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Welcome to the Council Bluffs Community School District The mission of the Council Bluffs Community School District is to guarantee that every student graduates with the knowledge, skills and character to become a responsible citizen and to succeed in a changing world by creating a leading-edge, inclusive educational system which provides challenging expectations, diverse experiences, engaging curriculum and innovative teaching within a collaborative, caring community. |
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Quick Links Supplemental Education Services Helpful Resources Elementary/Middle School Attendance Matters Brochure High School Attendance Matters Brochure Fair and Consistent Grading Brochure Free & Reduced Lunch Application School Improvement Plan Summaries
District-Developed Special Education Plan Social Media: Rules of Engagement Partner Links
C.B. Parks & Recreation Youth Activities
District Annual Progress Report at Iowa Department of Education
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Students Recognized for Helping Serve Others in Safety Patrol Franklin fifth grade Byron Parker received the Bill Palmer Award for the Optimists Clubs 26th annual Respect for Law and Safety Patrol ceremony. That award recognized the best patrol member in the city. Also at Franklin elementary, Amber Fallet was recognized for her efforts in safety patrol. Along with the Franklin students the Optimist Club honored elementary students Bailey Peabody and Nolan Peters of Bloomer, Heaven Vela and Aubreianna Flanagan of Carter Lake, Dylan Reimer and Karson Sachs of Crescent, Cody Knauss and Christian Castaneda of Edison, Logan Kline and Caleb Larsen of Lewis and Clark, Emmalee Keller and Zander Carda of Longfellow, Emily Eikenberry and D’Mitre Hedrick of Roosevelt, Adrian Hernandez and Kaitlin Cedar of Rue and Grant Merk of Walnut Grove. 28 Council Bluffs Students Qualify for National History Day Competition; Students Advance to Nationals
Sam Hulett and Ben Price qualified for the National History Day with their Junior Group Documentary. They received their awards from Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie. Alea Dorsett earned the honor of Alternate to the National History Day for her website. She also won the honors for the Outstanding African American History entry.
Photo: Junior Group Performance of Jessica Dix, Mackenzie Frush, and Makayla Nagunst Green Hills West District National History Day Competition was held March 23, 2013 at the Council Bluffs Public Library. Schools from Underwood, Council Bluffs Kirn, Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, Saint Albert, Harlan, and Clarinda had students prepare projects for the competition. National History Day inspires children through exciting competitions and transforms teaching through project based curriculum and instruction. The state-level competition for the high school students will be April 29th and for the middle school students on May 6th, both in Des Moines. The 28 State Qualifiers from the Council Bluffs Schools are listed below in each category, with the project title, student name(s) and school: Junior Historical Paper America Calling: Gabby Dour, Kirn Junior Individual Exhibit: Turned On Tuned In to TV: Kenadie Doty, Kirn Jackie Robinson: Brianne McDermott, Kirn Junior Group Exhibit: Title IX: Transforming the Playing Field Alayna Murphy and Darby Thomas, Kirn Junior Individual Documentary: The Crisis of the War in Vietnam Through the Eyes of the Media: Calab Holder, Kirn Special Education: Pivotal Legislation Meets the Needs of All: Maddy St. Clair, Kirn Junior Group Documentary: Star Wars: Sam Hulett and Ben Price, Kirn Miranda v Arizona: Jacob Colburn and Brennan Plummer, Kirn Junior Individual Performance Pedaling for Change: Emma Seilstad, Kirn Junior Group Performance Homes for the Homeless, Lands for the Landless: Mackenzie Frush, Makayla Nagunst, and Jessica Dix, Kirn One Great and Virtuous Nation: Dale Feinhold, Alexis Gress, Sophie Knauss, and Elizabeth Ponce, Kirn Junior Group Website: Tuskegee Airmen: Connor Garside, Hunter Hendrix and William Jones, Kirn Atomic Bomb: Hayley Hartman and Claire Jones, Kirn Junior Individual Website Justice Is Served: Alea Dorsett, Kirn Enter the Red Dragon: Gage Weber, Kirn Senior Individual Documentary Keating Owens Act: Abaigh Plummer, Abraham Lincoln Elvis Presley: Kayla Beck, Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Dance Team Named National Champions
The Abraham Lincoln Dance Team competed at the Jamfest National Dance Championship in Kansas City. They were awarded first place in both their Variety Dance and
Congratulations to all!
