Connecting through Personal Bests

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
about 4 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Special Olympics Bowling
Come work with us at Crosby-Ironton Schools!

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!



about 11 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Now Hiring Maintenance Custodial Position
IT Help Desk Technician
Parent Teacher Conferences continue Thursday, November 5th.

Please remember these schedule changes:

Thursday, November 5th: EARLY OUT

Friday, November 6th: NO SCHOOL

1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
EARLY OUT November 5 No SCHOOL November 6

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.







1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Congratulations Crosby Ironton School Board Members

It’s Election Day!

No school activities will be held today, Tuesday, November 3.

2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
No Activities
Congratulations to Mr. Otterstad’s recent Artists of the Week!

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!
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Peyton and Josey are the Artists of the Week for 7th Grade
8th Grade Artists of the Month
Taya and Grayce are 11th Grade Artists of the Week
Jo Severson is 9th  Grade Student of the Month
Catch up with Mr. Aulie as he shares highlights from this week’s school board meeting and celebrates our 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

7 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Fast Fact Friday

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.

9 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Early Out Wednesday October 28
Celebrating this week’s Artists of the Week!

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.
11 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Artists of the Week Maillie Grabian & Astrid McDonald
Artists of the Week Elijah Corbell & Morgan Kleist
Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment on November 3 that would increase funding to school districts from the Permanent School Fund without raising individual income or property taxes.

Learn more and read the ballot question:
https://www.mnpsfamendment.org
13 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Constitutional Amendment on the November 3rd Ballot


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

14 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
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Introducing our first Welder of the Week for the 2026–2027 school year!

Eli Fuller, Grade 9.
Nominated by CTE Teacher: Mr. Schafbuch

Congratulations, Eli! Keep building your skills.

#GoCIGO #Rangernation
16 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Welder of the Week - Eli Fuller
What motivates someone to run for School Board?

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



16 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
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Meet this week’s Artists of the Week!

Margot Toftness, 9th grade
Ava Smith, 9th grade

Congratulations, Rangers! Keep creating.

#GoCIGO #Rangernation

16 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Artist of the Week Students Margot Toftness and Ava Smith.
🎤 Podcast #35

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
17 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
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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.

https://youtube.com/shorts/WCr0UL8Sjxw?feature=share

21 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
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NOW HIRING PARAPROFESSIONALS!

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!
23 days ago, Crosby-Ironton School District #182
Hiring now for Paraprofessionals.
🎙️ The newest C-I Schools podcast is here!

This time, Superintendent Aulie is joined by our C-I High School Principal and CRES Principal for a great conversation about what’s happening across our schools! 🏫

Hear what they have to share about the school year, their experiences, and the exciting things happening at C-I.

🎧 Give it a listen and hear directly from our principals! https://youtu.be/uA8qOVLAmUE

#RangerNation #CISchools #GoCIGo
24 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
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Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Autumn Fehn, 7th Grade Art: Name Design
Rue Nelson, 9th Grade, Painting: Acrylic Still Life

Keep up the great work!
25 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
female student 9th grader holding acrylic still life drawing
Female student holding her name art
On Wednesday, September 30th, CIS English students attended Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Students were able to experience a live poetry reading from renowned poet, Marie Howe. Thank you CLC for hosting C-I at this event!

#RangerNation #GoCIGo
27 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
CIS students siiting at a table having lunch at CLC
CIS students at CLC