Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:38PM
Photo by Randy ArcherIrondale is participating in Alabama's 2010: The Year of Small Town and Downtowns. Many towns are participating with activities and festivals to highlight their town.
Irondale's annual Whistle Stop Festival is a great way to introduce many people to Irondale. However, more is needed to emphasize Irondale year round.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 8:53AM 
"As groups of stars form constellations, so these brief episodes are connected by time and place, as well as by their wistful charm, quirky humor and bracing sense of hopefulness."
Schools Monday, March 8, 2010 at 8:42AM
For our final installment on Willie Wonka, Jr., we thought you'd like to meet the students behind the scenes (and in front, too) of the production.
As you may have guessed, the plot of Willie Wonka, Jr. is similar to the movie we know and love, with just enough new to make it more fun than ever! The two primary characters are Willie Wonka, of course, played by IMS 8th grader John Blanding, and Charlie Bucket, played by IMS 7th grader, Abigail Croy.
John Blanding as Willie Wonka at a fund raiser last fall at Barnes & Noble. Photo by Sheri' Barker.
Schools Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2:38PM
This second post in our three-part series about the very first theatre production of Irondale Middle School contains information provided in a press release written by IMS 7th graders, Sean Rease and Lindsey Meads.
It all started when teachers at IMS began looking for a significant way to both reward and challenge their hardest-working, best-behaved students.
A year, some grant requests, and a great deal of hard work later, the production of Willie Wonka, Jr. will take shape on Shades Valley's theatre stage next week.
Members of the Performance Team rehearse for the March production. From left to right: John Blanding, Jalen Wilson, Chris Bellow, Rebecca Barrett, Maya Lewis, Lydia Keating, Chris Nguyen, Abigail Croy and Justin Nail
Schools Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:36AM 
IMS 7th Grade Boys - 2010 Jefferson County ChampsThe Seventh Grade Boys Mounties Basketball team at Irondale Middle School won their Jefferson County Tournament, getting past a very tough Erwin team 56–33 to take home the trophy.
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