March 1, 2022
Prairie Volunteers -
Enhancing the educational experience of students attending College Community Schools

Recorded volunteer hours at Prairie schools since 8/23/21 :
6073 hours
Thanks for making a difference!

Here's why we do it:
Prairie Cares Food Box Distribution
Volunteers Needed on Thursdays

The Prairie Cares Market is our on campus food pantry available to all Prairie families. On Thursdays we offer a weekly distribution of food boxes to families who sign up.

Adult volunteers can sign up to volunteer with the distribution HERE. Students are involved in the packing of the boxes. 

We are partnering with HACAP for food resources. Donation requests can be found HERE. 

Sign up for a food box HERE.
Key Club/Cedar Valley Humane Society Donation Drive

PHS Key Club is collecting items for the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Click here for a list of needed items. They are also collecting fleece scraps for cat toys. Items can be dropped off the the PHS library, Student Services Office or Dan and Debbie's Creamery in Ely.
Prairie Volunteers in the Community

Students, staff and families are invited to volunteer with Together We Achieve on March 23, a community organization that makes food boxes available in our area. We will be giving out boxes at Hawkeye Downs. Click here to sign up. Be sure to wear your Prairie shirts!
Prairie Podcast

Check out the latest Prairie Podcast with Prairie High School senior Lydia Welch. Lydia talks about her ‘amazing’ experiences in the fine arts. She shares her proudest moments, her friendships and her love for the fine arts community.  

Junior Achievement Volunteers Needed

Junior Achievement has a high demand for classroom volunteers. 

Prairie Crest
1st grade – ‘JA Our Families’
  • Ms. Zousel – 10.40 AM on Mondays
 
3rd grade – ‘JA Our City’
  • Ms. Spicher – 1.50 PM on Fridays
  • Ms. Spaight – Schedule TBD
  • Ms. Eaton – 1.50 PM on Mondays
 
Prairie Heights
4th grade – ‘JA Our Nation’
  • Mr. Cyr – Schedule TBD
 
Prairie Hill
3rd grade – ‘JA Our City’
  • Ms. Nove – 1.20 PM on Thursdays/Mondays
  • Ms. Deiters – Schedule TBD
  • Ms. Norris – 1.15 PM on Fridays
 
Prairie View
2nd grade – ‘JA Our Community’
  • Ms, Hester – 9.45 AM, unspecified day
4th grade – ‘JA Our Region’
  • Ms. Prull – 2.45 PM on Fridays
 
Prairie Creek
5th grade – ‘JA More than Money’ – Schedules available on request
6th grade ‘ JA Economics for Success’ – Schedules available on request
Attention Parents and Volunteers

The volunteer application must be filled out each year in order to volunteer in the classroom or attend field trips with your child.

Email your child's classroom teacher or Ali at alialldredge@crprairie.org if you are interested in finding volunteer opportunities for this school year.




College Community collects used eyeglasses and cell phones for donation.


Hyvee receipts for Cash 4 Students can be dropped off at all schools.
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Your kindness does make a difference in our world!
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Ali Alldredge| District Volunteer Coordinator | 319-848-5224 | alialldredge@crprairie.org