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CONGRATULATIONS CFHS Jazz One on your STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
On Tuesday, April 5, CFHS Jazz One earned first place honors at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Class 4A. This is the first time in school history that Cedar Falls has won the event! The Iowa Jazz Championships is an event where only the top 15 jazz bands in each class are invited to perform at ISU, and the event is adjudicated by three collegiate/professional jazz musicians from across the country during the day competition. The top two bands in each class from the day competition are then invited to play at the night finals for a panel of five new judges.
Outstanding solo certificates were awarded to Riley Gesell (drum set), Ben Shockley (tenor sax), Alexandra Somodi (bass), and Colten Thomas (piano). Additionally, Ben Shockley was selected as one of the top soloists of the day in all of Class 4A during the day.
CF Jazz One 2022: (pictured left to right, photo credit to Jolesch Photography):
1st row seated: Ben Shockley (tenor sax), Ethan Gruening (alto sax), Gabrielle Townsend (alto sax), Holden Fromm (tenor sax), Ella Stineman (bari sax)
Middle Row: Kyle Engelhardt (director), Grace Bobeldyk (vibes), Kristen Engelhardt (trombone), Alex Stoner (trombone), Henry Rouw (trombone), Connor DeGroote (bass trombone), Colten Thomas (piano), Joshua Mitchell (guitar).
Top Row: Riley Gesell (drum set), Jace Barry (trumpet), Isaac Morlan (trumpet), Pascal Cuhat (trumpet), Taylor Johnson (trumpet), Lucas Johnson (trumpet), Alexandra Somodi (bass).
They have also been selected to perform for the 76th Midwest Clinic in December 2022!
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Congrats to the 525 Swartdogs on being awarded the most prestigious award, the Chairman's award at the Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional. They also qualified for the FIRST World Championship in Houston later this month!
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TODAY IS THE DAY! The Cedar Falls Student Art Exhibition at the Hearst Center for the Arts is now on view through May 15 in the Dahl-Thomas Gallery. See what our students from have created in their art rooms this past year!
Join the young artists, their friends, and their families for a reception on Sunday, May 1, from 1-4 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Hearst.
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THE CAPS INNOVATION CELEBRATION RETURNS ON APRIL 27
Over 25 exhibits will be showcasing projects and experiences of high school student-associates from seven area high schools during this expanded event.
After a two-year break, the Cedar Valley Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) programs will once again host their signature event to showcase the experiences of the high school student-associates and the project work they have completed with local businesses this year.
With the growth of the CAPS program, the 2022 Innovation Celebration will take place on April 27, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls. The event is open and free for the public with sponsorship support from Jam City, University of Northern Iowa, Kryton Engineered Metals, Cedar Falls Utilities, Hawkeye Community College, Heartland Technology, Lost Island Theme and Water Parks, Viking Pump, Western Home Communities, Invision and Mudd Advertising.
“We are so excited to come back in person for this event to showcase some of the amazing work our Associates have been a part of this school year,” said Cedar Falls/ Cedar Valley CAPS Director Ethan Wiechmann. “This event allows parents, business partners, and community members the opportunity to really see the impact the young people can have for real businesses in our communities.”
Throughout the semester CAPS associates team up on projects and professional experiences to give them valuable experience in supporting the mission and goals of local businesses and organizations. Business partners and CAPS instructors support the development of the student-associates by nurturing professional durable skills while working on real-world projects. Ultimately the work performed through CAPS provides value to the business partner and impacts companies, organizations and communities in the Cedar Valley.
CAPS is a Profession-Based Learning program built around the four cornerstones of Innovation, Problem Solving, Professional Skills and Career Exploration, with the mission to Prepare Students for their Purpose.
Cedar Valley CAPS began in 2017 with the Cedar Falls CAPS program and has expanded exponentially since then serving nearly 250 high school juniors and seniors area-wide. The Cedar Falls High School program offers six industry strands within CAPS, while Columbus Catholic, Denver, Don Bosco Catholic, Jesup, Dunkerton and Wapsie Valley school districts offer an all-inclusive CAPS pathway that helps prepare all students for their purpose through experience, skills, and exposure to various industries and professions.
The Cedar Valley CAPS programs are a part of the CAPS National Network and are an Iowa STEM BEST Program Partner.
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Congratulations to our group of athletes who participated in Special Olympics bowling, basketball skills and track and field! There were 30 athletes who participated throughout the events.
