🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Join us in celebrating Charles Frahm and his journey through high school!
Wishing you confidence and success in everything that lies ahead. 🚀

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about 2 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Charles Frahm

Last Friday, Mr. Schafbuch's studens attended a welding competition at Central Lakes College. After a workshop in the morning, where the students were able to practice 5 different categories (MIG, 7018 Stick welding, 6010 Stick welding, Oxy-acetylene cutting, and TIG), they participated in a friendly competition against students from other high schools. The results are as follows:

MIG:
1st place - Evan Rasmussen
2nd place - Deacon

7018 stick welding:
1st place - Hunter Nash
2nd place - Isaiah Erickson

Oxy-acetylene cutting:
1st place - Isaiah Erickson

Tig:
1st place - Hunter Nash

Congratulations to all of our participants and winners!

A huge shout-out to the following companies who sponsored this competition: Clow Stamping, Lakes Area Manufacturer Association, BTD, APT, Lincoln Electric, CM2, Central Lakes College, American Welding Society .

about 14 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
group of high school welders competing at CLC
welding students at CLC at their competition
welding students who won prizes at the competition
📢Fast Fact Friday Video📹

Listen in as Superintendent Aulie gives a quick round-up of what is happening at C-I Schools and what will be discussed at the board meeting on Monday.

Have a great day!

https://youtu.be/2l3ES6mp7LY
about 19 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
fast fact friday video logo
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Andrew Taylor, your effort and determination have been inspiring to those around you.
Keep striving for greatness—we’re cheering you on! 📣

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1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight Andrew Taylor

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
Shining the spotlight on Ryley Bartels! We’re proud of you and excited to see where life takes you next.

Best of luck in all that’s ahead!🌟

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride

2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
senior spotlight class of 2026 Ryley Bartels

Join C-I SALT for the annual Walk to HOPE event on Wednesday, May 6th at 5 P.M at the CIHS track. The Walk to HOPE benefits HOPE in Aitkin, a local domestic violence advocacy organization. There will be snacks and prizes. Participants who pre-register by April 19th get a t-shirt for the walk. Please click the link to sign up today!  https://forms.gle/sGzD9ThRD9bM6HsWA

#HOPE #RangerNation #GoCIGo

3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Walk to HOPE happening May 6 on the high school track.
🌎♻️ Happy Earth Day!🌎

Our 7–12th grade advisory students put their words into action by heading out into our local neighborhoods to help make a difference. Together, they collected nearly 100 pounds of trash—showing what teamwork and community pride can accomplish!

We’re proud of our students for taking initiative and helping keep our community clean and beautiful. Every small effort adds up to a big impact! 💚🌱

#EarthDay #CommunityPride #MakeADifference
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
three students, one holding a tire that they collected while picking up trash
a male student holding up his trash bag that he collected
two staff members and a student walking along the road picking up trash
students and a teacher with their bag of trash that they collected
group of males standing in the alley posing with the trash they have picked up
students picking up garbage and putting it in garbage bags
male student picking up garbage from a yard
male students in the church playground picking up garbage
students heading out into the neighborhood to pick up trash
4 female students walking to pick up trash
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Tucker Pederson has made the most of his high school journey, and we’re proud to celebrate all he has accomplished.
Best of luck in your next chapter! 🎉

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3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Tucker Pederson
Mr. Lang’s PE classes have been learning about the game of golf. Mr. Syrstad's Adapted Physical Education classes and Mrs. Otterstad’s Elementary Education class were able to join in on the fun.

Shout out to Dave Sadlowski at Ruttgers for giving us this is this opportunity each year!

#RuttgersBayLake #Golf #RangerNation
4 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
students in Adaptive PE learning how to play golf
multiple students learning how to play golf in PE at CRES
two more students with older high school students helping them learn golf
students standing in a circle learning how to play golf

The Cool School Polar Plunge will be held Wednesday, April 22! A pepfest will kick-off the festivities at 2:15 with the plunge to follow in the easy side of the staff parking lot. Come on out and cheer on our brave plungers or watch live on our Facebook page around 2:45!

