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ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182What 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 a...2025-05-0916 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Crosby Ironton's Walk to Hope with Cadence WynnListen 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...2025-04-2804 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182C-I Special Olympics and Unified Partners with Mr. SyrstadDid 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 Marc...2025-01-2810 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Meet 2024-25 CRES Principal, Taylor DemuthIt 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...2024-09-1822 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Community Success Story: Ranger Youth SportsMeet Hannah Wesner, a Crosby-Ironton parent and the powerhouse behind the newly formed non-profit Ranger Youth Sports. She's got tons of energy and ideas. In a matter of months, she and leaders have offered opportunities in basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, biking, track and field, football, volleyball, tennis, and Nordic skiing - not to mention open gyms for the whole family!
Visit www.rangeryouthsports.com for more information and opportunities. 2024-04-1112 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182What's next for the C-I School District after the failed referendum?Are you curious about the next steps for Crosby-Ironton public schools after November’s failed referendum? We were, so we sat down with school board members Kim Coughlin and Mike Domin. They gave us the grim and the good that will come from District 182’s almost-but-not-quite election. While there are still many unknowns, we learned a lot- including long-range vision from a 25+ year board member. Listen to be informed about the upcoming changes and please help spread the word!2024-01-1530 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182The Power of Mentorship - Kinship Partners with Amy GrayOur guest on this week’s podcast is Amy Gray, Executive Director of Kinship Partners. Join us to hear about the amazing work Kinship is doing and the opportunities they offer. We’re so grateful for the impact they’re making in our school and community. Learn about how to become a mentor, and how to enroll your child in the program. And- they’re hiring!2023-12-1120 minProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Teachers are Change MakersThis week on the podcast, we talk with English teacher Megan Syrstad and Science/Physics teacher Andrew Dirks, who have put together something special at Crosby-Ironton.
Listen to our conversation about Culture Shock, the new student mentorship program Megan and Andrew designed specifically for our C-I students. It has us wishing we were Ranger youth.2023-11-2224 minProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182RANGEREADY and New Student Internship Opportunities with Crosby-Ironton High School Principal, Jen StromCrosby-Ironton principal, Jen Strom gives an update on two exciting new initiatives - RANGEREADY - a new life skills and college and career readiness initiative, and the Youth Skills Training Program, which offers students paid internships at local manufacturing and health care partners.2023-10-1211 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182CRES Physical Education teacher, Mr. Clayton Lang + new arboretum + Cuyuna Off-Road TriathlonIn this episode of the ProjectUnite podcast, we sit down with Clayton Lang, physical education teacher at Cuyuna Range Elementary school. Mr. Lang shares exciting news regarding a project he's working on at CRES involving an arboretum and outdoor classroom. He highlights the important physical and mental health benefits that fresh air and sunshine provide, even in winter. Mr. Lang also gives us a closer look at the Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon the CRES PTO puts on annually. If you’re like us, you’ll be inspired to dust off your running shoes, brush up on your paddling skills, and oil t...2023-04-1820 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182School Funding 101, Anticipated Budget Shortfall, and Potential Cuts with Crosby-Ironton Superintendent, Dr. Jamie SkjevelandIn episode 3 of the ProjectUnite podcast, C-I parents Janel Lewandowski and Liz Toftness talk with Dr. Jamie Skjeveland, District Superintendent of Crosby-Ironton schools. We asked Dr. Sjkeveland about the budget shortfall C-I is anticipating in the coming school year- will sports and electives be cut in an effort to reduce costs? Is there anything we can do to help?
Listen to our transparent and enlightening conversation, where Jamie answers tough questions and reminds us it’s about the people. Be informed, be positive.
If you want to see our school funded, it's ESSENTIAL to contact Re...2023-04-0429 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Meet our Activities Director, Mr. Cley Twigg!In episode 2 of the ProjectUnite podcast, we talk with C-I’s new Activities Director and Dean of Students, Mr. Cley Twigg. Mr. Twigg summarizes what his job entails, along with sharing his excitement for Ranger athletics and extracurriculars. As the new track coach at C-I, he is determined to have a program that honors the legacy of Mr. Ringhand. Cley also gives a snippet of history regarding our GO, C-I, GO chant that makes us beam with pride. We’re every shade of maroon and white.2023-03-2026 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182Welcome to ProjectUnite!In this episode of the ProjectUnite podcast, we talk with the core team of ProjectUnite. They share their vision for Project Unite’s purpose in the Crosby-Ironton school district and the story behind the name. We'll hear from a leader in each of the four pillars- Communication, School Spirit, Staff Support, and Volunteerism. Their passion for our kids and our community is evident, their expectations are high, and their encouragement is clear: Rangers are better together.2023-03-2021 min
ProjectUnite - Crosby-Ironton School District #182ProjectUnite trailerEvery few weeks we'll give you a view from the front lines of our Crosby-Ironton School District. Subscribe to say in the know!2023-03-0200 min
Nebraska Soccer TalkEpisode 5 - Interview with UNL soccer freshmen Katie Stoneburner, Reagan Raabe, and Gwen LaneThis week on Nebraska Soccer Talk, Joe interviews the Nebraska Soccer Players Katie Stoneburner, Reagan Raabe, and Gwen Lane to talk about the Husker soccer program, the upcoming season, and Katie's Vlog on YouTube (1:58-22:05). Recurring segments include Recruiting Round-Up (22:40-24:05), Scores and Schedules (24:05-25:00). Joe introduces a new segment titled "Nebraska Soccer News" (25:00-27:15). Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share.
Become a supporter of Nebraska Soccer Talk: https://anchor.fm/nebraskasoccertalk/support. Follow us on Twitter @nebraska_talk and follow the host on Twitter @_JoeCleary. Visit our website: https://nebraskasoccertalk.com/.
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