
To ensure all constituents in the district have access to accurate information regarding search processes and expectations, MSBA will host a virtual Q & A with MSBA at 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 12. All interested individuals are invited to attend the live session; however, to accommodate busy schedules as well as ensure access to search information, the session will also be recorded and made available on the district website for the remainder of the search. Click the link at 4pm to join, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89938236390#success
Questions about the search process can be submitted anonymously in advance by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/3BpcNrx. The deadline for submittal of advance questions is Thursday, December 12 at noon. Questions may also be submitted during the session using the chat box.


Yearbooks are still available! Get yours ordered today through Jostens.


We finally get to spill the beans...just in time for the holidays! 🎄
Ranger Joe Coffee is now available for purchase. This is a fundraiser for Crosby-Ironton Athletics. Heroes Rise Coffee Co., out of Bemidji, is a veteran owned company who gives back to veterans with each purchase. Each bag is $15 with $5.50 coming straight back to C-I Athletics and Activities. Not only are you giving back to C-I, you are giving back to those who served our country. To purchase Ranger Joe Coffee, please email dbartels@ci.k12.mn.us, bzender@ci.k12.mn.us, or RangerJoeCoffee@ci.k12.mn.us.
Thank you for your support! Cheers☕


Second graders read to a family members, pets, or stuffed animals on their e-learning day😊






Mikah Cronk, Lexy Fish, and Avari Mielke, students in Mrs. Otterstad's Culinary Arts 1, created a beached theme layer cake and cupcakes. 🏖 This is quite the masterpiece!




Martha got to use the book vending machine to pick out a book for her birthday! 📖


Due to icy road conditions, Crosby-Ironton School District will have an E-Learning Day on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The gravel roads and roads less traveled are icy.
There will be NO after school activities.


Last week, Mrs. Roubinek's class learned about Thanksgiving all around the world. Shown here, is Thanksgiving in Ghana.


Jingle Bell Lane was a great success again this year! Our students look forward to this event every year. None of it could happen without all of our amazing volunteers and donations. Thank you for making Jingle Bell Lane such a wonderful event!







Healthy Kids is HIRING a Lead Teacher for before and after school care!
Multiple benefits, fun atmosphere and you get to work with our amazing kids! To learn more about Healthy Kids Programs, check out their website at healthykidsprograms.com
If you have questions please call 845-568-6100, ext. 1030 or email cassandra@healthykidsprograms.com.


Our winter band and choir concerts are just one week away! Thursday, December 12 our band will perform starting at 1:00pm and choir will start at 2:30pm. All of this will take place in the Mayberry Auditorium. Parents, family, and community members are welcome to attend!
*If you plan to attend just the choir concert, please do not enter any earlier than 2:05.


Mrs. Roubinek's WIN students received their medals for winning their 4th grade Spelling Bee! Congratulations!


An anonymous public survey is now available for all interested parties to fill out between December 3 – December 22, 2024. Click on the link to complete the Crosby-Ironton Public Schools Superintendent Search Survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SuptSearchC-I. Hard copies of the survey are also available at the district office, (entrance across from Dairy Queen). Please return any completed surveys to the same location by December 22 so they can be included with the online survey results.
Following the survey deadline of December 22, MSBA will summarize and provide an overview of the responses for presentation to the School Board. Thank you!


Mrs. Moore's Pre-Calculus class graphed a sine wave with no calculators!


Here are our Artists of the Week!
Zane Peterson 11th grade , Painting- Album Art
Sophia Hanson, 7th Grade Art- Clay Koi Fish
Emma Anderson 10th grade, Creative Crafts- Tessellation Art




Some fun was had before the Thanksgiving break by making pumpkin pie in a bag and pilgrim hat treats!




College in Schools (CIS) Intro to Literature students picked classic poems and paired them with contemporary songs to analyze and teach to the class. Students created posters, recited poems, and played clips of their songs to make their presentations engaging to their audience.


Students in Mrs. Duhn's class took part in a STEM activity for Thanksgiving! Students made up stories about why the turkey was trying to escape then used cranberries, toothpicks, and popsicle sticks to build rafts for the turkey to get away on. They had to work in teams and use trial and error to make it work!







Did you save room for pie?
Ms. Anna's preschoolers did! They made pumpkin pie in a bag! Most students gave this treat a thumbs-up👍



This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make our school community so special. Together, we create a place of learning, growth, and kindness.
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, let’s remember the importance of giving, sharing, and appreciating one another.
Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and memorable Thanksgiving holiday!
