For Liberty High School student Anna Bilskemper, determination has made all the difference.

Bilskemper has Rett Syndrome, a rare disorder that affects motor skills. Due to physical impairments, she communicates primarily through her Eyegaze device, which tracks eye movements to produce language.

As a reminder, Iowa law requires school districts to meet either a minimum of 180 days or 1,080 hours of instruction each year. Our school calendar is built with additional time to account for weather-related schedule changes, but after last week’s cancellation, we are now one hour short of the required instructional time.

To address this, we will cancel the one-hour early release scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, to recapture the required hour. 

Do you have a child who will be turning 5 years of age on or before September 15, 2025? If so, we invite you to our Kindergarten Registration event on March 6 & 7, 2025, to learn about our kindergarten program, ask any questions you may have, and register your child on-site for the 2025-26 school year.

LEARN MORE: www.IowaCitySchools.org/Kindergarten

As part of our commitment to student safety, we kindly remind you to review and/or update your contact information in Infinite Campus. Ensuring your details are current is a vital part of our comprehensive school safety plans

Do you have a child who will be turning 4 years of age on or before September 15, 2025?

We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds in all of our elementary schools, with full-day options also available.

Visit Preschool Page

The Iowa City Community School District remains deeply committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments where students feel safe and valued. This includes supporting all students and families as outlined in our non-discrimination statement, which includes national origin.

We are aware of reported changes to federal immigration policies and practices and want to assure you of the measures we have in place within our schools.

We are thrilled to recognize our 2024 All-State Music honorees! 

These talented students have achieved one of the highest honors in high school music. ICCSD leads the state with 105 musicians!
 

We would like to share information about the newly approved ICCSD Secondary School Personal Device Policy, which will go into effect across all middle and high schools starting January 21, 2025. The new guidelines are designed to reduce distractions, ensuring students stay engaged during instructional time while also helping students develop healthy digital habits.

It’s that time of year again—winter weather is just around the corner! Snow, ice, and cold can sometimes mean schedule changes. We want to make sure you have the information you need to stay updated on our inclement weather announcements, including school cancellations, delays, and early releases.