North Dickinson County School - 2021/2022
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Regional Track Meet
The regional track meet scheduled for Friday, May 20 at North Dickinson will start at 1:00 PM. It was listed on our earlier schedules as starting at 2:00PM.
2022 TENTATIVE Schedule
Thursday, April 21 Florence AWAY 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 28 Niagara AWAY 4:00 PM
Tuesday, May 3 ND Booster Club Inv. HOME 3:30 PM
Thursday, May 5 Republic AWAY 3:00 PM- CANCELLED
Monday, May 9 North Dickinson HOME 4:00 PM
Thursday, May 13 Open Date
Tuesday, May 17 Kingsford Inv AWAY 3:30 PM
Friday, May 20 Regional @ ND HOME 1:00 PM
Tuesday, May 24 Conference @ ND HOME 1:00 PM
Saturday, June 4 U P Finals @ Kingsford AWAY 9:00 AM
May 5 Track Meet
The Track meet scheduled for Thursday, May 5th in Republic has been cancelled
Freezie Fundraiser
The Sophomore Class will be selling freezies for 50 cents every
Friday during last recess all through the month of May. Thank you in
advance to everyone who will be helping out the Sophomore Class.
Student Valuables
Students are encouraged not to bring items of value to school.
Items, which are judged to be out of place in the school setting,
will be confiscated and returned only at the parent’s request.
Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic equipment, and
the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The school
cannot be responsible for their safekeeping and will not be liable
for loss or damage to personal valuables. Elementary students
(kindergarten through 5th grade) are not allowed to bring cell
phones to school.
N.D. Graduation
The 2022 graduation ceremony at North Dickinson will be held on May
13, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Carl F. Lemin, Jr. Gymnasium. Guest
speaker will be 1972 graduate Stephen Alexa.
Senior Scholarships
Seniors are reminded that if they received any scholarships they
should let Mrs. Jungwirth know as soon as possible. Scholarships are
announced at graduation during the scholarship presentation as long
as they are turned in to Mrs. Jungwirth prior to graduation.
E-Mail Accounts for Seniors
Seniors are reminded that their Nordic e-mail accounts will be
disabled upon graduation. Please make sure you use a different
e-mail account for college application.
Elementary Track Meet
The Elementary Track meet will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at
1:00 PM with the rain date being the 19th also at 1:00 PM.
Athletic Banquet
The Athletic Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:00. This
will be open to the public and is free of charge. A dinner will be
provided by the Nordic Booster Club.
Immunization
Summer is a good time to review your student’s immunization record
and schedule appointments before sports and extra-curricular
activities begin again. They may need to receive immunizations
before they start school again in the fall or leave for college. New
immunizations are recommended and your student may not be fully
protected from all vaccine-preventable diseases.
Last Day of School
Friday, May 27, 2022 is the last day of school for the 2021-22
school year.
Yearbook
It is not too late to order your copy of the 2021-22 yearbook. They
are $30, but increase May 15th to $40. Please send money in a sealed
envelope marked yearbook with your child's name on it to the school
office.
This is also the last opportunity to buy a senior tribute for your
2022 graduating senior. To honor our seniors I will increase the
size that you purchase to the next size up. Prices are $25 for
business card size, $50 for quarter page, $100 for half page. So if
you purchase a half page you will get a whole page, quarter page
will be half, and business card size will be quarter page. Any
senior tributes previously purchased will also be upgraded. Please
email or call Amanda Thoune for more information
athoune@go-nordics.com or 906-542-9281.
Kindergarten Registration
If you missed our kindergarten registration in March we would
appreciate it if you would register your child soon. Children are
eligible for kindergarten if they are 5 years of age by September 1,
2022. The following information is needed when registering:
-Child’s certified birth certificate (not hospital certificate)
-Immunization record
-Vison & Hearing screening verifications (appointments can be made
at the health department : 774-1868)
-Parents must also show two forms of verification of their physical
address (not a PO box), such as a driver’s license, and current
light bill or phone bill.
Please register your child SOON, even if you don’t have ALL the
proper documentation at this time.
Head Start Applications Being Accepted at North Dickinson
Center
The Dickinson-Iron ISD Department of Early Childhood Education is
accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year at the North
Dickinson Center.
Pregnant mothers and children ages birth to three may be eligible
for the Early Head Start Program. Children ages three and four, may
be eligible to attend the Head Start. The program is free to
families who qualify and children are not required to be potty
trained prior to enrollment. Families with a child with a
disability are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions or would like to apply for your child,
please call the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School
District-Department of Early Childhood Education at 779-2695 or
visit www.diisd.org.
