📢Fast Fact Friday📢
Parents and community members, take a listen to Superintendent Aulie as he discusses the district's next moves regarding the strategic planning process.
Here is the video link, https://youtu.be/yyl0W8ScveU
📝Please help shape the next few years at Crosby-Ironton Schools by taking our survey as well as attending upcoming Strategic Planning Input Sessions. We are asking questions about our finances, facilities, student achievement, student & staff support, and outreaching/marketing/recruitment. We are also wondering about thoughts on cell phones in schools as well as exploring a four day school week. Thank you for your participation and engagement!
Parent Survey (Parent/guardian that currently have student(s) enrolled at Crosby Schools) - https://bit.ly/4aSWouq
Community Member Survey (C-I community members that DO NOT have a student(s) in school)- https://bit.ly/40MEAuW
✨Strategic Planning Input Sessions✨
Attend the session that works best for you or attend them all!
Community Planning Session #1 - Forum Room – District Office
March 24: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Planning Session #2 - CRES Cafeteria
March 26: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Planning Session #3 - Virtual Via Zoom
March 30: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Planning Session
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3815070389?pwd=cotZDYZckUDwaHioSYoVkLg7tjVqQp.1&omn=88458201416#success
Meeting ID: 381 507 0389
Passcode: 017082
Best of luck to our Robotics team as they compete at the NMRC Northern Lights Regional meet at the DECC in Duluth, today and tomorrow!
Below is the link to watch their first match which will start at 9:31am. We are cart #6132.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FfipFHWutE
Best of luck C-I Robotics!
#GoCIGo #Robotics
Mrs. Thoennes’ Children’s Literature class took advantage of Read Across America Week to foster creativity with Dr. Seuss books and lessons at CRES! 📖🤩
Students in Mrs. Thoennes' 9th grade English class worked hard on their endangered species speeches. Students in each class voted on the following categories and selected winners. We are proud of everyone's dedication to their research and presentation skills!
Best Overall Speech: Chloe Severson
Best Introductions: Bre Kinkaid
Best Conclusion: Halle Koschmeder
Best Delivery Skills: Aiden Boyer
Most interesting Information: Joseph Wendt
Best Overall Speech: Peter Bartels
Best Introductions: Easton Bock (not pictured)
Best Conclusion: Hunter Nash
Best Delivery Skills: Ezekiel Wilkinson
Most interesting Information: Alexa Ogborn and Savannah Rono
Best Overall Speech: Amanda Wisely-Peterson
Best Introductions: Mylo Laborde
Best Conclusion: Lily Thompson and Hanna Lodermeier
Best Delivery Skills: Elise Bugnacki
Most interesting Information: Ely Abbott
Best Overall Speech: Chloe Severson
Best Introductions: Bre Kinkaid
Best Conclusion: Halle Koschmeder
Best Delivery Skills: Aiden Boyer
Most interesting Information: Joseph Wendt
Best Overall Speech: Peter Bartels
Best Introductions: Easton Bock (not pictured)
Best Conclusion: Hunter Nash
Best Delivery Skills: Ezekiel Wilkinson
Most interesting Information: Alexa Ogborn and Savannah Rono
Best Overall Speech: Amanda Wisely-Peterson
Best Introductions: Mylo Laborde
Best Conclusion: Lily Thompson and Hanna Lodermeier
Best Delivery Skills: Elise Bugnacki
Most interesting Information: Ely Abbott
We had two teams place at the 7/8th grade Regional Knowledge Bowl meet last week!
1st: Robert Strater, Parker Cash, Oliver Younis, Gus Swaggert, and Ryan Wlasiuk.
5th: Lucas Habighorst, Ely Corbett, Forest Fehn, Konnor Peterson, and Aubree Babler.
Great job!!
1st: Robert Strater, Parker Cash, Oliver Younis, Gus Swaggert, and Ryan Wlasiuk.
5th: Lucas Habighorst, Ely Corbett, Forest Fehn, Konnor Peterson, and Aubree Babler.
Great job!!
We loved having a special guest in Mrs. Judd’s third grade classroom! 📚✨
Mr. Aulie stopped by as a Mystery Reader and shared the hilarious story The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. Students had a blast listening to the epic battle of rock, paper, and scissors and enjoyed every laugh along the way!
Thank you, Mr. Aulie, for making reading extra fun and memorable for our third graders! 👏📖
Mr. Aulie stopped by as a Mystery Reader and shared the hilarious story The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. Students had a blast listening to the epic battle of rock, paper, and scissors and enjoyed every laugh along the way!
Thank you, Mr. Aulie, for making reading extra fun and memorable for our third graders! 👏📖
Here are our Artists of the Week!
Isabelle Thompson 12th grade, Independent Study- Flower Mug with Leopard print
Jaxsin Savajola, 8th Grade Art- Watercolor
Adam Lies and Halle Koschmeder 9th grade, Fine Art- Clay Masks
Maximus Phillips, Molly Flor, and Lilian Houde, 7th Grade Art,- Clay Projects
Isabelle Thompson 12th grade, Independent Study- Flower Mug with Leopard print
Jaxsin Savajola, 8th Grade Art- Watercolor
Adam Lies and Halle Koschmeder 9th grade, Fine Art- Clay Masks
Maximus Phillips, Molly Flor, and Lilian Houde, 7th Grade Art,- Clay Projects
It's Fast Fact Friday! Take a listen and a watch while Superintendent Aulie discusses what the school board has been working on: strategic planning, community information sessions, donations, job postings and more.
https://youtu.be/C-bqAwt-TKE
https://youtu.be/C-bqAwt-TKE
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
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
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
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
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
Gracie Rosecrans
Ezra Jacobson
Parker Cash
Lucy Lewandowski
Thank you to C-I Sports Boosters for sponsoring this recognition!
#GoCiGo #RangerNation #AOTW
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
Ella Mattsen, 9th grade, Comic Illustration-
Character Design
Hunter Nash 9th grade,
3D Art- Fish Pinch Pot
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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!
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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N1eq1ByZn27rGVaQROCV6
📢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.
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.
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!
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!
📢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
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
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!
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!
