🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Hard work, determination, and heart—Weston McKay represents it all.
Wishing you continued success and happiness in everything ahead! 🎉

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
about 5 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
class of 2026 senior spotlight Weston McKay
📢It's Fast Fact Friday📽️
Listen and watch, as Superintendent Aulie talks about the school board meeting, the upcoming Walk to HOPE and much more!

https://youtu.be/MCQeVNV9QV0
about 14 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
fast fact friday video 5/1/26
CRMC dietician, Miranda Larson, helped kindergarten children learn about planting vegetables and flowers on Earth Day! 🥕🫛🌷🌼

#earthday #community #RangerNation
about 17 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
kindergartners sitting on the sidewalk planting veggies and fruits from dietician Miranda from CRMC
kindergartners planting veggie seeds
Miranda Larson talking to kindergartners about fruits and veggies
all thumbs up for planting veggies
Miranda Larson with kindergartners after planting their seeds
a wagon filled with dirt, seeds, and solo cups ready to be planted
Miranda Larson handing out seeds to kindergartners

1st graders held their Student Expo at CRES.

Students showed off their golf skills, their STEAM projects, and performed music for parents/grandparents and the community!

Great job 1st graders!

#STEAM #RangerNation #GoCIGo

about 23 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
1st grade female taking a swing at the golf ball at her expo
1st grade male standing in a circle in the gym putting a golf ball at his expo
1st graders singing at their expo
1st graders at the lunch table showing their families what they learned in STEAM at their Expo
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Stormm Wodarz has made the most of her high school journey, and we’re proud to celebrate all she accomplished. Best of luck in your next chapter! 🎉

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Stormm Wodarz
English 8 students put their writing skills to work, crafting Creative Disaster Narratives. Students created eye-catching covers to go with their stories.
1 day ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
english 8 students created creative narrative disaster covers
You're invited to CIHS Grand March, Saturday, May 2!
Doors will open at 4:30 with Grand March beginning at 5:00 in the auditorium.
We can't wait to see you all there!

#PROM2026 #GOCIGO
2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
All suited up for CIHS Grand March May 2, doors open at 4:30, grand march at 5 in the auditorium
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Today we recognize Bailey Kotzenmacher for her contributions, growth, and commitment over the years.
Your future is full of possibilities—go after it! ✨

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Bailey Kotzenmacher

📢Reminder....
Get signed up to join SALT in their annual Walk to HOPE event being held, Wednesday, May 6, on the high school track. You may sign up the day of the walk! Pre-registration is now closed.

3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Walk to HOPE on May 6. Show up and bring $20
🌟Come and celebrate the Class of 2026 at Senior Awards Night!🌟
📆Monday, May 4th
🕛6:30 pm in the Galovich Gym
There will be a reception in the Commons following the ceremony.

#Classof2026 #SeniorAwards
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
senior awards night 2026 on May 4 at 6:30 in the Galovich gym
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Today’s spotlight shines on Sammie Hachey! Thank you for being a part of our school story. We’re excited to see where your path leads next! 🌈

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Sammie Hachey
Mrs. Thoennes' Children's Literature Class became published author's- all thanks to CLEF's generous donation. Students worked hard on story lines and illustrations. Their effort really paid off; this is a treasure they will keep forever!

#CLEF #RangerNation #GoCIGo
4 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
students in children's lit class holding their published books
published books of children's lit class
a page with a race car driver from one of the children's books
a page from one of the children's books with a heart that says "she chooses to help the lovely mermaid"
a page of a racoon who thought he wanted to be an artist but really decided he wanted to be a sculptor
two pages from one of the published books of a beautiful african american girl who didn't like her curls but learned to love them
two pages from the children's book in which there are a bunch of friends gathered
an blurb from one of the children's books that says "when I grow up I want to be someone others can look up to and be inspired by"
Yvette Backowski, 12th grade, was recognized as Crosby-Ironton’s Elks Student of the Month. The scholarship committee selected Yvette for truly embodying the spirit of this award—demonstrating positive contributions, strong character, and leadership that reflect credit upon their home, school, and community.
Congratulations, Yvette!
4 days ago, Devan Bartels
Yvette Backowski a senior at CI was recognized as the ELKS student of the month

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

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride

4 days ago, Devan Bartels
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Brady Mahowald
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Olivia Gutzman and Anika Yliniemi, Comic Art Project
Forrest Fehn, 2 Point City Project
Halle Koschmeder, Watercolor Project
Ella Mattsen, 3 Panel Line/Value/Detail Exercise

Keep up great work!
5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
two female 8th graders holding a drawing of daffy duck and Joy from Inside Out
Male student holding his 2 point perspective drawing
female 9th grader holding a drawing and colorin gof a quaint cottage with greenery and trees lining the sideawalk
female student holding a drawing of a mermaid
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Cheers to Lucy Lewandowski and all her accomplishments!
Your future is bright, and we’re proud to have been part of your journey. ☀️

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
5 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Lucy Lewandowski
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
Shining the spotlight today on, Cohen Ellis! 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
6 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Class of 2026 senior spotlight Cohen Ellis

📢CRES PTO Needs Your Help📢

CRES PTO is excited for their Pastries with Parents🍩 and Spring Book Fair📖 coming later this month!

This year the Pastries with Parents event will be held Tuesday, 4/28 - Friday, 5/1. We will be looking for a few folks each day to help move tables and clean up from 8-8:30am.

Also, their Spring Book Fair will be held at the same time! We will be looking for volunteers for that as well. Please see times below...

Monday, 4/27 - 10a.-12p
Tuesday, 4/28 - 7a-4:30p
Wednesday, 4/29 - 7a-4:30p
Thursday, 4/30 - 7a-4:30p
Friday, 5/1 - 7a - 12p

Please contact Stephanie via email at crespto@ci.k12.mn.us or by phone at 763.458.7532. THANK YOU!!

7 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
CRES PTO needs your help
🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓
Join us in celebrating Charles Frahm and his journey through high school!
Wishing you confidence and success in everything that lies ahead. 🚀

#Classof2026 #SeniorSpotlight #RangerPride
7 days 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 .

8 days 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