Children’s Literature students had a wonderful visit at CRES! 📚✨

They led an engaging SEL lesson focused on helping younger students recognize and manage big emotions. Through stories, discussion, and interactive activities, our high schoolers did an amazing job modeling empathy, self-awareness, and positive coping strategies.

We love seeing our students take leadership roles and make meaningful connections with our elementary learners! 💙 #SEL #StudentLeaders #RangerPride
about 10 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
a hs student standing next to a table of CRES students
male and a female HS student in front of a classroom of kindergarteners reading a book about emotions
a male and female HS student standing in front of a kindergarten classroom giving a lesson about big emotions
Female HS student standing in front of a class with students raising their hands
Hs female student kneeling at a table with younger students helping them with a lesson
hs male student standing and talking to students sitting in their desks
students at CRES with students from the HS child lit class
What an incredible day at the Region 5 Winter Carnival! ❄️🏅

We were proud to take part in the Special Olympics Minnesota Region 5 Winter Carnival hosted by Confidence Learning Center. Our athletes enjoyed a full day of winter fun, friendship, and competition!

From snow tubing and track chair obstacle courses to ice fishing, snowshoeing, animal visits, bonfires, and more — there was something for everyone. The smiles, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display truly captured the spirit of Special Olympics. ❤️

A huge thank you to the volunteers, organizers, and staff who made this unforgettable experience possible for our athletes. We are so proud of our participants and the way they represented our school and community! 👏✨

#SpecialOlympics #Region5 #Unified #WinterCarnival #GoCIGo
about 22 hours ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Special Olympic students attending the the winter carnival : sledding, playing in sand, sitting in a side by side and dog sledding
photo collage of students at Winter Carnival  holding animals, sledding and smiling
photo collage of students that attended the Winter Carnival for Special Olympics
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month:

Gracie Rosecrans
Ezra Jacobson
Parker Cash
Lucy Lewandowski

Thank you to C-I Sports Boosters for sponsoring this recognition!

#GoCiGo #RangerNation #AOTW
2 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Gracie Rosecrans AOTM sponsored by sports boosters
Ezra jacobson AOTM sponsored by sports booster
Parker Cash AOTM for sports boosters
Lucy Lewandowski AOTM for sports boosters
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Ella Mattsen, 9th grade, Comic Illustration-
Character Design

Hunter Nash 9th grade,
3D Art- Fish Pinch Pot
3 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Female student hold a drawing of a a girl in all black and onion color
Male student holding a pinch pot of a  bass that he made in art class
Thank you to all of the families and students who attended our College Credit Options Information Night and took the time to explore what the right path might look like for your junior or senior. Making informed decisions about college credit opportunities is an important step, and we’re grateful you partnered with us in the process.

A special thank you to Mr. Fischer, Mrs. Moore, Sra. Dietz, Mr. Dirks, and Mrs. Doyle for sharing their insight along with some helpful information.
6 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
10-11th graders and their parents listening to college credit options
Airman First Class Bradley Lueck, C-I Class of 2025, was here with TSgt Pierce Coppa providing United States Air Force information to our C-I students during a lunchroom visit. We are so proud of you A1C Lueck!!
7 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
C-I graduate Bradley Lueck on the right was at C-I's lunches
8th grade Physical Science students in Mr. Forsberg’s classes have been stretching their thinking—literally!

Students investigated how different masses affect the stretch of various sizes of rubber bands. After carefully measuring and collecting data, they applied their math skills to create scatter plots, determine lines of best fit, calculate slope, and write equations to model their results.

Using these functions, students were able to predict how much a rubber band would stretch with any added mass. 📊📈

Great example of science and math working together through hands-on learning!
8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
two male students measuring the stretch of rubberbands when weights are added
male students adding weights to rubberbands and measuring the stretch
three females students taking measurements of a stretched out rubberband with weights on it
two students adding weights to rubberbands and taking measurements
two males adding weights to rubber bands and taking measurements
male students holding a ruler and adding weights to rubber bands
Take a listen to Superintendent Aulie's podcast as he sits down with Mr. Bryan Syrstad and talks Unified Special Olympics!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N1eq1ByZn27rGVaQROCV6
8 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
podcast logo
📢Reminder to 10th and 11th grade parents!📢
We are hosting an informational college credit options meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: High School Media Center – Flex Space

To learn more information on how your student can earn college credits in high school, please attend! We look forward to seeing you.
9 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
College credit option meeting for parents 10th and 11th grade
Here are our Artists of the Week!

Liam Dietz, 7th Grade Art- Watercolor Painting
Eva Greeler, 12th Grade, Drawing-
Mannequin Project
Rita Backowski, 8th Grade Art- 2 point perspective city
Cooper Peterson, 11th Grade, Comic Illustration- Circle Character Design

Keep up the great work!


