Input sessions available

Public Input Session Sign-ups

As you may be aware, the Cedar Rapids Community School District has initiated its search for a new superintendent. To counsel us through this important process, we have retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), a consulting firm that specializes in assisting school boards with the consideration of candidates for superintendent.

A key step in this process is to identify the characteristics we will be seeking in our new superintendent. We would greatly appreciate your input and assistance with this important initiative.

Here are the four zoom input sessions taking place. Each session is limited to 30 participates. Please click on the dates below to register.

November 10, 2022 @4:15 pm

November 11, 2022 @8:00 am

November 11, 2022 @12:00 pm

November 11, 2022 @1:00 pm

In addition to the above listed Zoom sessions and the below listed survey option, earlier this week CRCSD sent invites for in-person sessions to the following groups: CRCSD staff, CRCSD families and students, civic leaders, community partners, community leaders, and local union contact for forwarding to members.

If you can't attend one of the input sessions, you can provide your input via this survey link. This survey is designed to gather your perceptions of the school district and the importance of various characteristics found in effective superintendents. The information will be used to determine the desired characteristics of the new Superintendent. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Sincerely,

The CRCSD Board of Education

November Is Native American Heritage Month

CRCSD recognizes that November is Native American Heritage Month. It's also commonly known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This designated time helps acknowledge our Native community's important contributions and celebrates their diverse cultures, traditions, and histories.

We are sharing online resources in classrooms and here in this newsletter for more information.

Learn more here

High School Girls Participating in Historic Year

It’s been an historic week for CRCSD girls wrestling. Our three high school wrestling rooms have been a buzz of activity. This is the first year girls wrestling is an officially sanctioned sport by the Iowa Girls Athletic Union.

Excitement is off the charts!

All-State Musicians Selected and Honored

CRCSD would like to share congratulations to all of the band, choir, and orchestra individuals who auditioned for the All State music ensembles!

See a list of honorees

From Rooks and Pawns, to Queens and Kings, the Game of Chess at Metro High School

Since at least 2005, the game of chess has been played in classrooms at Metro High School. Whether it's before school or after school and especially during the lunch hour, the boards come out, the pieces are placed, and the strategy happens.

This video shows several match ups in action and the focus displayed by students.

Whether you are a new player or an expert, these strategic moves give students mini life lessons as they move each piece in working towards the goal of “checkmate!”

Check out the video!

Photo Gallery

Franklin Quarterly Cuts

The tradition continues; one Franklin Middle School classroom buzzes with clippers as barbers cut fresh haircuts on students. But this month, there was a twist! Special guest Kimberly Carter, Kenwood Leadership Academy principal, shared her talents in braiding students' hair.

Images from Quarterly Cuts

Fall Weather Fun

This week, mother nature shared just the right amount of Fall sunshine and warmth. As a result, it was an excellent opportunity for students to get outside and soak up the picture-perfect weather. Students enjoying outside recess during this first week of November is precisely what our cameras caught.

Get a closer look

Important Reminders