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College Community News- Transportation News February 21, 2012We will continue with our long standing policy of not allowing students to ride a bus other than their own assigned bus. […]
- Superintendent Finalists Selected February 21, 2012The College Community School Board has selected its two finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. […]
- Superintendent Search Update February 20, 2012Candidates on Campus This Week […]
- College Community Joins Social Networks February 16, 2012Follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook or watch us on YouTube. […]
- April 3 Vote Brochure Available February 15, 2012The informational brochure on the April 3, 2012 bond issue is now complete and posted online. […]
- Prairie Hawks Preschool Program February 8, 2012Information on Prairie Hawks Preschool 2012-2013 program. […]
- Prairie Fest 2012 February 1, 2012In 2012, the Foundation celebrates 30 years of service to the College Community School District. In that spirit, wear your school pride on your sleeve! Wear your old letter jackets, football jerseys, cheerleader uniforms, or your favorite Black and Orange apparel in the closet. […]
- Transportation News February 21, 2012
- Your Voice
- The Dance For HumanityThis past Saturday, February 19th, the Interact clubs from both City and West High came together to host the annual ‘Dance for Humanity.’ Here’s a slideshow of photographs from the event. Photos by Eli Shepherd for The Little Hawk. Continue … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
- Clutch Free Throw Shooting Advances Little HawksPoint guard for The Little Hawks, Jeremy Johnson. Photo by Tristan Spears In the rubber match between the two teams, City was able to uncharacteristically make their free throws to live another day in the IAHSAA Playoffs and beat Cedar … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
- The Dance For Humanity
- Latest headlines from Iowa Higher Education
- Kirkwood, faculty group open contract negotiations February 22, 2012
- N.I.C.C. Students Tout Federal Tuition Programs February 21, 2012
- Iowa’s Regent Admission Index doesn’t use race as a factor February 21, 2012
- Luther’s President Torgerson to step down in 2013 February 21, 2012
- ISU’s Provost Betsy Hoffman to step down within year February 20, 2012
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CR superintendent makes school closing, boundary recommendations; Monroe and Polk recommended for closure
CEDAR RAPIDS – There was a collective sigh from some members in the audience of Monday night’s Cedar Rapids school board meeting as Superintendent Dave Benson presented his recommendations. Harrison and Madison elementary schools are safe. Benson recommended closing Monroe … Continue reading
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Cedar Rapids superintendent to make recommendations on school closings, boundary lines Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS – Nearly two months have passed since members of the Cedar Rapids school district’s enrollment committee had its last meeting, at which time members agreed to present five proposals to the school board. Those proposals – two of … Continue reading
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Clear Creek Amana at Cyclone Honor Band Festival
Five Clear Creek Amana High School students were selected to participate in the 36th Annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Jill Burdick, baritone saxophone; Lydia Raim, euphonium; and Jessen Smith, trumpet; were selected to play with the Gold Band. Kris Howell, … Continue reading
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CR school district hosts second public input session; school board work session answers additional questions
CEDAR RAPIDS – More questions were asked, and some answered, at the Cedar Rapids school district’s second public input session Thursday night. An estimated 350 people attended the forum at Kennedy High School, bringing their questions and concerns about the … Continue reading
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CR school district to host second public forum Thursday
CEDAR RAPIDS – The public came out and spoke up about the Cedar Rapids school district’s proposed school closing and boundary changes last week. Tomorrow, they’ll get the chance to have their say one last time before Superintendent Dave Benson … Continue reading
CR school district hosts public forum; parents, community weigh in on school closures, boundary changes
CEDAR RAPIDS – Taylor Griffith wanted to know where she’d spend her fifth grade year if Madison Elementary School closed. Taylor’s mom, Pam Griffith, wanted to know, too, so the pair attended the Cedar Rapids school district’s enrollment and facilities … Continue reading
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Closing elementary schools could net a combined $2.6 million in savings for the Cedar Rapids district
CEDAR RAPIDS – Closing one Cedar Rapids elementary school could net anywhere from $600,000 to $757,000 in savings for the school district, according to a report shared at Monday’s board meeting. The financial analysis shows what the district would save … Continue reading
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Cedar Rapids school district confirms make-up date
The weather-related school cancellation on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, will be made up on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. This date was established as a make-up date on the 2011-12 calendar.
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Cedar Rapids school district enrollment, facilities discussion continues Mondays; school board work session to discuss current information
CEDAR RAPIDS – The public portion of the Cedar Rapids school district’s enrollment study process continues at Monday night’s school board meeting. Monday’s meeting will feature a work session during which Superintendent Dave Benson will present information related to the … Continue reading
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Romeo and Juliet on stage at Jefferson
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Jefferson High School Drama Department will present William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Jan. 26-28. Directed and designed by Joe Link, with technical direction by Bryan Schlotfelt, the show will feature a cast and crew of 35 … Continue reading
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CR superintendent presents transition plan at school board meeting
CEDAR RAPIDS – What happens to students if Cedar Rapids school board members vote to shift boundary lines? That’s the question Superintendent Dave Benson addressed Monday night as he presented the administrative transition plan during the school board meeting. “There … Continue reading
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Supporters turn out for Cedar Rapids elementary schools
CEDAR RAPIDS – Supporters of the four Cedar Rapids elementary schools under consideration for school closure – Harrison, Madison, Monroe and Polk – took to the microphone Monday night to address the Cedar Rapids school board. Linda Seger, president of … Continue reading
CR school board members to hear enrollment study report Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS — A decision regarding the future of four Cedar Rapids elementary schools won’t be made at Monday’s school board meeting, but district officials still expect a crowd. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. and will be held at … Continue reading
Iowa’s annual Condition of Education report shows little progress on state, national exams
More than two months have passed since Gov. Terry Branstad released his blueprint for education, with changes he’s said will make Iowa’s students competitive on a global level. Touting the proposed changes at town hall meetings throughout the state, Branstad … Continue reading
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Parents, community rally to save their schools
CEDAR RAPIDS – Seven ‘Save Harrison Elementary’ signs sit in yards across the street from the school. Others are peppered throughout the neighborhood that still bears scars from the June 2008 flood. “There are fewer students because there are houses … Continue reading
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