Student and Family Advocate

  • Katie Vondraska, SFA
    Office: 319-688-1040
    Email: vodraska.katie@iowacityschools.org

    Our mission is to empower the connection between families and schools to ensure a successful learning experience for all of our children.  Your SFA can help support school success through sharing information and supporting families with:

    • School and home connections
    • Mental health resources
    • Temporary Living Situations
    • School supplies and winter gear referrals
    • District and Community resources and referrals
    • Navigation of school policies and procedures
    • Help registering your child for school
    • Pre-scheduled Transportation Support

    The SFA is available daily, following the school calendar, and during other times as needed/by appointment.  Services are free for families.  Please contact your school SFA if you have any questions.

     

Welcome Center

  • Thos Trefz
    Office: 319-688-4007
    Email: trefz.thos@iowacityschools.org

    The City High Welcome Center works with new students and families to provide a smooth transition to the school and broader community. This includes coordinating access to school/community based resources as well as cocurriculars:

    • Meet with all new students and families
    • Review handbook and school policies with student and family
    • Complete registration process: fees/ID/locker
    • Tour and show student and family around building
    • Support student maneuvering lunch room
    • Connect student to clubs activities of interest and or sports
    • Provide follow-up and ongoing support throughout school year to both student and family