Iowa City Community School District
Dedicated to excellence in education
Latest News
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Legislative Priorities & Forums
This year's legislative session is upon us. Find out more about our District's legislative priorities, and join us for monthly legislative forums throughout the session.
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Troy Peters, The Mind Meddler
We know Troy Peters has been teaching English and Language Arts as well as directing plays and musicals at City High for the past 15 years, but what you don't know about Troy may surprise you.
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Van Allen’s Karen Smith Treks Across the State, Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
This June, Karen Smith walked 312 miles across the state of Iowa over the course of three weeks. She embarked on this journey, motivated to raise awareness for mental health and inspired by her own personal connections.
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Strengthening Community Through Restorative Justice
Restorative justice focuses on building community, righting a wrong committed, and repairing harm done. Learn more about our District's Restorative Justice Program, and the impact of building community with circles.
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Building Confidence Through the ACE Program
Building models to building houses. From design to construction to project completion, students get real-world experience and hands-on learning through our District’s ACE program.
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Join Our Team!
The Iowa City Community School District will hold open interviews seeking paraeducators, nutrition services employees, and custodial staff. Learn more or apply online!
Upcoming Events
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Today
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board Meeting
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February 8, 2023
12:00 PM Preschool Registration
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February 14, 2023
5:00 PM Operations Committee Meeting
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6:00 PM Board Meeting
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February 17, 2023
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Legislative Forum
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February 28, 2023
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6:00 PM Board Meeting
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March 2, 2023
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March 3, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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March 16, 2023
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The Iowa City Community School District serves over 14,000 students and is the 4th largest school district in the state of Iowa. The District covers roughly 133 square miles with 17 preschool sites, 21 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 alternative high school, 1 online school, and our Transition Services Center, a program for special education students ages 18-21. Our high schools rank among the best in the state, and our ACT test scores sit well above the state and national averages. We aim to create an exemplary school district that is acknowledged for the caliber of our graduates, the quality of our staff, and the excellence of our programs.
Superintendent's Message
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When people think about our schools, words like traditional and established come to mind, but also responsive, innovative, creative, inclusive, and progressive. For more than one hundred years, the Iowa City Community School District has been the instructional leader in eastern Iowa, across the state, and throughout the nation.
What makes the Iowa City Community School District so special? Talented and dedicated staff is the foundation of our success. Walking through the halls of our schools, you will notice the pride our employees take in their work. Everything we do is focused on providing the finest educational opportunities for the children of our community. Expectations are high — for students and employees — and it shows time and time again in the recognition of our people and programs.
Our community sets a high priority on the education of its youth. Strong, open communication and efficient use of tax dollars are cornerstones of citizen support for the District’s educational programs. Community partnership and input into our planning are key components of our schools’ success.
There are many ways to measure the quality of education in a community. We feel confident that you will find that quality is the hallmark in each of our schools. When you visit our classrooms, you will see firsthand what educational excellence is all about in the Iowa City Community School District.
Matt Degner
Superintendent of Schools
degner.matt@iowacityschools.org
Faces of Our District
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Steve Tygrett
City High
Steve Tygrett
Social Studies Teacher
City High"He leads student senate and he has helped organize gender neutral bathrooms along with homecoming royalty rather than king/queen to be more inclusive for all students. He is a big part of making the student senate work and does a lot of extra work for our student body that is above and beyond what is expected of him."
"Mr. Tygrett is the main planner of the City High Homecoming parade. He is so committed to making the parade great, and he consistently succeeds every year. This is on top of his good teaching and other student senate accomplishments."
"He is an amazing Student Senate sponsor. He has benefited the community by organizing the homecoming parade every year. This gave everyone on the East side have a chance to connect and it took lots of organization and planning!"
"Mr. Tygrett leads student senate has changed the homecoming court to be royalty instead of king and queen. This is really important to make sure everyone is included and feels welcomed."
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Melissa Galloway
Grant Elementary
Melissa Galloway
5th Grade Teacher
Grant ElementaryMs. Galloway taught my son two years ago at Grant Elementary in 5th Grade. She was so impactful on his learning, motivation, and confidence. I know last year in 6th grade he still sought her out to catch up including stopping by her class. Fast forward to this year when I see Ms. Galloway in the stands at a 7th grade North Central football game. I talked to her after the game and stated how nice it was of her to come. She said, “Well your son emailed me and told me they were playing tonight". I had no idea he had done this.
Here is what came to my mind. This teacher got to know my son as a person and showed him how important he was throughout elementary school. This led to a 12 year old boy having the confidence to independently email her to let her know they were playing football. Finally, Ms. Galloway took time out of her busy night after teaching all day to cheer on the team. Many times, I hear that teachers feel like they aren't able to do enough. That is definitely not the case with a dedicated teacher such as this. I want Ms. Galloway to know how much it meant for my son and the kids on the team that knew her to see her there. I want her to know how much it meant for us as parents to see her there as well. Kids learn best from teachers they admire and trust. It is no doubt that students learn from Ms. Galloway daily!
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Diamond Quaye
Lincoln & Mann Elementary
Diamond Quaye
Elementary School Counselor
Lincoln & Mann Elementary"Diamond is a positive role model and the consummate professional. He supported and inspired my son throughout his time at Mann Elementary. Diamond's empathy and support has inspired our son to be a school guidance counselor."
"Mr. Quaye is super nice, kind, and caring. He helps everyone at my school."
"I cannot imagine surviving online school and quarantine without Mr. Quaye’s guidance. My kids struggled a lot and he was always available to help them handle these big changes and upsets. I’m so thankful to him and my children always look forward to a 'Quaye Day.'
This man is a gift." -
Jen Barr
City High
Jen Barr
Special Education Teacher
City HighShe worked with me for 4 years and I loved working with her that whole time.
Jen taught my son for 4 years and is a great outside-the-box thinker. She was the first in ICCSD to use Peer Mediated Instruction to teach him social skills with peers. She communicated very effectively with his family and collaborated with us. During the pandemic lockdown, she worked hard to engage him through virtual learning and supported him in continuing his goals despite all odds. Because he requires adult supervision, she volunteered to accompany him both to Prom and during graduation so that he could enjoy those activities with peers. It was a joy to work with her, we trust her, and we learned so much from her. Thank you.