Dear Mountaineer families,

Due to the forecasted weather on Friday, May 23, 2025, the Iron Mountain High School Commencement Ceremony will be relocated indoors to the Iron Mountain High School Gymnasium, located at 217 Izzo-Mariucci Drive. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM CST. Doors will open at 4:45 PM. 

A mandatory commencement rehearsal for all graduating seniors will also take place in the gymnasium on the same day, beginning at 1:15 PM. Attendance is required to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly and all participants are familiar with the program and procedures. Senior parents, please remind your graduate about the change in location, as your graduate may no longer have access to their school email.

Seating Information

• The first four rows of bleachers will be reserved for guests with tickets.
• General seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis behind the reserved rows.
• Guests requiring handicapped-accessible seating or special accommodations are encouraged to contact the High School Office in advance at (906) 779-2610 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Graduating seniors should report to the Izzo-Mariucci Center at 4:45 PM for formal photos prior to the start of the ceremony. Please arrive on time, dressed in your cap and gown, and ready for formal pictures with Cutting Edge Photography.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we adjust our plans to ensure the comfort and safety of our students, families, and guests. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 together!

We are excited to introduce Ruthie Yoder, the newly hired Administrative Assistant at North Elementary School. A 2008 graduate of Kingsford High School, Ruthie followed her passion for office work by enrolling at Bay De Noc Community College, where she earned her Office Assistant certification in 2010. After a short stint living in Green Bay, Ruthie returned to her hometown, drawn back by the community she loves. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a strong career in customer service and management—all right here in the Iron Mountain area.

Outside of work, Ruthie is happiest in the great outdoors. She enjoys camping, hiking, hunting, and especially mountain biking with her husband. Summer weekends often mean rock hunting adventures under the stars with their two boys—a family favorite!

Ruthie also has a special connection to Iron Mountain Public Schools. Her beloved grandmother, Audrey Dallapiazza, graduated from Iron Mountain High in the 1950s. Ruthie grew up on her stories of the North Side, filled with community pride, tradition, and laughter.

Welcome, Ruthie! We're so glad to have you as part of the IMPS family.

We’re excited to welcome Alena Grenier as the new Guidance Office Administrative Assistant at our downtown campus! A proud Mountaineer alumna, Alena graduated from Iron Mountain High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in Health and Fitness Management from Northern Michigan University.

Her career path has included leadership roles at fitness centers throughout Illinois and time as an event manager at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin. Most recently, Alena worked with Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools, further strengthening her ties to local education and the community.

Alena loves spending time outdoors and staying active. When she’s not at work, you’ll likely find her enjoying nature or making memories with her family.

Her roots with Iron Mountain Public Schools run deep—not only is she a graduate, but her father also served as a teacher and principal within the district. We’re thrilled to have Alena back and part of the IMPS team!

As we wrap up another amazing school year, we’re excited to invite you to two special events at North Elementary!

End-of-Year Picnic – Tuesday, June 3 Join us for our annual End-of-Year Picnic on the North Elementary school grounds! To make this event a success, we’re looking for volunteers to help with setup, supervise games and activity stations, and assist with clean-up. Whether you can help for a short time or stay for the whole event, your support is greatly appreciated and helps ensure a fun and safe experience for all of our students. All students will be allowed to have their face painted and colored hairspray.  If you DO NOT want your child to have these things, please sign and return this form.

If you’re available to help with the Picnic, please sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up

Awards Program – Wednesday, June 4 | 9:30–10:30 AM Join us in the gym for the North Elementary Awards Program! All students in grades EK–4 will be recognized during this special event. Parents and family members are warmly encouraged to attend.

Following the program, students may go home with a parent. Please remember to sign your child out from their classroom before leaving.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Mountaineer community. We look forward to celebrating the end of a great year with you!

Tonight, we witnessed something truly inspiring at the IMHS Scholarship Awards Night—a celebration of perseverance, talent, and the unwavering support of a community that believes in its students.

We are incredibly proud to share that over $150,000 was awarded through Iron Mountain High School and Dickinson Area Community Foundation scholarships this evening. These awards are a testament to the generosity of our local donors, organizations, and families who continue to invest in the dreams of our students.

From memorial scholarships to community service awards, each one carries a story and each recipient has earned their place through hard work, dedication, and heart.

