Stephanie Van Hemert - Grant Elementary

Stephanie Van Hemert has been named the Principal at Grant Elementary School, effective July 1st, 2023, pending board approval. Van Hemert has served as Principal at Prairie Edge in the College Community School District for the last five years and was previously a Building Facilitator, special education teacher, coach, and activity sponsor. “I am excited to join the Grant Elementary team! The past couple of weeks have been filled with hearing great things about the Grant students, staff, and community. It is my honor to support them and their continued progress."

Community Outreach Project

Thank you to UnityPoint for partnering with CRCSD staff to help provide free hygiene kits to approximately 75 students at Franklin Middle School, McKinley STEAM Academy, Arthur Elementary, Erskine Elementary, and Johnson STEAM Academy. We know our students appreciate the items. We also know that students' needs don't disappear on the last day of school, and our staff are committed to their work of supporting all of our families in the community. Thank you to Ben Ethier, engagement specialist at Franklin Middle School, for his help coordinating this community outreach project. 

Summer Meal Locations

CRCSD will once again offer students free meals over the summer. These meals help ensure kids can still get the nutritious food they may need even when school is closed. The meals are only available for children 18 years of age and younger and must be consumed on-site. There will be no grab-and-go or adult meal options available this summer due to federal regulation changes. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am - 9:00 am, and lunch will be served from 11:30 am -12:30 pm. A menu is available on Nutrislice. For more information and to see the full schedule of meal sites.

School Sport's Physical Form

In March, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) updated its pre-participation examination procedures for high school and middle school student-athletes. A physical examination (is required) by a licensed health care provider and is still required in order to participate in all school sports or other identified sanctioned activities. At the physical exam, please have the physician complete this CRCSD Medical Eligibility Form. CRCSD does not need or require a copy of the physical exam form. The Medical Eligibility form must then be uploaded to the school's electronic athletics/activities system or turned in to the school office.  

Annual Verification Starts July 1st

Mark your calendars! The online Annual Registration Verification for the 2023-2024 school year will open on July 1st.

The Annual Registration Verification process lets us know that your child will be attending a school in the CRCSD for the upcoming school year. It must be completed by all CRCSD families every year before the start of the new school year. 

Newsletter Will Take a Short Summer Break

This will be the last edition of the district’s Future Ready Today Newsletter for this school year. We plan to start the newsletter back up in early August! Remember, we keep all past editions of the district newsletter on our website. 

Summer Reading Programs

Looking for a way to help keep your students learning all summer long? Check out this list of summer reading programs from around the area. These programs are designed to help encourage Pre-K – 11th grade students to stay engaged in their education outside of the classroom. All programs are free and open to all students. If your students are struggling to find something to read, we have also included a list of recommended age-appropriate books.