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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: November 2011
City High Hosts Math Competition
by Claire Jacobson Walking into City High on Saturday, December 3, one might see Derivative Girl in her super suit, a Mu Alpha Theta member in his cape, and a team of “mathletes” in warm ups. Math teams from all … Continue reading
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Grant Wood AEA expands PowerSchool options
CEDAR RAPIDS – Thousands in Eastern Iowa log into Power School, Pearson’s online school information system, every day. Teachers enter grades. Office staff track school absences. Parents check on homework assignments. Grant Wood Area Education Agency introduced the system to … Continue reading
Cedar Rapids schools not for sale; superintendent denies rumors
CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Superintendent Dave Benson said he has not talked with representatives from Coe College or Meth-Wick Community about selling district property. “I have not been approached by any entity regarding the purchase of any district property,” … Continue reading
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Boys’ and Girls’ Start Basketball Season Undefeated
by Jake Binggeli Girls: Linn-Mar 53 City 66 The 13th-ranked Little Hawk girls’ basketball team had a slow start to their game Tuesday night at City High. The team still managed to tame the Linn-Mar Lions (2-1). City High (3-0) … Continue reading
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An Exercise in Being Awful: Jack and Jill Review
By Nat Alder Note: In lieu of giving a normal movie review, I’ve presented a no-holds barred, unflinching look at what is arguably the worst movie of the year. Enjoy! In movie history, for every good film released, there were … Continue reading
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Iowa City school district to have open house for new administrative office
IOWA CITY – The public is invited to an open house Dec. 1 to tour the Iowa City school district’s new administrative headquarters. The Educational Services Center is at 1725 N. Dodge St., which is the former home of the … Continue reading
Letter from the Editor: Here’s to deadlines for all!
Let me preface this by saying, I love The Little Hawk staff. Late-night work sessions, mad rushes for pizza, the constant exchange of ideas feeding off of ideas that leads to the ultimate creation of our paper: I wouldn’t give … Continue reading
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Debate Continues on Dalzell Field
The debate rages on concerning a rundown football stadium in Dubuque. The Dubuque School District is considering a multi-million dollar renovation project at Dalzell Field. That’s the home football field and track for both Dubuque Senior and Hempstead High Schools. … Continue reading
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Cedar Rapids and Marion Schools Mourn the Loss of Beloved Teacher and Coach
LINN COUNTY – A heartbreaking day for members of the Cedar Rapids and Marion Independent School District. Beloved teacher and coach 34-year-old Jeffrey Clark died suddenly on Sunday November 27th. Clark coached wrestling at Kennedy High School and Harding Middle … Continue reading
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Junior Achievement to partner with Noodles & Company for grand opening
Total sales from December 1st to benefit organization Cedar Rapids, IA – Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa and Noodles and Company, a nation-wide restaurant chain offering Italian, American and Chinese dishes, are partnering together as part of the eatery’s grand … Continue reading
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Local Meets Global – Connecting Area Students To Future Careers
You can’t contemplate the future without considering the impact of science, technology, engineering and math in our everyday experiences, especially in our jobs. Students in high school will be facing far different workplace demands than their parents. And, our middle … Continue reading
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Linn County educators receive $18,500 in grants from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
CEDAR RAPIDS – Linn County educators have received $18,500 in education grant funding from The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. These funds reward educators who design projects focused on collaboration and innovation in Linn County elementary, middle and public high … Continue reading
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Grant Wood AEA VAST Center brings science to life
CEDAR RAPIDS — The sound of a motor whirring is met with excitement in the corner of Kelly Rudd’s classroom. “We got it!” Austin Owen, 10, exclaimed. The assignment was demonstrate the evidence of the flow of electricity. The fourth-graders … Continue reading
North Cedar sixth grade students happy to be “Band Geeks”
CLARENCE — Pavin Esbaum waves his conductor baton in time with the music. His arm bobs and weaves, ending in a flourish a few seconds later. “OK,” Pavin says after the music stops. “This can go for anyone. Every time … Continue reading
Kennedy students revamp school newspaper to a magazine
Students on the staff of the Kennedy High School Torch gathered in a classroom Nov. 14, the week after the publication of the November issue, to do a page-by-page critique of their work. Senior editor-in-chief Rachel Gilman, 18, is excited … Continue reading
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Tagged Kennedy High School, student media, The Torch
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