Articles Tagged: Iowa City Community School District

The interactive career exploration experience is designed to help kids connect strengths and interests to possible careers, and better map out what classes to take in high school and beyond.

The Iowa City school district this month is launching a survey to students, families and staff in an effort to “optimize the budget,” measure the effectiveness of current programs and initiatives, and identify key priorities.

Leader of Iowa City schools Matt Degner is being recognized as the national 2025 Superintendent of the Year by K-12 Dive for his focus on innovative academic programs at a time of increasing competition for students.

A policy revision in the Iowa City Community School District would better define physical aggression by students toward staff, and clarify disciplinary action.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids school board approved a calendar for the 2026-27 academic year

The Iowa City school board is considering prohibiting student cellphone use during all school hours as data indicates positive outcomes of banning phones during class time.

The Iowa City Community School District is exploring piloting its own before- and after-school program next year at four schools in an effort to provide consistent, equitable and engaging experiences for families.

Also in this week’s roundup of local government notes, the Iowa City school district will replace an Iowa City High turf soccer field and football practice field with turf.

As the Cedar Rapids school district faces a decline of 622 students this year, school leaders are asking the community to work with them to develop a strategic plan to increase enrollment and address facility and staffing needs.

More than 54,000 Iowa high school students are jointly enrolled in community college credit coursework, a number that’s been steadily climbing for the last decade.

Voters in the Iowa City Community School District elected two incumbents and one newcomer to fill three seats on the Iowa City school board Tuesday.

A new school district support team is reviewing instances of student physical aggression, office referrals, academic performance and other data in an effort to more closely monitor trends and provide support for schools in the Iowa City Community School District.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Iowa City school board on Tuesday will discuss the district’s ‘continuum of services’

Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Iowa City school board in next month’s election. The Gazette asked the candidates about their priorities, support of the district’s facility plan, and student and teacher safety.

Aspen Lohman, an “empathetic and incredibly skilled” first grade teacher at Coralville Central Elementary School, has been on leave since February after the trauma from repeated assaults by a student left her with post-traumatic stress disorder, acute panic attacks and depression.