Iron County School District

Shout out to Canyon View High School! Ahhhh ... CV! Today they were recognized for 25 years of Excellence ratings in accreditation. Heather Goodwin, Utah state director for Cognia, presented the school with a plaque and a banner. Pictured are school administration and employees who have been with the high school during those 25 years.

Just a reminder that teachers will be involved in professional development for the rest of the week. There will be no school for students March 13, 14 and 15 (Wednesday-Friday). District offices will be open regular hours Wednesday and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Feeding students! Big shoutout to Gilbert Development, a local company supporting students. The company donated $5,000 to local lunch lady accounts. Those funds will help pay off negative balances of students throughout the district. Vice President Adam Urquidez said there are many places where they could make a donation, but making sure students do not go without lunch is important to him and others in the company. Thank you so much Gilbert Development Corporation !

Do you have a child or know someone with a child who will turn 5 by Sept. 1? Get started with kindergarten registration at https://ironutc.scriborder.com/family. Parents should make note of the in-person registration dates at each of the elementary schools where students will take their K Readiness Assessment and complete other screenings. A complete schedule is available at https://5il.co/2e131 or click on the enrollment link on the district or elementary school websites. Online kindergarten registration is also available.

Congratulations to the Iron County School District Sterling Scholars from Canyon View High, Cedar High and Parowan High. Students will compete for the Southwest Region recognitions on March 28 at Utah Tech University along with finalists from 16 other high schools. The statewide competition judges finalists on personal achievements and awards compiled in their portfolios along with live interviews with judges. Each is judged on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Read more at https://bit.ly/3SMK5FB

Celebration well deserved! Parowan Elementary honored lifelong educator Rex Burton prior to his annual third-grade program. Burton annually honors community members during the third grade performance for visiting family members. The event includes songs, skits and recitations. This year, former colleagues surprised him as they recited his life sketch and gave him a standing ovation. Burton has been an education icon at the school for 44 years. It's also the school he attended as a young boy. Congratulations Mr. Burton! You have taught generations.

Iron County School District congratulates seven new elementary assistant principals for the 2024-25 school year. The new assistant principals and their schools are: Shannon Hinman, East; Melinda Huntsman, Enoch; Triessa Hepworth, Fiddlers; Wes Grimm, Iron Springs; Nina Strother, North; Jeanette Putnam, South and Linda Sahagun, Three Peaks.

Spring is just around the corner and Cedar High's Courtyard Club is planning ahead to continue its efforts to beautify the school courtyard. The Courtyard Club has a mission that goes beyond textbooks and exams. Their goal is to transform the small courtyard in the middle of the school into a haven of natural beauty, transcending the traditional classroom environment. Last fall, the green-thumbed members of the Courtyard Club gathered for a monumental workday. Armed with shovels, hoses, and a plethora of pizza, they sowed the seeds of change by planting an array of vibrant flowers and plants. Lady Bug Nursery and benefactor Mike Green played a crucial role in kicking off the transformation of the space. However, as the frost of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, the Courtyard Club faces a new challenge: the impending planting season. With the vision of turning the courtyard into a kaleidoscope of colors, they are reaching out to the families and friends of the community for support. The club is set up to receive financial contributions, offers of gardening expertise, gifts of time, or even donations of forgotten garden supplies. Donate at https://bit.ly/3Svvqib

ICSD is seeking parents and community members interested in serving on a curriculum adoption committee for Elementary ELA curriculums. If interested, please email Ashley Peterson at ashley.peterson@ironmail.org by Feb. 16

