
Mrs. Judd's 3rd graders used their imaginations and created animals out of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows! What kind of creature can you spy? #imagination #gocigo







The Ranger Nation, Strong Foundation plan aims to address the district's financial challenges, enhance student education, and retain and attract quality teachers and staff. If approved on Nov. 5, the 10-year, $1.5 million operating levy would help stabilize our budget, maintain class sizes, support vocational and technical education, and ensure essential student support services.
Learn how our community shaped this plan at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/plan.


Best of luck at State Tennis, Tori! Tori plays at 8am and 12pm on Thursday, October 24. Go get 'em! #RangerNation #GoCIGo



Picture retake day at the High School is Thursday, October 24!


Mrs. Perpich's and Mrs. Smith's classes teamed up for reading buddies! #ilovetoread





On Nov. 5, Crosby-Ironton School District is asking voters to consider an operating levy referendum to stabilize district funding and preserve high-quality education. If voters approve the referendum, a home valued at $300,000 would see an estimated property tax increase of $21 per month, starting in 2025.
To learn more about the proposed plan and its cost and tax impact, visit RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/tax-impact.


We have to soak up the sun while we can! 🌞

Second graders had an out of this world time at the Forestview Planetarium!




In July 2024, our district cut $718,000 from its operations budget, impacting class sizes in our elementary schools, student programs and services, and extracurricular activities. Now, we're facing a projected $1 million deficit for the 2025-2026 school year.
Learn more about our challenges, how they impact students and staff, and our proposed plan to address them at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/challenges.


Kindergartners made their annual trip to Gilby's Apple Orchard. The theme this year was Mickey Mouse. They had a Spruce forest, corn maze, apple tasting and a hayride. Students got to pick an apple and a pumpkin or gourd.
Thank you to Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation for funding this great learning opportunity!



For more information on the proposed operating levy to invest in our students, visit RangerNationStrongFoundation.org. You can learn more about the challenges facing our district, the plan to address them, the tax impact, voting information, and more.


MEA break starts tomorrow...NO School! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather!


For Indigenous Peoples Day (10/14), Mr. & Mrs. Syrstad did a cross-curricular lesson. Students learned about the history of Indigenous people and what the sport of lacrosse means to their culture. Then, students played lacrosse in JH PE.

Here are our Artist's of the Week!
Rayne Avelsgard, 11th grade, Painting - Monochromatic Still Life
Avari Mielke, 12th grade, Independent Study - Clay Dinosaurs
Ava Spatafore, 12th grade, Creative Crafts - 25 Letter Variation




Congratulations to our Rangers Athletes of the Week: Kaleb Billman- Football and Tori Oerhlein- Tennis! Honorable mention goes to Cadence Wynn. Thank you Sports Boosters! #GoCIGo #AOTW #RangerNation
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi



October 16th is Unity Day! We ask everyone to wear orange to build a commUNITY through acceptance, kindness and inclusion. For more information go to www.pacer.org/unityday #unityeveryday #stopbullying
It is also Hat Day at the high school! It is $1 to participate and all proceeds benefit our Student Council. 👒🎩🤠



Early voting is underway! Residents in the Crosby-Ironton school district can cast their ballots now on the operating levy referendum to invest in our students and the education we provide.
Don't wait until Election Day to make your voice heard! Learn more about how you can vote in this election at RangerNationStrongFoundation.org/vote.


October is Manufacturing Month! Thank you to our surrounding manufacturing companies: Graphic Packaging and Magnum Machining for being such an asset to C-I and to our students at C-I. These companies played an integral part of getting our student-run manufacturing business, Ranger Made, off the ground. There are great opportunities for students and adults in the manufacturing world!



Mr. Syrstad's junior high physical education classes having been working hard and having fun this school year.! Activities included are: weight room, pickle ball and archery. #gocigo #gymclassrules








Mrs. Barna's class practiced their reading skills in "Reading Theater." Students practiced by reading their book, "I Need My Monster," in play form. #Ilovetoread
