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Honoring the American Flag

10/3/2023

After a lesson on the importance of our flag and ways to respect the flag, 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.

Thank you, Iron Mountain Fire Department!

10/3/2023

North Elementary students were taught a lesson about fire safety on Tuesday by the City of Iron Mountain Fire Department with help from the Iron Mountain Fire Safety House. After a tour of a fire engine, students learned to crawl on their hands and knees through a mock house fire and how to escape safely.

The Fire Safety House has been helping youngsters learn about fire safety since 1994. The traveling trailer makes its way across the UP to local school districts every year.

Thank you to Sandy Lapp, Nate Furton, Tyler Skoglund, Steve Olson, and the rest of the Iron Mountain Fire Department for the awesome learning experience!

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.

Aerospace Engineer alum, Marc Koerschner, visits

10/3/2023

Mountaineer alum, Marc Koerschner stopped in Monday morning for a conversation with Mrs. Carey’s and Mr. Christiansen’s chemistry and Mrs. Yake’s algebra 2 classes!

During his visit, the Mountaineer spoke about his college, post baccalaureate, and professional experiences, including traveling to Greenland to study climate his junior year. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn about options available to them after their time at Iron Mountain High School. Marc shared the importance of chemistry, biology, and mathematics in his line of study.

Marc graduated from IMHS in 2016 and from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science (BSE) in Aerospace Engineering. This spring, he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with his MSE Aerospace with a focus on conceptual system design, resilient systems, trajectory optimization and sizing of spacecraft. Now, Marc is working on his PhD in Aerospace at Georgia Tech. The class was interested in his working thesis on the concept of self-healing buildings!

Marc stressed the importance of taking on intimidating goals and concepts “day by day, and all the sudden you will realize, that you are also doing something super cool that you never really thought you were going to be able to do.”

Marc, you make #MountaineersEverywhere proud and we are so grateful for your visit. It was great to see you! 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.

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Honoring the American Flag

Thank you, Iron Mountain Fire Department!

Notification 10/3/23, 12:28 PM

Aerospace Engineer alum, Marc Koerschner, visits

Bay is the Way! Day

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

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

Freshmen will visit Bay College on Friday, Oct 6

17th Annual Volley for a Cure

Washington D.C. Trip Sign Up

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