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The Iowa City Community School District serves nearly 14,000 students and is the 5th largest school district in the state of Iowa. The District covers roughly 133 square miles with 18 preschool sites, 21 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and 1 alternative high school. 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.
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RUN CRANDIC Check Presentation
On May 21, 2018 at Van Allen Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District was presented a check for $27,685, it’s portion of the fundraising proceeds from the 1st Annual RUN CRANDIC which was held on Sunday, April 29th. The Cedar Rapids Community School District also was a benefactor of the run, which was sponsored by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union. Roughly 3,100 runners took part in the event.
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West High Accentuates the Positive with New Behavior Program
A new program, started this year by Assistant Principal Luke DeVries, encourages teachers to submit “Positive Behavior Referrals” detailing qualities that individual students bring to the classroom. Students receive an individualized email with specific, personalized feedback—with their parents/guardians, the teacher, and the school administration all included in the communication loop. Nearly 2,800 positive referrals have been sent to West High students this year.
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@BePositive Campaign
The Iowa City Community School District wants to celebrate the amazing work taking place in classrooms across our District thanks to our incredible team of educators, support staff, and administrators. In an effort to share some of these inspiring stories, the District is launching the @BePositive campaign. @BePositive is a platform where students, staff, and parents can submit anonymous comments of praise for those who display positive behaviors and attitudes in our school community. We believe it is important to shed light on the actions taking place that really make a difference in our schools. Continue reading for instructions on how to submit a comment.
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ICCSD Foundation Awards Excellence Fund Grants
The ICCSD Foundation has awarded its 2018-19 Excellence Fund Grants to nine projects in the Iowa City Community School District. The Foundation received 34 applications filled with creative, student-focused ideas. The fund’s $50,000 was distributed among the following programs ...
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City High Celebrates Futures Day
On Wednesday, May 2, City High celebrated “Futures Day.” Similar to athletic signing and commitment days, City High’s 2018 seniors “signed” their “Future” plans and commitments. This is a culminating activity following four years of academic, career, and future planning and preparation and provides an opportunity for seniors to announce their plans to peers, faculty, family, friends, and the community. May 1 is typically the date most colleges and programs require a commitment from seniors, so City High’s Futures Day is May 2.
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When people think about our schools, words like traditional and established come to mind, but also responsive, innovative, creative, 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? A 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 toward 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.
Stephen F. Murley
Superintendent of Schools
murley.stephen@iowacityschools.org