But that’s not all. In total, our students were recognized for earning over $441,000 in college scholarships from institutions across the Midwest! These scholarships reflect not only academic excellence but leadership, service, creativity, and the unique strengths that make each of our seniors stand out.

The future is bright, and tonight was just the beginning.

Thank you to our presenters, Tamara Juul of the Dickinson Area Community Foundation, Kathy Tomassoni, Dennis Larson of the Sons of the American Legion, Brad Borchardt with Packermania, Jeff Powell with M. J. Electric, the Mike Bondo Family, and thank you to our Scholarship Coordinator, Dawn Smith with all her help coordinating this wonderful event!

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients: Michigan Technological University Presidential Scholarship - Copper, $4,000- Micah Treiber Michigan Technological University Excellence Award,$12,000- Micah Treiber General, $9,000- Micah Treiber Joseph J Negro Memorial, $8,000- Micah Treiber Michigan Technological University Presidential Scholarship - Gold, $12,000- Bradon Walstrom Michigan Technological University 906 Scholarship, $906- Bradon Walstrom Leading Scholar Commended Finalist Award, $8,000- Bradon Walstrom Albert C. Hoyle & Violet Hoyle Memorial, $3,500- Bradon Walstrom Tortelli, $4,000- Bradon Walstrom Bacco, $8,000- Bradon Walstrom Richard J. Debelak, $8,000- Bradon Walstrom Packermania, $1,500- Bradon Walstrom Anne Look (DACF),$6,000- Landon Gvillo Millie Hagerup (DACF), $5,000- Camryn Doers Edward Koerschner (DACF), $1,200- Ian Marttila Ron & Angie Tomassoni Memorial (DACF), $500- Alexis Buchanan Ron & Angie Tomassoni Memorial (DACF), $1,200- Abigail Ward IM-K Rotary Club (DACF). $1,000- Gerilis Sampoll-Torres Sons of the American Legion, $500- Kaydence Humblet M.J. Electric Invest in the Future, $8,000- Jacob Powell Bellin College Admissions Scholarship, $50,000- Isabella Pickett Central Michigan University Maroon & Gold Merit Scholarship,$14,000.00- Gerilis Sampoll-Torres Central Michigan University Maroon & Gold Merit Scholarship, $16,000- Alexis Buchanan Central Michigan University Maroon & Gold Merit Scholarship, $14,000- Betsy Vanegas-Mendoza Ferris State University Provost Scholarship, $22,000- Jacob Powell Gogebic Community College Athletic Scholarship, $1,500- Macy Linsenbigler Marquette UniversityPere Marquette Scholarship, $102,000-Cali Picucci Marquette University Ignation Distinction Scholarship, $10,000- Cali Picucci University of Michigan U.P Scholars Scholarship, $38,000- Benjamin Truong Michigan Technological University 906 Scholarship, $906- Evan Copley Michigan Technological University Presidential Scholarship - Silver, $8,000- Evan Copley Michigan Technological University Leading Scholar Commended Finalist Award, $8,000- Evan Copley Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $8,000- Bryce Davis Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $8,000- Camryn Doers Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $8,000-Evan Mendini Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $12,000- Giovannie Saldana Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $8,000- Skyler Southwick Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $10,000- Juliana Tapio Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit, $6,000- Abigail War Northern Michigan University Wildcat Meritm, $6,000- Landon Gvillo MI Achievement Scholarship $10,000- Abigail Ward MI Achievement Scholarship Last Dollar Award- $12,000, Abigail Ward Northern Michigan University Athletic Football Scholarship, $22,400- Alexander Jayne University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh Titan National Scholar, $14,120- Oskar Kangas IMHS Scholarships Kathleen & Martin Bunnin Memorial, $1,400- Anabelle Vicenzi Bruce & Margaret Guild Memorial, $750- Abigail Ward Dr. William and Kathleen Jackson Memorial, $4,000- Alexis Buchanan Noah and Anne Ruffato-Spigarelli, $700- Anabelle Vicenzi Jack Pozza Memorial, $1,300- Veronica Stanchina Edwared Palluconi, $1,800- Jude Frizzell Henry and Dorothy Maynard Clemo Memorial, $500- Evan Copley Hammel-Delangis, $2,300- Cali Picucci Jim Fleury Trades, $500- Evan Mendini Jim Fleury Trades, $1,000- Ian Marttila Jim Fleury Trades $1,000- Adam Krackenberger Kathleen Harry Memorial $1,200- Abigail Ward Dunkin Donuts (Tmart), $500- Lilic Jokinen Caroline Hofer, $1,300- Veronica Stanchina Gary and Marilyn Hooper Spigarelli, $1,400.00- Macy Linsenbigler Robert Raffin Memorial, $1,500- Evan Mendini Mickey Horwitz, $500- Daniel Manier MTU Klungness, $10,000- Evan Copley Georgina Mitchell Johnson, $1,900- Cali Picucci Horatio Alger State, $10,000- Alexis Buchanan John and Elaine Rizzardi Technical, $2,000- Ian Marttila Military Order of the Purple Heart, $500- Macie Gunville Dorothy Perine Memorial, $300- Abigail Ward Cecil O. Rushford Memorial, $500- Hailey St. Germain Floyd A. & Margaret Brynelson, $1,500- Jude Frizzell Magee Johnson Memorial, $500- Juliana Tapio Simone Insurance, $1,000- Veronica Stanchina Bette and Lynn Gordon, $2,500- Alexis Buchanan PTO, $1,000- Jacob Powell PTO, $1,000- Abigail Ward James Perino Memorial, $2,200- Juliana Tapio Elsie Evelyn Trestrail Robbins Memorial $1,500- Kaydence Humblet Jamie Dooley Beck Memorial, $2,000- Cali Picucci IM Kingsford-Credit Union, $500- Veronica Stanchina Cerasoli Family, $1,000- Jude Frizzell Rudolph “Rudy” Ganga, $5,000- Quyen Tran Donna Van Holla Memorial, $1,500-Landon Gvillo IncredibleBank, $500- Cali Picucci

