📚✨ Books of the Month Are Here!
Each school level has a spotlight book this month, chosen to inspire, challenge, and celebrate a love of reading at every level. From imaginative adventures to powerful stories, there’s something for every reader! 💛
Elementary: Lift by Minh Le
Middle School: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
High School: Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown
#BookOfTheMonth #CRCSDLovesReading #ReadersAreLeaders #GradeLevelReads
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🚨 Big news for the 2025 school year at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA)! 🚨
We’re offering up to 20 exciting courses designed to spark creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in our students. From App Design and Marketing to Theatre Production, LEGO Education, Rock Band, and Finance—RCCBA is opening doors for the next generation of FUTURE READY leaders. 💡🎭🎸📱📈
#RCCBA #FutureReady #crschools #StudentOpportunities #InnovationInEducation #MiddleSchoolEntrepreneurs
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🖍️ August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month! 🎒
We’re helping our littlest learners take their first big step — from ABCs to making new friends, it all starts here. 💛
Let the countdown to kindergarten begin! ✏️📚 #ReadySetKindergarten #BackToSchool #KindergartenBound
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📅 Hello, August!
Here are the important days to keep on your radar this month! From school board meetings to the first day of school, we’ve got you covered. 📝✨
Stay tuned, stay organized, and let’s make it a great month! 💛
#MonthlyReminder #StayConnected
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🛍️ Tax-Free Weekend is here! ✏️🎒
Don’t miss your chance to stock up on school supplies, clothes, and classroom essentials, tax free! Now’s the perfect time to check off that back-to-school list and get your kiddos ready for a great year. 🖍️📓👟
#BackToSchool #TaxFreeWeekend #SchoolReady #CRCSDFamilies
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Exciting progress is underway at McKinley as renovations to the MedLab continue! 🧪🔧 This updated space is designed to give students even more opportunities for hands-on, real-world learning in science, medicine, and beyond. We’re proud to invest in environments that spark curiosity and support future-ready learning. Stay tuned as we bring this innovative space to life! #WeBelieveInOurSchools #FutureReady #WeAreCRCSD
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Working together for a stronger school community 💬 Catch the highlights from our latest board meeting — decisions, updates, and what’s ahead!
1️⃣ CRCSD received a $900,000 grant for therapeutic classrooms. CRCSD was one of only 8 schools selected in the state of Iowa. These classrooms will provide short-term targeted support for students whose emotional or behavioral needs affect their learning.
2️⃣ Junior Achievement presented their 2025-2026 school year plan, working with CRCSD. CRCSD has been a proud partner with Junior Achievement for over 60 years, with 400 community members volunteering to serve our students. JA’s plan to bring a business-style curriculum for 3DE at Washington, where the 9th graders will participate in a shark tank-style competition on the solution to a presented problem, a real business could have. They also heard from CRCSD student Adam, who spoke on how he enjoyed his experiences with Junior Achievement in school.
3️⃣ The board approved a school board treasurer, Karla Hogan.
4️⃣ The board approved a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover, securing her leadership through the 2027-2028 school year.
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📣 We’re hiring! With 50+ open positions across the district, now’s your chance to join Cedar Rapids Community School District and make a lasting impact. 💼✨
Are you ready to support our students on their path to success?
👩🏫 "I love working for CRCSD because of the people, whether it be staff, students, or families. Our community is so special in that we are all so different and have the opportunity to learn from each other every single day. From the moment I walked in the doors on my first day of teaching, I have felt like I belong here and this is where I am supposed to be." – Abigail Davis, Kindergarten teacher at Trailside Elementary School.
Explore opportunities and apply today! 💙
#CRCSdProud #WeAreHiring #SupportSuccess #JoinOurTeam
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📣 Hey students! Looking for a way to earn volunteer hours and make a real impact in our community?
Cedar Rapids Community School District is teaming up with HACAP and Healthy Kids Iowa to provide FREE food bags to families in need — and we need your help!
✅ Volunteer Opportunities:
📦 Prep & Package Food
🗓️ Monday, July 21 | Various times
📍 Locations: Johnson, CRA at Taylor, and Trailside
👟 Wear closed-toe shoes + bring a jacket (you’ll be working in fridge/freezer areas)
🚗 Distribute Food Bags
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 | 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 Locations: Johnson, CRA at Taylor, Trailside, and Hiawatha
👟 Wear closed-toe shoes
💥 Great for service hours + giving back to your community!
👉 Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A8AF2BABFFC70-57511951-food#/
#CRCSD #VolunteerOpportunity #StudentVolunteers #GiveBack #HACAP #HealthyKidsIowa #CommunityImpact
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Reminder! Free Food Bags from HACAP & Healthy Kids Iowa are available today until 1 or food runs out!
Cedar Rapids Community School District is partnering with HACAP and Healthy Kids Iowa to get FREE food into the hands of our students and their families. Families who qualify (if your child attends a CEP school, you automatically qualify) can pick up FREE food bags four times this summer.
Pickup Locations:
Johnson Elementary
Hiawatha Elementary
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Trailside Elementary
We’re proud to continue supporting our students and families with healthy meals all summer long. Please help spread the word—no child should go hungry this summer!
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📣 We’re hiring! With 50+ open positions across the district, now’s your chance to join Cedar Rapids Community School District and make a lasting impact. 💼✨
Are you ready to support our students on their path to success?
👩🏫 "I love teaching at CRCSD because of the families and students we get to interact with and support. I grew up in this community and enjoy building connections with families as they grow within our district and community." – Annie Welsh, Special Education AK-5 teacher at Kenwood Leadership Academy.
Explore opportunities and apply today! 💙
#CRCSdProud #WeAreHiring #SupportSuccess #JoinOurTeam
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📣 We’re hiring! With 50+ open positions across the district, now’s your chance to join Cedar Rapids Community School District and make a lasting impact. 💼✨
Are you ready to support our students on their path to success?
👩🏫 "It’s inspiring to be surrounded by individuals who share a commitment to making a positive impact in all our students’ lives. Teaching is a joy for me because of the relationships and experiences I get to share with my students each year." – Blake Jenewein, 2nd Grade Teacher at Pierce Elementary School.
Explore opportunities and apply today! 💙
#CRCSdProud #WeAreHiring #SupportSuccess #JoinOurTeam
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Summer break is here! ☀️ How are you spending your time off? Whether it’s relaxing, exploring new hobbies, or catching up with family and friends, we want to hear what you’re looking forward to most this summer. Drop a comment below and let’s share the excitement together!
#SummerBreak #LookingForward #WeAreCRSD #CommunityChat
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We would like to extend our congratulations to Baseball Coach Bret Hoyer from Kennedy High School. He was named the NHSACA National Baseball Coach of the Year! Congratulations, Bret; it is well deserved. Thank you for all you do.
#WeAreCRCSD
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