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Longfellow Elementary School blends the tradition of a turn-of-the-century building with the modern adaptations needed to accommodate successful 21st-century learning. The rich cultural diversity of the neighborhood makes it a unique and diverse elementary school within the Iowa City Community School District.
The educational program here incorporates an emphasis on learning the common core curriculum through experiential learning, basic skills instruction, and enrichment opportunities. Included in the program are activities that integrate multicultural experiences, the arts, technology, and a lot of reading. The staff is committed to building high self-esteem in each child, fostering positive, cooperative attitudes and focusing on the whole child.
Kelli Webb, Principal
(319) 688-1135
webb.kelli@iowacityschools.org
Longhorns at Work Video
Longfellow ABCs Video
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The PTA Is Hopping!
Check out our PTA page for spring activities and events, fundraising projects, and information on how you can get involved.
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Longfellow Library Gift Book Program
This program helps grow our library collection while commemorating a birthday/special day and people in the lives of our students. Participation in the program involves a $15 (fifteen dollar) donation per book. Read on for more details.
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Kindergarten Round-Up Information
The Iowa City Community School District will hold a Virtual Kindergarten Round-Up for children who are 5 years old on or before September 15, 2021, and who will begin Kindergarten in the 2021-22 school year. Date and time: Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
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ICCSD Online Registration Information for In-District Families
ICCSD Online is now accepting students for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to enroll your child in ICCSD Online, please complete the enrollment form using the link below no later than April 12, 2021. Important note: You will need to complete a separate form for each child you wish to enroll in the program.
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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.
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Return-to-Learn Update (2/10/21)
We look forward to welcoming students back to 100% on-site learning beginning Monday, February 15, 2021. The ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program will continue as normal. As a reminder, Friday, February 12, 2021, will be a ‘no school’ day for both on-site and online students, and there will be no Grab & Go meals on this day. Staff will utilize this time to prepare for the return to 100% on-site learning.
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ICCSD Announces Online School for 2021-22 School Year
The Iowa City Community School District announced today the establishment of a permanent PK-12 online school, ICCSD Online. The school, which is free to any school-aged student in Iowa, is now accepting students for the 2021-22 school year. Iowa parents and students who are interested in enrolling in the program should visit the ICCSD Online website, www.iowacityschools.org/ICCSDOnline, or contact the school at ICCSDonline@iowacityschools.org.
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School Calendar Update and Enrollment Deadline Reminder
The Board discussed the District’s upcoming transition to a 100% on-site learning model during a special Board Meeting on February 2, 2021. In order to better prepare for this transition, it was decided that Friday, February 12, 2021, will be a ‘no school’ day for students. Staff will utilize this day to prepare to welcome students back to 100% on-site learning on Monday, February 15, 2021. This includes aligning student services, building staffing plans, equipping buildings with necessary furniture, reviewing new health and safety protocols, and conducting building cleaning. The ‘no school’ day applies to both on-site and online students and will not impact the last day of the school year this June.
