Dickinson Area Partnership

A HERITAGE OF QUALITY EDUCATION
Dickinson County enrolls about 5,500 student in its K-12 school district.

Dickinson County area residents support four school districts in the county; Breitung Township, Iron Mountain, North Dickinson County and Norway-Vulcan School Districts.

Iron Mountain High School Rating
North Elementary School Rating
Central Elementary School Rating
Central Middle School Rating
East Elementary School Rating
Iron Mountain is an accredited district that enrolls almost 1,500 students in its three neighborhood elementary schools, middle school and high school. In addition to the basics, Iron Mountain elementary and middle school students are offered classes in health, art music, physical education and foreign language. The district also offers before and after school child care at each elementary building.
The high school offers an extensive program of academic and vocational subjects. IMHS students have earned national, regional, state and local recognition in curricular as well as co-curricular areas, including 38 National Merit Scholars since 1956. In 1987, it was named one of Michigan's Ten Outstanding High Schools by the Department of Public Instruction. Surveys indicate that more than three-quarters of its graduates continue their studies beyond high school, and many receive aid from locally sponsored scholarships.

Kingsford High School Rating
Kingsford Middle School Rating
Woodward Elementary School Rating
The Breitung Township School District enrolls a total of 2,300 students in it's three schools - Kingsford High School, Kingsford Middle School and Woodland Elementary School.
With more than 1,000 students, Woodland is one of the state's largest elementary schools. The school has a computer laboratory, as well as computer in many individual classrooms. The school also offers after-school programs for reading, writing and mathematics.
As a national leader in the middle school concept, Kingsford Middle School students begin their day with "Prime Time", during which groups of 18-20 students meet with faculty advisors to improve organizational, academic and social skills. In addition to core academic classes, students have the opportunity to take "exploratory" classes in art, careers, computers, drama, environment, music, technology, education and safety. Kingsford High School also offers a diversified curriculum that includes Spanish, French, vocal and instrumental music, art and computer classes from basics to advanced programming. The school has been accredited since the mid-1920s by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of Michigan. The high school offers advanced classes, for which students can receive college credit.

Norway-Vulcan School Rating
The Norway-Vulcan School district enrolls about 1,100 students. Norway Elementary's program teaches children from developmental kindergarten through grade 4. Vulcan Middle School comprises grades 5 through 8, and Norway High School is grades 9 through 12. The elementary school's staff meets students' needs through regular classroom instruction, special education services, remedial programs, gifted and talented instruction and a high school tutoring program.
Vulcan Middle School's curriculum includes basic academics as well as shared-time classes in technical education, computer literacy, life management, German and art. The school's Parent Advisory Committee meets monthly to discuss programs and offer help in carrying out the school's goals.
Norway High School has been accredited by the North Central Association since 1908. Students may select a college preparatory curriculum or a technical educational curriculum. They may also choose to attend the Dickinson-Iron Technical Center in Kingsford, which provides programs in several occupational areas.

North Dickinson School Rating
North Dickinson County School District enrolls about 500 students in one K-12 facility. Located in a rural area about 20 miles northeast of Iron Mountain, the district was formed in 1966 with the consolidation of the Channing and Felch school districts. Students come from a wide area comprising the townships of Felch, Sagola, Breen and West Branch. The current school building was completed in 1971, and the district's schools hold State of Michigan Department of Education accreditation. In addition to the school's general curriculum offerings, high school students have the opportunity to take classes at the Technical Center in Kingsford.

Three parochial schools also serve area students: Dickinson Area Catholic School in Iron Mountain, Holy Spirit Central School in Norway and Pine Mountain Christian School in Iron Mountain.

Dickinson Area Catholic School Facts
Dickinson Area Catholic School enrolls about 210 students form throughout the county. Grade levels run from developmental kindergarten through 8th grade. Daycare is also provided, in conjunction with the public schools. The school receives support from four area Catholic churches, and is accredited by the Michigan Nonpublic School Accrediting Association.

Holy Spirit Central School Facts
Holy Spirit Central School enrolls about 110 preschool-8th grade students. The Catholic school also runs a year 'round childcare center. Students come from throughout the surrounding area. Affiliated with the Diocese of Marquette, Holy Spirit Central is accredited by the Michigan Nonpublic School Accrediting Association.

Pine Mountain Christian Facts
Pine Mountain Christian School enrolls 22 students in grades K-8. Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the school welcomes students of all denominations. Started during the 1996/97 school year, the school's new facility includes two classrooms, a gymnasium, computer lab/library and playground. In addition to classroom studies, students participate in community outreach programs such as helping homebound residents with household tasks, and putting on special programs at area nursing homes.

In addition to academics, area school districts sponsor extracurricular programs. Music, art, forensics, drama and athletics keep students busy after school, and are enthusiastically supported by parent groups and booster clubs. Area high school athletic departments are active in every team sport, including golf, tennis basketball, wrestling, track, skiing and hockey. Football is especially popular, with area teams capturing several state championship titles over the past 10 years.

The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District supports the local school districts with a number of special programs and resources. A consortium of the six public school districts in Dickinson and Iron Counties, the DIISD's four departments - Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Vocational / Technical Education and General Services - provide services to residents from birth through age 26.

In addition to high school students, area residents are also eligible to attend classes at the Dickinson-Iron Technical Education Center, located in Kingsford. Courses offered at the center include auto repair, aviation, building trades, electronics, graphic design, printing, welding, machine tool technology, marketing, Internet web page design and health occupations. Area schools also offer night classes for adults continuing education.

Dickinson County businesses tangibly express their appreciation of the area's teachers through a unique project of the Dickinson County Area Chamber of Commerce's Education Committee. The "Golden Apple Program" annually recognizes five teachers, or teams of teachers, with golden apples and cash awards. Sponsored by about 20 area businesses, nomination for the awards come form the community at large.

Most Dickinson County area high school graduates continue their education at colleges or universities. Advanced education is offered in the community at the technical education center. Northern Michigan University and Bay De Noc Community College each offer classes in the Iron Mountain and Kingsford area.
County residents are very interested in local access to college-level courses, and a countrywide task force for higher education is promoting initiatives that will bring more post-secondary educational opportunities to Dickinson county for both traditional and nontraditional students.

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