Better Together!
We’re Hiring!
GOISD is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for our Elementary Cognitive Impairment classroom at Washington Elementary in Bessemer.
The anticipated assignment runs January 4–April 5, 2027.
Applicants must be eligible for a Michigan Daily Substitute Permit or hold an appropriate teaching certificate.
Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, transcripts/certification, and three professional letters of recommendation to: swalters@goisd.org.
Position open until filled.
Full Posting: https://www.goisd.org/page/current-openings
Our Gogebic County CNA students recently visited all second-grade classrooms in Ironwood to teach students how to properly wash their hands!
Using Glo Germ and a black light, students were able to see just how easily germs can remain on their hands and why proper handwashing is so important.
It was a fun, hands-on learning experience for the second graders and a great opportunity for our CNA students to share their healthcare knowledge with younger students.
A big thank you to the second-grade teachers for welcoming our CNA students into their classrooms and giving them the opportunity to work with their students!
Using Glo Germ and a black light, students were able to see just how easily germs can remain on their hands and why proper handwashing is so important.
It was a fun, hands-on learning experience for the second graders and a great opportunity for our CNA students to share their healthcare knowledge with younger students.
A big thank you to the second-grade teachers for welcoming our CNA students into their classrooms and giving them the opportunity to work with their students!
Simplify Writing
Sara Sivula, Literacy Coach, recently trained 20 teachers from Ironwood and Bessemer. The training focused on programs that support writing and early literacy instruction.
Simplify Writing® gives teachers a step-by-step approach to help students plan, write, revise, and edit while meeting individual learning needs. The training also supports a consistent approach to writing instruction across K–6 classrooms.
Sara Sivula, Literacy Coach, recently trained 20 teachers from Ironwood and Bessemer. The training focused on programs that support writing and early literacy instruction.
Simplify Writing® gives teachers a step-by-step approach to help students plan, write, revise, and edit while meeting individual learning needs. The training also supports a consistent approach to writing instruction across K–6 classrooms.
GOISD welding students are experiencing on-the-job training at Trident Maritime Systems in Ontonagon.
A huge thank you to Trident for hosting us! Partnerships like this are vital for inspiring the next generation of workforce leaders. We are incredibly grateful for your time, mentorship, and investment in our students' futures!
A huge thank you to Trident for hosting us! Partnerships like this are vital for inspiring the next generation of workforce leaders. We are incredibly grateful for your time, mentorship, and investment in our students' futures!
Reading is built skill by skill, day by day!
When a student is absent, missed lessons are hard to rebuild alone. Being at school every day keeps those literacy skills growing without gaps. Every Day Counts!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
When a student is absent, missed lessons are hard to rebuild alone. Being at school every day keeps those literacy skills growing without gaps. Every Day Counts!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
Join the GOISD CTE team!
We’re hiring a full-time CTE Bus Driver and Paraprofessional to transport students and assist in our Construction Trades program.
See the Full Posting for details and how to apply.
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Clean Hands, Healthy Students
Our Ontonagon County CNA students spent the afternoon teaching elementary students the importance of proper handwashing just in time for cold and flu season!
Using special glow germ powder and a black light, students got a firsthand look at how easily germs spread and why thorough handwashing is so important.
What a great opportunity for our future healthcare professionals to share their knowledge while making learning fun for our younger students.
When students are present, they build the daily reading practice that keeps them on track. Every Day Counts!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
Our CNA students got a behind-the-scenes look at the operating room at Aspirus with Surgical Technician, Katie Sterbenz.
Katie explained her role on the surgical team and led the tour alongside her daughter, Madison Sterbenz—a former CNA student who is now an RN. It was especially meaningful to have a former student helping our current students explore careers in healthcare.
Thank you, Katie and Madison, for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. We appreciate you welcoming our students and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals
Katie explained her role on the surgical team and led the tour alongside her daughter, Madison Sterbenz—a former CNA student who is now an RN. It was especially meaningful to have a former student helping our current students explore careers in healthcare.
Thank you, Katie and Madison, for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. We appreciate you welcoming our students and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals
October is Residents’ Rights Month!
Our Gogebic and Ontonagon County CNA students recently welcomed Michelle Smith from the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program!
Michelle shared her role as a resident advocate, helping protect the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals living in long-term care facilities.
What a perfect time for our future CNAs to learn the importance of speaking up for residents and ensuring they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion!
Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your knowledge and helping our students understand the importance of resident advocacy!
Through 3rd grade, students learn to read. After 3rd grade, they read to learn. Every Day Counts!
Regular attendance in the early years opens doors to science, history, art, and beyond. Being here early sets the stage for a lifetime of learning!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
Regular attendance in the early years opens doors to science, history, art, and beyond. Being here early sets the stage for a lifetime of learning!
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
Mrs. Stuber spent part of the day teaching German in person and finished it by supporting her students at the final home volleyball game of the season!
Her students even asked her to join them for a photo—and let her hold the volleyball!
We love seeing our staff supporting students both in the classroom and at their activities.
Her students even asked her to join them for a photo—and let her hold the volleyball!
We love seeing our staff supporting students both in the classroom and at their activities.
💚 You're Invited! Community Connections Begins Friday!
The GOISD Early Learning & Family Resource Center invites parents, educators, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local partners to our first Community Connections meeting of the 2026–2027 school year!
This year marks a new chapter with Michigan's 32p Early Learning Partnership, an expanded focus on family engagement, and the Help Me Grow approach to connecting early education, healthcare, and social services.
Our goal is to move beyond simply sharing updates. Together, we want to identify community needs, strengthen partnerships, coordinate resources, and ensure families receive meaningful support.