Thomas Jefferson Winter Guard and Percussion Take 1st Place The Thomas Jefferson Winter Guard notched it's first victory ever finishing in 1st place at the most recent Heartland Winter Arts Association (HWAA) circuit held at Omaha Burke High School.
Abraham Lincoln Speech Team Has Stellar Season Abraham Lincoln High School completed a terrific speech season this last weekend. AL had 35 students participate in the district contest held at ALHS on February 23rd. AL advanced 28 of those 35 to the state level of competition held last weekend, March 9, at Nevada High School in Nevada, IA. 20 of the 28 students earned division one ratings and 8 others earned a slightly lower rating, but still did a great job. Those participating this year included: Holly Vanderpool, Andrew Meyers, Noah Larsen, Fransico Franco, Aurora Owens, Derek Gilman, Destany Mass, Natalie Carlon, Hannah Goldapp, Megan Reif, Tristin Barnhart, Taylora Christensen, Becca Barker, Isabella Taylor, Seamus St. Clair, Hope Philbrick, Josh Hannan, Olivia Welch, Ben Addison, Collin Smith, Paige Oamek, Nolan Dresher, Dillion Gibson and Abby Otten. In addition, EIGHT performances from Abraham Lincoln High School earned All-Sate Honors. This is the highest level a student can reach in Iowa High School Speech. Congratulations to all! Those earning All-State Honors are: Seamus St. Clair in Solo Musical Theater and Literary Program Taylora Christensen in Expository Address and Solo Musical Theater Megan Reif in Expository Address Hannah Goldapp in Prose Isabella Taylor in Solo Musical Theater Natalie Carlon in Improvisational Acting
Youth Art Month Winner Walnut Grove 1st Grader Madeline Tierney
Walnut Grove 1st Grader, Madeline Tierney, took 1st place in the Joslyn Art Museum Association’s (JAMA) Youth Art Month Contest. Her piece of art will be displayed on a billboard on 30th and Broadway for the rest of the month. Third grader, Jordan Kreft, also a Walnut Grove student, took 4th place in the contest. All 175 contest entries will be featured in a display at the Council Bluffs Public Library, March 4-March 31. Joslyn Art Museum Studio Programs Manager judged the entries and the contest was facilitated by JAMA members Cathy Born and Judy Boelts. Congratulations to all that participated! Thomas Jefferson Drumline Wins 1st Place at Heartland Winter Arts Association
On Saturday, February 23, 2013 The Thomas Jefferson Indoor Drumline captured 1st Place at the Heartland Winter Arts Association show at Bellevue West High School in Bellevue NE. The TJ Indoor Drumline is only in it's seventh year of existence with this year's show entitled Paradise Lost.
Abraham Lincoln Crimson and Blue 2012 Yearbook Earns Prestigious "Neubert Award" from the Iowa High School Press Association Congratulations to the 2012 Crimson and Blue staff at Abraham Lincoln High School for being one of six school yearbooks in the state to win the Neubert Award from the Iowa High School Press Association. This is the highest award given and is described by the Association as "prestigious."
The IWCC Arts Center Presents Working Group Theatre and Mayberry: A Project to Encourage Community Dialogue On February 20th, the Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College will host the Working Group Theatre to conduct two workshops at Thomas Jefferson High School. The workshops, entitled Theater for the Oppressed, will use a technique known as Theater Forum to discuss bullying and promote acceptance and inclusion. The Working Group Theatre will present a full-length dramatic performance of the original work “Mayberry” on Thursday, February 21st, at the Arts Center. For Mayberry tickets, contact the Arts Center box office at (712) 388-7140. Abraham Lincoln Speech Team Has Stellar Season, Makes it to State Congratulations to the ALHS speech team for a great large group season! AL took 10 events to district contest on January 19th and advanced 9 of the 10 to state competition. State competition was held last weekend in Waukee and AL earned one division two rating and seven division one ratings. A great job by all! Finally, three groups advanced to All-State which is the highest level an IHSSA student can earn. Those that advanced to All-State are: Group improvisation: Derek Gilman, Aurora Owens and Josh Hannan Musical theater: Seamus St.Clair, Taylora Christensen and Isabella Taylor Radio Broadcasting 9th grade team: Nolan Dresher, Logan Erwin, Ben Addison, Abby Otten, Caitlyn Hayslip and DiaMonte Hill. Middle School Swimming Starts February 12th - The swim team is open to all boys and girls, grades 6th though 8th, from Wilson, Kirn and St. Albert middle schools. Bus transportation will be provided for interested Wilson students. Practice will be Tuesdays through Fridays immediately after school until 4:45. Swim meets will include a home meet at Kirn and the city championship meet at Lewis Central at the end of the season on March 23rd. If you are interested, visit the middle school swimming web page at: Middle School Swimming Edison Open House a Success
Thanks to the Edison Elementary School staff, principal Darrin Praska and SAM Brenda Hanafan for hosting such a terrific Grand Re-Opening celebration last night! Special thanks also to Mayor Tom Hanafan and the Cee Bee Ambassadors for participating in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the amazing renovation of the school!
