New to the Cedar Valley

Welcome!
Welcome to the Cedar Valley. We’re glad you’re here.  Or, if you’re considering a move to the area, we want to give you some good information for your planning.  Click here for a short parent testimonial about the Waterloo Schools. Click here to see why Waterloo Schools is a great choice for your child’s education.

The Waterloo Schools are preparing students for success.  Our Global Thinking gives students Limitless Choices for their future. Click here for more reasons why you should choose the Waterloo Schools.

You may find these links helpful in getting acquainted with our district.

Download the annual progress report for our district.

Registration
To register your child for enrollment, follow these easy steps.

1. Register your child at the Education Service Center, located at 1516 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA.
Find your child’s school by address.

2. Make sure your child’s immunizations are up-to-date.  Download our immunization requirements.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST (2019-20)

FOR ALL WATERLOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
* A backpack for each child is recommended. No wheels.

(These are suggested supplies but not required for your child to attend school)

KINDERGARTEN
3 boxes of 24 crayons (regular size – Crayola work best)

1 package of dry erase markers – BLACK

1 pair of scissors (Fiskars work best)

6-8 glue sticks

24 #2 wooden pencils with erasers (Ticonderoga work best)

2 pink erasers

2 different PLAIN / SOLID spiral notebooks, wide ruled, 70-100 sheets

2  different PLAIN / SOLID colored plastic pocket folders (red, yellow, green, blue)

1 hard sided supply box (5 by 8 inches)

3 large boxes of Kleenex

1 packages of sticky notes

1 box Crayola markers

FIRST GRADE & SECOND GRADE

2 boxes of 24 crayons (regular size – Crayola work best)

1 package of dry erase markers – BLACK

1 package of washable colored markers

1 pair of scissors (Fiskars work best)

4 glue sticks & 1 bottle of Elmer’s Glue

48 #2 wooden pencils with erasers (Ticonderoga work best)

2 pink erasers

5 different PLAIN / SOLID spiral notebooks, wide ruled, 70-100 sheets (red, yellow, green, blue, black)

5  different PLAIN / SOLID colored plastic pocket folders (red, yellow, green, blue, black)

1 hard sided supply box (5 by 8 inches)

2 large boxes of Kleenex

2 packages of sticky notes

1 package of wide lined loose leaf paper

1 half-inch 3 ring binder

THIRD, FOURTH & FIFTH GRADES

1 box of 24 crayons (regular size – Crayola work best)

1 package of dry erase markers – BLACK

1 package of washable colored markers

1 pair of scissors (Fiskars work best)

2 glue sticks & 1 bottle of Elmer’s Glue

48 #2 wooden pencils with erasers (Ticonderoga work best)

2 pink erasers

1 package of pencil top erasers

5 different PLAIN / SOLID spiral notebooks, wide ruled, 70-100 sheets (red, yellow, green, blue, black)

5 different PLAIN / SOLID colored plastic pocket folders (red, yellow, green, blue, black)

2 packages of loose leaf paper (wide ruled)

1 hard sided supply box (5 by 8 inches)

2 large boxes of Kleenex

3 packages of sticky notes

1 half-inch 3 ring binder

Each student in grades 6-8 attending Bunger, Carver, Central, or Hoover is asked to bring the following supplies:

Suggested Middle School Supply List 2019-20
(These are suggested supplies but not required for your child to attend school)

1 medium-sized three-ring binder

8 spiral notebooks

4 composition notebooks

8 pocket folders

2 packages loose-leaf paper (college or wide rule)

12 blue or black ball-point pens (No gel pens, please)

12 pencils

1 package of markers

1 package of colored pencils

4 glue sticks

2-4 highlighters

earbuds

1 large box of Kleenex

Shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes for P.E.

Note:

* Parents are asked to replenish supplies as necessary.

* Planners will be supplied by the schools, so assignment books need not be purchased.

* Other supplies may be required for students who participate in band.

What You Need to Know
There are no school fees for the 2019-20 school year.
Read our dress code.
Create a campus portal account (for safety alerts and access to your child’s attendance, class assignments and more).

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment applications are available every July 1 for parents, guardians or legal custodians residing in an Iowa District who wish to apply into another Iowa school district. Deadline for filing  is every March 1 with exceptions of Kindergarten is September 1.

Diversity Plan Link: Diversity Plan June 2018

Additional Resources
Download the “Growing into Kindergarten” document:
English, Spanish, Bosnian.

View Safety Information for Parents

Links for the Cedar Valley

• • Cedar Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau
    Cedar Valley Calendar of Events
    City of Waterloo
    City of Evansdale
    City of Gilbertville
    Dan Gable Wrestling Museum
    Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
    Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
    Grout Museum
    Phelps Youth Pavillion
    Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
    Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

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Do you still have questions?  Please contact: Student Services 1516 Washington Street Waterloo, IA 50702 Phone: 319-433-1801