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The best way to determine if a magnet school is the best fit for your child is to visit the school yourself. All of our magnet schools will host parent/guardian visits before the magnet school lottery ends. These dates are coming soon! See below for each school’s contact information.

Cedar River Academy:

Meet with Cedar River Academy leaders to learn about our sustainability themed learning environment. Visits dates and times are: February 9th, 9:00-10:00 a.m.; and February 13th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Complete the CRA School Visit Registration or contact Elizabeth Callahan, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-1817 or by email to RSVP.

Johnson STEAM Academy:

Meet with Johnson STEAM Academy leaders to learn about our STEAM themed learning environment and focus on arts integration. Visits dates and times are: February 6th, 4:15-5:15 p.m.; February 13th, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Complete the JSA School Visit Registration or Contact Sarah Jones, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-3063 or by email to RSVP.

Kenwood Leadership Academy:

Meet with Kenwood Leadership Academy leaders to learn about how we see, inspire, and empower students in our leadership themed learning environment. Visits dates and times are: January 23rd, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; February 15th, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; February 22nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; February 27th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Complete the KLA School Visit Registration or Contact Tara Brockmeyer, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-3532 or by email to RSVP.

Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy:

Meet with Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy leaders about our business themed learning environment and the addition of Leader in Me at the middle school level. Visits dates and times are: February 8th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; February 12th, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; February 21st, 11:00-11:30 p.m. (virtual- link will be sent to registrants).

Complete the RCCBA School Visit Registration or Contact Kate Riley, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-3532 or by email to RSVP.

McKinley STEAM Academy:

Meet with McKinley STEAM Academy leaders about our STEAM learning environment and Career Exploratory Pathways.

Contact Ted Olander, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-1576 or by email.

City View Community High School:

Meet with City View leaders and learners to learn more about our community-based learning experiences and projects.

Visit dates and times are: 

  • Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 12:30-1:30 pm, In person
  • Monday, February 12, 2024, 12:30-1:30 pm, Virtual
  • Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:00-11:00 am, In person
  • Thursday, February 22, 2024, 12:45-1:45 pm, In person
  • Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 5:00-6:00 pm, In person
  • Friday, March 1, 2024, 11:00-12:00 pm, Virtual

Sign up for a visit by completing the City View School Visit Registration Form or Contact Cassidy Reinken, magnet coordinator, at 319-558-1612 or by email.