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Bloomer Student Helps School Reach $30,000 Goal
Congratulations to Bloomer student Chance Higgins for helping the school reach its $30,000 goal for total student savings at the Bloomer Bears Branch of US Bank since it opened in 2011. "The Write Touch" Click here to view the magazine 44 students are featured in The Write Touch magazine, for their writing and art. The Write Touch is sponsored by the Council Bluffs Optimist Club and Council Bluffs Schools. Click the image above to view work from students at Abraham Lincoln High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, Kirn Middle School, Wilson Middle School, Kanesville Alternative Learning Center, Tucker Career and College Center, St. Albert High School, and Lewis Central High School. Council Bluffs High School Students Receive Omaha World Herald Honor Congratulations to the following outstanding high school seniors who were named to The Omaha World-Herald's 2013 All Western Iowa Academic Team: Mallory Huggins and Steven Monson from Abraham Lincoln High School and Katelyn Sillik from Thomas Jefferson High School. Dustin Middlemist of ALHS and Patrick O'Brien of TJHS received Honorable Mention recognition. A big thank you to the Fraternal Order of Eagles for generously donating $9,600 to Council Bluffs Schools! Thomas Jefferson Students Sign Music Scholarship Acceptance Letters Andrew Hanson and Lisa Wingate Matt Helms and Corry Valeika Kim O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Jack O’Brien Joe Adams, Katie Adams, Beth Adams Thomas Jefferson High School seniors were joined by Dr. Martha Bruckner, district superintendent, Mrs. Lisa Dale, TJ principal, and instructors Mr. Stephen Moore and Mr. James Giles while signing their Music Scholarship acceptance letter at the start of their Spring Band/Orchestra concert held on April 29, 2013. Andrew Hanson, son of Lisa Wingate and Matthew Hanson, signed his Music Scholarship acceptance letter to sing while double majoring in Mathematics and Vocal Music Performance at the University of Northern Iowa. Corry Valeika, son of Susanne & Matt Helms and Christopher Valeika, signed his Music Scholarship acceptance letter to play cello while double majoring in Science and Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Patrick O’Brien, son of Jack and Kim O’Brien, signed his Music Scholarship acceptance letter to play bassoon while majoring in Music Performance and Linguistics at the University of Iowa. Katie Adams, daughter of Joe and Beth Adams, signed her Music Scholarship acceptance letter to play viola while majoring in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy at the University of Iowa. Congratulations and best wishes to these students during their final season and continued performance at the next level!
Fifth Graders Get Future Focused at All-City Career Fair Sponsored by the Council Bluffs Rotary Clubs
More than 1,000 fifth graders from across Council Bluffs participated in the Fifth Grade "Future Focus" Career Fair, sponsored by Rotary Clubs of Council Bluffs and featuring 35 career speakers in interactive sessions for these members of the Class of 2020!
District and Community Receive National Pacesetter Award for Outstanding Summer Exploration Program
Summer Exploration Program partners gathered on April 24th to be part of the National Pacesetter Award Presentation. Ralph Smith, Senior Vice President for the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Managing Director of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, addressed the audience of partners about the importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities for students. The month-long summer program is in its fourth year and was cited for the positive affect on student literacy and its involvement of the greater community and dedicated partners working together on behalf of students. Partners include: ATA Sanders Martial Arts Community Education Foundation
Bloomer Student Wins Money Smart Week Poster Content
Bloomer fifth grader Clare Plummer won the local Money Smart Week poster contest sponsored by TS Bank. Her poster will be entered into the state-level contest. Edison Staff and School Community Raise $1,000 for Scholarship Staff members at Edison Elementary purchased and donated a variety of items within themed baskets to fund our scholarship program. Edison students and families then purchased raffle tickets as chance to win these themed baskets. As a result of the generosity of Edison staff members and Edison families, $1,000 was raised for the Edison scholarship program to fund two scholarships for Thomas Jefferson students to attend the college of their choice. Annual Jacket Backer Night Called A Success for Students
Autism Walk Raises Awareness and Funds
The Council Bluffs Autism Support Group hosted the Council Bluffs Community Autism Walk on April 20th at Rue Elementary. About $2,500 will go to support school programs for children with autism in the Council Bluffs and Lewis Central School Districts and The Autism Society of Iowa.
