Ironwood Elementary School

05/22/2026

🎪 What a spectacular final act to an amazing school year at Ironwood! 🎪

On their last day, our incredible teachers enjoyed a delicious breakfast sponsored by PTO, made personalized pens, shared laughs, celebrated accomplishments, and said goodbye to some wonderful friends. ❤️

This year was truly the greatest show — filled with learning, growth, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to our amazing staff for making the magic happen every single day!

Now it’s time to close the big top, take a bow, and swing into summer break! ☀️🎠 Wishing everyone a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer!

05/20/2026

To our incredible 6th graders — it’s hard to say goodbye. ❤️

You came into this year as students, but you’re leaving as leaders, role models, and unforgettable members of our Ironwood family. We’ve watched you grow in confidence, kindness, responsibility, and strength, and we couldn’t be prouder of the people you’re becoming.

Thank you for the laughter, the memories, the school spirit, and the impact you’ve made on our campus. As you head off to junior high, remember that you are capable of amazing things. Keep being brave, curious, and true to yourselves.

Once a part of our Ironwood family, always a part of our Ironwood family. We will miss you more than you know. 💜💛

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

Our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students did an amazing job at this year’s Science & Social Studies Fair!

Students showcased their creativity, critical thinking, research, and hard work through engaging projects and presentations. We are so proud of the effort, curiosity, and confidence they demonstrated while sharing their learning with others.

Thank you to our teachers, staff and everyone who came out to support our students and celebrate their achievements. Great job, students!

05/14/2026

We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Schlaak, our 4th/5th grade CCA teacher, for being recognized by Childsplay during Teacher Appreciation Week!

She was nominated by a community member who shared:

“Mrs. Schlaak teaches the self-contained special education class at Ironwood. She ensures that every child receives a quality education, no matter what challenges they face. It takes a very special person to teach the way Mrs. Schlaak does, and we appreciate her every day!”

Thank you to Childsplay for recognizing Mrs. Schlaak’s dedication, compassion, and hard work. We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of the Ironwood family! 💜💛

05/13/2026

We are so proud to celebrate Clarissa as our EL Student Achievement Award winner! 🎉

Clarissa was selected as the one student from our school to receive this special recognition for her hard work, perseverance, growth, and dedication to learning. She continues to shine both academically and personally, and we are honored to celebrate her achievement.

Congratulations, Clarissa! Your school family is so proud of you and all you have accomplished!

05/12/2026

Over the last few weeks, our kindergarten class has been learning about the life cycle of chickens through a hands-on hatching project! 🐣
Using an incubator in the classroom, students watched the eggs develop and hatch into baby chicks. Along the way, they learned about growth, responsibility, observation skills, and caring for living things.
The students are loving spending time with our fluffy new classroom friends, and this has been such a fun and memorable learning experience! 💜

05/12/2026

As we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week last week, I just want to say THANK YOU to the incredible staff at Ironwood. 🎪✨

Each and every day, you step into the ring with compassion, dedication, patience, and heart — making a difference in the lives of our students and helping them become the very best versions of themselves. Your commitment to learning, growth, and relationships does not go unnoticed.

They say the circus has “The Greatest Show on Earth,” but here at Ironwood, we know we have “The Greatest Staff on Earth!” 🌟

Thank you for all the countless things you do behind the scenes and center stage to support our students, families, and one another. I am so proud to serve alongside such an amazing team.

With appreciation and gratitude,
Ms. Sallee ❤️

05/11/2026

🤠 The 5th & 6th grade rodeo photo booth! 🌵

05/11/2026

🤠 The 5th & 6th grade rodeo themed dance was a hit! Students and staff celebrated the end of the school year with their best moves! 🌵