Hands-on learning in 9th Grade Earth Science! 🌬️⚡

Students engineered and tested a variety of turbine blade designs to see how different shapes and configurations affected energy production. Using a fan to represent the wind source, the turbines spun a generator that produced electricity, and students recorded the voltage output using voltmeters.

Throughout the experiment, students collected observations and data to analyze how blade design impacted performance. To make things even more exciting, students also competed in a challenge to see who could generate the highest voltage by creating turbine designs that spun the fastest! 🔬📊
39 minutes ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
two females sitting at a table with their wind turbine papers on a stick
male student put the last piece of his wind turbine together
two female students working to put together their wind turbine
female student putting together the groups wind turbine while the two other two watch
two female 9th grade students working together to build their wind turnbine
three male students near their make shift wind turbine with a big box fan
three male students using a fan to blow their wind turbine that they made
two male 9th grade students using fans in earth science
Celebrating our Paw Pride winners! 🐾🎉

Every Monday, students who earn Paw Pride tickets get the chance to stop by the office and claim a prize! These tickets recognize students who show Respect for Learning, Property, Others, and Self throughout the school day.

We are proud of these students for demonstrating what Paw Pride looks like in action! Keep up the great work! 👏🐾
about 13 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Paw Pride Winners at CRES- 4 students choosing a prize
Save the Date....Prom is coming!
Grand March, dinner and dance will take place Saturday, May 2. Stay tuned for more details!


1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Prom save the date information
2nd graders read two books and voted for the one they like the most in a "March Madness" style competition. One of the many ways we celebrate "Read Across America Week" at CRES!
1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Book March Maddness edition during Read Across America week
Our 1st graders had an out-of-this-world learning experience! 🌟

Students visited the planetarium at Forestview Middle School where Mr. Peabody taught them all about “What’s in the Sky?” From learning about stars and planets to exploring what we can see above us each night, students had a great time discovering more about the wonders of space! 🌙🔭

Thank you to Mr. Peabody for sharing this fun and educational experience with our young learners! 🚀
2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
many of the first graders sitting in the planetarium seats at Forestview
three first grade students sitting on the bus with smiles
first graders giving a thumbs up to the planetarium at Forestview
first graders sitting in the seats at the planetarium
three first grade females sitting in the bus seat with all smiles
first graders sitting in the planetarium looking at the "sky"
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Ellie Mitchell, 7th Grade Art- Acrylic Painting
Elise Bugnacki, 9th grade and Charlotte Lacerte, 9th grade- 3D art: Coil Pots
Axel Meixner 9th grade, Comic Illustration: Triangle Character Design
Molly Van Horn, 9th grade, Drawing: 3 action poses

Keep up the great work!
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
female 7th grader holding a painting of a bomb pop popsicle
two female 9th graders holding their coil pot creations from art class
student holding a drawing of a comic illustration
female student holding pencil drawings of superman, batman and spiderman
SALT put together a fundraiser to raise money for The Babinski Foundation. They posted a "Pet Board" in which students could pay to enter a photo of their pet and once voting started, students and staff could pay to vote for their favorite. The winner, Augustus Torgeson and his dog Mario, received a PetSmart gift card!

SALT raised $81.30 for The Babinski Foundation and another $25 for the gift card. Thank you to all who participated and donated 🐾
5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Mario the pug sitting so nicely with his head tilted wearing a red sweater
mario the pug sleeping with his head on a pillow
Mario the pug wrapped in a blanket

📢Fast Fact Friday📢
Parents and community members, take a listen to Superintendent Aulie as he discusses the district's next moves regarding the strategic planning process.
Here is the video link, https://youtu.be/yyl0W8ScveU

📝Please help shape the next few years at Crosby-Ironton Schools by taking our survey as well as attending upcoming Strategic Planning Input Sessions. We are asking questions about our finances, facilities, student achievement, student & staff support, and outreaching/marketing/recruitment. We are also wondering about thoughts on cell phones in schools as well as exploring a four day school week. Thank you for your participation and engagement!

