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🚨 Friday, January 23, 2026 will be a Home Based Learning Day 🚨
Due to the dangerous cold forecasted weather for our area, all school buildings will be closed, and we will transition to a Home-Based Learning Day. Students should not come to school tomorrow. Instead, they will complete assignments and activities at home.
In addition, there will be no morning activities. We will notify families and staff regarding Friday afternoon activities by 12 PM tomorrow (January 23). Today (Thursday, January 22) is an ordinary day including after-school activities.
PK through 5th Grade: Students are bringing home printed activity packets today that they will work on tomorrow.
Middle and High School: Students will find assignments on Google Classroom or in a printed packet brought home today.
Support: Teachers are available via email from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to answer any questions students may have.
Check-in: To be considered an “Instructional Day,” student participation is important. Please watch for a Google Form, email, or phone call from your specific school to verify your student’s participation.
For full details on Home-Based Learning Days, please visit our website, crschools.us. Stay safe and stay warm, CRCSD!
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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, all evening practices and activities are canceled after 4:30 PM today (1/21/26).
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What a great meeting last night! Our Community Coalition is leading the way to build a sustainable future for CRCSD. Coalition members brainstormed all the ways we could reconfigure or restructure our schools. They generated 6 new ideas, tested them against our viability criteria, and voted on which to bring forward to the board on Monday.
We are grateful for all the work done last night and look forward to hearing about the new ideas at Monday’s board meeting!
#crschools #communityinput #WeAreCRCSD
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If you’ve ever reached out to the Cleveland Elementary office, you likely already know how amazing Kelsey Hodges is! Whether it’s an email response within minutes or a warm, patient greeting in person, Kelsey makes communication look easy.
Recognized by our partners at Grant Wood AEA, Kelsey is celebrated for being:
Lightning Fast: Always there with an answer when staff needs it most.
A Wealth of Knowledge: The person to go to when you need to know how things work!
Pure Kindness: Patient and helpful with every family, student, and staff member who walks through the door.
Kelsey, thank you for being a "fun coworker" and an essential part of the team. We are so lucky to have you! ❤️🐾
If you would like to recognize someone, you can do that here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBBCTquLsBB5dSvDKtNpCS9JGPPL1JsLGODqrTcAaWNpoHrQ/viewform
#ClevelandElementary #StaffSpotlight #SchoolCommunity #CommunicationPro
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Board Brief! 📰
Our School Board President Jennifer Neumann and Vice President Scott Drzycimski are here to provide a quick summary of everything the board discussed during last night’s board special work session.
Tap the video to hear what was discussed and the key decisions impacting our students and schools!
Link to the full board meeting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-P_S4HxWk
For more information on strategic budget planning, please check out our Planning for the Future webpage. We continually update it as new information and data become available. crschools.us/…/strategic-plan-planning-the-future/
#schoolboard #EducationMatters #CommunityUpdates #WeAreCRCSD
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"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by reaffirming our commitment to helping every student grow not just in knowledge, but in heart.
#MLKDay #CRSchools
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Monday’s Special Board Meeting 🗓️
Join us tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 PM at the ELSC for a Special Board Meeting.
What to expect tomorrow:
The Focus: The Board will review and vote on the proposed cost savings package EXCEPT for school consolidation.
Consolidation: The Board will not discuss or vote on any matters related to the reorganization or consolidation of schools at this meeting.
Public Comment: Because this is a Special Meeting, there will be no public comment period.
How to follow along: The meeting begins with a closed session regarding open enrollment. The public livestream will begin immediately following the conclusion of that session.
📺 Watch the Livestream: www.youtube.com/@EngageCRschools/streams
🔗 View the Agenda: simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031509
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It’s official! 🗓️
The Board of Education has formally approved the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. We know how important it is for our families and staff to plan ahead.
You can now view the full calendar, including start/end dates, holiday breaks, and professional development days, on our website.
Key Dates to Note:
First Day of School: August 25, 2026
Winter Break: December 23, 2026 – January 4 2027
Spring Break: March 15 – 19 2027
Last Day of School: May 28, 2027
🔗 Download the printable PDF here: crschools.b-cdn.net/app/uploads/2026/01/2026-27CalendarJan12th.pdf
#DistrictName #SchoolCalendar #PlanningAhead #BackToSchool2026
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500+ Volunteers. Countless hours. One big mission: Our students. 📚✨
This week, we’re saying a massive THANK YOU to our PTO members and district volunteers. Whether you’re helping in the classroom, organizing fundraisers, or cheering from the sidelines, your impact is felt across every corner of Cedar Rapids.
We are so grateful for your partnership!
#CRCSD #CRSchools #ThankYouMonth #PTO #VolunteerImpact
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Is your child in junior high or high school? Do you have a plan for graduation? The Arc and Cedar Rapids Community School District are partnering to provide information and guidance on paths after high school for families and students with a disability. We hope you will join us to hear and learn from families just like you who successfully navigated the transition from school to adulthood.
Register To Attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHhCRQfoLTpzvCnoF8KmijY1VgEqp3fvfnSIjrqkYsvo6Q_A/viewform?pli=1
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