Iron County School District

Ballots are in the mail. In fact, many residents have already received them. Drop boxes are located at the Cedar City Office, Enoch City Office, Parowan City Office, Courthouse, Paragonah Town Hall, Kanarraville Town Hall, Brian Head Town Hall and Dixie Power in Beryl Junction. Ballots can also be postmarked by Nov. 20. In-Person voting is available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-17 at the County Courthouse, 68 S. 100 East, Parowan and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Cedar City Offices, Enoch City Offices and the Courthouse. Not registered to vote? Learn more about voter registration options at https://www.ironcounty.net/government/departments/clerk/elections

Voters receiving their mail-in ballots may notice the $75.5 million bond proposition from Iron County School District. Vision Iron County is hosting a public meeting tonight to answer questions about the bond. Please join us at the Courtyard by Marriott. District administrators have carefully planned the bond request and promise it will be tax neutral, meaning no increase over what taxpayers are paying today. The proceeds will build five projects adopted by the Board of Education, which address growth and access to facilities. Learn more at https://bit.ly/ICSDbond23

Fiddlers Elementary celebrated its 40th birthday with song, dance and plenty of memories. Current Principal Michelle Hall told students and visiting alumni some fun historical facts from the year 1983, when the school opened. Former teachers and administrators were invited to the ceremony. First Fiddlers Principal Steve Baker spoke about what it was like to open the new school. Originally, 300 students were expected, but 350 students started the school year. Now the enrollment is more than 565 students. Students entertained those gathered with a version of the original school song and recitation of the current school motto. Following the ceremony, former staff gathered in the library to reminisce with old friends and look at old yearbooks and scrapbooks. Current students celebrated with a dance party in the gymnasium.

Please take a moment and show your appreciation for our amazing school leaders who are helping to shape the future. October is National Principal Month. We'd like to give a big shout out to our fearless leaders and invite you to do the same. Thank you! #uted #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Fiddlers Elementary is 40 years old. The milestone will be celebrated in a special ceremony at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at the front entrance of the school. A reception follows in the library at 3:15 p.m.

It's Fall Y'all! Reminder, no school for students on Friday, Oct. 20. Fall break is Monday, Oct. 23. All schools and district offices are closed.

It's Fall Y'all! Reminder, no school for students on Friday, Oct. 20. Fall break is Monday, Oct. 23. All schools and district offices are closed.

Join us for the final town hall on the Iron County School District 2023 tax neutral bond. Administrators will answer questions and review the projects and timeline for the proposed $75.5 million bond. We will be at Cedar Middle School from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight.

A phone call from a child who is crying can stir up all kinds of emotions for a parent. Scammers are playing on that vulnerability and calls targeting parents are on the rise. Reports of parents receiving such calls have been reported at some of our elementary schools. If you receive a call like this during the school day, please do the following: * Call dispatch at 435-586-2955 and report the phone call. * Call your child’s school to reassure yourself that your child is OK. * Do not give the caller personal identifying information by speaking your child’s name. * Stay calm. * Keep your social media settings on private so scammers do not have access to information about your children.

Do you have questions about the Iron County School District proposed 2023 bond? The tax neutral $75.5 million bond fulfills five needs in the district. Learn more tonight, Oct. 10, during the Facebook Live session at 5:30 p.m. Post your questions early on this form: https://forms.gle/NNUqs67pBUc9iAmu8

You are invited to a town hall to learn more about the Iron County School District Bond 2023 proposal. Administrators will give a short presentation and answer questions beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Canyon View Middle School. Submit your questions early at https://forms.gle/eohNUcaTUvWUX8Yh6Iron County School District is sending you this email because you have been listed as an emergency contact of a student currently attending an ICSD school. If you no longer wish to receive emails from ICSD — including emergency emails  — please click on this link and complete the opt out form or go to https://forms.gle/DReDxJjjRttXrKmf7.

