Eastern Iowa Schools

Mound View Neighborhood Plants Garden to Keep Connections Following School Closure

Jillian Petrus/SourceMedia Group News — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:11:23 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS - It’s hard to replace the loss of a local school, but Mound View residents are not afraid of a challenge. They proved it on Sunday by getting their hands dirty “I thought it was a great idea. … Continue reading →

Committee envisions 800-student third high school for Iowa City

Patrick Hogan/SourceMedia Group News — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:57:09 +0000

IOWA CITY — West and City High Schools could possibly one day be joined by NCHS — an abbreviation that for now means “New Comprehensive High School.” That’s according to a report by the Superintendent’s High School Study Committee , which will … Continue reading →

Fresh Shoe Update June

TheLittleHawk.com — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:44:05 +0000

I found this on Jordan’s website and thought this was pretty cool. For those of you who love the Jordan brand and love the Jordan retros but get confused when people talk about the numbered retros, or you just want … Continue reading →

New Summer Meal Programs for Kids Open in Cedar Rapids

Dave Franzman/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:50:35 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS- The beginning of summer vacation for thousands of eastern Iowa students brings one dilemma for some parents. Where will students get the kind of nutritious lunches they can expect from school cafeterias? Forty three percent of all Cedar Rapids students … Continue reading →

Emotional day as Prairie Creek sixth graders say goodbye to teachers of two years

Patrick Hogan/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:50:12 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — Leading up to the last week of school, Prairie Creek Intermediate School Associate Principal Amber Welch distributed a box of tissues to all of the school’s sixth grade teachers. She knew they were going to need them this … Continue reading →

Last Day of School Unfolds at Roosevelt Elementary Before Building Closes

Jill Kasparie/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:42:53 +0000

IOWA CITY – A decision made three years ago is now playing out in the Iowa City School District. Roosevelt Elementary is closing its doors for the final time after board members voted to close the school in June of … Continue reading →

Dubuque School Board Reaches Agreement To Terminate Superintendent

Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:15:09 +0000

DUBUQUE – After more than an hour in closed session on Wednesday night, the Dubuque Community School Board returned with the unanimous decision to terminate embattled superintendent Dr. Larie Godinez. The board took the initial steps in Dr. Godinez’ … Continue reading →

Jefferson students create video to promote school pride

Patrick Hogan/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:39:47 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — With seven major high schools in the metro area, it can be tough for one institution to make a unique impression. Students at Jefferson High School have decided to take to Youtube to get their message across. More … Continue reading →

Jefferson Students Make School Music Video

Adam Carros/KCRG-TV9 — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:55:38 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — More than 200 students at Jefferson High School are the stars of a music video promoting the Cedar Rapids school. “The creative video is intended to positively promote our students, their involvement in our school, and to highlight … Continue reading →

School District Celebrates 40 Years of Student Built Homes

Jill Kasparie/SourceMedia Group News — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:27:36 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – Students and Teachers within the Cedar Rapids Community School District are celebrating a milestone. For 40 years, kids have been building houses. They’ve constructed one house a year for four decades. They just wrapped up work on … Continue reading →