A Perfect Start: Coach Farnall’s Flawless First Chapter
By Embry Smith For his first-ever year as a head coach at the Ridge, Coach Farnell’s season has gone just about as perfect as it can, starting the first half…
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A Heap of Beeps: IRHS Adopts a New Hallpass System
By Brandon McIver Nighthawks may have noticed the addition of a newly implemented hall pass system. This system, characterized by an unmistakable “beep sound,” has replaced the usual methods of…
New SRO on Campus
By Alexis Ford According to the Pima County Police Department’s website a school resource officer’s role is dedicated to ensuring the safety of a school’s campus. “The mission of an…
Stop The Prop
By Christopher Lopez Students may have seen the “Stop the Prop” signs posted around the PE building this school year. The signs were put there because too many students were…
Attendance policy
By Rithvika Nadakuditi Many changes have happened at our school this year. One of the big ones that impacts IRHS is the new attendance policy. According to Amphitheater Public Schools’…
Volume 25 | Issue 1
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
This holiday season, we are excited to share a recipe from IRHS Culinary Arts teacher , Chef Gowan. In previous years, we’ve shared some of Chef Gowen’s favorite recipes, including her delicious Pumpkin Roll for the fall season, which is an IQ staff favorite. Baking can be a meaningful way to enjoy time with friends and family, or even a relaxing way to spend time on your own. We hope you give this a try, and enjoy holidays with these recipes.
House Bill 2484
Governor Hobbs’ H.B. 2484 limits student phone use in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and boost focus. Teachers generally credit the resulting strict policies with improving classroom productivity and student engagement. However, critics argue the rigid ban hampers essential communication with family and is an overly broad solution that unfairly targets well-behaved students.
Walkout for Gun Violence at IRHS
On Friday, September 5th, Ironwood Ridge High School students, organized by Jaya Rodriguez and Sarah Mitchell and with administrative permission, held an “organized demonstration” in the auditorium to express solidarity against gun violence and advocate for safer schools.
New Teachers at IRHS
By Xime BG, Minh Nguyen and Layla Roop Ms. Hunt She is a new math teacher at Ironwood Ridge. Has been teaching high school math for 4 years, but teaching…