4 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
cool school polar plunge  2026
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Cheers to Tommy Hofmann and all his accomplishments!
Your future is bright, and we’re proud to have been part of your journey. ☀️

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
4 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Tommy Hofmann
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Visha Larson, Fine Art- Brick Painting Project
Isabella Domitrovich, Drawing Art- Self Portrait Project
Charlotte Lacerte, 3D Art- Face Mug Project
Cooper Peterson, Comic Illustration Art- SFX Project
5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
female artist of the week next to the two bricks she painted saying "don't just stop because they are done"
female student holding a self portrait drawing of herself with blue hair
female artist of the week holding a face mug with flowers around the top
male artist of the week holding a comic strip that he drew and colored
Happy Administrative Professionals Week! 🎉

This week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly each and every day. From greeting visitors with a smile to managing countless behind-the-scenes details, our administrative assistants are the heart of our daily operations.

Thank you for your organization, dedication, and the care you show to our students, staff, and families. We truly appreciate all that you do—today and every day!


#AdminProfessionalsWeek #ThankYou #RangerPride
5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
happy administrative assistant week
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
Shining the spotlight on one of our seniors, Lauren Larsen! We’re proud of you and excited to see where life takes you next. Best of luck in all that’s ahead!🌟

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5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Lauren Larsen
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
Today we recognize Colton Armbrust for his strength and perseverance. Every step forward matters, and your story is still being written. Keep pushing ahead — your best is yet to come. 💙✨

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6 days ago, Devan Bartels
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Colton Armbrust
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Celebrating Jordan Vogt and the hard work that’s brought her this far. Your journey is still unfolding, and great things are ahead—keep believing, keep pushing, and don’t give up. 💙✨

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
7 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Jordan Vogt

Ranger Nation:

The FINAL SUMMARY (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eOZ2xFTwTyZYs5awPt5E5SqaseDSk-XA3hgqzomRrec/edit?tab=t.0) of the Crosby-Ironton School District strategic planning information and survey results can be found by clicking on the blue link below.

Additionally, I would recommend watching the attached 2 minute video (item #1 below) that explains how to navigate the document. The next couple months, your school board will carefully, thoughtfully, & systematically walk through all of the input, guidance and recommendations. They will have great dialogue. You are welcome to attend work sessions (2nd Monday at 6PM) and board meetings (4th Monday at 6:30PM) to listen in. Also, don't forget board meetings are live streamed and recorded to view later as well on our YouTube Channel.

1. Attached is a very short video update on the Strategic Planning process summary. https://youtu.be/KhsNE7Rc3Bg

2. Click the blue link above and view information as you wish. If you are looking for the just main themes and overall summary for each area, click on #3 in the table of contents.

8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
strategic plan summary
📢It's Fast Fact Friday!
Take a quick listen in to hear of an upcoming email regarding the summary of the strategic plan, what openings we have at C-I, and more!

https://youtu.be/EXZuuvuXIDk
8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
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🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Today we recognize Olivia Harshman for her contributions, growth, and commitment over the years.
Your future is full of possibilities—go after it! ✨

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Olivia Harshman

We’re proud to recognize our two, 2026 Students of Character! These incredible students were nominated by Mr. Gindorff and Ms. Lipski for their integrity, leadership, and positive impact on their school and community. They were celebrated at Sourcewell's event yesterday.
Congratulations, Colton Armbrust and Eldon McLean!

#RangerPride #GoCIGo
#StudentsOfCharacter

9 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Colton Armbrust student of character
Eldon McLean student of character
Eldon and Gundy at the student of excellence awards
Colton and Ms. Lipski at the students of excellence awards
Group photo of Gindy, Eldon, Colton, Ms. Lipski and Mr. Fischer at the students of excellence awards