"Every 15 Minutes" is a program designed to educate high school students about the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving, where the "15 minutes" signifies the statistic that someone is killed or seriously injured in an alcohol-related traffic crash every 15 minutes, aiming to highlight the potential consequences of poor driving choices; it often involves staged scenarios and simulations to create a powerful impact on students. 

A group of students was selected one-by-one throughout the school day on Thursday to signify their “deaths”. These students were removed from the public eye entirely, and were transported to Pine Mountain Resort for just under 24 hours with no access to their cell phones to directly impact the student body and their families.

In addition, the high school student body witnessed a mock crash scene with IMHS student actors playing the parts of drunk driver, critically injured, and deceased on Thursday with the help of numerous local agencies.

Footage of the day was captured on video and compiled thanks to the Val Ihde team and was presented to the student body and family members of those involved on Friday morning.

Iron Mountain Public Schools extend thanks to the following community organizations for their generous support to make this event a success:

Dickinson Area Community Foundation

Edwards Chevrolet

Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home

Pine Mountain Resort

Blackstone Pizza Company

Integrity Care Ambulance EMS

Iron Mountain Fire Department

Iron Mountain Police Department

Dickinson County Sheriff Department

City of Iron Mountain

State of Michigan Iron Mountain Police Post

Honorable Julie A. LaCost

Val Ihde Videography

Sarah Sleeter, LLM

Dr. Martin Cristanelli

Anthony E. Cavalieri

Michael Scholke

We regret to inform you that the Spring Meet the Mountaineers program scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to worsening road conditions.

Thank you for your understanding.

Good evening Mountaineer families,

This is a message to inform you that power throughout the Iron Mountain Public School district campus has been restored and is now operational. Unless unforeseen circumstances arise overnight, we will have school tomorrow, Tuesday April 1, 2025.

We understand there may be families, including staff, without power so please be in contact with your school should you need anything.

Thank you,

Iron Mountain Public Schools

Due to several power outages in the district and surrounding community and worsening road conditions overnight, Iron Mountain Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025. 

Reminder: The 5th and 6th grade are invited to an Activity Night tonight. The entrance fee is $5.00 for dancing, music, basketball, board games, pizza, and drinks.

6-8 PM

Central Middle School Gymnasium

Reminder: Central Middle School students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to a Disco Dance on April 4!

Due to inclement weather, the Reading Olympics local competition will be held Friday, March 7 from 9-10 AM in the IMHS Auditorium.

Iron Mountain High School will be hosting Bark River-Harris High School in the MHSAA Girls Basketball District #66 Final on Thursday, 03/06/25.

Varsity Girls Basketball District #66 Final

Iron Mountain vs. Bark River-Harris

NEW DATE- THURSDAY, 03/06/25,

6:00 PM CST

Iron Mountain High School Gymnasium (217 Izzo-Mariucci Way, Iron Mountain MI 49801)

Patrons are advised that all MHSAA tickets must be purchased through the website, www.gofan.co, or the GoFan iPhone app. The cost per ticket is $7.00, which must be purchased using a credit or debit card.

Please follow the link below or select “Search Schools” and then search “Iron Mountain High School” on GoFan website to purchase your tickets.

https://gofan.co/event/3307055?schoolId=MI19258

It is recommended to sign up for a GoFan account with an email you have mobile access to, in case you have issues at the gate.

Once tickets are purchased, ticket(s) must be presented at the time of entrance using a mobile phone. Printed tickets will not be accepted.

Note- Artificial noisemakers are prohibited at MHSAA events.

The game can be streamed on NFHS, with a subscription here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.../iron.../gam6d83ac49a8

Thank you for your understanding and GO MOUNTAINEERS!