On Oct. 27, bands, orchestras and choirs from Iron County School District will come together to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. "A Celebration of Our Nation's Birth" will ring out from the America First Event Center beginning at 7 p.m. A $5 per person donation is suggested for attendees. Please join us for an evening of patriotic music.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/u0twiH5onUM?si=52BSizkCeaC0r8nf
In compliance with R277-474, the curriculum materials review committee will meet to review the sex education curriculum. Parents may attend. The meeting will be held at Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3 p.m. in the district office, 2077 W. Royal Hunte Drive.
📣 Parent Open House – Elementary Wellness Curriculum
Iron County School District invites all parents and guardians to attend an Open House to review the proposed elementary wellness curriculum.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
🕔 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Iron County School District Office or join us via Zoom
Parents will have the opportunity to explore the online curriculum materials, and a representative from the curriculum provider will share a brief Zoom presentation and answer questions.
Your feedback is vital as we work together to support the well-being of our students and ensure high-quality instruction across our schools.
🔗 Zoom link
Save the date! Iron County School District will host Detective Bergstrom from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to hold an important discussion about protecting kids from online exploitation. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, in the Cedar High School Auditorium.
The presentation is geared toward parents and may contain sensitive and potentially graphic subject matter. It may not be appropriate for children under high school age and parents should consider maturity level before attending with children. There will be a drawing at the end of the presentation for an ipad, chromebook, and speaker.
Reminder: The annual Walk, Bike and Roll to School day is Wednesday, October 8. East, Enoch, Fiddlers, North, South, Iron Springs and Parowan elementary students are encouraged to walk, bike or roll (scooter) to school. Students normally bused to school will be given the opportunity to walk from a designated drop off. Three Peaks and Escalante Valley will recognize the day with safety talks. Parents are encouraged to review safety tips with their students. We also ask the community to be extra alert as there will be more students walking than normal. We look forward to seeing students actively participating in this day of recognition.
Iron County School District is proposing an increase in its combined property tax rate. A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19.
The tax on a $431,000 residence would increase from $630.08 to $699.77, which is $69.69 per year. If the proposed budget is approved, the district would receive an additional $2,465,071 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase.
Over the next few days, facts about the proposal, including how the funds will be used will be shared here. You can also read more by clicking this link: https://www.irondistrict.org/page/truth-in-taxation.
ICSD is one of many districts facing this process this year. However, it is proposing one of the lowest increases.
The tax on a $431,000 residence would increase from $630.08 to $699.77, which is $69.69 per year. If the proposed budget is approved, the district would receive an additional $2,465,071 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase.
Over the next few days, facts about the proposal, including how the funds will be used will be shared here. You can also read more by clicking this link: https://www.irondistrict.org/page/truth-in-taxation.
ICSD is one of many districts facing this process this year. However, it is proposing one of the lowest increases.
About 40 students were all smiles as they exited the St. George Kohl’s Friday morning, loaded down with new clothes to start the school year.
Before the sun came up, volunteers gathered at the district office to partner with students for the special shopping trip. Students needing a little additional clothing help were recommended by elementary school administrators.
Students and their shopping volunteer boarded two school buses to make the trip to St. George. Each had about $150 to spend on pants, shirts, shoes, socks and more. The opportunity allows some at-risk students to begin the school year with clothing similar to their peers.
One volunteer said her student was happy with everything he tried on. “He came out of the dressing room and said, ‘I love it,’” she said.
Another volunteer noted that the boy she shopped with said he had never owned clothing from anywhere other than WalMart or the thrift store.
As students exited the store, each was able to choose a backpack filled with supplies. Back at the district office, they couldn’t wait to show their parent or guardian the items they were able to pick up.
The event is sponsored by the Iron County School District Foundation. Student and Family Support Mentor Tracy Womack said the experience will make a real difference for students. The Foundation plans to make it an annual event and hopes to raise more funds to offer the opportunity to even more students next year.
Individuals or businesses can donate to sponsor a child at https://sfnd.io/backtoschool. All donations are tax deductible.
Before the sun came up, volunteers gathered at the district office to partner with students for the special shopping trip. Students needing a little additional clothing help were recommended by elementary school administrators.
Students and their shopping volunteer boarded two school buses to make the trip to St. George. Each had about $150 to spend on pants, shirts, shoes, socks and more. The opportunity allows some at-risk students to begin the school year with clothing similar to their peers.
One volunteer said her student was happy with everything he tried on. “He came out of the dressing room and said, ‘I love it,’” she said.
Another volunteer noted that the boy she shopped with said he had never owned clothing from anywhere other than WalMart or the thrift store.
As students exited the store, each was able to choose a backpack filled with supplies. Back at the district office, they couldn’t wait to show their parent or guardian the items they were able to pick up.
The event is sponsored by the Iron County School District Foundation. Student and Family Support Mentor Tracy Womack said the experience will make a real difference for students. The Foundation plans to make it an annual event and hopes to raise more funds to offer the opportunity to even more students next year.
Individuals or businesses can donate to sponsor a child at https://sfnd.io/backtoschool. All donations are tax deductible.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Iron County School District offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs (K-5) $2.75, (6-12) $3.00. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $0.00 for lunch for the 25-26 school year. Applications can be filled out online or you can fill out a paper application at your school site or district office. Go to https://www.irondistrict.org/page/child-nutrition for more information.
Join Iron County School District for a patriotic concert on Friday, July 4. Two performances are scheduled at Canyon View High School at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This Country features familiar music from Aaron Tippin, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Blake Shelton, Brooks and Dunn and Toby Keith. On the guitar and lead vocals is Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch. He will be joined by Cole Stanley, CVHS Student, on lead guitar; Ellis Lambeth, CVHS student, on drums; Freya Carlson, a paraprofessional at East Elementary, on bass; Holly Thornton, Post High teacher on the fiddle and Jacob Chipman, CVMS choir teacher on piano/vocals.
Parowan Elementary is having a week of service. Service is one of the True "RAMS" values. Students were able to learn the values of service, hard work, and how to make a personal difference in their community. Students helped clean up along the highway. It looks so much better with all those bags of trash picked up. The elementary is joining the High School and doing various other service activities in the community this week. And thanks to local law enforcement for keeping students safe today!
Happy Birthday to the bard himself! 🎉 Students from elementary schools throughout the district enjoyed a few hours learning more about William Shakespeare during a field trip to SUU.
Activities included:
🎭mask making
🤺 jousting on balance boards
💃dance lessons;
🕺and acting lessons.
They also enjoyed a piece of birthday cake 🎂 with the queen (and Shakespeare). The annual event is a favorite for students.
Students from some schools (including Three Peaks 2nd grade) also performed a student version of "Midsummer Night's Dream."
The seventh annual Regional Spelling Bee, hosted by Southwest Educational Development Center is C-O-M-P-L-E-T-E. We are proud to share that the first-place winner was Jenessi Sawyer, a 4th-grader representing South Elementary within Iron School District. She correctly spelled the word "tenacious" in the final round to secure the championship.
The competition, held in the Auditorium of Canyon View Middle School, brought together 18 talented students from the school districts of Beaver, Iron, Kane, Millard, and Washington counties, as well as spellers from Valley Academy Charter School. Students in grades 3 through 8 were eligible to compete.
The event provided a platform for students to showcase their spelling proficiency and academic dedication. Participants engaged in multiple rounds of competition, demonstrating their knowledge of vocabulary and orthography.
All 18 participating spellers received a medal and a certificate of participation in recognition of their efforts. The top three spellers were each presented with a trophy.
We the People of the United States ... Fifth-graders throughout the district are set to learn a little bit more about the preamble of the Constitution from Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch.
Throughout March and April, Hatch plans to visit each school with his presentation which includes an introduction to six key concepts in the preamble. Students then have the opportunity to work in a group to define each concept in language a child of elementary age will understand.
Working as pairs they look at some key historical events and try to come to a consensus of how the preamble's key points fit into each. Finally, each student was tasked with choosing a preamble promise, writing a school rule that connects with the promise and the explaining how the new rule relate to the promise.
Parowan Elementary Teacher Karissa Degener said the lesson is an exciting opportunity for students to interact with the superintendent.
"He's relatable," Degener said of the superintendent's visit. "He comes in and makes that effort, not only for the students but for the teachers. I think the preamble is an essential component for our community, and it's great for students to learn these promises for now and in the future."
Utah author Bethany Wiggins visited with 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts classes at Cedar Middle School recently. Teacher Machelle Maxwell invited Wiggins after learning it had been nearly two decades since an author came just to CMS.
The students gathered in the gym each class period to hear how Wiggins got her start. Later, they were able to ask questions about her characters and future ideas for books.
Wiggins told the middle school students about her own struggles in school, due in part to undiagnosed ADHD. She wrote her first book after being challenged by her sister. The 750-page attempt was garbage, she said. But she didn't let that stop her. She soon thereafter sat down and wrote a 250-page novel. She then approached hundreds of agents and did not get discouraged as each told her no.
She is now known for her publication of six young adult novels, including:
• Shifting
• Stung
• Cured
• Dragon's Price
• Dragon's Curse, and
• Dragon's Revenge.
At this point, she said, she doesn't really have anything new in the works.
“We are so grateful Bethany would come today and speak to our 7th and 8th grade students about her life and her books." Maxwell said. "She mesmerized our students today.”
Did you know that there will be a lunar eclipse this week? In partnership with Cedar Breaks National Monument, Iron County School District has compiled some moon activities to help you prepare for the lunar eclipse. Maximum viewing will be early Friday morning (about 12:58 a.m. March 14).
Students K-5 who completed the observations and journal it can get a special lunar eclipse sticker. Learn more about the Lunar eclipse and the opportunity at https://5il.co/3406e
Happy Valentine's Day! We were out and about in the elementary schools today and just love seeing the smiles and creativity of our students. You can definitely feel the love!
On the cover! Each year East Elementary invites students to submit their interpretation of that year's theme. Staff then vote to pick the winning picture. The first place winner's art will be the front cover of the yearbook this year. The 2nd - 4th place winners' art will be featured on the back cover of the yearbook. The first place winner also receives a free yearbook. The theme for school year 2024-25 was, "A Year in Our Shoes".
1st place = Kenzi Snyder, 5th grade
2nd place (tie) = Addison Foremaster, 3rd grade
2nd place (tie) = Cole Smith, 5th grade
3rd place = Berlynn Peterson, 5th grade
4th place = Henry Woodall, 5th grade
The Utah Music Educator's Association honored ICSD's Executive Director of Secondary Education Roy Mathews as Outstanding District Administrator. Mathews has spent 31 years in education. Mathews said the band, orchestra and music programs in Iron County are exceptions. Thanks to voter-approved bond funds, the music facilities for Cedar Middle School and Canyon View Middle School are now state-of-the-art. Not only did the rooms expand in size, but they now include practice rooms and instrument lockers. "It is an honor to be recognized," Mathews said, "but the true honor has been witnessing the hard work and dedication of our teachers, who invest countless hours in helping our students grow through their love of music."
The halls of Fiddlers Elementary were full of excitement as families gathered for the annual Chinese Night. Students ran from activity to activity. The fun included writing "Lucky" in Chinese, making a Zodiac sack puppet, coloring a clothespin dragon, practicing chopstick skills by moving pom poms into a cup, cutting lanterns and more. Chinese immersion students entertained family members with their songs. Parents from throughout the community were also invited to come learn more about the immersion program.
Iron County School District welcomes its two newest Board of Education members. Tyrel Eddy, representing District 3, and John Taylor, representing District 1, took the oath of office in a special meeting Monday. The board also elected to continue with Ben Johnson as Board President and Michelle Tullis as Board Vice President.
