CRCSD stands strong in our commitment to welcome and serve our LGBTQ+ population with respect and dignity. We strive to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for all students, staff and families. In particular, we will do everything in our power to support and uplift transgender individuals in our district.

The newly signed law Senate File 482 requires students, employees, parents, and visitors to use bathrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities, according to their sex assigned at birth. Additionally, federal and state laws prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender identity. As a public school district, Cedar Rapids Community School District is required to comply with these laws.

ISASP Testing Upcoming

Every year schools across the state of Iowa are required to give the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). This assessment meets the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and is aligned to the Iowa Core academic standards and accurately describes student achievement and growth. All Iowa students in grades 3-11 are required to participate in ISASP. CRCSD students will be taking the ISASP between April 3-21, 2023. Specific testing dates will be sent to families from their school buildings soon.

Trailside Elementary Progress

The fences are up and construction is underway for CRCSD’s new elementary school. Trailside Elementary will be located near B Avenue and 29th Street NE, across the street from Arthur Elementary. The site will be a buzz of activity over the next year and a half, as the school is slated to open in August 2024.

CRCSD Alumni March Into March Madness

CRCSD would like to give a shout out to Washington High School alumni for representing CRCSD in the Women’s NCAA Tournament with an appearance in the Sweet 16 on Friday and Saturday. We proudly cheer on Hannah Stuelke (2022) who is a freshman on the Iowa Women’s Basketball team and to Brenda Frese (1988) head coach of the Maryland Terrapins. We also wish the best to Kennedy alumni Shelley Sheetz (1991) special assistant to the head coach and director of player development of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffaloes play the Hawkeyes tonight (Friday) at 6:30pm. Which CRCSD alumni will you be cheering for?  

Join Us for an Information Night on City View

Is City View Community High School the right choice for you? The new magnet high school will host two information sessions next Tuesday for students and families who want to learn more. 

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023

5:30pm - Wilson Middle School (library)

7:00pm - Jefferson High School (little theater) 

Kennedy's Sister School From Japan Makes a Visit

Welcome to Cedar Rapids and CRCSD! This week, Kennedy is hosting visitors from their sister school in Narita Kokusai High School in Chiba prefecture of Japan. The two high schools have partnered since 2007, with students from Kennedy visiting Japan on an even number of years and students from Narita Kokusai traveling on odd years. During their week-long stay, Japanese students and staff are learning about American high school life while staying with host families from Kennedy. In addition, the group shared their appreciation for the friendliness of the Kennedy community.  

Looking for Your Feedback

This week CRCSD schools asked families to take a short survey on school safety, sense of belonging, and family engagement. These components are part of our framework around High Reliability Schools. Thanks in advance for your help. The school buildings sent families the feedback survey via email earlier this week.

Join our team! CRCSD was named to Forbes’ 2021 Best-in-State Employer list and is the second largest public education district in Iowa, with more than 16,000 students and nearly 3,200 teachers and staff that work in 32 schools throughout the Cedar Rapids area. 

Chief of Human Resources

The Chief of Human Resources position serves on the executive cabinet and works closely with the superintendent. This position provides leadership and oversight of the Human Resources Department and assumes general administrative responsibility for all personnel and other programs in the department.