Kirn Students Earn Honors at Optimist Speech Contest
Kirn 8th graders Emma Seilstad, Andrea Millstead, Brooke Harold, Calab Holder, and Jacob Kaufman participated in the City Optimist Club Speech Contest. This year's topic was "Why My Voice is Important." With a fourth-place finish by Jacob and a second-place finish by Calab, they both competed at the zone level. Calab then placed second and earned the honors to compete at the regional level on April 27th. Good Luck, Calab! Kirn Middle School Student Wins Gold Key in Scholastic Writing Competition
The following Kirn 8th grade students won awards for the Scholastic Writing Competition: Calab Holder: Gold Key in poetry, which qualified him to participate in the National Scholastic Writing Competition. Other students also represented the District in this competition sponsored by the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center: Alyssa Clayton: Silver Key in poetry, Avery Thomas: Honorable Mention in poetry Jacob Kaufman: Honorable Mention fantasy Gage Weber: Honorable Mention science fiction, and Breana Rocha: Honorable Mention essay. Wilson Students Receive Award at Engineering Competition; Present Project to Community Leaders
Wilson Middle School students took home an Award of Distinction and a $250 check at the Student Mentoring Program Competition and Awards, sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers, Omaha Post, and the Peter Kiewit Institute. Wilson students presented a Project Synergy Center, which would involve a Council Bluffs Regional Indoor Sports and Recreational Facility built to promote health, unify community, offer connectivity, and acknowledge participation and competition for all ages in the the city and rural areas. Project participants include: 8th Grade Students Blake Blong Cheyanne Buckles Jacob Hemmerich Teayanna Leytham Danielle Mefferd Jamie Sidzyik Cecelia Yale 7th Grade Students Mitchell Flowers Tucker Mass Conner Osborn Josey Starner 6th Grade Student Jacob Collins Mentor: Ed Bishop Teacher/ Team Leader Laura Oslin Thomas Jefferson Students Sign Letters to Play College Softball
From left to right: TJ Softball Coach Shannon Strusse, TJ Activities Director, Jeremy Stuckenholtz, Terry Williamson, Carly Williamson, Dave Williamson
From left to right: College of Saint Mary Softball Coach, Chuck Brewer, TJ Activities Director, Jeremy Stuckenholtz, Carrie Mulligan, Emily Dickerson, Gordon Dickerson, and TJ Softball Coach Shannon Strusse Emily Dickerson, daughter of Gordon Dickerson and Carrie Mulligan and a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School signed her letter to play softball with College of St. Mary's in Omaha. Emily has been accepted into their Occupational Therapy program. Carly Williamson, daughter of Dave and Terry Williamson and a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School signed to become a Dragon beginning the Fall of 2013 for the Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Carly will be studying Speech Pathology. Both have received various academic and athletic scholarships from the colleges. Congratulations and best wishes in their final season and continued playing at the next level! Community Resource Fair Success! More than 1,050 children and parents attended the March 28th Community Resource Fair sponsored by the Council Bluffs Community School District, with financial support from Promise Partners. More than 80 agencies and dozens of volunteers made it possible to bring schools, families and the community together at this annual event.
