Dear Iron Mountain Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to address a growing concern we are experiencing with morning bus pickups. Recently, our transportation team has reported frequent delays caused by students not being ready at their bus stops when the bus arrives.

As a reminder, it is posted on our district website that students should be at their designated bus stop at least 10 minutes before the published arrival time. This buffer allows for natural variations in the route and ensures that your child is ready to board safely and promptly.

When buses must wait several minutes for students to come outside, those minutes add up across the route. Unfortunately, this is resulting in buses arriving late to school and affecting students’ ability to start their day on time.

Beginning immediately, please be aware that buses will not wait more than a couple of minutes at each stop. If a student is not outside and ready, the bus will need to continue on its route to keep all pickups and arrival times on schedule.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain safe, timely, and efficient transportation for all students. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our transportation department or the school office.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support of Iron Mountain Schools.

Warm regards, Mr. Mendini North Elementary School Principal Iron Mountain Public Schools

Join us for our winter band concert tonight! Come enjoy an evening of festive music performed by our talented 6-12 grade band students! From holiday favorites to winter classics, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season. The concert starts at 6:00 PM!

Iron Mountain Public Schools would like to reward those at the Downtown Campus (5th-12th Grade) who have good attendance by doing monthly drawings for gift cards, because ATTENDANCE MATTERS!! Any student who has missed less than 10% of the school days in a month will be put in the monthly drawing.

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December's winners will be announced after the Winter Break!

We’re excited to open up Marigold Nominations to our entire community!

Our staff has embraced the Marigold Effect, the idea that we grow stronger when we support and uplift one another. Now, we want to celebrate the students, staff, and families who make our building a better place every day.

Do you have someone you’d like to recognize? A moment worth celebrating? A quiet act of kindness that deserves to be seen?

Nominate a Marigold here: http://imps.news/5-12marigold​

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These recognitions will be added to our Marigold garden outside the main office. Thank you for helping us spread positivity and shine a light on the great things happening in our school!

Our 5th–12th grade Mountaineers are invited to join in the fun December 15–19, 2025! Show your school spirit and celebrate the season with these daily themes:

Monday – Winter Wonderland Wear ALL white!

Tuesday – Holiday Head-to-Toe Rock any holiday gear (sweaters, santa hats, elf ears, jingle bells, etc)

Wednesday – Winter Warm-Up Find your flannel and share your festive vibes

Thursday – Color Block Day • 5th & 6th grade: White • 7th & 8th grade: Red • 9th-12th grade: Green

Friday – Merry Morning Come cozy in your favorite holiday pajamas!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s holiday spirit!

Looking for volunteers! The Iron Mountain Athletic Booster Club is looking for additional volunteers during the boys and girls basketball seasons. This is a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours! Parents are also welcome to volunteer.

• Girls sign up link: http://imps.news/pubx
• Boys sign up link: http://imps.news/Yuni

Iron Mountain Public Schools currently has several positions open:

• Elementary Special Education Teacher
• 5-12th Grade Special Education Teacher
• Boys and Girls Varsity Track Coach
• Public Relations Coordinator
• Food Service - Substitute Lunchroom Servers

Please go to our employment website to see more about each position and apply!

Hello Mountaineer families!

We are sending this message as a reminder of our cell phone expectations and to share a new policy about drinks in the classroom:

Grades 5-6

• Cell phones should be left at home.
• If a phone is found, it will be placed in the student’s backpack for the remainder of the day.
• If your child is concerned about their locker lock, please contact the main office.

Grades 7–12

• Cell phones may not be used during class time (bell to bell) unless a teacher explicitly asks students to use them for instructional purposes.

General Expectations (All Students)

• Devices must be used safely, responsibly, and respectfully at all times. Students are responsible for their own devices. The district is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage.
• Cell phones and devices are not permitted in locker rooms, restrooms, or other private areas.
• Sharing or creating inappropriate or illegal content (photos, videos, audio, etc.) may result in disciplinary action and could also violate state or federal law (Policy 5209).

Drinks in Classrooms

• Students may bring water only into classrooms.
• Other drinks (energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.) should be left at home or at a minimum kept in lockers.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe, clean, and focused on learning.