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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
Category Archives: Cedar Rapids
U.S. Navy Band To Perform at Kennedy High School
The U.S. Navy Band from Washington D.C. will perform at Kennedy High School on Saturday, March 24. The 7 p.m. concert will be held in the auditorium. The performance is free to the public but tickets are required and can … Continue reading
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CR JEFFERSON STUDENT PLACES SECOND IN NEIBA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
CEDAR RAPIDS — Adam Houk, Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School senior, placed second in the Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Roy Schwab Scholarship Competition. The competition was held on Wednesday, February 15 at Monticello High School. Adam is a trumpet player … Continue reading
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JEFFERSON STUDENTS PERFORM IN 2012 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HONOR BAND
CEDAR RAPIDS — Eight Cedar Rapids Jefferson Band students participated in the University of Iowa Honor Band on Saturday, February 18 in Iowa City, Iowa. Participating student musicians were Emma Edelen, trumpet; David Frey, oboe; Trey Hill, baritone saxophone; Adam … Continue reading
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JEFFERSON STUDENTS SELECTED TO THE 2012 COE COLLEGE HONOR BAND
CEDAR RAPIDS — Thirteen Cedar Rapids Jefferson Band students have been selected to participate in the Coe College Honor Band, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jefferson students participating in the Coe College Honor Band are Lauren Brown, clarinet; Emma Edelen, trumpet; … Continue reading
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Cedar Rapids school district kindergarten registration set for March 2
CEDAR RAPIDS — Parents and guardians of children in the Cedar Rapids Community School District who will be five years old on or before September 15, 2012, should visit their neighborhood school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, … Continue reading
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Parents, residents rally to keep Polk Elementary open
CEDAR RAPIDS – The “fight” to save Polk Elementary school is not over, parents and community members say. A group of more than 25 people met Thursday night at the Mound View Neighborhood Association meeting, 1700 B Ave. NE, to … Continue reading
Kennedy students take their city of the future to the White House
CEDAR RAPIDS — When three Harding Middle School students won the Iowa Future Cities competition last January, they were expecting the accompanying scholarship and chance to compete inthe national competition as prizes. They weren’t expecting to share a White House stage … Continue reading
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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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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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Glass: Cedar Rapids professional development a model for state
CEDAR RAPIDS — After spending the morning observing teacher professional development at Nixon Elementary School in Hiawatha, Department of Education Director Jason Glass liked what he saw. “What’s going on at Nixon is exactly what we wanted to see,” he said. Glass … Continue reading
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Jefferson High School Band Carnival Feb. 16
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Jefferson High School Performing Arts Department will present the 2012 Jefferson High School Band Carnival on Thursday, February 16 in the Jefferson High School Auditorium. The Jefferson Band Carnival will feature performances by the eighth grade … 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
Students Learn About Life After Graduation
Cedar Rapids and Marion high school students have been busy this year learning about how to be successful in school and beyond. They’ve had a resource available to them through their high schools to provide additional insight on life after … Continue reading
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Xavier Hosts Mini-Dance Marathon
More than 100 Xavier High School students will dance the night away during the Mini Dance Marathon on Saturday to raise funds for the official University of Iowa Dance Marathon. Xavier students must raise a minimum of $30 to participate. … Continue reading
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