This week’s big announcement has us celebrating the return to traditional in-person learning for the upcoming school year, while also providing families an option for year-long remote learning. If you’re excited about reinstating in-person classroom instruction and the traditions around kids in buildings--great! And, if remote learning worked well for your family this past year or you desire to try it in the coming year, we have an option for that, too.

As you can imagine, we are currently planning ahead for staffing allocations and getting that good work done now so we have clear direction moving forward. Therefore, we need you to make your family decision (if you are choosing remote learning for the 2021-2022 school year) by April 23rd. This gives us time to plan, and it gives you peace of mind for your family planning processes.

We are still navigating the elements of the pandemic, but there is a focused path ahead. And, we look forward to August 2021, which should bring more predictability for everyone. We are so proud to serve all of our families!

Sincerely,

Noreen

Last day of school

Annie Bradford has been named principal of Johnson STEAM Academy (JSA), pending board approval. She will begin her role on July 1.

Bradford will join Cedar Rapids Community School District from Starmont Community School District, where she served as the elementary principal. She previously served in CRCSD as a special education facilitator from 2013 to 2016.

“I am thrilled to be returning to a district that has continually focused on student academic achievement in addition to preparing students for future success,” says Bradford. “JSA is a special place and I am looking forward to leading and learning with the staff and students there.”

“We are so pleased to have Annie join us,” adds Eric Christenson, executive director of elementary education. “Annie brings a wealth of leadership experience that will benefit the Johnson STEAM Academy community.”

“I’m speechless! It’s good and I’m feeling really confident.”

Several Franklin Middle School students participated this week in Quarterly Cuts, a free haircut program through grants from the Cedar Rapids Education Association, Franklin PTA, and staff.

See more photos and read more in the link below.

Congratulations to the ten Washington High School students who were named to the Iowa All-State Jazz Choir! Only 20 students were selected from across the state.

The All-State Jazz Choir will perform in July during the Iowa Choral Directors Association Symposium in Pella.

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks opportunities to partner with community organizations for the purpose of supporting student social, emotional, and academic growth, and achieving our mission of Every Learner. Future Ready.

If your organization is interested in supporting CRCSD in the 2021-22 school year, we ask that you register your organization by April 30 through the link below so we can help match what is available with where it will have the greatest impact.

It's time for fifth graders to choose a middle school music class. All CRCSD middle schools will host a virtual music open house on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Fifth grade students and families can learn more about each middle school music program, meet music teachers, and ask questions.

Learn more and find the registration form in the link below.