For basketball skills, the following athletes made it to the state competition: Lauren Wessels, Zoey Raines, Cameron Peters-Sharp, Tavia Olson, Noah O'Conner, Paxton Lippert, Jaylan Krall, Jenni Gutnecht, Dakota Gleissner, Hannah Ferrell, Joey Elser, Jake Brustkern, and Shelby Blake.
For Track and Field, the following athletes made it to the state competition: Hannah Posekanny, Dayton Jensen, Davyd Leacox, Kole Klemz, Hannah Ferrell, Dakota Gleissner, Cameron Peters-Sharp, Noah Thornton, Maya Jensen, Shelby Blake, Ali Roby, Tavia Olson, Adia Mortl-Martin, Joey Elser, Kayla McCormick, Preston Banks.
Also, a special shout-out and thank you to our unified partners/volunteers: Myah Brinker, Owen Brinker, Kylie Buccholz, Cassidy Craig, John Ferguson, Darby Irwin, Molly Mason, Kaylee McSweeney, Jack Puls, Briana Smith-Wyckoff, Jaden Swarts, Maya Swarts, Ella Thomas, and Reese Townsend.
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Cedar Falls Tiger Athletics is excited to announce that Ali Gerbracht will the FIRST officially-sanctioned head coach of #TigerPride Women's Wrestling starting in fall 2022! Coach Gerbracht was involved with our team prior to sanctioning.
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Tiger Athletics is excited to announce that Clif Paulsen has agreed to be the next #TigerPride men's swimming head coach. Clif has been involved with both swim programs for more than 20 years.
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The second annual Cedar Falls City-Wide Clean-Up Week is coming April 17-23, to celebrate Earth Week! The city is encouraging citizens to collect litter and Public Works is providing blue collection bags to assist. Bags can be picked up at the Transfer station or the Public Works Building at 2200 Technology Parkway. |
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Check out this video of the new construction at the Cedar Falls High School, April 2022! |
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Congrats to Peet Junior High 8th grader Joseph Winland (Level 7, ages 12-14) on placing at the Iowa State gymnastics meet! He placed 1st and is the Iowa State champion on rings, 2nd parallel bars and 3rd overall. Pictured left to right are Carl Bacheldor, Joseph Winland, Kintu Beck and Coach John Syharath.
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Kindergarten Visit Day May 18
We have a great class of kindergarteners coming to us in the 2022-2023 school year. Just a reminder, an immunization form must be at your attendance building prior to the Visit Day on May 18. We would also like to have the Health Update form by then, especially if your child has any allergies or health concerns. If you have any further immunization questions or health concerns, feel free to call either your building secretary or school nurse.
Picking up student medications at end of school year
Start thinking about getting your children’s remaining medications home at the end of the year. Health Office staff are available on the last day of school.
We can send emergency medications home in their backpacks if indicated on their medication permission form, (for example EpiPens, inhalers or Diastat), but all other medications must be picked up by an adult or they will be disposed of.
Grades 7-12 Sports Physicals
Spring is in the air, and with that comes time to schedule sports physicals and immunizations. Sports physicals have to be turned in before students can start practicing — so look ahead to start dates for their particular sport. Submit sports physicals to the building secretary or the athletic director.
Required immunizations for 7th and 12th graders
Parents, please note these are required by law to attend school including the first day of the new year. The required vaccine is the MenACWY, not the MenB. Please visit with your student's medical provider to be sure the correct vaccine is given.
-7th grade students are required to receive both a TDaP and MenACWY vaccine.
-12th grade students are required to have a second Meningitis vaccine.
Once again, give your school nurse a call if you have questions.
Thank you and have a healthy spring!
Cedar Falls School Nurses
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How to Spot Silent Victims of Abuse
Children who have been abused are sometimes called silent victims. They may not come forward to tell you what has happened, but changes in their behavior might show you that something is wrong. Child Abuse Prevention Month is a good time to review those warning signs. Read them now at MercyOne.org.
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for Students, Staff and Families
This website and all resources are for informational purposes only and do not represent curriculum or what is taught in our classrooms.
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Cedar Falls Community Schools is committed to serving every student, every day. It is important to remember in times of contention and political discord, that our support for ALL students does not waiver. This will always include any marginalized group of students. We want to specifically show our support for our LGBTQ+ students as legislation is debated and/or passed that impacts them directly. |
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