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Back to School 2026-27

Welcome Back!

School will resume on Monday, August 31st, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another exciting year at Iron Mountain Public Schools!

As summer winds down, we hope you're enjoying time with family, making memories, and recharging for the year ahead. Our staff has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year, and we’re looking forward to opening our doors to both new and returning Mountaineers.

Whether you're entering school for the very first time or heading into your senior year, we’re committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every student. Mark your calendars and get ready to start strong—we’re counting down the days until we see you back in class on August 31st!

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NEW for 2026-2027!

We have some very exciting updates this year.

We are very excited to announce that we have reopened the Central building to welcome our 4th and 5th graders. (the building with the cafeteria, original location of Imagination Factory). This building will be aligned with North Elementary, known as "North Elementary - Downtown Campus" in some communications.

The current North Elementary will still be "North Elementary" to welcome our EK-3rd graders. May be referred to as "North Elementary - North Campus" in some communications.

The current IMHS building will now be known as "Iron Mountain Middle and High School" to welcome our 6-12th graders.

  • EK-3 will be located at North Elementary - North Campus (900 5th St, Iron Mountain, MI)
  • 4-5 will be located at North Elementary - Downtown Campus (217 W. Hughitt St. Iron Mountain, MI)
  • 6-12 will be located at Iron Mountain Middle and High School (300 W B St, Iron Mountain, MI)
A high-angle aerial drone photograph capturing a sunny day in Iron Mountain, Michigan, looking toward the school district campus. In the lower-left foreground, a "Main Street Pizza" restaurant with a gray roof is visible next to a parking lot. To the lower right, the top of a "St. Vincent De Paul" building is partially visible. A multi-lane main street runs horizontally across the lower middle section with a few vehicles driving. Across the street sits a large, modern tan-brick school complex. Behind this complex rises a prominent historic stone church with two tall green steeples. To the far left, a historic multi-story red brick school building stands near another parking area. The entire scene is backed by rolling green hills dotted with early red and orange fall foliage under a bright sky.

Additional Information

    IMPORTANT! Review Your Child's Immunization Records

    All students entering EK, K, and 7th grade for 2026-27 school year, as well as any newly enrolled students since January 1st, will be audited for vaccinations this coming fall. These audits have an affect on our funding. If you have a child in this category please make sure their immunizations are current over the next 3 months. All public school children must have an up to date immunization record or a waiver on file to attend. If you choose not to vaccinate, you will still need to go to the health department for a waiver appointment.

    Visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines for the complete immunization schedule.

    Most 7th graders will need to begin their Meningococcal Series and get a Tdap booster to begin school in the fall.

    For more information or to schedule an appointment, call:

    Dickinson-Iron District Health Department at (906) 774-1868 or (906) 265-9913

    Thank you,

    Rachel Hautamaki BSN, RN Jamie Johnston, RN

    Iron Mountain Public Schools- District Nurses

    hautamakir@imschools.org OR johnstonj@imschools.org

    REQUIRED before August 24th - Fill out FinalForms

    Complete FinalForms First: Students must have their FinalForms completed before they can get their school picture taken.

    Please log in and verify/complete/sign your forms online before Monday August 24th.

    • If you've filled out FF in the past, you'll simply verify the information and sign the bottom of each form. If your address has changed, we will need 2 new residency proofs turned into the office as soon as possible.
    • If you need help, call the office or we will have support at orientation/picture day!

    To begin, go to https://ironmountain-mi.finalforms.com/

    Registration instructions found here

    Upcoming Dates: New School Year Events & Information

    North Elementary School Open House (EK-5)

    Note: North Elementary is now EK-5 @ 2 different campus'

    • (4/5) Orientation, Open House and NEW building tour! Monday, August 24 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM North - Downtown Campus, 217 Hughitt Street Iron Mountain, MI (Use Hughitt Street entrance)
    • (EK-3) Open House Tuesday, August 25 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM North Elementary - 900 5th Street Iron Mountain, MI

    Call 906-779-2626 with questions!

    6th-12th Grade Orientation/Picture Day

    Tuesday, August 25 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (HS Auditorium)

    Please do your best to come during the time assigned for your student's grade. If you miss the assigned time, please come as soon as you can.

    If you have more than one student, you may come together at one time - NOTE: 7th, 9th and all new students will still need to attend orientation, so plan this accordingly.

