On Feb. 6, senior Taylor Cavanh capped a pioneering career for the Liberty girls wrestling team with an eighth-place finish at State. Wrestling at 2A 105 lbs, it was Cavanh’s first time on the podium at Xtreme Arena in Coralville.

Firsts are nothing new for Cavanh, who was one of just nine founding Liberty team members when the sport was sanctioned in Iowa four years ago. This season, the program she helped to grow finished fifth at State with eight qualifiers and six medalists. 

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for the 2026–27 School Year!

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 15, 2026? If so, it’s time to register for Kindergarten!

LEARN MORE: www.IowaCitySchools.org/Kindergarten

Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open! All of our preschool teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds at all of our elementary schools, with full-day tuition options also available at all locations. In addition, we have limited spots available at select schools for 3-year-old children.

The Center for Innovation is expanding hands-on, career-connected learning through programs like the Junior Achievement Dream Accelerator and new Kirkwood Career Academies. Students explore career interests through classroom lessons, interactive simulations, and real-world experiences while earning Work-Based Learning credit and Industry-Recognized Credentials. New health care pathways and future academies in Pre-Nursing, Education, and Business will continue to expand postsecondary opportunities for students.

Our Welcome Center is a place for school registration support for both families who are new to the area and current families who need assistance. Families can register for school, get their questions answered, set up school tours, and connect with school and community supports and resources. The goal is to make families feel welcome and connected during the enrollment process, while reducing barriers and building relationships.

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education announced the Iowa City Community School District as one of the 31 school districts to receive the 2026-27 STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program award. The STEM BEST® Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career opportunities in Iowa, and gain career-ready skills.

As a City High senior, Esme Hutchinson-Reuss is the lead in one fall play and the villain in another. As a freshman, however, her plan wasn’t even to be an actor. 

In her first week of high school, Hutchinson-Reuss heard an announcement about theatre auditions. She decided to try out for the production crew, where she could lean on her artistic background.

Join us in celebrating Superintendent Matt Degner, who has been named one of the nation's Top 10 School District Superintendents for 2025 by Education Insider! What a well-deserved honor for his leadership and dedication!

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/MattDegner

It is an exciting time for Julian Manson. The West High senior committed to play football at the University of Iowa in June and is currently leading the Trojan football team to its winningest start since 2020. 

Manson is rated the top recruit in Iowa and a four-star prospect by national college football outlets. He was an All-State player last season, earning scholarship offers from ACC, Big 12, and Big Ten Conference schools. 

The Iowa Department of Education has released the School Performance Profiles for the 2024–25 school year. These profiles provide a snapshot of how schools across the state are performing and help identify both areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

The profiles measure multiple factors, including student proficiency, growth, absenteeism, graduation rates, and postsecondary readiness.