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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…
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A message from the new IRHS Principal: Dr. Oranté Jenkins
Thank you for choosing IRHS and the Amphitheater School District as community partners to educate your child. As the new principal for IRHS, it is with the utmost excitement that…
Superintendent Update to Staff and Families
This letter was distributed to Amphi Families and Staff Members on December 12th. December 12, 2020 Dear Amphitheater Family: I am writing to tell you that Amphitheater schools will shift…
STUGO Prepares Campus For Student Return
Members of STUGO tape off floor to help with painting “Lanes” in the hallways.Members of STUGO paint signs welcoming The Nighthawks back to campus.Members of STUGO paint signs welcoming The…
Board Approves Hybrid Model Reopening Plan
The following information was provided by Amphitheater Public Schools on the website: https://www.amphi.com/reopening The Amphitheater Governing Board has approved a plan to open all schools in a hybrid model beginning…