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HOSA Students Receive High Marks at State Competition
The Tucker Center HOSA Chapter traveled to Des Moines, March 17 - 19, 2013 to compete at the HOSA State Competitions. Those placing in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place are eligible to compete at HOSA National Leadership Competition this June in Nashville, Tennessee. Students who placed at the competition are: Extemporaneous Health Poster Nicole Baker - 6th Place Extemporaneous Speaking Victoria Harte-Maxwell - 1st Place Extemporaneous Writing Sarah Fisher - 3rd Place Sidnie Lewis - 4th Place Alexis Nadler - 5th Place HOSA Bowl (team event) 1st Place Sarah Bertrand Sidnie Lewis Monique Stuck Alexis Nadler Career Health Display (team event) 2nd Place Megan Rief Jeremy Vogel 6th Place Sarah Fisher Brittney Russell Forensic Medicine (team event) 1st Place Megan Michael Carlos Villalobos 2nd Place Tad Nelson Morgan Ronfeldt Medical Terminology Christina Dieatrick - 6th Place Human Growth & Development Megan Michael - 3rd Place Pathophysiology Charles Knotek - 1st Place Jeremy Vogel - 2nd Place Sports Medicine Morgan Ronfeldt - 1st Place Tad Nelson - 2nd Place CPR/First Aid (Team Event) 3rd Place Sarah Bertrand Monique Stuck 5th Place Charlie Knotek Nick Knotek Tucker Center HOSA Chapter received: 1st Place for Largest Local Chapter in the State
2nd Place for Largest Increase in the State Fourth Graders to Perform with Symphony at the Holland Center Hundreds of fourth graders from Council Bluffs will be participating in "The Orchestra Sings!" program at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 9:45 and 11:15. Students from Edison, Walnut Grove, Bloomer, Roosevelt, College View and Hoover will be partnered with the Omaha symphony and Carnegie Hall to discover melody through work on the soprano recorder and voice. The program "Link Up" is a supplementary curriculum that culminates with these students performing live with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. The program is funded by a Community Education Foundation classroom grant, school booster clubs and the Council Bluffs Symphony Guild. Edison Elementary student Kaitlynn Callabro will sit with the orchestra on stage and perform with them throughout the concert. Parents may invited to attend the concert for the $5 admission fee.
Jazz & Show Choir Place at IWCC Competition
Both the Thomas Jefferson show choir and jazz choir did exceptionally well at the 4A division at the Iowa Western Community College Jazz Choir Competition this past Saturday, March 9th. Jazz Choir received 1st place in the 4A division and received all Superior (1) ratings from all the judges. The show choir earned 2nd place out of 7 schools and received Superior (1) ratings from all the schools. Sopranos: Altos: Tenors: Baritones: Basses:
Roosevelt Grand Re-Opening!
Ribbon Cutting held March 9th in the media center of the newly remodeled Roosevelt Elementary school. Kirn Middle School Teacher Debra Stephenson Given Honor
Kirn Middle School Physical Education teacher Debra Stephenson has earned the Central District Honor Award from the Central District Association for American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), for her outstanding service. A recommendation letter written about Debra stated “Debra has contributed many hours of her professional and personal time to further the organization's mission of “providing, supporting and promoting programs that encourage healthy, active lifestyles.” Candidates were chosen based on high moral character and personal integrity, contributions through the association, and outstanding service as a teacher. DECA Students Earn Spot in National Competition
Upper Photo: Abraham Lincoln DECA Team Lower Photo: Thomas Jefferson DECA Team Twenty-four high school students in the Council Bluffs Schools DECA program participated in the state DECA competition February 24-25. Twelve earned first through third place to earn a spot in the national competition April 23-29 in Anaheim, CA. There were about 400 Iowa students at the conference.
Taylora Christensen- 1st place in Food Marketing Trevor Douglas- 1st place is Quick Serve Restaurant Management Jake Leggett- 2nd place in Restaurant and Food Service Management Lauren Myers- 2nd place in International Business Plan Jordyn Hyde- 3rd place in Apparel & Accessories Marketing Blake Willadsen- 3rd place in Marketing Management Alex Standard & Kendra Jankiewicz- 4th place in Sports & Entertainment Marketing Mariah Garcia & Hannah Browning- 7th place in Travel & Tourism Marketing
Thomas Jefferson High School who placed in state competition: Adam Poldberg- 1st place Sports and Entertainment Marketing Nolan Neaman- 2nd place Business Services Marketing Randy Schultz & Charles Weaver – 3rd place Financial Services Team Decision Making Event AND 1st place Financial Literacy Promotion Project Adam Poldberg & Nolan Neaman- 2nd place Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan Devin Young & Daisy Sullivan- 2nd place Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan
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Educational Service Center, 12 Scott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 The Council Bluffs Community School District shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, marital status, citizenship, geographic location, socioeconomic status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. |
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