Dear Mountaineer families,

The school year is approaching quickly! School supply lists for grades EK-6 are now available for viewing and downloading on our School Supplies webpage.

Additional Back to School information can be found on our Back to School Hub webpage.

Please note upcoming school and district events, that can be found on our District Calendar:

North Elementary School Open House (EK-4)

Tuesday, August 19

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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5th-12 Grade Open House/Picture Day

Wednesday, August 20

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(NEW THIS YEAR: Suggested arrival times to aid in congestion:

5th: 8-9 AM, 6th: 9-10 AM, 7th: 10-11 AM, 8th: 11-12 PM, 9th- 12-1 PM; 10th: 1-2 PM, 11th: 2-3 PM, 12th: 3-4 PM)

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Meet the Mountaineers

Wednesday, August 20

5:30 PM (Free concessions begin at 5:00 PM courtesy of the Athletic Booster Club)

Mountaineer Stadium

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5th/6th Grade Orientation

Thursday, August 21

5:00-7:00 PM

Meet in auditorium

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First Day of School

Wednesday, August 27

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No School/Labor Day Weekend

Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1

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North Elementary Picture Day

Wednesday, September 10

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Thank you and Go Mountaineers!

Mark your calendars- support Girls Varsity Tennis on Sunday, August 10 at Super One Foods!

Dear Iron Mountain Families,

We’re excited to share that the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is coming to Iron Mountain – and we want YOU to be part of the action!

Register to Play: Whether you’re a serious baller or just in it for fun, the Gus Macker tournament is for all ages and skill levels. Get your team together and sign up today at gusmackerim.org. Don’t wait—registration closes soon!

Volunteer Opportunities:We’re also looking for energetic and community-minded volunteers to help make this event a success. From court monitors to scorekeepers and more, there’s a role for everyone. Volunteering is a great way to support our community while enjoying the exciting atmosphere of tournament weekend.

Event Date: AUGUST 16 – 17 2025

\ Location: Iron Mountain, Michigan

Let’s show our Mountaineer pride by participating, volunteering, or just cheering from the sidelines. We hope to see many of our students and families representing Iron Mountain at this incredible community event!

Go Mountaineers!

We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Sara Pericolosi as the new principal for grades 5 through 12 at Iron Mountain Public Schools! In this video, Mrs. Pericolosi shares a bit about her background and what she's most looking forward to this school year.

With a strong passion for student success and a commitment to building positive school culture, Mrs. Pericolosi is ready to lead, inspire, and connect with students, staff, and families.

Mountaineer athletes and families-

Do not put off your physical for one more day! Make your appointment today if you have not already! 

In order to attend practice or tryouts beginning on Monday, August 11, 2025,  you must have a physical on file.

The physical form, yearly concussion awareness form, and yearly handbook agreement form, can be found here or in the Iron Mountain Public Schools Superintendent's Office. Summer office hours are available on our website, www.imschools.org

We look forward to seeing you all at Meet the Mountaineers on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 PM. Concessions and refreshments will be provided by the Athletic Booster Club beginning at 5:00 PM. Thank you Booster Club for all you do to support our student-athletes! Consider joining their amazing team this school year. More information will be available at Meet the Mountaineers.

Thank you, and go Mountaineers!

JV and Varsity Football

Football equipment handout for grades 9-12

August 4, 6, 7

7:00AM-8:15 AM

(During Weightlifting)

Izzo Commons

JV and Varsity Two-A-Days

August 11

7:15 AM (Players and Coaches Meeting at 8am)-11:00 and

6:00-8:00 PM

Practice/Game Schedule will be handed out at practice on August 11th

August 12-15 (First two weeks)

9:00-11:00 AM

6:00-8:00 PM

Stadium

Bring your personal equipment and cleats

Volleyball Tryouts

August 11-15, 9:00-11:00 AM, break, 1:00-3:00 PM

High School Gymnasium

Practice begins following week

Boys Varsity Soccer

First practice

August 11, 4:30-6:00 PM

St. Mary's Soccer Complex (Pine Mountain Rd.)

Girls Varsity Tennis

First practice

August 11, 3:00 PM

Eastside Tennis Courts

Sideline Cheerleading

Open Gym/Tryouts

August 11-14 with Friday off, 2:00-4:00 PM

North Elementary School

Practice begins following week

We’re excited to welcome our students back as Summer School resumes this week from Tuesday, July 8 through Thursday, July 10 at North Elementary School.

Students in EK through 6th grade will attend from 8:45 to 11:45 AM, and students in 9th through 12th grade credit recovery will attend from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already entering the final stretch of our Summer School program! There are just three weeks left, with our last day scheduled for Wednesday, July 24.

We’ve had a wonderful time learning and growing together so far, and we look forward to making the most of these final few weeks. We can’t wait to see everyone back in the classroom this week!

Click here to see video!

Meet the new face of Mountaineer pride—Snuffy is back and better than ever! We're thrilled to unveil our brand-new Snuffy mascot costume, bringing fresh energy, school spirit, and a whole lot of Mountaineer heart to every game, event, and celebration. With a bold new look that honors tradition while embracing the future, Snuffy is ready to rally Iron Mountain students, staff, and fans like never before. Get ready to cheer louder, smile bigger, and show your black and gold pride—because Snuffy has arrived!

Join Iron Mountain Public Schools in walking in the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Independence Day Parade and help us celebrate Christmas in July Mountaineer style! We’re inviting all students to walk with us and show off our Mountaineer pride.

Where to meet:

• We are meeting at the Dickinson ISD Consortium building- 1295 Pyle Dr, Kingsford, MI 49802 then walking as a group to the float lineup on N. Balsam.
• The parade route ends in the parking lot of Super One, please arrange pickup with your student.
• Parade route: Parade starts at the corner of Balsam/Woodward, proceeds east down Woodward and turns left onto Carpenter, then then right onto H St to end at the Super One parking lot.

When to meet:

• We are meeting no later than 8:30 AM. PLEASE ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES EARLY. DO NOT BE LATE, WE WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU.
• The parade will begin at 9:00 AM.

What to wear:

• Black and gold/Mountaineer gear
• A Santa hat if you have one (to match the Christmas theme!)

We’re especially excited to debut our brand new Snuffy mascot costume during the parade! Come be part of the big reveal and represent IMPS with pride!

Let’s make it a parade to remember. We can’t wait to see you there!