School reminders and features

FMP Community Open House

CRCSD has held three Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Open Houses this week, and all were well attended. We encourage you to join us for one of our upcoming open houses to learn more about middle school and high school renovation, additions, new build, and repurposing. Please note that these will all be open house style events, where you can arrive any time in the two-hour timeframe to visit informative stations.

Wednesday, September 7th

6:00 – 8:00pm

Washington High School Cafeteria

Virtual Open House: Wednesday, September 21st

5:00 – 7:00pm

Please sign up here by 5:00pm Tuesday, September 20th, and a link will be emailed to you the morning of September 21st to join.

We've put together a list of FAQ's based on our previous open house sessions. Please click the link below to review them.

Frequently asked questions

A Collaborative Partnership and Training

CRCSD received a grant to replace 30 school buses, and part of the grant acceptance is a requirement to dispose of the previous buses. The Transportation Department took advantage of this opportunity to collaborate with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, and offer up the buses for training.

"This is a wonderful opportunity," says Adam Jones, Captain of CRFD Engine 5. "We don't get this opportunity often, to break into these buses and find out what the easiest access point is."

The CRFD will hold another bus training in the spring.

Check out the link below to view a variety of photos from the training.

Check out the images

First Day of Preschool Begins on September 6th

Our littlest learners begin their educational journey on Tuesday, September 6th, when the 2022 preschool program begins.

A reminder that preschool hours run Monday through Thursday, with no preschool on Friday.

The hours for our half day sessions are:

AM session: 8:50 - 11:50am

PM session: 12:50 - 3:50pm

at the locations of CRA at Taylor, Grant Wood, Hiawatha, Kenwood Leadership Academy, Maple Grove, Viola Gibson, West Willow and Wright.

Our full day session of preschool at Truman Early Learning Center, runs from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday. If bussing is taking place, keep in mind that the bus will transport students to and from your neighborhood school to Truman.

We can't wait to welcome these young learners on Tuesday!

No School - Monday, September 5th, Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 5th, is Labor Day and CRCSD will be closed for classes and office hours.

We wish you a great Monday, and we look forward to seeing you for classes on Tuesday, September 6th.

CRCSD High School Coach Spotlight

Edmond Miles

Jefferson Football Coach

Edmond began coaching Jefferson Football this year, and is excited for the opportunity to take a program, lead it, and build it from the ground up. Edmond was previously a Hawkeye Football Player, from 2002- 2006, and coached at Linn-Mar before accepting his head coaching role at Jefferson. He's eager to make an impact in kids' lives, and loves to see the kids working hard, and doing their best every day.

"The best is yet to come," says Edmond.

Cheer on the Jefferson Football Team at their next game tonight at 5pm & 7:15pm at Kingston Stadium.

Robin Fonck

Kennedy Volleyball Coach

Robin has been coaching volleyball at Kennedy for about 13 years now, coaching all levels: freshman, sophomore and JV, and this is her fourth year as the head coach. Robin loves competition, and since volleyball is one of the only sports where a point is awarded every time the ball is dead, it's an intense sport! Robin loves helping young athletes achieve success in something they love to do!

The Kennedy Volleyball Team plays on Saturday, Sept 3rd, at 9am at Washington High School.

Every Learner. Future Ready.

"We've got spirit, yes we do! We got spirit, how about you?"

Our high schools are getting their students all geared up for the upcoming school year, and nothing gets you in the mood better than classic all-school pep assemblies.

Jefferson held their assembly on the first day of school, while Kennedy and Washington held theirs this week.

Whether you bleed J-Hawk columbia blue and white, Cougar green and gold or Warrior red and blue, check out the images from the spirit filled assemblies.