TRIO Pre-College Programs, hosted by Michigan Technological University, provides eligible participants free academic guidance, career exploration, cultural activities, traveling experiences, and field trips to tour trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Its two programs, TRIO Talent Search (grades 6-12) and TRIO Upward Bound (grades 9-12) are now accepting applications! Visit www.mtu.edu/outreach/trio for more information and to apply. Paper applications are available by calling 906- 487-2219.
about 19 hours ago, Christina Gallup
Wear your PJs, and join the Grinch for breakfast on December 9th in the elementary gym! This is to raise money for the Baraga Travel Club's trip to Europe in 2025.
1 day ago, Amanda Rinkinen
SLACK is collecting donations for Simple Kindness for Youth. Their mission is to help young people build and maintain their self-esteem by providing means to access basic needs, enable them to feel accepted with their peers, and enable access to educational activities and community participation. Collection jars will be located in the elementary and high school offices. Help if you can!
12 days ago, Christina Gallup
Students at Baraga Area Schools enjoyed a Pow Wow on Thursday, November 9, 2023. They learned about different drumming and native culture. Dancing was enjoyed by the majority of students.
15 days ago, Baraga Area Schools
Parents and community members are invited to the Stop Trafficking Project presentation. Please see the flyer for details.
19 days ago, Christina Gallup
If your daughter signed up for middle school strength training, we will begin on Tuesday, November 7th in the school weight room. Bring clean shoes and a water bottle!
26 days ago, Christina Gallup
Upcoming event!
26 days ago, Christina Gallup
Join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences!
26 days ago, Christina Gallup
Today we have a special Staff Shout in honor of the last day of October, which is Fire Safety Month. Our very own Elementary Special Education Teacher, Rachael Lassi, is also the fire chief for the Covington Fire Department! She is passionate about educating people about fire safety and keeping our community safe. We appreciate all you do for our school and for our community!
28 days ago, Amanda Rinkinen
The TV6 Canathon starts on Wednesday and runs till December 1st. Send in your non-perishable items to help feed a hungry neighbor!
29 days ago, Amanda Rinkinen
Copper Country Snowsports Club is a non-profit, volunteer, parent-run, family-oriented organization dedicated to the development of skiing and snowboarding skills in the Keweenaw. CCSC strives to provide a fun learning environment where every child has the opportunity to discover and reach his or her potential in the challenging, life-long sport of skiing and snowboarding.
Come learn more at the informational meeting on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 pm in the Mont Ripley chalet. We will be going over the schedule, costs, and needed equipment.
CCSC consists of programs geared toward proficient skiers and snowboarders who are independent, riding the lift on their own, as well as those who are looking to bring their skiing to the next level!
Any questions can be sent to coppercountrysnowsports@gmail.com or by visiting our website at www.coppercountrysnowsports.org
about 1 month ago, Christina Gallup
Today's Staff Shout Out is Betsey Leinonen! Betsey joined our Viking Family last year and has been teaching Ojibwe Language K-12. Having the opportunity for our students to learn the language and culture of the Ojibwe people is so important, and we are grateful for Betsey's dedication and enthusiasm for her culture. Thank you for all you do, Betsey!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
Digital art class is looking for photos of Veterans who are related to our current K-12 students. They will be used in a slideshow at our Veterans Day Program. See digital flyer for details on what/where to send.
about 1 month ago, Viktoria Klein
Reminder! We have a parent meeting on Thursday at 6:00 PM in Mrs. Rinkinen's classroom for the new travel club trip plans. This is an opportunity to sign up, ask questions, and get more information. We can also discuss future trip ideas and fundraisers. I would love to see this club take off and become a way for more of our kids to see the world before graduating! To RSVP to the meeting (please do this so I can make sure to have enough materials), click this link! https://bit.ly/3LVnuEj
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
Today's Staff Shout Out is for Ms. Stephanie Gezequal! Stephanie joined our Viking Family in the middle of the pandemic craziness, and she has been an amazing addition. She now teaches the middle school English classes and has remained positive and flexible, even though it was a big change from teaching high school. Thank you for all you do, Steph!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
Please join us for the Veterans Day Assembly on November 8th at 9am!
about 1 month ago, Christina Gallup
LUNCH:
Monday – Chicken quesadilla, salsa, corn, fruit,
1% milk
Tuesday – Pretzel with cheese, yogurt, carrots,
fruit ,1% milk
Wednesday – Ham & Cheese sandwich, chips,
carrots, fruit, 1% milk
Thursday – Chicken nuggets K-5, chicken
sandwich 6-12, corn, fruit,1% milk
Friday – Pizza, broccoli, whole grain cookie,
fruit,1% milk
No salad Bar on Thurs. Oct 19th
After-School tutoring:
Mondays with Ms. Cavanaugh in Rm 213
Tuesdays with Ms. Cavanaugh in Rm 213
Wednesdays with Mrs. DeShambo in Rm 211
Thursdays with Mrs. DeShambo in Rm 211
The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot will be November
18th . Please see the fliers around the school for
information.
Registration for the Figure Skating Club is
tonight from 6-8 and Saturday, Nov. 4 th from 1-3
at Meadowbrook Areana.
Junior high cheer practice today, and Tuesday
and Wednesday next week after school.
There is a sign-up for Middle School girls
weightlifting in the office for 6-8 th graders.