Parent Survey (Parent/guardian that currently have student(s) enrolled at Crosby Schools) - https://bit.ly/4aSWouq
Community Member Survey (C-I community members that DO NOT have a student(s) in school)- https://bit.ly/40MEAuW

✨Strategic Planning Input Sessions✨

Attend the session that works best for you or attend them all!

Community Planning Session #1 - Forum Room – District Office
March 24: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Community Planning Session #2 - CRES Cafeteria
March 26: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Community Planning Session #3 - Virtual Via Zoom
March 30: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Planning Session
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3815070389?pwd=cotZDYZckUDwaHioSYoVkLg7tjVqQp.1&omn=88458201416#success
Meeting ID: 381 507 0389
Passcode: 017082

6 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
fast fact friday video logo

Best of luck to our Robotics team as they compete at the NMRC Northern Lights Regional meet at the DECC in Duluth, today and tomorrow!
Below is the link to watch their first match which will start at 9:31am. We are cart #6132.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FfipFHWutE

Best of luck C-I Robotics!
#GoCIGo #Robotics

6 days ago, Devan Bartels
Robotics with the Rangers Logos
Mrs. Thoennes’ Children’s Literature class took advantage of Read Across America Week to foster creativity with Dr. Seuss books and lessons at CRES! 📖🤩
6 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
high school male student reading to CRES students a dr. seuss book
a few CRES students listening to a dr. seuss book being read to them by a high school student
students sitting in the windw sill listening to a book being read to them by a high school student
male children's literature student reading a book to CRES students during read across america week
female high school student talking to CRES students about a book they just read
younger CRES students sittign on the floor next to a high school student talking about books
students sitting on the floow listing to a children's lit student read a book
Student in Children's lit class sitting on the floor with CRES students reading a book
students at CRES sittign on the floor listening to a story being read by a 10th grade student
Students in Mrs. Thoennes' 9th grade English class worked hard on their endangered species speeches. Students in each class voted on the following categories and selected winners. We are proud of everyone's dedication to their research and presentation skills!

Best Overall Speech: Chloe Severson
Best Introductions: Bre Kinkaid
Best Conclusion: Halle Koschmeder
Best Delivery Skills: Aiden Boyer
Most interesting Information: Joseph Wendt

Best Overall Speech: Peter Bartels
Best Introductions: Easton Bock (not pictured)
Best Conclusion: Hunter Nash
Best Delivery Skills: Ezekiel Wilkinson
Most interesting Information: Alexa Ogborn and Savannah Rono

Best Overall Speech: Amanda Wisely-Peterson
Best Introductions: Mylo Laborde
Best Conclusion: Lily Thompson and Hanna Lodermeier
Best Delivery Skills: Elise Bugnacki
Most interesting Information: Ely Abbott
7 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
5 9th grade students holding certificates they received as part of their speeches
5 9th grade students holding certificates they received as part of their speeches
6 9th grade students holding certificates they received in English class for their speeches
We had two teams place at the 7/8th grade Regional Knowledge Bowl meet last week!

1st: Robert Strater, Parker Cash, Oliver Younis, Gus Swaggert, and Ryan Wlasiuk.

5th: Lucas Habighorst, Ely Corbett, Forest Fehn, Konnor Peterson, and Aubree Babler.

Great job!!
8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
1st place knowledge team made up of 5 8th graders
4th place knowledge team made up of 4 male 8th graders and 1 female
We loved having a special guest in Mrs. Judd’s third grade classroom! 📚✨

Mr. Aulie stopped by as a Mystery Reader and shared the hilarious story The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. Students had a blast listening to the epic battle of rock, paper, and scissors and enjoyed every laugh along the way!

Thank you, Mr. Aulie, for making reading extra fun and memorable for our third graders! 👏📖
9 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Superintendent Aulie reading Rock, Paper, Scissors to 3rd grade
Superintendent Aulie reading a book to 3rd grade students
Here are our Artists of the Week!

