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College Community News- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012The Prairie School Foundation would like to extend our thanks to everyone that attended and contributed to Prairie Fest 2012. […]
- Million T-Shirt March May 15, 2012The Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying is designed to raise awareness about our schools’ bullying prevention efforts and also take part in the nation’s largest and most ambitious anti-bullying rally ever. […]
- Café la Prairie May 15, 2012The Prairie Point student-run restaurant Café la Prairie is open May 23-24th. This café is organized and run by Prairie Point 9th grade Business and Family and Consumer Science students. […]
- Attention Prairie Athletes May 10, 2012Prairie athletics and the Prairie Booster Club are proud to, once again, offer elite training opportunities for our 7th-12th grade athletes. […]
- Point Students Reach Out May 3, 2012Students celebrated volunteerism by using their time and talents in the communities of Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Walford. […]
- New Dietary Guidelines May 3, 2012New USDA Dietary Guidelines requiring schools nationwide to adjust the way they run their Nutrition Programs. College Community Schools Nutrition Program will begin requiring students to take a serving of fruit or a serving of vegetables at lunch beginning in the month of May 2012. […]
- Digital Literacy Q & A III May 3, 2012Laptop s for Students in Grades 9-12 Next Fall […]
- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012
- Your Voice
- Young and ResponsibleXavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading → […]Jessica Schneider / Xavier High School
- 4th Avenue Jazz Company ResultsResults from the 4th Avenue Jazz Company try-outs were posted today in the main foyer. Some students rejoiced upon reading the results, while others turned away sobbing. The list is as follows: Girls: Liliana Coelho Kellee Darner Taylor Dengler Taylor … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
- Young and Responsible
- Latest headlines from Iowa Higher Education
- Iowa City man sues UI, regents over mold in rental house May 16, 2012
- Coe College students quiz Culver on leadership May 14, 2012
- Djalali to start as UI liberal arts dean in August May 14, 2012
- Karl Rove, Dee Dee Myers to speak at Cornell May 11, 2012
- Kirkwood board approves 3.9 percent tuition increase May 11, 2012
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Olin Dismisses Early Due to Prank
Updated at 2:11 p.m. Olin Principal Jeff Nance reports that additional cleanup is required and school will be closed again tomorrow, Friday, October 1, 2010, as a result. Updated at 8:10am with more information from principal: OLIN–Principal Jeff Nance says … Continue reading
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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa kicks off “Vote for JA”
Press release from Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa: With the nation’s mid-term elections just around the corner, Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is announcing the launch of “Vote for JA” in an effort to win $200,000 to help benefit Junior … Continue reading
Mount Vernon Alumni Association announces 2010 Hall of Fame winners
From the Mount Vernon Community School District Alumni Association: The Mount Vernon Community School District Alumni Association recently selected its 2010 Alumni Hall of Fame winners: Achievement: Leo Beranek, Class of 1931 Fine Arts: Elizabeth Stoner, Class of 1997 Service: … Continue reading
Semifinalists Named in the 2011 National Achievement® Scholarship Program
News release from the National Achievement® Scholarship Program: Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the names of more than 1,600 black American high school seniors who have been designated Semifinalists in the 47th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program, … Continue reading
There’s still time to register for Run For the Schools
Want to make your morning walk or run benefit local schools? Then lace up your running or walking shoes, register for the 12th Annual MidWestOne Bank Run For the Schools and go out and raise pledges. Participants can raise funds … Continue reading
Linn-Mar Parent University to host cell phone program
From Linn-Mar Parent University: Linn-Mar Parent University will present a program aimed to help parents make smart choices for their family in regards to cell phone use by their students. Chris Andersen, Linn-Mar alumni and current Novak Elementary parent, will … Continue reading
Marching Clippers take 1st at Marion Marching Invitational
News from the Clear Creek Amana marching band: The Clear Creek Amana Marching Clippers opened their competitive season with two competitions in Marion on Sept. 25. The day began at the Linn-Mar Marching Band Festival at Armstrong Field. The Marching … Continue reading
Marching Band Festival Saturday
From the Cedar Rapids school district: The annual Five Seasons Invitational Marching Band Festival will be hosted at Kingston Stadium this Saturday, Oct. 2. The event begins at 3 p.m. and concludes with the Awards Ceremony at 10 p.m. Some 2,300 … Continue reading
Kennedy High School Homecoming Parade
This week’s homecoming festivities continued at Kennedy High School last night with the homecoming parade on a gorgeous fall evening.
One Year After H1N1 Concerns, C.R. Schools Still Waiting For “Sick Season”
MARION – The kids flowed through Thomas Park on Wednesday afternoon. Cedar Rapids students got out for early dismissal. 75 degrees. Sunshine all over. Life is good. For now. “People are thinking about flu season again,” said Sally Immerfall, health … Continue reading
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CR district high schools have more than 300 AP scholars
The Cedar Rapids school district released its Advanced Placement scholars information this week, and both Kennedy and Washington high schools set new state records. Washington High School established a new record for Iowa high schools when 173 of its students … Continue reading
Viola Gibson students wrap up Great Depression unit with hobo lunch
CEDAR RAPIDS – Ben Bjornsen picked at the food in the foil packet, separating the beef from the carrots and potatoes. “It’s disgusting,” the Viola Gibson Elementary School fourth grader said. What if it was the only food available? For … Continue reading
Fall Play Preview: Almost a fool’s paradise
WHEN: 9.30 to 10.3 – Opstad Auditorium – 7:30 p.m. “I just try and do the things that would look the weirdest,” Andy Fenneman ‘11 said. “Then I do and say the things to go with it.” This foolishness is … Continue reading
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Jefferson hosts college preparation program
Jefferson High School is one of two Iowa high schools that will host a national GEAR UP Day event Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. GEAR UP, which stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs” is a national program … Continue reading
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