We would love to partner with you on your educational journey!

Iron Mountain Homeschool Partnership (IMHP) offers elective courses to help enhance your educational accomplishments. IMHP was developed and designed to provide tuition-free academics to the community. We employ the best community experts and Michigan certified teachers for your students. Our instructors are honored to have the opportunity to work with the homeschooling community and our students.

In addition, IMHP can be your connection to Iron Mountain's Core Virtual program.  In this program, we provide options for your core subjects (math, language arts, science, and social studies).

The Iron Mountain Homeschool Partnership offers virtual opportunities for your student to pursue their education with optional, weekly, in-person classes. The IMHP offers both full-time and shared-time options to fit your students needs.


WELCOME

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;

Iron Mountain Public Schools

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!

Last week, our senior students participated in Mock Interviews hosted at [Bay College - Iron Mountain Campus](https://www.facebook.com/BayCollegeIronMountainCampus?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R). Each student had two interviews, and they attended four breakout sessions, which were presentations about topics including personal finances, employability skills, college readiness, and opportunities in the trades. We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their time and assistance in making this event a success!

Interviewers:Benjamin Wood ([Range Bank](https://www.facebook.com/rangebank?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Michelle Copley and Alexis Vicenzi ([CCI Systems Inc](https://www.facebook.com/ccisystemsinc?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Shari Picucci-White and Josh McCole (B\&B Electric)

Nikki Pascoe ([Iron Mountain VA Medical Center](https://www.facebook.com/VAIronMountain?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Andy Mendini (Iron Mountain Public Schools)

Tamara Juul ([Dickinson Area Community Foundation](https://www.facebook.com/FORGOODFOREVER?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Marcus Johnson ([M. J. Electric](https://www.facebook.com/mjelectricllc?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Jeffery Gurchinoff ([Bacco Construction Company](https://www.facebook.com/baccoconstruction?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Geno Basanese and Chris Bracket (Michigan State Police)



Breakout Sessions:Matt Lutz, Lisa Bosley, Dale Cook, Mike Morgan ([First National Bank & Trust](https://www.facebook.com/fnbimk?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Sarah Micheau ([Michigan Works! Association](https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWorks?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Deb Koski ([Bay College - Iron Mountain Campus](https://www.facebook.com/BayCollegeIronMountainCampus?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Bob Koerschner ([International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers](https://www.facebook.com/IBEWFB?__cft__[0]=AZWTSeEzkMxPMBQUazKOe9KFN5aCs-KvlNl3K86tsURWU1rYBIHjViVCQkVKAXflgTQnJroHydbXNmmUdxztmJHST6cSZZ3vZxeZBBrF_41qIle0ary7xtuac1Ze310McVpyVAa2TmdQ5JaBT5fCificK2YjeAL4K_1cwgJXks0TKhR7hWUlPlIHEdd3qSqAG6QtjZhZDCHekFmxTqu0zs_1&__tn__=-]K-R))

Seniors Attend Mock Interviews

Mountaineer families, sign up here for a free sport physical for the 2025-26 school year, to be held on May 8 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Iron Mountain High School:[https://www.signupgenius.com/.../904044BA9A82CABF49...](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044BA9A82CABF49-56100988-marshfield?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7pKrjO-c7QliE41MO-geyDDM19Le9vQ_sP60Qfc0y9hY0o_BhZS1S0jMCY2A_aem_Rzc0h_W2_bzZiqQDjBuPog)&#x20;

Thank you to [UP Rehab Services](https://www.facebook.com/uprehab?__cft__[0]=AZWg-rULP89fUhGhJKbbUMZrPDztMg7uXl3gzptLerGF0GwwmxzY0hRB5T1-E94Eh2VJJ4zYYUwsfJYDiztfJNIXbBQbh2wjO_MTdXlD3dEukmlim-0m9e6X8crp5gWyuyd195UgjD5FV6zB2vN_0N8SJlON95tRa7pEeb-KwhnvPo_LFVrE2skYqzoVG2gBpmE&__tn__=-]K-R) and [Marshfield Clinic Health System](https://www.facebook.com/marshfieldclinic?__cft__[0]=AZWg-rULP89fUhGhJKbbUMZrPDztMg7uXl3gzptLerGF0GwwmxzY0hRB5T1-E94Eh2VJJ4zYYUwsfJYDiztfJNIXbBQbh2wjO_MTdXlD3dEukmlim-0m9e6X8crp5gWyuyd195UgjD5FV6zB2vN_0N8SJlON95tRa7pEeb-KwhnvPo_LFVrE2skYqzoVG2gBpmE&__tn__=-]K-R) for your continued support!

As a reminder, student-athletes may NOT participate in a sport until they have a valid physical on file.

Free Sport Physicals for 2025-26 School Year

Mountaineer families, sign up here for a free sport physical for the 2025-26 school year, to be held on May 8 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Iron Mountain High School:https://www.signupgenius.com/.../904044BA9A82CABF49...  Thank you to UP Rehab Services and Marshfield Clinic Health System for your continued support! As a reminder, student-athletes may NOT participate in a sport until they have a valid physical on file.

