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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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One Waterloo, Infinite Possibilities
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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1348 Katoski Drive, Waterloo (inside the greenhouse)
Support the Waterloo FFA Plant Sale!
Our greenhouse is blooming and ready for your gardens! We are excited to announce the upcoming Waterloo FFA Plant Sale, featuring a fantastic collaboration at the Waterloo Career Center.
This year, Mr. Hamilton’s FFA program has teamed up with the Principles of Marketing class to bring this sale to life. Our marketing students are gaining real-world experience promoting the greenhouse, while our FFA students showcase their hard work in horticulture!
Come out, find some beautiful plants, and support our talented students.
Sale Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 30: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMFriday, May 1: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMSaturday, May 2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Support local student learning and get your spring planting started right here at the WCC!
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1348 Katoski Drive, Waterloo (inside the greenhouse)
Support the Waterloo FFA Plant Sale!
Our greenhouse is blooming and ready for your gardens! We are excited to announce the upcoming Waterloo FFA Plant Sale, featuring a fantastic collaboration at the Waterloo Career Center.
This year, Mr. Hamilton’s FFA program has teamed up with the Principles of Marketing class to bring this sale to life. Our marketing students are gaining real-world experience promoting the greenhouse, while our FFA students showcase their hard work in horticulture!
Come out, find some beautiful plants, and support our talented students. Sale Dates & Times:Thursday, April 30: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMFriday, May 1: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMSaturday, May 2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Support local student learning and get your spring planting started right here at the WCC!
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1348 Katoski Drive, Waterloo (inside the greenhouse)
Support the Waterloo FFA Plant Sale!
Our greenhouse is blooming and ready for your gardens! We are excited to announce the upcoming Waterloo FFA Plant Sale, featuring a fantastic collaboration at the Waterloo Career Center.
This year, Mr. Hamilton’s FFA program has teamed up with the Principles of Marketing class to bring this sale to life. Our marketing students are gaining real-world experience promoting the greenhouse, while our FFA students showcase their hard work in horticulture!
Come out, find some beautiful plants, and support our talented students. Sale Dates & Times:Saturday, May 2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Support local student learning and get your spring planting started right here at the WCC!
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waterloo convention center
West High Prom is from 7-10pm at the Waterloo Convention Center. Tickets cost $20.00.
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