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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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Band Calendar
All the important dates for 5th and 6th grade band this year at Longfellow!
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Playground Safety Guidelines
Please take a look at our Longfellow playground guidelines!
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Foods for Classroom Snacks and Celebrations
Classroom Snacks, Birthdays & Classroom Celebrations The ICCSD is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our student
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Schools Look Forward to MLK Celebrations
Schools in the Iowa City Community School District are offering a variety of ways for students to learn about and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month, with many of these celebrations taking place this Friday, January 18. School will not be in session and District offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 21), a federal holiday.
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2019-20 Elementary Attendance Areas
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors approved new elementary attendance areas for the 2019-20 school year. The new boundaries were approved during their November 27 board meeting. The updated maps can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/DistrictMaps.
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2019-20 Elementary Roadmap
The District has developed a comprehensive parent guide for elementary families for the 2019-20 school year. The Elementary Roadmap contains information on the upcoming attendance area changes, as well as a timeline of key dates for things such as Kindergarten Registration, BASP enrollment deadlines, transportation deadlines, and eRegistration.
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Preschool Registration for 3 and 4 Year Old Students
The Iowa City Community School District, as part of the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program, offers free preschool for children who turn four years old on or before September 15, 2019. The programs offer morning and afternoon sessions to meet student and family needs. The morning programs operate Monday through Friday from 7:55-10:45, and the afternoon programs meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00-2:55.
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Elementary Voluntary Transfer Update
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve changes to the elementary voluntary transfer guidelines beginning in the 2019-20 school year. The updated voluntary transfer guidelines and form can be found at www.IowaCitySchools.org/VoluntaryTransfers.