Board Elections
This November two of our school board member’s terms expire. If you
are interested in running for the school board please contact the
Dickinson County clerk for specific information on the procedure to
run, not your local municipal clerk. The reason for this is because
our school district crosses several different political
jurisdictions. If you have questions regarding serving as a board
member, please contact the district office. You must either file
nominating petitions or pay a $100.00 fee and you must complete and
file an Affidavit of Identity. The deadline for all paperwork must
be completed and submitted no later than July 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
You pick up and then file all completed paperwork with the County
Clerk office that is located in the Dickinson County Courthouse.
Board Highlights – April 2022
-President Graham appointed himself and member Schemmel to award
diplomas at graduation
-Increased substitute teacher pay to $110 daily and $55 for ½ day
-Agreed to start baseball, softball and golf for a two-year trial
period starting with the 2022-23 school year with volunteer coaches
and self-funded uniforms and equipment with the district paying
umpires and golf entry fees and a reassessment of the programs after
two years.
-Renewed the ESS contract
-Heard an update on bus 14
North Dickinson High School All-Class Reunion
(Years 1972-2022)
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Felch Community Center
Celebrate 50 years of North Dickinson!
3:30 pm: Games and mingling at Felch Community Center.
5:00 pm: Food & non-alcoholic refreshments provided.
7:00 pm: Live classic rock band.
$30 per adult
It’s BYOB. Baseball, horseshoes, and other outdoor games are
available during the day. There’s also room for camping (without
electricity) in back of Community Center. Email Lynn Oman if you
have questions: lynn.oman@gmail.com
OPTIONAL GOLF OUTING: Barb Lindeman is organizing a golfing trip for
the morning. If you wish to golf, contact Barb ASAP so she can add
you to the list and contact you with the location and tee time:
lindemanbarb3636@gmail.com 906-282-0499.
50th anniversary Nordic T-shirts and/or sweatshirts are available to
order and will be available at the event. Contact Angie Mattson at
amattson@go-nordics.com.
Please RSVP by May 15th to:
Lynn Oman
ND Class Reunion
W5539 Hwy M-69
Felch, MI 49831
lynn.oman@gmail.com
Check out the “Nordic Family” Facebook page for current information.
Transportation / Bussing Information
By: Mr. Darrell Oman
When spring arrives around the area, groups will have more outdoor
activities planned for students to attend. It is common for groups
of students to get together after school for baseball, softball,
soccer, church groups, birthday parties, etc… and plan to use the
school bus for transportation to get there. If you are planning
such an event and you are hoping that the students will ride a
school bus, there is some pre-planning that needs to happen. First
contact the school and get a Transportation Request form, fill it
out and turn it into the office. An email works great, and is
preferred, as long as the email contains the same information that
the transportation request form does.
Information needed is:
*Who is the adult(s) that will be responsible for and in charge of
the students when dropped off?
*Contact information for the adult(s) including phone number.
* Where will the students be getting dropped off?
*The name of each student, and the grade the students are in.
*What days you are requesting transportation for. For example, every
Tuesday and Thursday for softball practice in Hardwood.
It will then be reviewed with the bus drivers to make sure that
there will be enough room on the bus for the additional students who
don’t normally ride that route. If we do not have enough seats we
will look to see if we can do something different to make it
happen. If the drop off spot is not on our regular route, it needs
to then be determined how or if the stop can be conducted safely.
Our goal is to do whatever we can to help out the kids, yet still
follow state laws and school policies related to transporting
children on a school bus.
The buses at different times of the year are near capacity with the
students that are already regularly assigned. For an example adding
5 high school aged students might not be possible, but 5 elementary
aged kids might be. In this example dividing them up between
different buses may be a possibility.
Assuming we will be able to meet the request, I will contact you and
let you know which bus they will be transported on and the estimated
time that they will be dropped off. Once approved each student
needs to bring a note to school with parental/guardian approval to
drop them off at the bus stop. For example: “The school has
permission to drop off Jane Player for softball practice in Hardwood
on the days they have practice”. Even if the student normally rides
the bus, they still need a note from home giving the school
permission to drop them off at a stop that is different from their
normal bus stop. The responsible adult needs to be present when we
drop them off.
As always as much advanced notice possible is appreciated and time
may be necessary to properly review and approve your request.
Please contact Darrell Oman by email doman@go-nordics.com or cell
phone number 906-221-5471.
All Night Grad Party
The All Night Grad party will be Friday, May 13th. Students will
return to school after graduation. Doors will open at 11:00 and
seniors need to be here by 12:00 AM. The all night grad party will
end at 5:00 AM. Thank you to everyone who donated to the All Night
grad party.
BIG Thank you!
