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Welcome to Hills Elementary, where town and country meet! Home of the Lightning Bolts, our small school environment allows for individual attention and support for our lifelong learners. At Hills Elementary, all staff members know every child in the school. We are a warm, caring school community, and we are Struck with Pride!
Lisa TeBockhorst, Principal
(319) 688-1105
tebockhorst.lisaann@iowacityschools.org
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2021-22 Preschool Enrollment Information
The Iowa City Community School District currently has openings for our free, half-day preschool program for the 2021-22 school year! Our preschool programs are guided by the Iowa Early Learning Standards, taught by certified early childhood teachers, and located in fourteen of our elementary school buildings. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions to meet student and family needs. Students must be four years old on or before September 15, 2021, to qualify. Apply online at www.IowaCitySchools.org/Preschool. If you have any questions, please contact the District’s Educational Services Center at (319) 688-1000.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Children Ages 12 and Over
Beginning May 13, 2021, children ages 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine following the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in this younger age group. This is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children at this time. Through our partnership with Johnson County Public Health (JCPH), we are providing information to families on how eligible children can receive the vaccine. We would also like to provide resources for those who wish to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and children.
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2021-22 Pay-to-Ride Transportation Program
The Iowa City Community School District Transportation Department will again offer the Pay-to-Ride Transportation Program for the 2021-22 school year. Below please find information on the program as well as instructions on how to apply.
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Updated Quarantine Guidelines
At the April 13, 2021 board meeting, the Board endorsed and approved the District moving to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance. This change allows more students to remain in school while also keeping a focus on health and safety. Specifically, the IDPH guidance modifies the District’s quarantine process and reinforces the importance of consistently and appropriately wearing masks.
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Parent/Guardian Conditions for Learning Survey Information
All Iowa public school districts are required to administer an annual school climate and culture survey to students in grades 3-12 called Conditions for Learning Survey (Survey). The Survey is designed to measure their engagement in school, safety, and the overall learning environment.
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Conditions for Learning Student Survey
The Iowa City Community School District is getting ready to administer an annual school climate and culture survey called Conditions for Learning to students in grades 3-12. This survey administration is required by the state’s plan to meet a federal law called the Every Student Succeeds Act. Our District will conduct the survey between April 5-May 28. All Iowa public school districts will use the Conditions for Learning Survey (Survey) to improve safety, student engagement and the overall learning environment so that all Iowa students have optimum conditions for learning. Our work to improve safety, student engagement and the overall learning environment will have a lasting impact on the future.
