What is it like to transition from homeschool to public school? Here's a student's perspective!

Project Unite + Superintendent Aulie

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 [https://www.facebook.com/CrosbyIrontonSchools?__cft__[0]=AZWreP-c1RrKiXVoMnypjOFQIUc3A3jRdmHK_0OVo6dGDMXowPtDomCh15BYXezRDm09TfY_bmn8AqeoXD-LIFKaJXh-5gQzJGLN3rCKsJi3Ghy2THtenkCuJus9YxpW_usQnF6CamXqOB1Gkq2DgZ3qIvVUqHkEIWMoKnhKUK7NmUlj9-3fo81VMU2etbRJ3TX5Tl5Zz5YhYVr7hE2nRnS3&__tn__=-]K-R], 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 voters could approve a resolution to move bond funds to manage the current budget shortfall, who decides what the remodeling needs and projects will be, and whether the district will consider merging with another district if the referendum doesn’t pass. This is a longer episode, but it's worth listening to.If you're particularly interested in the referendum, skip to around 24 minutes to listen to Mr. Aulie answer those questions. Please share. GO-CI-GO!

What is it like to transition from homeschool to public school? Here's a student's perspective!

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 former homeschool moms, and it’s interesting to hear things from the student’s perspective. As we considered sending our four children to public school after eight years of homeschooling, my friend and homeschool Guru, Marcie Stokman told me, “What’s best for the parents is what’s best for the child." Amen, Marcie. We hope you enjoy the episode!'

Crosby Ironton's Walk to Hope with Cadence Wynn

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 organization to help individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. The cost is $20 to attend. We are having a friendly competition against Aitkin to see who can get the most participants. Lets show Ranger pride and support for HOPE on May 7th!

C-I Special Olympics and Unified Partners with Mr. Syrstad

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 many good things. Listen in as we interview Mr. Bryan Srystad, physical education and adaptive physical education teacher and coach, about what’s happening in Unified Sports and the upcoming Cool School Plunge fundraiser on March 17th! Want to support the program financially? You can use this link to donate to support our Crosby-Ironton Special Olympics: https://www.plungemn.org/events/crosby-ironton-high-school-cool-school/ [https://www.plungemn.org/events/crosby-ironton-high-school-cool-school/]

Meet 2024-25 CRES Principal, Taylor Demuth

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 looking for inspiration to encourage the students in your life to be the best humans they can be, join us for this season’s first episode of the Project Unite Podcast!