By: Mr. Darrell Oman
Thank you STAR and Nordic EMS Agencies. Both agencies have a long
history of leading the pack in volunteer emergency response
including safety for the school. The school also always supports
the ambulance services in any way we can. Specifically, the
agencies have used the school for training facilities and conducted
drills on several occasions over the years. From Mock accidents
around prom time, EMT Classes, Helicopter training on the football
field, a summer continuing education class with scenarios based on
simulated medical emergencies at the school, to providing CPR/AED
and first aid training to students and staff.
Nordic Ambulance (named after the school) was the first volunteer
ambulance service in Dickinson County followed closely by STAR.
Since they were first formed and despite different political
jurisdictions, they have always come together and acted as one when
it comes to the school. Both agencies have been directly involved
in and have led the school in planning and training.
About 10 years ago, the North Dickinson School was one of the first
in the Upper Peninsula to earn a Heart Safe Designation. The
designation requires that a school have in place a plan, AED
equipment and trained employees to first respond in the event of an
emergency cardiac situation. This was years ahead of state law that
now requires it. Both Ambulance services stepped up and members,
as volunteers, helped to establish the plan, purchased the first on
site AED, helped to train coaches, staff members, teachers and
students. The school has been maintaining two AED’s. One inside
of the school, the other held in the concession stand at the outdoor
stadium.
One of the existing AED’s needs to have the battery replaced as well
as replacing expired pads. The parts have been backordered with no
delivery date in sight. The other AED that still works, we recently
received a recall notice because of possible problems with the
pads. However, the manufacture cannot provide an estimated date
that the new pads will be available. Both AED’s are the same make
and model. So our problem was presented to both of the local
ambulance squads. Once again they immediately stepped up in a big
way. Each of the agencies agreed to purchase a replacement AED for
use at the school. We will have two at the school again once they
are received. The squads got together and choose the make and model
that will best fit the school and have compatible pads with what
they carry on-board the ambulances. This means if they respond to an
emergency at the school a quicker transfer of patient care will
result. The ambulance services are also experiencing shipment delays
for ordered equipment. STAR had a backup spare AED so Kevin Kramer
from STAR delivered the AED and it is on loan to the school until
the new one arrives.
The agencies exemplify the spirit of cooperation between agencies
and service to the community. They have a history of doing so from
the time the school and both agencies were formed and continue the
same tradition of service and dedication still today. Thank you to
the STAR and Nordic EMS members or your dedication and service to
our communities.
Survey Says: What is your favorite thing to do over summer
break?
Zion
Grayson – play tag with Ravanna
Ellery – play soccer with Tyler
Kindergarten
Dawson – Go swimming in my Granny’s pool
Deanna – Camping, I don’t know where because my mom hasn’t decided
yet.
1st Grade
Shelby – swim at my mom and dad’s house.
Jack – play outside with my mom
2nd Grade
Corbin – Fish with my Dad, we go on Kayaks on 6 mile
Wyatt – my favorite thing to do is go on vacations to a place called
little house and the big building. We are going on a vacation this
year and we are going to try our first Twinkies.
3rd Grade
Brianna – probably go camping at wells
Paxton – go camping at summer breeze and have a water balloon fight
4th Grade
Isabelle -I like to swim in Stromberg’s
Brendan – Play catch with my dog
5th Grade
Dominic – Go swimming in our pool at home with my family
Kiera – Swim at my families cottage at Pentoga with my brother or my
cousins
6th Grade
Jason – Fish in a secret spot with Grandpa.
Luke – play football, basketball and baseball with friends
7th Grade
Allexandria – go swimming and have sleep overs with Jaden
Nathan – Go to my grandpa’s house and go hunting and fishing
8th Grade
Colten – Ride dirt bikes at my house
Natalie – Ride bikes around Channing or to my grandparents with my
mom and my brothers
9th Grade
Braedyn – Swim in rivers with friends
Raiden – Swim in Lake Superior with whoever takes me there
10th Grade
Dalaney – Swim at a pool with friends
Tayla – I like to Kayak anywhere with my family
11th Grade
Caidyn – Explore the woods by myself
Angelina – Go mudding and riding with friends
12th Grade
Kendra – Go to Way Dam with friends
Gage – Go swimming and fishing at the spillway with my Family
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The North Dickinson County District prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability,
genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its
employment decisions or provision of services.
Know your rights. In addition to discrimination the North Dickinson
County Schools prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence. Help
is available – If you are victim of or know of someone who has been
victimized by discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence
please contact the Title IX Coordinator(s) listed below.
Mr. Darrell Oman, W6588 State Highway M69, Felch, MI 49831. Phone
906-542-9281 Fax 906-542-6950, Cell phone 906-221-5471 or email
doman@go-nordics.com .
Mrs. Angie Jungwirth, W6588 State Highway M69, Felch, MI 49831.
Phone 906-542-9281, Fax 906-542-6950, email
ajungwirth@go-nordics.com
