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Flip the Script: Rewriting the Story of Success
Great things are happening at Waterloo Schools! Dive into "Flip the Script," a collection of compelling testimonials from students and staff who have overcome challenges and made great strides toward their personal and academic goals. Get inspired by these powerful stories of success and continuous improvement, with new features from our school buildings shared throughout the year.
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The Waterloo Schools will set the standard for urban education by ensuring that every student is given the comprehensive support and diverse experiences needed to graduate with a diploma and a plan.
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WCSD Names Zach O'Brien as inaugural principal of Waterloo United High School
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East announces new softball coach.
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Happening Around Waterloo Community Schools
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630 hillcrest rd, waterloo ia
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1516 Washington Street
No school and all offices will be closed March 16-20, 2026 for Spring Break.
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1348 Katoski Drive, Waterloo
Hop Into Spring: Bunny Brunch at the WCC! 
Looking for a morning full of "ear-resistible" fun? Join our Waterloo Career Center FCCLA students for a Bunny Brunch you won’t want to miss! This is a student-led event, and proceeds help fund our talented students' trip to FCCLA Nationals this summer.
When: Saturday, March 28
Session 1: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session 2: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMㅤ
Where: Waterloo Career Center
Live Bunnies: Meet and greet some furry friends!
Face Painting & Egg Painting: Get creative with festive designs.
Photo Ops: Snap the perfect spring family picture.
Sensory Stations: Interactive fun for all ages.
...and much more!
This is a fantastic way to celebrate the season while supporting our local students as they aim for the national stage. Grab the family and come see what our FCCLA chapter has been working on!
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1516 Washington Street
*Revised schedule due to spring break
FAST FACTS
Waterloo by the Numbers
10,000
Students and Growing
19
SCHOOLS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT
90%
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION REACHED DURING 2024-25
11th
LARGEST DISTRICT IN IOWA
45+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1800+
EMPLOYEES