REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Waterloo Community School District, located in Waterloo Iowa, is accepting bids for student transportation services for the period beginning August 2026 through July 2029. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 pm on November 26, 2025. Each … (read more) about REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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DISTRICT REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR:
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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2025-26: NOW CLOSED
2025-26 REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT WATERLOO SCHOOLS K-12 STUDENTS:
Students who ended the 2024-25 school year in a Waterloo School, those who have been approved for Preschool, and those who have already completed Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year, will need to complete an Annual Update. Click here to complete the annual update: Parent PortalNEW STUDENTS FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR:
Students entering K-12 for 2025-26: Any student that did not end the 2024-25 school year with the Waterloo Schools. Click here to start registration: 2025-26 Registration
With over 10,000 students across 19 campuses, Waterloo Schools remains one of the largest districts in the state of Iowa. We pride ourselves with having a strong focus on creating individual pathways to success for all students through student enrichment programs such as Life Labs, the Waterloo Career Center, Success Street, and more. Our goal is to provide students with the support they need to work toward their dreams. Whether they’re looking to continue their education or find a fulfilling career after graduation, our goal with every student is to provide them with a diploma and a plan.
The Waterloo Career Center (WCC) provides Career Technical Education (CTE) for not only Waterloo Schools high school students, but students in surrounding districts. One of the only facilities like it in the state of Iowa, the WCC offers over 18 career paths and counting. Students who participate in the career center experience real world training with industry experts, giving students hands-on opportunities to learn in labs that are built with professional-grade equipment to simulate real workplace environments. The center exposes students to a variety of career paths offering internships, apprenticeships, free college credit, and more.
Whether you would like to take one course or spend your entire day at the Waterloo Career Center, we invite you to learn more about the wide variety of career offerings. Can you see yourself here? We can! With us, the future is now! Explore your future with the Waterloo Career Center.
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The Waterloo Community School District is actively seeking Food Service Substitutes to join our kitchens! This is a flexible, rewarding way to support our students and be a part of the school community.
If you enjoy working in a positive environment and want to help ensure our students get nutritious meals, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us serve up smiles!
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Real-World Management in Action! 🏃♀️📈
The Waterloo Career Center (WCC) Principles of Management students are bringing their curriculum to life through an exciting partnership with The Runner's Flat and local leader Scott Gall!
This project is a masterclass in professional skills, challenging students to navigate decision-making, planning, and implementation. They are building communication skills through professional phone calls, networking with business leaders, and demonstrating civic responsibility by donating all proceeds to a local charity.
The students are incredibly excited and have launched a Facebook event and online registration with payment options (a huge challenge conquered!). Follow along to support their work and see the impact of their management skills!
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Congratulations! So happy for you
Congrats, Gwen Lawson!!
Friendly reminder, Waterloo families! 📣
Please note there will be no school for students in PreK-12th grade tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, due to conferences and a teacher compensation day.
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✈️ WCC Hospitality & Tourism: Ready to R.A.V.E. About Your Future? 🍽️
Tired of the same old classes? Ready for a program where your creativity can take you around the world? 🌍
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Welcome to the Hospitality & Tourism Program at the Waterloo Career Center (WCC)! This isn't just about hotels and restaurants—it's about events, travel, entertainment, marketing, and designing experiences. We're flipping the script on what you think hospitality means!
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In our program, you get hands-on experience in everything from hosting events and designing tablescapes to piloting the WCC's food trailer. It’s where your passion meets the real world!
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Program teacher, Talia Nieman, sums up the experience perfectly:
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“This program represents a wide variety of industries, so students get to experience a lot of different things and they can tailor their learning around what they are most passionate about.”
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Success Story: From WCC to Disney World 🏰
The Hospitality & Tourism program is designed to help students realize their biggest dreams. Talia Nieman shares one inspiring success story:
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"I have many students who have gone on to be successful within the industry and life, but there's always one that sticks out. This student came in with some educational and learning barriers, but that didn't stop them from trying their best each day. They embraced the classes, made long-term friends, and went on to a college-level hospitality program."
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That dedication paid off when they applied for and were selected for a highly competitive internship with Disney World in Florida! The experience was truly one-of-a-kind. They have since graduated and are now working for a business dear to them right here in the Midwest!
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If you're ready to design, lead, and explore the vast world of professional service, this is where you start!
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💚 Leadership Rises: Demetri Flips the Script at Cunningham! 🚀
The Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence (Cunningham) is celebrating fourth-grader Demetri, who has made incredible strides in transforming challenges into positive habits. Demetri used to struggle with his behavior, sometimes getting upset and leaving class without permission, which interrupted his learning.
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Thanks to the dedicated staff and a strong male role model on the behavior team, Demetri gained vital tools to cope with his emotions. He now practices self-calming techniques like breathing exercises, reading, and listening to music. It's working, and he's excited to show younger students how to use these strategies too, applying them to the rest of his life!
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Demetri is proud to be on the right track to becoming a great young man. When asked about the impact of his school, he shared his powerful quote:
"Cunningham has a great family feel. You just feel like you belong here. There are lots of staff who help and OG's who are here to put you on the right path. I'm proud to have been here since kindergarten." ❤️
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When he's not focusing on leadership, Demetri's favorite subject is science, which he loves for its creative challenges and experiments! His future goal, inspired by activities after the Mayor's Fun Run, is to become a golfer ⛳.
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Demetri's personal hashtag says it all: #Progress. Keep up the amazing work!
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Friendly reminder, Waterloo families! 📣
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 30.
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Please note there will be no school for students in PreK-12th grade on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, due to conferences and a teacher compensation day.
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Classes will resume on Monday, November 3. Enjoy the long weekend! 🍂
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🌟 Celebrating our Living Our Values Award Winners!
At Waterloo Schools, we take steps daily to make dreams come true for parents, students, and the community. Through our Living Our Values Awards, we proudly recognize outstanding employees monthly who embody one of our core values: Collaboration, Unity, Well-Being, and Excellence.
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These amazing individuals have been nominated by their peers for going above and beyond to ensure every student thrives. Their dedication helps us build a stronger, more supportive educational environment.
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Congratulations to our October Living Our Values Award recipients:
🍎 Stacy Clark, Expo Alternative Learning Center
🍎 Erin McElligot, Kittrell Elementary School
🍎 Amber Rolf, Lowell Elementary
🍎Michelle Culp, Central Middle School - Waterloo Schools
And a special thanks to the Waterloo Schools Foundation for sponsoring these incredible honorees!
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Yay, Ms. Michelle! So well deserved! ❤️
This is awesome!!
Congratulations!
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Seeing Double!!🧡
The Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence (Cunningham) is celebrating a heartwarming attendance win this year! 🌟
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First-grade twins, Kal and Kameron, are shining examples of choosing to "Flip the Script" on attendance. These adorable boys used to face challenges coming to school every day, but their commitment this year has been fantastic.
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The dedicated staff at Cunningham are thrilled to see the twins become deeply interested in learning and genuinely excited to be at school. When asked about their dedication, Kal shared their powerful motivation: "We have to go to school to get smart. Especially if I'm going to be an astronaut and go to the moon." 🚀
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This success is a testament to the supportive environment at Cunningham. The boys receive lots of care, especially from Ms. Rockett—who has earned the loving nickname "Rent-A-Granny" from Ms. Heying! ❤️
Keep up the great work, Kal and Kameron! Your commitment is inspiring to us all. 📚
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Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS ‼️
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