ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182

In mid-September, a few parents from Project Unite had the pleasure of interviewing our new superintendent, Rick Aulie. Mr. Aulie shares his first impressions of being back in the Crosby-Ironton School District , his ranger roots - they go back to the early 1900s! - and his vision and goals for the year. We asked him what he’s finding to be the biggest misconception about the referendum, whether v...

We have another student on the podcast this week- Oliver Toftness was in the studio! (The 'studio' is really just an empty office at the Crosby Ironton High School, but we’re considering putting our name on the door.) Oliver talked to us about his transition from homeschool to public school, which started in January of 2020, the second semester of his seventh-grade year. Janel and I (Liz) are both...

Listen in as Crosby-Ironton senior Cadence Wynn shares the details about the upcoming charity walk planed by SALT, C-I's service group. On Wednesday, May 7th, come down to the Crosby-Ironton High School track to participate in our 3rd annual Walk to HOPE. The gates open at 5 and the walk begins at 6 P.M. This walk benefits HOPE (Healing Opportunity Provided Equally), a local domestic violence...

Did you know our C-I schools have an excellent Special Olympics program that touches many different students and helps them grow in friendship and confidence? We’ve got a whole team of students who serve as Unified Partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities), training and competing as teammates alongside Special Olympics athletes on our Unified Sports Teams. Those friendships bring so...

It was a joy to sit down with the CRES 24-25 principal, Mrs. Taylor Demuth. We talked about her journey in K-6 education and her sense of calling to work with kids. We learned about the elementary teachers’ literacy training that results in a day off every month for CRES kids this school year. We also found out there are two CRES teachers who hail from her small town way up north! If you’re lookin...

Meet Hannah Wesner, a Crosby-Ironton parent and the powerhouse behind the newly formed non-profit Ranger Youth Sports. She's got tons of energy and ideas. In a matter of months, she and leaders have offered opportunities in basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, biking, track and field, football, volleyball, tennis, and Nordic skiing - not to mention open gyms for the whole family! Visit w...

Are you curious about the next steps for Crosby-Ironton public schools after November’s failed referendum? We were, so we sat down with school board members Kim Coughlin and Mike Domin. They gave us the grim and the good that will come from District 182’s almost-but-not-quite election. While there are still many unknowns, we learned a lot- including long-range vision from a 25+ year board member....

Our guest on this week’s podcast is Amy Gray, Executive Director of Kinship Partners. Join us to hear about the amazing work Kinship is doing and the opportunities they offer. We’re so grateful for the impact they’re making in our school and community. Learn about how to become a mentor, and how to enroll your child in the program. And- they’re hiring!

This week on the podcast, we talk with English teacher Megan Syrstad and Science/Physics teacher Andrew Dirks, who have put together something special at Crosby-Ironton. Listen to our conversation about Culture Shock, the new student mentorship program Megan and Andrew designed specifically for our C-I students. It has us wishing we were Ranger youth.

Crosby-Ironton principal, Jen Strom gives an update on two exciting new initiatives - RANGEREADY - a new life skills and college and career readiness initiative, and the Youth Skills Training Program, which offers students paid internships at local manufacturing and health care partners.

In this episode of the ProjectUnite podcast, we sit down with Clayton Lang, physical education teacher at Cuyuna Range Elementary school. Mr. Lang shares exciting news regarding a project he's working on at CRES involving an arboretum and outdoor classroom. He highlights the important physical and mental health benefits that fresh air and sunshine provide, even in winter. Mr. Lang also gives u...

In episode 3 of the ProjectUnite podcast, C-I parents Janel Lewandowski and Liz Toftness talk with Dr. Jamie Skjeveland, District Superintendent of Crosby-Ironton schools. We asked Dr. Sjkeveland about the budget shortfall C-I is anticipating in the coming school year- will sports and electives be cut in an effort to reduce costs? Is there anything we can do to help? Listen to our transparent and...

In episode 2 of the ProjectUnite podcast, we talk with C-I’s new Activities Director and Dean of Students, Mr. Cley Twigg. Mr. Twigg summarizes what his job entails, along with sharing his excitement for Ranger athletics and extracurriculars. As the new track coach at C-I, he is determined to have a program that honors the legacy of Mr. Ringhand. Cley also gives a snippet of history regarding our...

In this episode of the ProjectUnite podcast, we talk with the core team of ProjectUnite. They share their vision for Project Unite’s purpose in the Crosby-Ironton school district and the story behind the name. We'll hear from a leader in each of the four pillars- Communication, School Spirit, Staff Support, and Volunteerism. Their passion for our kids and our community is evident, their expectatio...

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