On Thursday, April 24, sixty-five students from eight Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) high schools participated in the Minnesota North College Healthcare Pathway Day event coordinated by Minnesota North College, True North Stars Perkins Consortium and IASC NEXT Career Pathways.
Students from Bigfork, Deer River, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center, Greenway, Hill City, Nashwauk-Keewatin and Northland Community Schools, were welcomed by Alicia Alleman and Bill Marshall from Minnesota North College and Scott Patrow from IASC NEXT Career Pathways. Four sessions engaged students in Healthcare Pathway activities including learning about MN North College healthcare programs; hearing from a student panel made up of recent MN North College healthcare graduates; participating in hands-on activities in the newly remodeled MN North College nursing lab; and, interacting with area business organizations to hear about job and career opportunities within their organizations.
Business partners in attendance were: Bigfork Valley Hospital, Essentia Health, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids Area Dental Collaboration including Northwest Technical Center, Itasca County Public Health, Minnesota North College, Oak Hill Assisted Living, Scenic Rivers Dental and Scenic Rivers Health.
Career-connected activities such as this are an important part of building a strong healthcare career workforce for the future. Thanks to all participating businesses and teachers who committed to providing this valuable experience for students in the IASC NEXT Healthcare Career Pathway.
Come join us May, 21st for the 7-12th grade art show. From 4-6pm student art work will be displayed in the small gym!
Remember to check out the band concert after at 7pm!
Summer Learning Academy deadline extended!
We need a few more kids or the program will be cancelled. Click on the link below for a form or go to getlearning.org.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0rBfbV_j7zr3y8k-FKp0MyHZamiIHfX/view?usp=sharing
Pleas contact Mrs. Clusiau at dclusiau@isd319.org if you need assistance or have questions. We will make a decision late next week. Thank You!
Spartan Angling made a big splash today on the Rainy River for their big spring outing. All of the participants had never caught a sturgeon and I looked to a trusted guide Cody Christensen of Full Throttle Guiding to put us on the mark. https://www.rainylakefishguiding.com There were screams, sore arms, tense netting moments, and flat out fun! Fish boated lengths in the 40’s, 50’s and an epic 68.5 inch mark! Every kid boated at least 2 fish shattering personal bests for longest fish ever caught and first sturgeon catches. Epic day, kids won’t forget! Great day to be a Spartan! Did you sign up for Spartan Angling next year?
Pop up $2.00 root beer floats TOMORROW at the high school during lunch!
Mother's Day Flower Planting class with Mrs. Riipinen will be held after school on Tuesday, May 6th - for grades 1-6. Must register online by May 1st. Click the link:
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/15587/public/1/sp/
Email sujohnson@isd319.org with questions.
The final band concert of the year, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th, will be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 21st at 7 pm.
Please come out and celebrate the end of the year with performances by our students!
NKHS yearbooks are in! If you preordered your yearbook, they will be available for student pickup this Wednesday during ADVISORY and after school. You can still order one at jostens.com! Yearbooks will also be available for purchase in person for $81.00 during this time and following days before or after school. Please make checks payable to NK Publications.
Mrs. Furey's 7th graders have a group that is constructing a life size igloo. If you have empty milk jugs you would be willing to donate, please bring to the elementary and high school office. Thank you!!
Don't forget to sign up for the blood drive next week at Nashwauk High School! Tuesday, May 6th from 8:00-12:00!
https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/74224
The third grade classes are learning about ecosystems and how various organisms interact with each other. We had the opportunity to see a salamander that a classmate found and did some research on it!
Astronomy Night at the Nashwauk Community Gardens, Larue Pit Road is scheduled for TONIGHT! Friday, April 25th from 8:30pm-9:30pm. (backup date 5/2/25) No cost. Families welcome. You may want to bring a lawn chair. Click the link to register. https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/15590/public/1/sp/
Students in Mr. Gleason's 9th and 10th Career Exploration class had the opportunity to learn from multiple guest speakers, each from a different profession and covering multiple types of career paths. Attached are recent photos from our April 23 session with Sgt. Joe Martire and Liz Sundeen from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Students have also learned from guest presenters in healthcare fields, natural resources, apprenticeships and trades, and law enforcement. We appreciate all guest speakers' time, knowledge, and enthusiasm that they bring to the classroom.
Friday Fundraisers!
Pop-up Root Beer Float Fundraiser: tomorrow during lunch! $2.00 a float!
Last chance to bring in your change! First hour begins after all change has been counted!
Spartan Angling's world famous fish batter will be available in the high school office starting Friday, April 25th from 8:00-3:30 till we run out!First come first serve! It is only $5 dollars a bag, get your bags asap! They go quickly! Proceeds help provide angling opportunities for NK students! See more of what we do at www.spartanangling.com
Mother's Day Flower Planting Tuesday, May 6th -Must sign up online:
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/15587/public/1/sp/
4th graders in Mrs. Johnson's class played a competitive game of Math Jeopardy! The game included concept review and concept challenges. Students had to work together in teams to earn as many points as they could before reaching the Final Jeopardy question. They then had to choose what they were going to "wager" in true Jeopardy fashion.
Thank you to the United Way for donating these personal care items. They will go to any student in need. These items were purchased by the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota donors and packed with care by Minnesota high school students.
Summer Learning Academy Registration is now! Forms went home a few weeks ago. Please return by May 1st! If you need one - you can ask your teacher or email dclusiau@isd319.org or go to getlearning.org! We will have the bike fleet - take a trip to O'Brien Reservoir and another fieldtrip to be determined! Start summer break with some fun and learning!
Astronomy Night at the Nashwauk Community Gardens, Larue Pit Road is scheduled for Friday, April 25th from 8:30pm-9:30pm. (backup date 5/2/25)
No cost. Families welcome. You may want to bring a lawn chair. Click the link to register.
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/15590/public/1/sp/