Join us at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 for a Facebook Live Q&A session for the Bond 2023 proposal. Submit questions early at https://forms.gle/zsZbJKzaSTAGZTsk6.

The "C" on the mountain is visible once again. Cedar High School students whitewashed the C in preparation for the Homecoming Game tonight against Pine View at 7 p.m. Join in the festivities with the parade at 5 p.m. and tailgate party at 5:30 p.m.

Iron County students participated in the Cedar Breaks Youth Art Contest. Out of 180 entries, three art pieces created by Iron County School District students were chosen among the best, including Grand Prize winner Arlee Mortensen from Enoch Elementary. Korbin Larsen, Iron Springs Elementary, and Remington Lake, Enoch Elementary, were winners at their grade level. The pieces may be viewed by the public at Southern Utah Museum of Art. An awards ceremony will be held Sept. 21 with an open reception from 7-8 p.m. Teachers were trained in the printmaking process by Alisa Peterson from SUU ArtsFusion and then learned about wildlife, geological features, weather patterns, and flora specific to Cedar Breaks National Park. The teachers then developed arts integrated lessons and taught their students about monoprints.

Among many recognitions of 9-11 around the district, we'd like to highlight a few in our schools. At Fiddlers Elementary, students participated in a flag ceremony, heard details about the tragedy of that day from Elementary Director Steven Burton and sang "God Bless the USA." Canyon View High School Madrigals also participated with two musical numbers. At Cedar High, nearly every student participated in a historical lesson during their XLT period. The lessons included a review of 9-11 events, viewing video interviews of 9-11 survivors and each student took home a U.S. Constitution booklet. At Cedar Middle School, students watched the livestream of the remembrance or talked about the events of that day during their advisory period. Additionally, Band Director Kelly Ball participated with other band directors in a nationwide virtual performance of Amazing Grace. #NeverForget

On November 21, voters will decide on a new proposed construction bond for Iron County School District, which promises to be tax neutral — no increase from FY2024 levels. The bond proposal: • Provides funding to build a new elementary school and an alternative programs building; • Adds nine classrooms and separate spaces for wrestling, weight lifting and dance at Canyon View High School; • Places ADA playgrounds at all elementary schools and preschools; • And increases access to high school football stadiums for community groups and other school programs with the installation of artificial turf. Read more about the projects and visit our website at www.irondistrict.org/page/bond-2023

The first day of school for elementary students is in the books for 2023-24. Students were welcomed back with balloon arches, bubbles, cheers, dancing and, of course, lots of pictures. Hallways and classrooms burst with excitement — and a few nerves — as students settle in for an eventful school year.

Yeehaw! 🌟 This week, ICSD drivers proved that taming a wild stallion is nothing compared to taming the big yellow school bus! Drivers gathered at Wood Ranch Park, to showcase their prowess in seven challenges. 🚍🎯 In the pre-check showdown drivers meticulously examined a parked bus, hunting down 22 sneaky issues. Next, they flaunted their bus-loading and unloading finesse. Then the daring drivers took a big yellow beast up a hill, nailing a tight right turn and changed lanes with the finesse of a seasoned rodeo cowboy. Some drivers displayed true skill as they backed a bus into a spot that seemed more suitable for a compact car. As if that wasn’t enough, they then maneuvered through a narrowing alleyway with the skill of a tightrope walker. To end it all, the colossal vehicle was brought to a halt within a mere 6 inches of a cone! At ICSD, we're beyond proud of our drivers. With our most precious cargo on board, they're not just driving—they're driving defensively, ensuring that our kids reach their schools safe and sound. Here's to our unsung heroes of the road! 🙌👏 #ICSDRodeo #DrivingHeroes #PreciousCargoSafety

The District Offices will open at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 11. Staff are participating in an off-site event.

It was a hot Fourth of July morning, but the parade did not disappoint. A highlight was two patriotic Iron County School District buses celebrating 100 years of transportation. Participating groups from Cedar High and Canyon View High also entertained spectators.