Admission to Launch High School, a project-based high school, is limited. Chances to learn more about the school and how to enter the admission lottery for the 2024-25 school year are coming up soon. The lottery system ensures everyone has an equal chance of attending across the district with a few exceptions. Students are given preference in the lottery based on the following: They have a sibling in attendance, the student attends an introductory workshop, attendance at a parent meeting, and student's expression of interest. Parent meetings are scheduled for Jan. 16 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Introductory workshops for students are Jan. 30 and 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Due to snow accumulation, all Iron County School District schools will follow a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, Jan. 11.. School start times and transportation schedules will run two hours later than normal. Morning preschool is canceled. Please check secondary bell schedules for specific class period start times. The school day will end at the regular time. Early morning practices and other before school activities will not be held. Any field trips scheduled for departure at the beginning of the school day are also canceled. If the weather continues to create unsafe conditions, more information will be communicated by 8 a.m. As during all adverse conditions, we encourage parents to make attendance decisions for their children based on their specific ability to get to school safely. We trust parents to make the ultimate call when it comes to their child's safety. Teachers will work with students to make up any missed assignments. -- Debido a la acumulación de nieve, todas las escuelas del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Iron comenzarán dos horas más tarde el 11 de enero. Los horarios de inicio de las escuelas y los horarios de transporte se retrasarán dos horas más tarde de lo normal. Las clases matutinas de preescolar de infancia quedan canceladas. Por favor, compruebe los horarios de las campanas secundarias para conocer los horarios específicos de inicio de las clases. El día escolar finalizará a la hora habitual. Las prácticas tempranas de la mañana y otras actividades antes de la escuela no se llevarán a cabo. Cualquier viaje de estudios programado para partir al comienzo del día escolar también quedará cancelado. Si el clima continúa creando condiciones inseguras, se comunicará más información a las 8 a.m. del martes por la mañana. Como durante todas las condiciones adversas, animamos a los padres a tomar decisiones de asistencia para sus hijos en función de su capacidad específica para llegar a la escuela de manera segura. Confiamos en que los padres tomen la decisión final cuando se trata de la seguridad de sus hijos. Los maestros trabajarán con los estudiantes para recuperar cualquier tarea perdida.

Iron County School District wishes you a Happy New Year. We welcome students back to our classrooms on Jan. 3. District offices are open Jan. 2. Teachers will also be back, participating in professional development. See you on Wednesday!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Iron County School District's Transportation Department arranged for special education students throughout the district to visit Parowan Utah's Winter Wonderland. On Tuesday, Three Peaks Elementary students could hardly contain their excitement as they climbed inside a gingerbread house, posed as an elf and of course, visited Santa! Parowan Chamber of Commerce and city officials were on hand to greet the students and give them a cup of hot cocoa. The lights may not have been as bright as they are at night, but magic was in the air.

Who knew math could be this much fun! Students in KC Fotheringham's class at Cedar Middle School use their math skills to "escape" the Home Alone room. Ratios and proportions were the name of the game as students used clues and math equations to get the combination to unlock the next clue.

Way to represent! Congratulations to Cedar High Ag Education Teacher McKayla Plewe, National Finalist ACTE New Teacher of the Year! Plewe was honored at the Awards Gala in Phoenix. After winning the state title, she went on to be named the Region V ACTE New Teacher of the Year. Join us in recognizing her.

While people throughout Iron County tuned in to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Cedar Middle School Band Director Kelly Ball was actually a part of it all. Ball performed as a member of the Saluting America's Band Directors parade entry. Ball joined other band directors who represented all 50 states and U.S. territories. To become a member of the prestigious group, he first was nominated by a colleague, and then sent an application to the director. There were more than 900 applicants and only a small group made the cut. Prior to the parade, the group also played Amazing Grace and Taps at the 911 Memorial. Ball said it was a special experience as they were the only group allowed to play there. "Rehearsing alongside colleagues from all over the United States was a lifelong dream," Ball said. "I was excited to represent my former and current students." The sponsoring organization behind the Saluting America's Band Directors project is the Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation, based in Pickerington, Ohio.

Early Christmas gift idea! Iron County School District is holding a surplus technology sale. More than 600 HP G6 Chromebook's available. Learn more at https://bit.ly/surplus-sale-2023

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.