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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District Handbook Supplemental Education Services Helpful Resources Fair and Consistent Grading Brochure Free & Reduced Lunch Application 2011-12 Annual Progress Report Summary School Improvement Plan Summaries Activity Participation & Insurance Form
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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Kindergarten Experience February 9, 2012 Parents of Preschoolers please join us Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Longfellow Elementary from 6:00pm-7:00pm for the Council Bluffs Community School District's Kindergarten Experience. Please click here for more information. Google and District Celebrate Technology in High School Classrooms Google product managers, software engineers, and marketing and data center representatives mingled with students at Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools on January 31st to help celebrate the integration of Google Chromebooks in classrooms. The Council Bluffs Schools were among a small group of school districts to test and purchase Chromebooks.
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Donations Help Warm Our Students
The Loess Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross' Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Jennie Edmundson collected and knit hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens for our students in need. Thank you for this wonderful donation! No Need to Use February 23rd to Make Up any Snow Days Due to a cooperating Mother Nature, the February 23rd potential snow day make-up day will not be needed as noted on the school calendar. Even if school is canceled due to snow for a day between now and February 23rd, there will be no school for students that day or the following day designated as a school vacation day. Nominations Now Being Accepted for Nelson Excellence in Teaching Awards The H. H. “Red” and Ruth H. Nelson Family Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes those individuals who go above and beyond to demonstrate leadership and vision in our schools. Nominations for these awards will be accepted through February 17, 2012. Making a nomination is a fantastic way to give a teacher the recognition he/she deserves. Five teachers will each receive a $5,000 check, a specially designed trophy and public recognition. You may nominate your favorite teacher online only by Clicking Here. Nominees must have a minimum of two years experience as a certified teacher or counselor in the Council Bluffs Community School District (K-12). Nominations will be accepted from students (current and former), parents, fellow teachers, school administrators and the general public. Individuals cannot nominate themselves. The H. H. "Red" and Ruth H. Nelson Family Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award Program is administered by The Omaha Community Foundation. Neither the Nelson Family nor administrators from either of the eligible school districts are involved in the process. Judges are independently selected by The Omaha Community Foundation and neither the Nelson Family nor school district administrators are aware of their identity. Recipients of the Nelson's Excellence in Teaching Award Program are at the sole discretion of the judges. Past Council Bluffs recipients include: 2008 Albert Hudek, Ed.D. Mary Reid 2009
Barbara Schmid JoAnn Tews 2010 Jane Burgett Deb Goodman Jim Misner
Karla Hughes Terry McNeal Walnut Grove Students Create Sculptures with Donated Canned Goods
Walnut Grove Elementary students collected 1,156 items for a neighborhood food bank. Students built sculptures out of the cans. Mrs. McCart's 5th grade classroom won with 236 items. Miss Short's 2nd grade classroom won for most creative structure. Great job students and teachers! Knights of Columbus Donate Tootsie Roll Drive Proceeds to Special Eduation Program Knights of Columbus representatives Bob Boettcher (left) and Steve Meidlinger present Superintendent Martha Bruckner with donation. The Knights of Columbus Councils from Holy Family and Queen of Apostles donated $640 to the Council Bluffs School District's Special Education Department. The funds were raised during the Tootsie Roll Drive and will be used to purchase innovative technology for students with disabilities. District Presents First Youth Asset Builder Award Mick McKinley, David Seilstad, Patricia Russmann and Dr. Martha Bruckner The
first Youth Asset Builder Award was given to Mick McKinley and US Bank in Council Bluffs on December 9th. On hand to present the award were David Seilstad with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Patricia Russmann, Executive Director of Promise Partners, and Superintendent Martha Bruckner. Through US Bank's efforts to recruit TeamMates mentors among its own employees and among other employers, the company and its market president Mick McKinley are demonstrating to youth that adults in the community care about them and are willing to serve as role models for positive, responsible behavior. Through their commitment to mentoring, they are helping build assets in our community's youth. The district would welcome suggestions for other organizations, businesses or individuals who should be considered for this award. Student Visual Arts Showcase
To view a full size slideshow of the artwork from the Art Showcase please click here. You can also visit the link under "Students" on the Navigation bar.
Thomas Jefferson Senior to Serve as Page in Iowa Legislature
Thomas Jefferson senior Kyle McGlade wil serve as a Legislative page for the Iowa House of Representatives in Des Moines during the 2012 legislative session. Families partake in Breakfast and Books at Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove held its first ever Breakfast and Books family event on November 22. Hy-Vee donated the breakfast and Family, Inc donated toys for parents to do some early shopping for the holiday season. About 80 people participated in the event that allowed the families to come together to enjoy a breakfast and read with their students. |
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Site Map Contact the C.B. Community School District: Phone (712) 328-6446 • Fax: (712) 328-6548
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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