
On September 27th, CIS Composition and Intro to Literature students attended Central Lake College's Verse Like Water: the visiting poet program. Students listened to three Eastern European poets read poetry and answer questions about the writing process. Thank you to the CLC English and CIS departments for making this event available to C-I students!


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Last week, 7th graders met in the auditorium for a Suicide Prevention presentation with Mary Marana. She educated our students about mental health and its importance.




Homecoming Dress-Up Day 5 is Ranger Pride and it was out if full force!
Student-athletes in Cross Country, Football and Volleyball visited the students at CRES today. They read books together, played in the gym and spent time in the classrooms.
Back at the high school Homecoming coronation took place and the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. Congratulations Rusty and Hannah!
It was a fun-filled week of homecoming! Thank you for all who participated!







Homecoming dress-up day 4: Country!








Pillager School hosted the annual Unified Special Olympic Flag Football tournament last Wednesday. There were five schools (Pillager, Crosby Ironton, Cloquet, Bemidji, and Menahga) and over 250 athletes who participated!







2023 Homecoming t-shirts are available to purchase before school in the commons, and during both lunches., for only $10! They will also be sold at the Homecoming game. If you have any questions please email kandrusick@ci.k12.mn.us. #gocigo


Homecoming Dress-Up Days We Wear PINK on Wednesdays!



Our very own Scott Skinner is featured in this year's Minnesota Cooks calendar. The article is on the October pages and highlights Scott's use of fresh produce from Sprout, a farm-to-table organization. A huge THANK YOU to Scott for all of his hard work, but more importantly, for his care for the health and dining experience of our students and staff!! Read Scott's article is below.


During a career exploration activity in 9-12th grade Advisory, the #1 top career goal of 61.47% voters was Video Game Designer! Coming in #2 Registered Nursing, #3 Physical Therapy, #4 Welding and #5 Law Enforcement and Detective Work.
The top career cluster was Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications with Health Science at #2.
"A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement." ~Bo Bennett


Day 2 of Homecoming Week Dress-up Days was Adam Sandler/ PJ Day vs. Formal Attire!



Students in Mrs. Jensen's and Mrs. Smith's class investigated rocks, pebbles and silt. They collected and recorded their data. Some students even brought in their own rock collections!



Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Candidates:
Front Row: Jayden Wodarz, Haleigh Balis, Hannah Pederson, Abby Kramer, Adelaide Lonergan
Back Row: Rusty Miller, Colter Kovatovich, Kobe Severson
Not picture: Jordan Mount and James Stokman


A couple of students in Mrs. Otterstads Culinary 2 class made these delicious mini strawberry cheesecakes!



Homecoming Dress-Up Days kicked off with Barbie vs. Ken (Marvel at CRES)!
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Just a reminder that Homecoming Dress-Up Days start tomorrow! Here are both the High School and CRES days.
There are a lot of events throughout the whole week and you can find that information here!
GO-CI-GO!!




Here are the Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-Up Days for CRES!


Mrs. Doyle met with our C-I Class of 2024 this week to go over important information regarding their final months in high school, as well as opportunities available after they graduate. Each student received a folder containing the items pictured, and learned about the importance of checking their "Counselor's Connection" Schoology course. Senior parents/guardians also received an email with attachments.
Please go over this information together, make note of the important dates, and focus on the details about next week's Education Fair at CLC. Be sure to reach out to Mrs. Doyle with any questions. Go C-I Go!


Ms. Pribyl's class celebrated Bus Safety Week by creating their very own bus cookies!




Mrs. Duhn's students enjoyed the new trail and outdoor classroom at CRES. They took a nature walk and drew what they observed along the way!




