West Willow and Maple Grove Construction Update
Construction of the new elementary schools—West Willow Elementary School and Maple Grove Elementary School—continues to move along.

West Willow, located behind Coolidge Elementary School, is taking shape ahead of its scheduled opening this August. Crews are adding brick and windows to the exterior and installing HVAC systems, painting walls, and adding ceiling structures inside each classroom. Lockers are being installed in common areas and, in the coming weeks, doors and classroom flooring will be installed.

In addition to West Willow, construction of Maple Grove is underway behind Jackson Elementary School. Crews are currently excavating dirt to make room for the new building, which is scheduled to open for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Note From Noreen
As our world begins to renew, re-open and re-imagine, so can our approaches to education. When we look forward, let’s view beyond the old and look to all the new opportunities just around the corner.

This week we feature our re-imagined elementary schools West Willow and Maple Grove and their construction progress. Next week, we hope to share our plans as we prepare to re-open for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

We here at CRCSD always want you to come away from this communication feeling informed, renewed and “future ready - today.” Thanks for joining in every Friday!

Sincerely,
Noreen
Important Reminders
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Monday, May 10: 5:30 p.m.
CRCSD Happenings
Iowa Department of Education Visits Kenwood and Iowa BIG

The Iowa Department of Education and Director Ann Lebo toured Kenwood Leadership Academy and Iowa BIG this week. Students led the tour and shared their school experiences with Director Lebo.

Read more about Director Lebo's visit in this Gazette article.
Metro Student Places Third in Global Environmental Video Competition

Keanna Davenport, Metro High School student, placed third in the Teens Dream Changemaker Challenge for her global deforestation video. 140 students from around the world entered the contest to propose sustainable development ideas.

Congrats, Keanna! Watch her video in the link below.
Reminder: Preschool and Kindergarten Registration is Open

Preschool and kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year is open. Learn more, including how to register, through the link below.
AP Exams Are Approaching

AP exams are around the corner for high school students. If your student is planning to take an AP exam, important information will be sent to their student email account. A question and answer session will be scheduled in late April.

Find a list of AP exam times and locations below. Students can check their email for more details.
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April 9, 2021