spencer —3rd grade teacher
Mrs. Hart – Special Education, North Elementary
Ms. Pacheco – Art, Drama, Health North El. and MS
Mr. Johnson – Physical Education, North El. and 5th grade
Ms. Nattiel – Special Education, Middle School
Mrs. Haferkorn – Computer 7 and 8, Science 8

Sincerely,

Andrew Mendini, Principal

View/download letter here

A message from Michael Talerico's father, Dan Talerico--

10/2/2023

"We would like to thank our Mountaineer family for all of the love, prayers, and support you have shown for Michael and our family. Michael will continue to fight and won't give up. Mountaineer staff, students, coaches, and fans, we can't thank you enough for being with us throughout this difficult time. It's times like this that remind why we are proud to be MOUNTAINEERS!

MOUNTAINEERS EVERYWHERE!"

Freshmen will visit Bay College on Friday, Oct 6

9/27/2023

Bay College is having a Manufacturing Day for 9th grade students at their West Campus on Friday, October 6th. The purpose of this event is to proactively educate students and the community about local skilled trades and technical career opportunities.

Students will take the bus from IMHS to Bay’s West Campus. Students need to grab their lunch and then head to the bus by 12:00 in order for the bus to depart by 12:15. Expected return to campus is 2:35. Students report back to class.

If you would like your child to opt out of this event, please sign the form below and return to the front office.

Opt Out Here

17th Annual Volley for a Cure

9/27/2023

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Volleyball players all over the country have been playing a part in helping raise awareness. This will be the 17th consecutive year Iron Mountain High School will participate in a “Volley for the Cure” event and volleyball match.

On Tuesday October 3, 2023, Iron Mountain High School will be playing the Kingsford Flivvers in Iron Mountain High School Gymnasium. Monetary donations are being collected and will be donated to the local Cancer Closet, the Marshfield Cancer Unit, and/or to the local American Cancer Association. (Freshman- 4 PM, JV- 5 PM, Varsity- 6 PM)

This year, a portion of the proceeds will be shared with a GoFundMe benefiting Michael Talerico and his family. Michael is a 2022 Mountaineer graduate and brother to Mountaineer Freshman Volleyball coach, Taylor Talerico. Michael was in a side-by-side accident on the weekend of September 24 and is now currently in intensive care at Marquette General.

Patrons are asked to wear your pink and to bring cash donations to the event, and consider donating to the Talerico GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-expenses-costs-for-mikey-talerico

Washington D.C. Trip Sign Up

9/27/2023

Mountaineers and Bishop Baraga families! It’s not too late to sign up for an amazing opportunity to see the Nation’s capital June 7-10, 2024 with your friends and classmates. Current 7th and 8th grade students, please contact Joy Kassin or World Classrooms if you are interested. You don’t want to miss this fun and fantastic trip!

IMPS: 906-779-2610, smithd@imschools.org
World Classrooms: 800-275-3980

Monthly payments are available.

School Safety Announcement

9/25/2023

Please read this important announcement from Superintendent Jerome Sardina.

September 24, 2023

Dear Mountaineer Families and School Community,

I am writing to inform you of a matter of utmost importance regarding the safety of our students and staff. I also want to communicate this information to our families because, at some point, information will be posted in the news, social media, and other outlets. I want to provide information to you from the school district level as opposed to you hearing it from other sources.

On Sunday evening, September 24, 2023, Iron Mountain Public Schools received information from our School Resource Officer about a potential threat to our schools. Law Enforcement believed North Elementary School and Woodland Elementary in Kingsford could be in danger and unsafe for the start of school on Monday, September 25, 2023. While we take all threats seriously and investigate them thoroughly, we developed a plan to cancel school for Monday, September 25, 2023, and err on the side of caution to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our school community should we need to do so.

However, due to the multi-agency investigation Sunday evening, I was informed around 10:30 p.m. that the suspect being investigated was located and taken into police custody. In working with local Law Enforcement, they informed me that they do not have any further reason to believe that any school campus was under threat and we would be safe to hold school as usual, as would Woodland Elementary School.

Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and we will take every necessary measure to ensure that our schools are secure. We understand that when making decisions to close school for whatever reason, these decisions may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for any disruption decisions like these cause to your daily routines. We believe, however, that taking these precautionary steps is in the best interest of our school community.

I want to thank the many Law Enforcement agencies that worked on this incident, particularly the IMPD, for the excellent communication and partnership. Their cooperation with local schools is greatly appreciated, and we will continue to support them in any way we can to keep our community and schools safe.

Lastly, I would like to thank Breitung Township schools for working closely together, developing plans, communicating, and caring for all our staff and students regardless of where one chooses to attend school.

The safety and security of your children and our staff are of the utmost importance to us, and we appreciate your understanding and support during these challenging times. Please keep our school communities in your thoughts and prayers as we contend with issues such as these.

Sincerely,
Jerome J. Sardina
Superintendent

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IMHS senior named Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship program

9/22/2023

Principal Amy Ryan of Iron Mountain High School announced on Friday, September 22 that senior Brent Mayes II has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by Principal Ryan to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2024 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commended a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Brent is currently exploring options to further his education in computer science and mathematics. Keep up the great work, Brent!

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