Iowa City Community School District
Dedicated to excellence in education
Latest News
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Senior Spotlights, Class of 2023
Meet 18 seniors in our District who are prepared to excel in each of their unique pathways after graduation. Learn more about each student as they reflect on their time here, while looking toward the future.
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An Inspiration for All Ages
Meet Sueli Sirena, a life-long learner working towards a teaching position through our Grow Our Own Program. She has been working for our District since 2009, but her experience in education goes back even further.
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Graduation 2023: Everything You Need to Know
Find out everything you need to know about your senior's 2023 Graduation Ceremony!
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Pay to Ride Application
Our District's Transportation Department is offering the Pay-to-Ride Transportation Program for the 2023-24 school year. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
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CEDAC is Seeking New Members
Our District's Community Education District-wide Advisory Council (CEDAC) is seeking three new representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, and Hills.
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Meet The Foundation's New Executive Director
The Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District is pleased to announce Laura Ebinger as its new executive director.
Upcoming Events
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Today
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Thursday
7:00 PM Tate High Graduation
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Friday
7:00 PM ICCSD Online Program Graduation
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Saturday
7:00 PM West High Graduation
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Sunday
1:00 PM City High Graduation
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7:00 PM Liberty High Graduation
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June 6, 2023
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June 13, 2023
6:00 PM Board Meeting
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June 27, 2023
6:00 PM Board Meeting
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July 31, 2023
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Elementary On-Site Registration
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August 21, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ice Cream Socials
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August 23, 2023
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August 29, 2023
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September 4, 2023
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We Welcome You!
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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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Meghan Meyer
Grant Elementary
Meghan Meyer
Academic Support Teacher
Grant Elementary"My son looks up to Mrs. Meyer and speaks highly of her on a daily basis. This has motivated him to put forth his best effort in both academics and behavior. Teaching is an extremely demanding profession and teachers have a lot to juggle. Mrs. Meyer keeps the focus on kids. It is evident to me that she genuinely cares about each and every student in her classroom and takes the time to really get to know them. My son knows Mrs. Meyer cares about him and, in turn, his interest in learning has grown exponentially. The root of his newfound passion for learning and love of school is a teacher that cares about the whole child and sees their potential.
All students deserve to have an educator like Mrs. Meyer who recognizes their strengths, sets them up for success, and cares deeply about them."
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Kayla Cordova
Shimek Elementary
Kayla Cordova
Academic Support Teacher
Shimek Elementary"Thoughtful, purposeful, humble, hard-working, dedicated, self-reflective, loving, open-minded, brave, and determined are just a few adjectives I could use to describe Kayla Cordova. I have had the privilege of working with Kayla throughout the last four years and have appreciated every conversation and interaction with her. Her educational philosophy is rooted in what is best for every person that walks through Shimek’s doors, whether she has direct contact with them or not. She celebrates and embraces diversity and is a true champion for culturally responsive teaching.
She is brave when it is time to question or challenge an approach to a situation no matter at a building level or a district level. She is willing to ensure that all things are done with the integrity each of our students deserves. Kayla invests countless personal hours into researching, reading, and listening to podcasts that will push her to improve as a teacher by deepening her understanding of best practices within the classroom. Her students and families adore her and she is in their corner every step of the way. Her kindness and empathy toward her students and families shine through her interactions, and her goals are focused on ensuring each one of her students makes as much growth as possible. Yet, as she celebrates their growth she continues to work hard until they are achieving at or above their grade level benchmarks. Kayla would move mountains to ensure the success of any student and we are so fortunate to call her our colleague."
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Devin Redmond
Coralville Central Elementary
Devin Redmond
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central ElementaryDevin always does a fabulous job of making all students and adults feel welcome at her school. She goes above and beyond to make them feel seen, heard, and valued. She always has a warm smile on her face and a welcoming statement.
Being new to the community and school this year, she went above and beyond to make our daughter feel comfortable and peaceful. Even checking in on her and texting me to let me know she was having a great day. She "shines bright" at Coralville Central and my family and I deeply value her!
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Dzenana Dizdar
Liberty High
Dzenana Dizdar
Head Baker
Liberty HighDzenana has been with the school district for a lot of years and always goes above and beyond in her department to make sure every student and staff member feels special. Dzenana knows what the Superintendent's favorite cookie is and every time they come up on the menu, she makes sure to send a bunch to the administrative office. Dzenana gets cookies ready for more than just the Superintendent. She makes sure to send a variety of cookies for meetings and other events.
Dzenana is a perfectionist in the very best of ways and an expert at what she does. She doesn't let her hands bugging her get in the way of making the perfect desserts for our elementary and high school students. Dzenana is retiring this year and should leave her last year for the ICCSD knowing how much we all truly appreciate every tasty treat she has ever made for us all.