Iron County School District

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.

Teachers in Iron County School District left the front of the classroom this week and took a seat as the student as they learned from national, state and local education experts. Marcia Tate told teachers there are 12 brain-based principles that can be used to avoid burnout and promote optimism and well-being. Chad Ford spoke of ways to transform conflict and build better relationships with students, parents and others. Other speakers taught leadership skills, gave classroom management tips and took teachers on a deep dive into the importance of using data in teaching. Teachers were then able to collaborate with one another in their individual schools as they reviewed what they learned. Many spoke of the rejuvenation that workshops like the Iron Strong Conference give to their profession.

In observance of Memorial Day, all schools and district offices are closed Monday, May 29. Beginning June 5, district offices will be open 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contact your school for summer hours.

It was an intense Battle of the Books as third, fourth and fifth-grade teams from Enoch and South Elementary met in a quiz game format and answered questions based on 20-25 books the students read throughout the year. Some questions brought immediate correct answers of the book title and author, while others stumped both teams. The winners are Enoch fifth-grade Flying Chickens, Enoch fourth-grade Ravenclaws and South third-grade Green Ninjas. Congratulations students!

The old adage states "The worst day fishing is better than the best day working." Second- through fourth-grade students from Escalante Valley Elementary put that to the test with a visit to Lake at the Hills. The Division of Natural Resources provided a quick lesson, fishing poles and power bait so every student could try to catch the big one. For some it was a preview of future summer activities, while others held a fishing pole for the first time. Some students even tried scooping up the small fish that swam close to the shore. All agreed it was the perfect day for fishing.

Eleven Iron County School District students who participated in the Utah Aerospace Pathways program were honored today at Southwest Technical College. Megen Ralphs, Vice President of ALIGN PRECISION and Chair of the State Workforce Development Board, said the program helps students develop an interest in aerospace through a variety of hands-on experiences. The industry itself is vast, she said, which allows students to find an area of interest for a possible career. Align Precision General Manager Corey Judd said he received a college degree in history but found he was more interested in aerospace after working in the industry while he obtained his degree. Family members cheered on the students and learned more about the work students participated in throughout the year. Congratulations to Cedar High students Samuel Rasch, Braxton Fife, Ethan Lunt, Quade Taylor, Jayson Ziegler and Kaleb Ringle; Canyon View High students Ian Gibson, Rylan Jacobs, and Mallory Huhtala, and Parowan High students Carson Hoyt and Gideon Carter.

Schools could not get through each day without the help of so many substitute teachers. Today, the district's substitute provider ESS Southern Utah celebrated all of the substitutes who have assisted in Iron County School District's 19 schools throughout the year. Attendees were treated to pizza from Pizza Hut and prizes. Additionally, four individuals were recognized with a certificate and bag of goodies: Alan Kunihiro, Iron County’s Substitute of the year; LaRee Kurtz, most days in the classroom this school year at 168 scheduled; Norma Perez, most schools worked (16 of our 19 campuses); and Laura Hall, most days at one school with 65 days at Cedar High. Thank you for all you do to keep classrooms running as smooth as possible when the regular teacher cannot be there!