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM Central Time
📍 GOISD Early Learning & Family Resource Center
106 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI
Community Connections serves as a Community Resource Roundtable & Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), giving both community partners and families an opportunity to share their voices and help shape the future of early childhood services in Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.
The GOISD Early Learning & Family Resource Center invites parents, educators, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local partners to our first Community Connections meeting of the 2026–2027 school year!
This year marks a new chapter with Michigan's 32p Early Learning Partnership, an expanded focus on family engagement, and the Help Me Grow approach to connecting early education, healthcare, and social services.
Our goal is to move beyond simply sharing updates. Together, we want to identify community needs, strengthen partnerships, coordinate resources, and ensure families receive meaningful support.
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM Central Time
📍 GOISD Early Learning & Family Resource Center
106 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI
Community Connections serves as a Community Resource Roundtable & Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), giving both community partners and families an opportunity to share their voices and help shape the future of early childhood services in Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.
Number Corner Expands Math Learning Across GOISD Classrooms
At Washington Elementary, third-grade teacher Sherri Nyquist is leading her students through a Number Corner lesson, creating opportunities for students to build mathematical understanding through engaging, hands-on learning. Number Corner provides students with daily opportunities to explore important math concepts, develop number sense, and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
This school year, seven new classrooms across the GOISD have joined the growing number of classrooms using Number Corner. Teachers received training and will continue to receive ongoing monthly support from GOISD Early Math Specialist Chris Samardich, who works alongside educators to build confidence and strengthen effective mathematics instruction.
At Washington Elementary, third-grade teacher Sherri Nyquist is leading her students through a Number Corner lesson, creating opportunities for students to build mathematical understanding through engaging, hands-on learning. Number Corner provides students with daily opportunities to explore important math concepts, develop number sense, and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
This school year, seven new classrooms across the GOISD have joined the growing number of classrooms using Number Corner. Teachers received training and will continue to receive ongoing monthly support from GOISD Early Math Specialist Chris Samardich, who works alongside educators to build confidence and strengthen effective mathematics instruction.
CTE Automotive Class
Our CTE Automotive students put their skills to work servicing one of our CTE vehicles under the supervision of Automotive Instructor Mr. Werkmeister.
They completed an oil change and installed new winter tires on all four rims, helping prepare the vehicle for winter!
Thank you to our students and Mr. Werkmeister. We enjoy seeing our students gain valuable, real-world, hands-on experience!
Our CTE Automotive students put their skills to work servicing one of our CTE vehicles under the supervision of Automotive Instructor Mr. Werkmeister.
They completed an oil change and installed new winter tires on all four rims, helping prepare the vehicle for winter!
Thank you to our students and Mr. Werkmeister. We enjoy seeing our students gain valuable, real-world, hands-on experience!
CTE Students Walk 2 Miles for Prostate Cancer Awareness
Last Friday, our CTE students wore light blue and walking 2 miles to raise awareness and show their support for those affected by prostate cancer.
We were excited to have Kathy Wardynski, owner of Anytime Fitness of Ontonagon, join our group for the walk! Thank you, Kathy, for being part of this important cause and showing your support for our community.
We are proud of our CTE students for taking steps—literally—to make a difference! Their participation reminds us that raising awareness starts with coming together as a community.
Every step was taken in honor of survivors, in memory of those we have lost, and in support of those still fighting.
Last Friday, our CTE students wore light blue and walking 2 miles to raise awareness and show their support for those affected by prostate cancer.
We were excited to have Kathy Wardynski, owner of Anytime Fitness of Ontonagon, join our group for the walk! Thank you, Kathy, for being part of this important cause and showing your support for our community.
We are proud of our CTE students for taking steps—literally—to make a difference! Their participation reminds us that raising awareness starts with coming together as a community.
Every step was taken in honor of survivors, in memory of those we have lost, and in support of those still fighting.
Our Construction Trades students got an up-close look at the construction of our new CTE building in Ontonagon.
Students reviewed plans, toured the site, and heard from professionals about careers in the skilled trades and the work involved in a project like this.
Thank you to the professionals who took the time to share their knowledge and experience with our students!
Students reviewed plans, toured the site, and heard from professionals about careers in the skilled trades and the work involved in a project like this.
Thank you to the professionals who took the time to share their knowledge and experience with our students!
Hands-On Learning in Ontonagon CTE Welding
Our Ontonagon Welding students had a great opportunity for some hands-on learning thanks to Clark Cole, owner of UP West Services Welding, Fabrication and Repair.
Clark brought in a 1963 Lincoln SA-200 portable welder and gave students the chance to learn more about the equipment, welding techniques, and the trade from an experienced local professional.
A huge thank you to Clark and UP West Services Welding, Fabrication and Repair for taking the time to share your knowledge and provide our students with a valuable real-world learning experience!
Our Ontonagon Welding students had a great opportunity for some hands-on learning thanks to Clark Cole, owner of UP West Services Welding, Fabrication and Repair.
Clark brought in a 1963 Lincoln SA-200 portable welder and gave students the chance to learn more about the equipment, welding techniques, and the trade from an experienced local professional.
A huge thank you to Clark and UP West Services Welding, Fabrication and Repair for taking the time to share your knowledge and provide our students with a valuable real-world learning experience!
Did you know?
Early attendance and early literacy grow side by side! Every Day Counts at school - reading, learning, and building the foundation for a bright future.
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
Early attendance and early literacy grow side by side! Every Day Counts at school - reading, learning, and building the foundation for a bright future.
#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts