No School on Monday

No School for Students - October 3, 2022

Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, October 3, as it is the first staff learning day of the year.

You can always check out the 2022-23 CRCSD calendar and note the remaining staff learning days where school will not be in session.

School employees will be present in the buildings on Monday.

We want to hear from you

As we shared with you in last week's newsletter, a survey was sent to you earlier this week. We want to hear from you, as we greatly value your feedback!

Have you taken the time to share your thoughts in our survey? Please tell us about your experiences with Cedar Rapids Community School District. Your opinions help ensure CRCSD continues to provide high quality, rigorous learning that encompasses the needs of our learners and prepares them for college and career.

CRCSD would like to thank families, in advance, for your thoughtful responses.

Take the Survey

Join us for Arthur/Garfield Input Sessions

With a new elementary school coming,

CRCSD wants your input on what school

design elements are important to you.

Tuesday, October 11th - 4-8pm

School Conference

Arthur Elementary School- Gym

2630 B Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Tuesday, October 18th - 4-8pm

School Conference

Garfield Elementary School- Gym

1201 Maplewood Drive NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Online registration is now open for the 25th annual America Reads: Reading is Contagious literacy celebration.

The program is designed to shine a spotlight on the importance of reading to young children to improve literacy and demonstrate the joy of reading through collective citizen involvement.

In the Cedar Rapids metro area, it has become an annual fall tradition, bringing hundreds of volunteers into area schools to share a favorite book with students. This year's event is on Friday, October 21st.

Learn more and registration sign up

Online course available to become a substitute teacher

Have you heard the news? Iowa's Area Education Agencies have created an online course to become a substitute teacher.

This 15-hour course is completely online, withno in-person requirement. You are welcome to view the training whenever it's convenient for you.

The cost of the course is $150. To learn more about the course offerings, please click on the button below.

Online Course Information

High School Student Journalism Feature

Puff comes to Kennedy High School

This school year, the Future Ready. Today. newsletter will share stories from our High School journalism publications. This piece comes from the "Kennedy Torch" and student writer Jordan Horne.

Kennedy’s upcoming play will be a one to see, especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan. Coming to Kennedy on Oct. 6 is a play based on the Harry Potter franchise — Puffs, as in Hufflepuff, one of the four Hogwarts houses in Harry Potter. Directing this production is Kennedy alumni Cael Jones and language arts teacher Steven Tolly.

CRCSD High School Coach Spotlight

Lisa Nicol

Washington Women's Cross Country Coach

Lisa is in her 19th year as Washington Women's Cross Country coach, and 11th year as head coach. By day, you can find her teaching French at Washington. About Lisa's favorite part of coaching, she says, "I love watching athletes do things that they never thought they could do."

Cheer on the Washington Cross Country team at their next meet on Saturday, 10/1, at 12pm at Wartburg College.

Mark Jensen

Kennedy Women's Cross Country Coach

Mark has been coaching cross country at Kennedy since 2005, but in total has been coaching for about 25 years.

As for what keeps him coaching every year, Mark says, "I love seeing girls grow into young adults who are brave, strong and confident. Becoming someone who takes pride in what they do every day at practice."

Cheer on the Kennedy Cross Country team at their next meet on Thursday, 10/6, at 4:10pm at Seminole Valley Park.

Photo Galleries

Jefferson High School is celebrating homecoming this week. The west side knows how to put on a parade! Check out the festivities from Wednesday's events.

The J-Hawks take on Ottumwa at Kingston stadium on Friday night. Sophomore game begins at 5pm, followed by varsity at 7:15pm.