Crosby-Ironton School District

Congratulations to our Rangers Athletes of the Week: Kaleb Billman- Football and Tori Oerhlein- Tennis! Honorable mention goes to Cadence Wynn. Thank you Sports Boosters! #GoCIGo #AOTW #RangerNation “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi

Here are our Artist's of the Week! Rayne Avelsgard, 11th grade, Painting - Monochromatic Still Life Avari Mielke, 12th grade, Independent Study - Clay Dinosaurs Ava Spatafore, 12th grade, Creative Crafts - 25 Letter Variation

October 16th is Unity Day! We ask everyone to wear orange to build a commUNITY through acceptance, kindness and inclusion. For more information go to www.pacer.org/unityday #unityeveryday #stopbullying It is also Hat Day at the high school! It is $1 to participate and all proceeds benefit our Student Council. 👒🎩🤠

Early voting is underway! Residents in the Crosby-Ironton school district can cast their ballots now on the operating levy referendum to invest in our students and the education we provide. Don't wait until Election Day to make your voice heard! Learn more about how you can vote in this election at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/vote.

October is Manufacturing Month! Thank you to our surrounding manufacturing companies: Graphic Packaging and Magnum Machining for being such an asset to C-I and to our students at C-I. These companies played an integral part of getting our student-run manufacturing business, Ranger Made, off the ground. There are great opportunities for students and adults in the manufacturing world!

Mr. Syrstad's junior high physical education classes having been working hard and having fun this school year.! Activities included are: weight room, pickle ball and archery. #gocigo #gymclassrules

Mrs. Barna's class practiced their reading skills in "Reading Theater." Students practiced by reading their book, "I Need My Monster," in play form. #Ilovetoread

"I am immensely proud of the quality education we provide to our students. However, our district is facing financial challenges that must be addressed to ensure we can continue delivering the education, programs and opportunities students deserve and our community expects. This is why the November referendum is a critical decision for the future of our schools." – Mike Domin, School Board Chair This November, make your voice heard on this important community decision. Learn more about the proposed operating levy and how its impact on our students, teachers and staff, and schools at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org

🍂The outdoor classroom at CRES has been enjoyed with the beautiful fall weather! We are so lucky to have such wonderful outdoor space for learning.🍁

Reminder: It is early release for 7-12th graders today (10/9). School is dismissed at 1:00 p.m.

Ms. Brammer's Theater Class recently recreated scenes from familiar movies their classmates. Recreations included scenes from Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast , The Book of Spells and more.

Our Special Olympics Unified Flag Football team travelled to Pillager on Wednesday, October 2nd. Both our teams took 3rd in their divisions! Way to go! #unifiedpartners #specialolympicsmn #gocigo

At Crosby-Ironton School District, we pride ourselves on preparing students for lifelong success. If approved this November, the Ranger Nation Strong Foundation plan would stabilize the district's budget, maintain class sizes, retain and recruit teachers and staff, enhance educational programs and support extracurricular activities. Learn more at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/plan

Kindergartners had the pleasure of having CRMC Ambulance services at CRES and got to take a tour of the ambulance and meet two staff members. Thank you CRMC for visiting with us today!

The Crosby-Ironton Student Action Leadership Team will be putting on "We Scare Hunger," an event in which the group goes around and trick or treats on Halloween night for non-perishable food items. The items then get donated to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf. The team will also be adding donation boxes to the HS office. Please consider donating on Halloween or prior! #wescarehunger #gocigo

Take a peek at our artists of the week! Yvette Backowski 11th grade- 3D face pinch pot Halle Koschmeder and Breanna Kinkaid, 8th Grade Art- 1 point perspective room drawings Emma Anderson 9th and Cody Reinhart 9th, Creative Crafts- Colored pencil Still-life Keep up the great work!

🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆 Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who inspire and guide student-athletes both on and off the field! Your dedication, and passion to teaching teamwork and sportsmanship shape our students into not just better athletes, but better individuals. 💪❤️ Thank you for your countless hours of practice, your support, and for believing in our student-athletes. You are the driving force behind their success and confidence! Let’s show our appreciation for all of our amazing coaches! Drop a comment below to share your favorite coaching moments or a shoutout to a coach who made a difference in your life! 👏🙌 #NationalCoachesDay #ThankYouCoaches

Let's give a warm welcome to our School Board Student Ambassadors, Cadence Wynn and Bailey Kotzenmacher!

Congratulations to our Rangers Athlete's of the Week, sponsored by C-I Sports Boosters: Marty Strom- Football Anna Westin- Cross Country Evan Rydberg- Football Sophia Strom- Volleyball Every two weeks, coaches nominate one of their athletes by filling out a form asking why that athlete deserves the nomination. Once filled out, Sports Boosters members vote for a female and male athlete. Congratulations to our honorable mentions: Kallie Nixon, Tori Oehrlein, Emma Silgen "Never limit yourself, never be satisfied, and smile—it’s free" Jennie Finch #GOCIGO #AOTW #RangerNation

📢 Join the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)! 🌟 Are you a parent/guardian of a child with special needs (has an Individualized Education Plan) in our District? We want your voice to be heard! Our SEAC is a collaborative group of parents working with educators to improve special education services. It's a fantastic opportunity to: ✅ Share your experiences and ideas ✅ Help shape decisions that affect your child's education ✅ Advocate for a stronger, more inclusive community Sign up today and make a difference for our kids! 📝 ➡️ Sign Up Here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVwTH4bizH0VdOIN-IxbgEeRlO1dzD8mv1gWW-ZC_k2-LFlw/viewform Together, we can ensure every student thrives. 💙 Meeting invites will be sent to those interested in late October.