Look what Ms. Otterstad’s seventh-grade FACS students made! While learning about upcycling, they turned empty beverage cans into colorful flowers. Who knew something we usually toss could look like this?
Learning through Relationships
Mrs. Srystad’s 8th grade Real-World Writing students visited Heartwood to hear some of the residents’ stories. The students wrote their own interview questions, took notes as they listened, and turned what they learned into biographies to share with the residents and their families.
Thank you to the Heartwood residents who spent time with our students and trusted them with a piece of their story.
Learning through Relationships
It’s Fast Fact Friday! Mr. Aulie shares election results, gives us the details for this weekend’s state cross-country meet, and previews the agenda for the School Board work session on Monday, November 9.
Good luck to our Rangers at state! #GOCIGO
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZqLlX_wjJOI?feature=share
Our CRES Unified Special Olympics athletes spent Halloween at Aitkin Lanes, bowling and cheering each other on. There’s a lot to celebrate when you’re working toward your own personal best and rooting for your teammates to reach theirs, too.
Way to go, Rangers!
Learning through Relationships
We’re currently highlighting two openings.
IT Help Desk Specialist
Maintenance Custodian
You’ll find details on both jobs, along with other openings and how to apply:
https://crosbyironton.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
Come check us out!
Please remember these schedule changes:
Thursday, November 5th: EARLY OUT
Friday, November 6th: NO SCHOOL
Thank you to everyone who voted! Congratulations to Barb, Colleen and Kelly on your election to the Crosby-Ironton School Board.
We appreciate all the candidates who stepped forward to serve our schools and community. Thank you for your time, commitment and care for the future of Crosby-Ironton Schools.
It’s Election Day!
No school activities will be held today, Tuesday, November 3.
7th Grade Art | Watercolor
Peyton Kayfes and Josey Larson
8th Grade Art | Hand Pattern
Kennedy VanValkenburg and Mary Smith
9th Grade Drawing | Halloween Art
Joe Severson
11th Grade Painting | 5×7 Halloween Art
Taya Mohs and Grayce Matich
Congratulations, Rangers!
He gives a shout-out to Girls Volleyball on a great season and shares where Football will play next. Congratulations to our Girls Cross-Country Section Champions and individual qualifier Peter Bartels as they head to State!
Listen in, and Go Rangers!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Aaaz4Cz0shQ?feature=share
Upcoming Schedule Reminders
Wednesday, October 28: Early dismissal for staff professional development.
CRES dismisses at 1:00 p.m. and the high school dismisses at 1:10 p.m.
Monday, November 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Thursday, November 5: Early dismissal and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Friday, November 6: No school.
Malillie Grabian, 8th grade
Astrid McDonalad, 8th grade
Elijah Corbett, 9th grade
Morgan Kleist, 10th grade
Congratulations to these talented Rangers! We’re proud to showcase your creativity.
Learn more and read the ballot question:
https://www.mnpsfamendment.org
Mr. Aulie previews the agenda for the upcoming School Board meeting on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. Watch the livestream on YouTube.
Topics include the 2025–2026 audit, Policies 203, 204, and 205, after-school care survey results, communication goals, and approval of hiring for 2026–2027 winter coaches.
Coming up: Section competitions for fall sports. Go C-I Go!
https://youtube.com/shorts/gp2uUZnkBmk?feature=share
Eli Fuller, Grade 9.
Nominated by CTE Teacher: Mr. Schafbuch
Congratulations, Eli! Keep building your skills.
#GoCIGO #Rangernation
Recently, three C-I School Board candidates sat down individually with Superintendent Aulie to share what motivated them to run and how they view the Board’s role in governing our district.
Listen on Spotify to learn more about each candidate and the perspective they would bring to the Board.
Listen to GREGORY NEUTZ on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CITt6lCunGP129vJ3NQVO
Listen to COLLEEN KINKAID on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/220eQUkoBcDV01NDWqjRlO
Listen to KELLY SHAEFER on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/08Xmks3ZOZNExEV4JPmnHW
#GOCIGO #Rangernation
Meet this week’s Artists of the Week!
Margot Toftness, 9th grade
Ava Smith, 9th grade
Congratulations, Rangers! Keep creating.
#GoCIGO #Rangernation
Our newest podcast is here! Listen in as Superintendent sits with Student Council Representative and new Advisor Mrs. Pecha. They discuss the goals they have for the school year.
https://youtu.be/cNu__zBPpRg
#RangerNation #GOCIGO
Fast Fact Friday
Take a quick listen to learn about a constitutional amendment on the November 3 ballot and how Infinite Campus can help you stay connected and involved.
Learn more about the amendment at https://www.mnpsfamendment.org/
Next School Board Meeting: Monday, October 26.
Some of the most meaningful moments in a school day happen with a paraprofessional beside a student. If you enjoy working with kids, we’d love to meet you!
Crosby-Ironton Schools has openings at CIHS and CRES in a variety of programs. Starting pay is $16.62 per hour, with excellent benefits.
Apply here: https://www.ci.k12.mn.us/careers
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!