• Trip Destination: Kalahari Resort – Lake Delton, WI (Wisconsin Dells)
• Date of Trip: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
• Due date of Permission Slip and $25 Trip Fee: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Departure Time: Students must arrive at school by 5:30 AM
• Return Time: Approximately 9:00 PM (subject to traffic)

As a celebration for our graduating 8th grade class, students will enjoy a day of fun at Kalahari Resort's Tom Foolery’s Dry Park, and their indoor and outdoor waterparks.

Cost:

$25.00 towards admission/lunch (must be turned in with this permission slip), this will cover a portion of the cost, Central Middle School Student Council funds the rest!

Students should also bring an additional $10-25.00 for dinner and any extras (locker,souvenirs, arcade games, snacks, etc.)

The park is CASHLESS! Students may fill a card at the park for no fee, but one condition is that all Kalahari food outlets include a 20% tip when using their card. We strongly suggest that students come with a prepaid card in hand - Walmart and Walgreens is a good place to get these.

Lockers can be shared, charges are as follows and also cashless:

• Medium $12
• Large $16
• Extra Large $22

What to Bring:

• Breakfast/morning snacks for the bus ride
• Water/refillable water bottle for bus ride
• Swimsuit and towel
• Sunscreen
• Lanyard/Protector for phone
• Change of clothes
• Positive attitude
• Respectful behavior

Transportation: Students will travel by chartered school bus with chaperones consisting of school staff and approved volunteers. Students may leave items on the bus, we do not recommend bringing or leaving any valuables.

PERMISSION SLIP AND $25 TRIP FEE MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 TO THE DOWNTOWN OFFICE OR MRS. PEDDYCORD.

Dear families,

This is a reminder that Track and Field Day for 2nd through 6th grade students is tomorrow at 12:00 PM, Mountaineer Stadium. You are invited to attend. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-seventies, so please dress your child appropriately for outdoor activities and make sure they bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Refreshments will be available for parents and for 5th and 6th grade students to purchase at the concession stand. However, 2nd through 4th grade students are not permitted to leave the event area to visit the concession stand, so we ask that you do not send them with cash. Instead, ensure they are well-prepared with everything they need for the day, especially water.

We’re looking forward to a fun and active day with our students!

Today, our seniors took their last walk through the Downtown Campus and North Elementary School—retracing the very halls where their educational journey began.

From wide-eyed kindergarteners to confident graduates, they've grown into young adults ready to take on the world. As they passed familiar classrooms and waved to their former teachers, there were smiles, tears, and so many memories.

To the younger students watching: one day, you’ll be in those caps and gowns too.

To our seniors: thank you for inspiring the next generation and showing us all how far heart, hard work, and a little bit of hometown spirit can take you.