Hematite Academic Fund
Ishpeming teachers do remarkable things with the materials, equipment and funding they have available.
Many go beyond this and use outside resources to provide
unique opportunities for students. As loyal IHS alumni and supporters,
we are working to help those who do the real work of education our
children by soliciting their best ideas and raising the money needed to
accomplish them.
The following list isn't all inclusive, but illustrates our
intentions and is designed to gauge the interest potential donors may
have in helping us.
Upgrades to our technology infrastructure -- though ahead of our neighbors in many areas, we need to keep our edge in this vital component of a modern education.
Band instruments -- very little has been
spent in decades to acquire instruments too expensive for most families
to afford. Older instruments have become very expensive to repair, and
this has become a yearly expense that's growing. We have an extensive
list of desired instruments that could expose our students to an even
more exciting band experience.
Playgrounds -- Birchview and Ishpeming
Middle School students would benefit from newly constructed playground
and outdoor recreational equipment. All children need regular
opportunities to play and exercise their bodies as well as their minds.
We cannot neglect the body without affecting the brain. We must
provide the best chance to develop both. In addition, such equipment
would be a boon the community at large, since by their nature would be
accessible at any time.