Isabelle Thompson 12th grade, Independent Study- Flower Mug with Leopard print
Jaxsin Savajola, 8th Grade Art- Watercolor
Adam Lies and Halle Koschmeder 9th grade, Fine Art- Clay Masks
Maximus Phillips, Molly Flor, and Lilian Houde, 7th Grade Art,- Clay Projects
10 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
female student holding her clay mug with a flower on the outside, a vine handle and leopard print on the inside
female student holding a drawing and coloriign of flowers
three 7th grade students holding their clay projects- a Pokeman, duck, weiner dog in a bun
two 9th grade students holding 3d clay masks that they made in art class
It's Fast Fact Friday! Take a listen and a watch while Superintendent Aulie discusses what the school board has been working on: strategic planning, community information sessions, donations, job postings and more.

https://youtu.be/C-bqAwt-TKE
13 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Fast fact friday video logo
Children’s Literature students had a wonderful visit at CRES! 📚✨

They led an engaging SEL lesson focused on helping younger students recognize and manage big emotions. Through stories, discussion, and interactive activities, our high schoolers did an amazing job modeling empathy, self-awareness, and positive coping strategies.

We love seeing our students take leadership roles and make meaningful connections with our elementary learners! 💙 #SEL #StudentLeaders #RangerPride
14 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
a hs student standing next to a table of CRES students
male and a female HS student in front of a classroom of kindergarteners reading a book about emotions
a male and female HS student standing in front of a kindergarten classroom giving a lesson about big emotions
Female HS student standing in front of a class with students raising their hands
Hs female student kneeling at a table with younger students helping them with a lesson
hs male student standing and talking to students sitting in their desks
students at CRES with students from the HS child lit class
What an incredible day at the Region 5 Winter Carnival! ❄️🏅

We were proud to take part in the Special Olympics Minnesota Region 5 Winter Carnival hosted by Confidence Learning Center. Our athletes enjoyed a full day of winter fun, friendship, and competition!

From snow tubing and track chair obstacle courses to ice fishing, snowshoeing, animal visits, bonfires, and more — there was something for everyone. The smiles, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display truly captured the spirit of Special Olympics. ❤️

A huge thank you to the volunteers, organizers, and staff who made this unforgettable experience possible for our athletes. We are so proud of our participants and the way they represented our school and community! 👏✨

#SpecialOlympics #Region5 #Unified #WinterCarnival #GoCIGo
15 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Special Olympic students attending the the winter carnival : sledding, playing in sand, sitting in a side by side and dog sledding
photo collage of students at Winter Carnival holding animals, sledding and smiling
photo collage of students that attended the Winter Carnival for Special Olympics
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month:

Gracie Rosecrans
Ezra Jacobson
Parker Cash
Lucy Lewandowski

Thank you to C-I Sports Boosters for sponsoring this recognition!

#GoCiGo #RangerNation #AOTW
16 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Gracie Rosecrans AOTM sponsored by sports boosters
Ezra jacobson AOTM sponsored by sports booster
Parker Cash AOTM for sports boosters
Lucy Lewandowski AOTM for sports boosters
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Ella Mattsen, 9th grade, Comic Illustration-
Character Design

Hunter Nash 9th grade,
3D Art- Fish Pinch Pot
17 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Female student hold a drawing of a a girl in all black and onion color
Male student holding a pinch pot of a bass that he made in art class
Thank you to all of the families and students who attended our College Credit Options Information Night and took the time to explore what the right path might look like for your junior or senior. Making informed decisions about college credit opportunities is an important step, and we’re grateful you partnered with us in the process.

A special thank you to Mr. Fischer, Mrs. Moore, Sra. Dietz, Mr. Dirks, and Mrs. Doyle for sharing their insight along with some helpful information.
20 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
10-11th graders and their parents listening to college credit options