    Seniors can come anytime between 9:00AM - 3:00PM

    • Middle School (6-8th) Pictures & Schedule Pick-up: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • 8th Grade: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
      • 6th Grade: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
      • 7th Grade: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • New Student Orientation (For 7th, 9th, and all new students): 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • High School (9-12th) Pictures & Schedule Pick-up: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • 9th & 10th Grade: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
      • 11th & 12th Grade: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

    Seniors can come anytime between 9:00-3:00pm

    Call 906-779-2610 with questions!

    Meet the Mountaineers (Fall Sports)

    Tuesday, August 25th @ 6:00 PM at the Mountaineer Field/Stadium! Starting at 5:30 PM, concessions and refreshments will be provided by the IMHS Athletic Booster Club.

    🙌Thank you Booster Club for all you do to support our student-athletes! Please consider joining their amazing team this year. More information will be available at Meet the Mountaineers!

    First Day of School

    Monday, August 31

    No School/Labor Day Weekend

    Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7

    North Elementary Picture Day

    Wednesday, September 2 - during school day for all EK-5th.

    EK-3 will be at North Campus

    4/5 will be at Downtown Campus

    North Elementary Drop-Off/Pick-Up Process - North Campus (EK-3)

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This applies to EK-3 @ North Elementary - North Campus @ 900 5th Street, Iron Mountain, MI

    Dear North Elementary families,

    To aid in congestion, and to ensure safety of students we have a drop off/pick up process at North Elementary School.

    Reminder- class begins at 8:10 AM. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:00 AM. Students will be dismissed at 3:10 PM

    We appreciate your understanding as we continue a similar process as last year for Morning Drop-Offs.

    Please send your student to the drop-off location listed with all their belongings for the day. They will be responsible for carrying their own belongings to their classroom after being dropped off at the door or gate, with assistance from school staff.

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    Drop-Off Locations in the Morning: (EK-3)

    AM Breakfast Drop-Off: Top Parking Lot/Entrance (Green/#5 on map)

    Morning Drop-Off (NOT eating breakfast): Bottom Parking Lot /Playground entrance (Pink/#3 on map)

    NOTE: If it is raining or feels like zero degrees or below, please drop off upstairs (Yellow/#6 on map) in same Bottom Parking Lot

    Arriving later that 8:05 AM: Main Entrance doors. A parent or guardian must accompany them to the office to sign them in. They will walk to their classroom independently, or a staff member will escort them.

    Arriving earlier that 7:30 AM: Please contact Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools (906-779-2660) to arrange childcare available in North Elementary School from 6:30 AM-7:30 AM and afterschool 3:15 PM-5:30 PM.

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    Pick-Up Locations in the Afternoon: (EK-3)

    (All children will be dismissed at the youngest child’s dismissal door)

    Early Kindergarten: Top Parking Lot/Top Entrance (Blue/#4 on map)

    Parents, please park in Top Lot and walk to the Top Entrance (Blue/#4 on map) to pick up your children.

    Kindergarten: Side Parking Lot (Red/#1 on map)

    Parents, please park in Side Lot and walk to the Kindergarten Entrance (Red/#1 on map) to pick up your children. Please avoid walking the middle of the street.

    First and Second Grade: Bottom Parking Lot/Library Entrance (Purple/#2 on map)

    Parents, please park in Bottom Lot and walk to the Library Entrance to pick up your children. (Purple/#2 on map)

    Third Grade: Top Parking Lot/Top Entrance (Green/#5 on map)

    Parents, please stay in your car, in a line waiting for your student to exit the Top Entrance doors by an EA.

    TBD North Elementary Drop-Off/Pick-Up Process - Downtown Campus (4/5)

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This applies to 4th & 5th North Elementary - Downtown Campus @ 217 W Hughitt St, Iron Mountain, MI

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An aerial map diagram of North Elementary School outlining six numbered pick-up and drop-off zones along 5th Street and surrounding areas. Zone 1 (Red): Kindergarten after-school pick-up at the Kindergarten entrance. Zone 2 (Purple): 1st & 2nd Grade after-school pick-up at the library. Vehicles line up by the sidewalk. Zone 3 (Pink): Morning drop-off at the playground for students not eating breakfast. Zone 4 (Blue): EK and 3rd Grade after-school pick-up at the designated dismissal area. Zone 5 (Green): AM breakfast drop-off upstairs (ends promptly at 8:00 a.m.). Zone 6 (Orange): Weather reminder—drop off upstairs on rainy days or if the wind chill is below 0°F. The Iron Mountain "IM" logo is featured in the bottom right corner.
North Elementary - North Campus Map

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