Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids Community School District

The historic elementary school in Cedar Rapids initially proposed to be demolished under a plan approved, then reversed by the school board

Bus drivers in the Cedar Rapids Community School District have spent this week reviewing safety checks and driving an obstacle course to prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 23.

The district anticipates hiring an architect this fall and opening the schools to students in August 2027. The new schools would have capacity for 600 students each.

A new facility plan could be presented to the Cedar Rapids school board by spring 2025 with a possible bond referendum next November

New strategic plan to address safety, learning in Cedar Rapids schools

Cedar Rapids school staff expressed ‘serious and deep concerns’ about safety and security during interviews and focus groups, an expert says.

Both schools at capacity for student enrollment with rapid growth in the attendance zones

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is launching a meal site at Johnson STEAM Academy to expand food access for households affected by the recent closure of the First Avenue Hy-Vee in a rare collaboration with area state and local government officials.

As the school district finalizes its plan, business partnerships will become increasingly important to offer industry expertise, financial support and donation of industry-grade equipment.

The academy plans to expand its programming after purchasing Arthur Elementary School from the Cedar Rapids school district.

Local private school Isaac Newton Christian Academy representatives argued against the sale of Garfield Elementary School to a local developer, stating their intentions to purchase the building and keep it as an education institution.

In year one, Grover is leading the district in new facility, strategic plans

Cedar Rapids school board expected to approve referendum Monday to put the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy on September ballot

The agreement for school resource officers in Cedar Rapids schools remains largely unchanged after the City Council and school board this week approved keeping an officer stationed at five schools.

Jefferson High to feature Engineering and Transportation Academy; Washington High to have Engineering and Manufacturing Academy