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### **Mission**

The Iron Mountain Public Schools exist to work in partnership with students, families, and all stakeholders in the relentless pursuit of student excellence so they can enrich the communities they serve.

### **Vision**

Iron Mountain Public Schools aspires to be an academic institution that develops a culture of caring and excellence.


OUR MISSION AND VISION

Congratulations to the Mountaineers voted on to the 2025 Prom Court by their peers!

Iron Mountain Public Schools

2025 Prom Court

After thirty remarkable years of organizing and leading the annual blood drives at Iron Mountain High School, we bid a grateful and heartfelt farewell to Mrs. Rhonda Carey, who is retiring this year. While her role in the classroom has shaped minds and futures, her efforts outside the classroom have saved lives—literally.

Three decades ago, Mrs. Carey accepted the Tri-Hi-Y advisor position and continued to coordinate annual blood drives for the high school. What began as a small initiative quickly grew into a deeply rooted tradition—an event the entire community came to recognize, anticipate, and support. Through her leadership, thousands of students, staff, and community members have stepped up to donate, many for the first time, creating a ripple effect of compassion and generosity.

It’s not easy to organize even one blood drive—managing logistics, communicating with donors, ensuring student safety, partnering with the UP Regional Blood Center. But Mrs. Carey  organized drives year after year, with grace, care, and unshakable commitment. She turned a logistical challenge into a meaningful experience, inspiring generations of students to take action and understand the real-world impact of their generosity.

Her passion was never about recognition. It was about the people whose lives were saved—the accident victims, the surgery patients, the children battling cancer. And though she rarely spoke of it, we know she carried those stories with her, using them as fuel to keep going, to do more, to give back.

Over the course of her career, Mrs. Carey has organized nearly 70 blood drives, turning her passion for helping others into a life-saving mission. With an average of 30 pints donated per drive—and a record-setting 40 pints at yesterday's event—the total contribution has reached an astounding 2,100 pints of blood.

Each pint has the potential to save up to three lives, meaning Mrs. Carey, her student volunteers, and the selfless donors they’ve inspired may have helped save as many as 6,300 lives. Through dedication, compassion, and tireless effort, this teacher has built a powerful legacy of community service and human kindness—one donation at a time.

Beyond the numbers and the statistics, what Mrs. Carey truly gave us is a model of selflessness, civic responsibility, and heart. She showed us that being an educator means more than teaching—it means leading by example, caring deeply for others, and using every opportunity to make a difference.

As she steps into retirement, her legacy remains woven into the fabric of our school and community. Her dedication will live on in every student who donated blood for the first time and went on to become a lifelong donor. In every recipient who got a second chance. In every young person she inspired to believe that even small actions can have life-saving consequences.

Thank you, Mrs. Carey, for thirty years of tireless service, unwavering heart, and incredible impact. You didn’t just organize blood drives—you helped save lives, and in doing so, changed countless others.

We are better because of you. And we will carry your legacy forward with pride and purpose.

Thank you, Mrs. Carey!

IMHS yearbooks are 100 pages full color, hardcover, $65, DUE FRIDAY MAY 23.

Yearbooks include graduation so they will be available for pick up over the summer

<https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03783700>

High School Yearbook Orders due May 23

Today, we’re celebrating our beautiful planet and all the ways we can protect it — not just today, but every day!&#x20;

Our students and staff have been learning about sustainability, recycling, and how small actions can lead to big changes. From recycling to reducing waste, we’re proud of our school community for taking steps toward a greener future!

The fourth grade class has been working hard this year with TRICO Opportunities Inc. to lessen the impact North Elementary School has on the environment through a new classroom recycling program lead by fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Korina Harris!&#x20;

Miss Backlund's class was read a story on Earth Day, and then worked on artwork in Mrs. William's Art and Technology class. Mrs. William's lesson reminded the class the importance of the "Three R's"- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle by reusing old art scraps to create collages of the planet Earth!

Mrs. Grenier's first and Mrs. Grenier's second grade classes came together to clean up garbage in the area surrounding North Elementary School in the afternoon as well!

See more photos [here](https://www.facebook.com/impublicschools/posts/pfbid02oRaTmnERaSzfab6qqY7fvDSENKhDpxm3iLdTzkvCypNjG2Ed3SWLvgT3CzpJkCUtl).&#x20;

North Elementary celebrates Earth Day

You are invited to enjoy the beautiful sound of the Iron Mountain Public School Spring Chorus this Friday evening in the High School Auditorium.

Spring Chorus Concert

Dear Senior Mountaineer families,

Due to a scheduling change for the UP Regional Track Finals—an event outside the district’s control—there are a few adjustments to the seniors' end-of-year schedule:

**Senior Walk**
On Thursday, May 15th, seniors will begin their traditional walk through the high school at 7:50 a.m., wearing their caps and gowns. Afterward, they will visit North Elementary to walk the halls. Following both walks, seniors will be dismissed for the day.
*Note: Students taking the AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) exam must return to school at their scheduled test time.*

**Scholarship Night**
Scholarship Night is still scheduled for Friday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. Any student who would have received a scholarship at this event, but can't be in attendance due to UP Regional Track Finals, will receive their scholarship at graduation.

**Class Picnic**

The senior picnic is also still scheduled for May 16th. Students should report to the school by 7:50 a.m. The bus will depart shortly after, and students will return later in the day. Upon return, students will be dismissed. Those attending the UP Regional Track Final will board the bus to Pickford High School at 7:00 AM. We apologize for the students that will be missing the senior picnic, we would like to remind families that this schedule change was completely out of our control.


Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Message to Seniors and Families

Yearbooks are available to order for North Elementary, pre-school-4th grade. Online orders are due April 23rd, office quantities will be limited so make sure to order online to ensure you get one!&#x20;

[**https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/northelementaryironmountain**](https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/northelementaryironmountain?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR6O5G8Lc3CPHCnpzS9ggbLItj677-FD4QbyBUtSAxFR9-DNV_tHODpEUjujGA_aem_PlpYX7RXZNM3P9swet9apQ)

Order your North Elementary School Yearbook

Order [here](https://shop.memorybook.com/login):

School code: 111549M

Cost: $15.00

Deadline: April 22, 2025

Yearbooks can also be paid for in the 5-12 Office with cash or check (checks made payable to Iron Mountain Public Schools)

Order your 5th-8th grade yearbook!

DISTRICT NEWS

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