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- Iowa City High School has recently been named as one of America's top high schools by Newsweek for 2015 and by The Daily Beast for 2014. It has also been named as one of the top schools in the country by US News and World Report, Newsweek, and The Washington Post.
- City High was identified as an EXEMPLAR SCHOOL for college readiness.
- City High's student publication The Little Hawk and website www.thelittlehawk.com has been named a Pacemaker in 2014, 2015, and 2016, 2017
- One of the only high schools in the country to receive both awards and the only school in Iowa.
- Best Buddies has been named the leading chapter in the country repeatedly over the last decade.
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See the proposed CHS Renovation Fly Over Video
Check out this amazing fly-through video illustrating the proposed design of the addition and renovation project at City High School! Work is scheduled to begin during the summer of 2019.
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Canvas Access
In Fall 2017, the district launched Canvas as its secondary-level Learning Management System. This platform – which is used by dozens of school districts throughout Iowa, as well as by The University of Iowa and Iowa State University – serves as the online platform for all secondary-level coursework in the Iowa City Schools.
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Registration Information for the 2021-22 School Year
We are excited to welcome our students back to school! Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. As a reminder, all families are required to register their students in Infinite Campus through the process known as Online Registration (OLR).
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Summer Meal Program
We are excited to announce that our Grab & Go Meal Program will continue through the summer. The summer program will run from June 21 through August 6, 2021. Meals will be served from noon -1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of July 1, 2, and 5. Below is the list of summer Grab & Go Meal locations:
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FMP 2.0 Community Engagement Information
As an important part of the FMP 2.0 development process, we will engage District stakeholders to ensure the priorities of FMP 2.0 reflect our community’s educational values and beliefs. We will hold the following community engagement sessions to gather this important feedback:
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Support Resources for Families and Staff
We recognize that the mental health of our students and their families is of concern for many as we come out of the pandemic. It is important to us that you are aware of local resources that can provide support throughout the entire year, including during the summer.
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Infinite Campus Transition Information
The District has switched student information systems, moving from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. By June 15, 2021, parents/guardians with students enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year will receive a message with instructions to create a parent portal account within Infinite Campus.
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Summer 2021 Health and Safety Guidance
Beginning June 14, 2021, the Iowa City Community School District will start reintegrating certain practices that were suspended or modified during the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Welcome to City High School!City High is a special place with a rich and distinguished history. Our students are incredible, talented young people. Our families are highly supportive, active, and involved. Our faculty and staff represent true excellence in education. Our alumni share a common bond and continually rally around our beautiful school. Together, we are “The School That Leads!”
As a proud graduate of City High (1992), I have a deep passion for our school. More than anything else, the experience I had as a student at City High shaped the future direction of my life. It is an honor and a joy to serve as principal.
At City High, we share a common vision. Our school will be:
- An academic powerhouse that delivers a world-class education
- A comprehensive high school with co-curricular activities that operate at an elite level in the great state of Iowa
- A place where all students are connected to our school so that they feel important, valued, and that they belong
- An institution with the highest code of ethics for students and staff; a place of deep respect and kindness
Thanks for taking time to visit our website. It’s great to be a City High Little Hawk!