There will be an assembly during 6th and 7th
hour on Friday for Spirit Week
Friday we are having a PowderDuff Volleyball
Game between our Baraga Boys and L'Anse
Boys. Come out and support our boys!
Spirit Week:
Tuesday: Red, White and Blue day
Wednesday: Barbenheimer (Barbie or
Openheimer)
Thursday- Dress for a cause
6th grade- Houghton Animal Shelter (wear
black and bring a stuffed animal)
7th grade- Child Support Services (wear
pink)
8th grade- KBIC Shelter (wear white)
9th grade- Mental Health Services (wear
green)
10th grade- National Breast Cancer
Foundation (wear pink)
11th grade- Baraga Legion (wear camo)
12th grade- Type one diabetes (wear blue)
Friday: Purple and Gold
JH Boys basketball practice starts today after
school from 3:30 – 5:00
Quarter One Reward Day
During the afternoon of Wednesday, November
8 th
The Press Box, Virtual Golf and Swimming
Students must be passing 7 out of 7 classes,
have had no major office referrals, and have
fewer than 5 absences to qualify. More details to
come as we get closer to the end of Quarter
One. Please see Mr. Frantti if you have any
questions.
ATHLETICS:
Upcoming Sporting Events:
Monday, 10/16 – MS girls basketball
(tournament) vs Hancock @ home 6:30
Tuesday, 10/17 – JV/V Volleyball vs Ironwood
4:30
Wednesday, 10/18 – MS girls basketball
Tournament
Thursday, 10/19 – JV Football @ Calumet 6:30,
JV/V Volleyball vs Bessemer@ home 5:30
Friday, 10/20 – JV/V Volleyball @ Chassell
Saturday, 10/21- Cross Country UP Finals @
Gladstone
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
For today's Staff Shout Out, we are showing our appreciation for Mrs. Hillary Treadeau! Hillary has taught at Baraga for two years, and we are so lucky to have her in our Viking Family!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
Today's Staff Shout Out is to our new Math teacher and Athletic Director, Tim Routheaux. We are so glad you joined our Viking Family! Thanks for all you do for our school!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Rinkinen
10/17/2023
LUNCH:
Monday – Chicken quesadilla, salsa, corn, fruit,
1% milk
Tuesday – Pretzel with cheese, yogurt, carrots,
fruit ,1% milk
Wednesday – Ham & Cheese sandwich, chips,
carrots, fruit, 1% milk
Thursday – Chicken nuggets K-5, chicken
sandwich 6-12, corn, fruit,1% milk
Friday – Pizza, broccoli, whole grain cookie,
fruit,1% milk
After-School tutoring:
Mondays with Ms. Cavanaugh in Rm 213
Tuesdays with Ms. Cavanaugh in Rm 213
Wednesdays with Mrs. DeShambo in Rm
211
Thursdays with Mrs. DeShambo in Rm
211
The 2 nd Annual Turkey Trot will be November
18 th . Please see the fliers around the school for
information.
There will be a high school esports meeting on
TODAY at lunch. Grab your lunch and come to
the art room. We will be talking about upcoming
practices. If you did not sign up and want to join,
please come!
Registration for the Figure Skating Club is this
Thursday, Oct. 9 th from 6-8 and Saturday, Nov.
4 th from 1-3 at Meadowbrook Areana.
Any senior interested in going to MTU next year,
the admissions representative will be in the
library TODAY from 10:30-11:30.
Junior High Cheerleading practice will start this
Wednesday after school
There is a sign-up for Middle School girls
weightlifting in the office for 6-8 th graders.
There will be an assembly during 6th and 7th
hour on Friday for Spirit Week
Bonfire/PowderPuff is on Wednesday at the
Baraga Football Field. Classes are in charge of
bringing the following items. You can drop off
items in Mrs. Rinkinen or Mrs. Pruett's rooms
anytime:
6th grade- hotdog buns
7th grade- plates/napkins
8th grade- candy bars
9th grade- chips
10th grade- marshmallows
11th grade- cases of water
12th grade- graham crackers
Friday we are having a PowderDuff Volleyball
Game between our Baraga Boys and L'Anse
Boys. Come out and support our boys!
Spirit Week:
Tuesday: Red, White and Blue day
Wednesday: Barbenheimer (Barbie or
Oppenheimer)
Thursday- Dress for a cause
6th grade- Houghton Animal Shelter (wear
black and bring a stuffed animal)
7th grade- Child Support Services (wear
pink)
8th grade- KBIC Shelter (wear white)
9th grade- Mental Health Services (wear
green)
10th grade- National Breast Cancer
Foundation (wear pink)
11th grade- Baraga Legion (wear camo)
12th grade- Type one diabetes (wear blue)
Friday: Purple and Gold
JH Boys basketball practice starts Thursday
after school from 3:30 – 5:00
Quarter One Reward Day
During the afternoon of Wednesday, November
8 th
The Press Box, Virtual Golf and Swimming
Students must be passing 7 out of 7 classes,
have had no major office referrals, and have
fewer than 5 absences to qualify. More details to
come as we get closer to the end of Quarter
One. Please see Mr. Frantti if you have any
questions.
ATHLETICS:
Upcoming Sporting Events:
Monday, 10/16 – MS girls basketball
(tournament) vs Hancock @ home 6:30
Tuesday, 10/17 – JV/V Volleyball vs Ironwood
5:30
Wednesday, 10/18 – MS girls basketball
Tournament