9 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Male student holding a painting of a sunset
Female student with pencil drawing of a person
Student holding a 2 point perspective drawing of a city
Male student with a comic drawing one in color and one in all black shaded oencil
📢Calling all Crosby-Ironton Alumni📢

We are reaching out to the thousands of graduates who have passed through the halls of Crosby-Ironton Public Schools and gone on to achieve amazing things. You are the embodiment of the "C-I Difference," and your story is a powerful source of inspiration for our current students.

We are excited to launch our new C-I Alumni Spotlight series on our website and social media channels! We want to celebrate your accomplishments, learn about your professional paths, and highlight how you are making a difference in your communities.

Tell Us Where You Are Now!
Please take a few moments to fill out our simple "Where Are They Now?" form. We want to know about your career, how C-I prepared you, and how you stay involved locally. The form should only take about 5 minutes to complete. https://forms.gle/C4v9MQuteTZmvcjT9

Your story will directly inspire the next generation of C-I graduates as they plan their futures. We look forward to hearing about your journey since graduation!

#RangerNation #WhereAreTheyNow #GoCIGo
13 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Calling all C-I Alumni with outlines of graduates
February is CTE Month! 🛠️🎉

We’re proud to offer outstanding Career & Technical Education opportunities for our students, including Ranger Made. These hands-on programs help students build real-world skills and explore future careers.

A huge thank you to our dedicated CTE teachers, Mr. Wood, Mr. Schafbuch, and Mrs. Otterstad for making these experiences possible and inspiring our students every day!
14 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
February is CTE Month
Best of luck to our Rangerettes Dance Team as they head down to compete in both Kick and Jazz at State!! We wish you all the best...GO-CI-GO!

There will be send off through town at 3:30 today!
14 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
CI dance team posing for photo in their red, green, blue and yellow uniforms
CI Dance team posing for a photo
Mrs. Syrstad and Mrs. Thoennes took the 7-9th grade Knowledge Bowl teams and headed to CLC compete. They faced some really tough competition, but had teams place 4th and 5th.

4th: Oliver Younis, Ryan Wlasiuk, Robert Strater, Gus Swaggert, and Parker Cash

5th: Easton Bock, Amanda Wisley-Peterson, Emma Hite, Hailey Miller and Halle Koshmeder

Keep up the hard work teams!

#RangerNation #GoCIGo
15 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
5th place knowledge bowl team at CLC
4th place knowledge team at CLC
📚🌙 Learning Through Culture & Language 🌙📚

English 8 students are currently diving into their American Indian Book Club unit, exploring stories and traditions through reading and discussion. As part of the unit, students created birthday season and moon month calendars, using Ojibwe and Dakota terms to deepen their understanding of Indigenous perspectives and connections to time, nature, and culture.
16 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
8th graders holding their birthday moons creations for indigenous people unit
More 8th graders holding their birthday moon creations for indigenous people unit
8th graders holding up their birthday moons for their indigenous people unit
Take a peek at our Artists of the Week!

Bella Domitrovich, 11th grade, Drawing- Still-Life
Yvette Backowski, 12th grade, Independent Study- Snail Incense Holder
Audrina Anderson, 9th grade, Fine Art- Charcoal Still-Life
Sonja Tyson, 10th grade, Comic Illustration- 3-Panel Comic

Keep up the great work!
17 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
female student showing off her still life drawing  of a skull on top of a box and some small vases
female student holding her 3D creation of a snail
female student holding a still life pencil drawing of a skull with small vases surrounding it
female student holding a colorful comic drawing called the Leaf Blower
📢Fast Fact Friday Video📢

Tune in to hear Mr. Aulie wish our sports team well at State, board updates and strategic planning!

https://youtu.be/EPG77qINlng
20 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Fast fact Friday
Kinder community connection visit to Deerwood Bank where we leaned about wants vs needs, toured the vault and took home a 2 dollar bill, practiced counting change in the change counter machine, learned to spy fake vs real money and took home some awesome swag: backpack, water bottle, popcorn & treats.

Children took home a folder that will allow families to open a savings account for them with a 25 dollar contribution from the bank!
20 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
kindergarten at the Deerwood Bank
Kindergarten at Deerwood bank, multiple photos: change machine, water and money bags, and a group photo
Superintendent Aulie is at again with another podcast! Take a listen as he sits down with our school nurse, Tiffany Hallin, RN.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h8dW6qV2j2IJG7bZzMasy
21 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
Podcast now playing logo
📢Power is back ON at CRES📢
Parents/guardians may bring your kids to CRES! Students have been brought back to CRES.
21 days ago, Crosby-Ironton Schools
power is on at CRES