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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Eli Fuller, Grade 9.
Nominated by CTE Teacher: Mr. Schafbuch
Congratulations, Eli! Keep building your skills.
#GoCIGO #Rangernation
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
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
🎤 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
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.
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!
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!
🎙️ 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
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
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!
Autumn Fehn, 7th Grade Art: Name Design
Rue Nelson, 9th Grade, Painting: Acrylic Still Life
Keep up the great work!
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
#RangerNation #GoCIGo
📢Fast Fact Friday📢
Listen in to hear how the school board workshop went and what was discussed. More updates on the strategic planning process and MEA break.
https://youtube.com/shorts/LWA8mDAGF4A?feature=share
Have a great weekend!
Listen in to hear how the school board workshop went and what was discussed. More updates on the strategic planning process and MEA break.
https://youtube.com/shorts/LWA8mDAGF4A?feature=share
Have a great weekend!
Children's Literature class took a trip over to CRES to present a social-emotional learning lesson to students! The high school students taught others how to recognize and manage certain emotions, including: anger, sadness, anxiety, peacefulness, love, confidence, and kindness.
#RangerNation #Emotions #GoCIGo
#RangerNation #Emotions #GoCIGo
🥫❤️ Upcoming Kindergarten Food Drive! ❤️🥫
Our kindergarten classes are excited to host a Food Drive for the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from November 2–13!
We invite our families and school community to help support local families in need by donating non-perishable food items during the drive. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference! 💕
Thank you for helping our kindergarteners learn the importance of kindness, generosity, and giving back to our community! 🥰
#RangerNation #GivingBack #GoCIGo
Our kindergarten classes are excited to host a Food Drive for the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from November 2–13!
We invite our families and school community to help support local families in need by donating non-perishable food items during the drive. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference! 💕
Thank you for helping our kindergarteners learn the importance of kindness, generosity, and giving back to our community! 🥰
#RangerNation #GivingBack #GoCIGo
🍎 Applesauce Fun in Preschool! 🍎
Ms. Anna’s preschoolers had a delicious hands-on learning experience! They helped make applesauce from start to finish—peeling, coring, and chopping the apples. And of course, the best part was getting to eat and enjoy their homemade applesauce! 😋🍏
What a fun way to learn, work together, and enjoy the fruits of their labor! ❤️
Ms. Anna’s preschoolers had a delicious hands-on learning experience! They helped make applesauce from start to finish—peeling, coring, and chopping the apples. And of course, the best part was getting to eat and enjoy their homemade applesauce! 😋🍏
What a fun way to learn, work together, and enjoy the fruits of their labor! ❤️
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!
Owen Fort and Chloe Perpich, 7th Grade Art: 1-point perspective rooms
Kylee Wikelius, 11th grade, and Lexy Fish, 12th grade, Drawing: Mannequin Project
Arence Bock and Kendall Chamberlin, 7th Grade Art: Cartoon Project
Keep up the great work!
Owen Fort and Chloe Perpich, 7th Grade Art: 1-point perspective rooms
Kylee Wikelius, 11th grade, and Lexy Fish, 12th grade, Drawing: Mannequin Project
Arence Bock and Kendall Chamberlin, 7th Grade Art: Cartoon Project
Keep up the great work!