Iron Mountain High School senior students are participating in a Reality Fair this morning, thanks to the help of Amanda Bartels ([Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Federal Credit Union](https://www.facebook.com/IMKCU?__cft__[0]=AZXo2a1S86nG3m2C5QvikuCfWHa5DLsfKieimmJd5UNf-KvE_c4zJOolLO32jp36nSK8OSE6kXsobB5R-UOzOs0ovM_FebyXWbW_tTOFA9pCBw&__tn__=-]K-R)) and the [Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates](https://www.facebook.com/MICreditUnions?__cft__[0]=AZXo2a1S86nG3m2C5QvikuCfWHa5DLsfKieimmJd5UNf-KvE_c4zJOolLO32jp36nSK8OSE6kXsobB5R-UOzOs0ovM_FebyXWbW_tTOFA9pCBw&__tn__=-]K-R)!

A "Reality Fair" is an interactive, hands-on event designed to help young people understand and practice real-world financial decision-making by simulating adult financial scenarios, such as budgeting, career choices, and managing expenses. This is a wonderful experience for our students and we are grateful!

Thank you to Mr. Marcus Celello and Mrs. Amy Pietrantonio for helping organize this event for our senior students!

See more photos [here](https://www.facebook.com/impublicschools/posts/pfbid0nPHdXonX5M5fkCicfjTsJG1X9HsEoosBZLzD1KpiudnzSZ6XxzVg2vqzdZPUKUBtl).

Reality Fair at IMHS

District News

Our field trip to the movies will occur on April 10th, 2025. 

Transportation is not provided, and the partnership has no classes before or after the movies. 

Students should arrive at the theatre by 10:15 a.m. for the 10:30 movie start time. Student pickup will be around 12:15 p.m. 

Permission slips and popcorn combo counts are due this Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. They can be found at the partnership or attached below. Don't hesitate to contact Samantha Roberts with any questions!

Homeschool/Virtual Partnership

IMHP Movie Field Trip

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F5ZGH208yRN2LhW7AcPWIAlRaQpIBgluJoo7AmU8O80/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: Dawn Kranz will present the IMHP talent show this Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 10 a.m. It should last an hour. After the talent show, we will transition into lunch, so there will be no second period on Thursday. We are excited to see everyone's performances!

IMHP Talent Show

This Thursday, March 6th, 2025, is the last day to sign up for the talent show. The signup sheet can be found at IMHP at Mr. Roberts' desk in the hallway\
Students who have signed up for the talent show must share their talent with Mrs. Kranz by next Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to participate in the talent show\
The talent show will begin at 10:00a.m. on March 20th, 2025. It is expected to last an hour to an hour and a half, so we will not have the normally scheduled 2nd period on this day. All family members are welcome to attend\
Feel free to email Mrs. Roberts or Mrs. Kranz with any additional questions (imhp-robertss@imschools.org or imhp-kranzd@imschools.org)

Western Day

If you’re currently in grades 9-11 and interested in attending the Tech Center next year (fall 2025-2026), please email me at imhp-robertss@imschools.org with the class you wish to enroll in by Thursday, February 27th, 2025.

Below is a link to the current classes offered. Courses may change over the summer, and some classes have specific requirements. If I receive any information that would require you to select a different course, I will let you know.

Feel free to ask any []()questions you may have!

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4926/DIISD/4557292/tech_center_course_descriptions\_2024-2025.pdf

Dickinson-Iron Technical Center 2025-2026

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Valentine's Party at IMHP

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Core Virtual/Shared Time Handbook

2024-25 North Elementary Course Catalog

A full-time virtual Iron Mountain K-12 student takes all 7 courses through the IMHP program. 4 Core classes and 3 Electives. Assignments can be done anytime, any place, at (most) any pace. The IMHP follows both state standards and Iron Mountain’s graduation requirements so IMHP students can graduate with an Iron Mountain diploma. Chromebooks are provided.A full-time student can:*   Participate in any after school extra-curricular activity such as sports, dances, clubs and events.*   Participate in Dual-Enrollment through Bay College.*   Participate in Vocational Technology and High School classes. *   Receive scholarships.*   Graduate and walk in the IMPS graduation ceremony.


What is a Full-Time Student?

A shared-time virtual Iron Mountain K-12 student can take up to 5  elective courses through the IMHP program. Assignments can be done anytime, any place, at (most) any pace. This option gives our homeschool community access to IMHP’s elective virtual courses to add to their own curriculum. Chromebooks are provided.A shared-time student can:*   Participate in after school extra-curricular activities such as dances, clubs and events.*   Participate in Dual-Enrollment through Bay College.*   Participate in Vocational Technology, High School classes and sports (with 5 electives). *   Some Electives offered: Gym, Art, Culinary, Music, Technology, and Forensics


What is a Shared-Time Student?

*   Art 

*   Physical Education

*   Technology

*   Music 

*   Foreign Language

*   Home Economics


Departments

A unique opportunity that Iron Mountain offers to both Full-Time and Shared-Time virtual K-12 students through IMHP, are hands on-, in-person, weekly elective classes.The IMHP offers optional elective classes, (Up to 5 classes-such as gym, art, culinary, technology, music lessons, introduction to forensics, ect) during 5 periods, from 9:00am to 3:15pm on Thursdays. We also incorporate celebratory events throughout the year.These classes are led by IMHP’s certified teachers and community experts in a classroom setting. They will work on introducing new skills each week, in a hands-on environment with  opportunities to socialize.


Electives

The IMHP offers both breakfast and lunch on Thursdays.
