SECTION 00 1113 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE OF BID LETTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUNGER MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF EVANSDALE, IOWA, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION. Notice is hereby given that the School Board of the Waterloo Community … (read more) about Notice to Bidders: Bunger Track
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DISTRICT REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR:
Registration for Preschool 2025-26: WILL OPEN February 21, 2025. This is the first date you will be able to register for Preschool for the 2025-26 school year. To be eligible, your child MUST be 4 years old by September 15, 2025.
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26: Will open March 27, 2025. To be eligible, your child MUST be 5 years old by Sept 15, 2025. Please check back to our website at that time.
2024-25 NEW K-12 students (any student that did not end the 2023-24 school year in a Waterloo Community School): Click HERE
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.
Explore our “Teacher Feature” stories! CLICK HERE to dive into inspiring stories from dedicated educators across our district. Learn more about the teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference every day.
Check back often, as we’ll be adding more amazing teachers throughout the year!
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🎉 Celebrating Black History Month with Sheila Hollingsworth, District Mentor Coach! 🎉
This February, we proudly celebrate the remarkable contributions of our Black educators and staff members whose dedication has transformed the lives of countless students and strengthened the legacy of Waterloo Schools. 💙
Your passion, leadership, and commitment inspire infinite possibilities for our students and community every single day. Thank you for creating an impact that will resonate for generations to come.
"My story is one of uniqueness, starting with being bussed to Cedar Falls for school in a predominately all-white environment," Sheila shared.
Despite the challenges, Sheila proudly graduated as a nontraditional student, earning both a BA and an MA while raising two children, working full-time, and teaching elementary school—all while living with hearing loss. When others doubted her abilities, Sheila proved she could achieve greatness.
To Sheila, Black History Month is a time to celebrate resilience, determination, and progress. She finds inspiration in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."
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An AMAZING lady that I am so privileged to know! Congrats, Sheila! You are a ray of sunshine for students and staff! 💝💝
Congratulations Shelia! 🎉🎉🎉
Sheila is amazing!
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Happy School Resource Officers Day! 🎉
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A big shoutout to our dedicated officers for their tireless efforts in ensuring school safety and building positive relationships with our youth. Your commitment is truly valued! 👏
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Thank you!
What did the resource officers do for the kid at central??
🌟 Shining Stars Alert! 🌟
Nominate an exceptional teacher for the Gold Star Teacher Award! 🏆✨
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Show your appreciation for their dedication and impact. Click the link to submit your nomination:
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Just don’t vote for all those involved with the disgusting treatment of the young student the other day.
🎉 Huge Congratulations to our hardworking middle school students and staff for achieving incredible gains with IXL Learning for the 2nd quarter! 🎉
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IXL is a powerful personalized learning platform that offers thousands of resources, analytics, and assessments to support student growth in math and ELA. Waterloo Schools introduced IXL for all 6th–11th grade students to help bridge learning gaps and provide enrichment based on each student's individual starting points. Through IXL, students have a “digital tutor” that reinforces core instruction and empowers them to reach new heights. With access available both at school and from home, they’re ready to learn and grow anytime!
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This year, our middle schools have been engaging in a friendly IXL competition to recognize grade-level growth, and the results are in! The district-wide contest will run throughout the school year with winners recognized quarterly. We celebrated their accomplishments with traveling trophies and balloons! Bunger even made 1000 point shirts!
📚 Here’s the impressive growth from each winning school:
🏆 Hoover 7th grade won for highest IXL math growth
🏆Carver 8th grade won for highest IXL math growth
🏆Bunger 8th grade won for highest IXL ELA growth
🏆Central 6th grade won for both highest IXL math and ELA growth
🏆Central 7th grade won for highest IXL ELA growth
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This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see the continued progress! Keep up the outstanding work! 👏 #WaterlooProud #OneWaterloo #InfinitePossibilities #IXLGrowth
Hoover Middle School (Waterloo, IA)
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🌟 TEACHER FEATURE: MADELYN MULFORD 🌟
Kindergarten Teacher | Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence
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For Madelyn Mulford, teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a passion that started with childhood inspiration and grew through firsthand experience. After student teaching in Waterloo Schools, she knew this was where she belonged. "I felt a sense of family within the school at Cunningham and was so welcomed by all the staff," she shares.
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Madelyn’s classroom is a place where movement, engagement, and hands-on learning bring lessons to life. She knows that when students feel safe and supported, they thrive—not just academically, but as people. “When students feel safe, they really begin to grow.”
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Her favorite part about teaching is watching that growth unfold—both academically and personally. She loves building relationships with her students and creating a classroom environment where they can be themselves. "Seeing how much my students grow throughout the year is the most rewarding part of my job!"
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Her advice for new teachers? Join Waterloo Schools! The support system here is unmatched, providing mentorship and encouragement at every step.
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💡 #Passionate – “I am really passionate about being there for my students and doing what I can to help them.”
📚 #Learner – “Even though I have become a teacher, the learning will never stop!”
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🌟 Grace: A Bilingual Leader with a Heart for Helping 🌟
Meet Grace, an inspiring 8th grader at Central Middle School who proves every day that quiet strength can make a big impact.
Grace is bilingual, speaking Spanish at home with her family and cousin—a tradition her family cherishes to preserve their culture. "Speaking Spanish at home helps me stay connected to my roots," she shares. It’s also a skill Grace enjoys sharing, helping others improve their Spanish while honing her English. She knows being bilingual will open doors for her future. "It will help me get jobs one day," she says confidently. Grace’s ambition doesn’t stop there—she plans to add French to her list of languages next year!
With a perfect 4.0 GPA for all three years at Central, Grace is already taking high school credits and has her sights set on challenging IB classes. One of her dreams for life after college is to become a marine biologist, combining her love for animals, the ocean, and her caring nature.
Grace’s kindness shines brightest in her interactions with others. She has an incredible gift for noticing when someone isn’t feeling their best and always steps in to listen and help. "I love the family-like atmosphere at Central," she says. "The staff members feel like family. Ms. Leary is like a mom, and Ms. Jansen is a great listener. It doesn’t matter what grade you’re in—they’re here to help you and listen. I feel safe here."
One of Grace’s proudest accomplishments is her role in Student Council, where she’s been an active member since 6th grade. "I love helping out after school and planning events," she says. Her favorite? Organizing the Soul Food Dinner. "It was so fun seeing the community and parents come together to eat and play games." Through Student Council, Grace has built friendships, met community leaders, and even pushed herself out of her comfort zone by representing Central at the MLK Banquet. "It was scary, but I’m glad I went and spoke."
With her caring heart, determination, and passion for learning, Grace is already paving the way for a bright future—and we couldn’t be prouder! 💙💛
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The sweetest!!!💛💛💛💛
Oh, Grace 😭😭 Central is family because of students like you! The world is waiting for you to continue to shine and pave the way!! 💛🩵💛🩵💛🩵💛
Grace!!! The sweetest girl!
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Good job!
Awesome!!
🎉 Big News Alert! 🎉
West High School is beyond proud to celebrate Kenan Sljivo, who has been awarded a full four-year scholarship to Stanford University through the prestigious @QuestBridge National College Match program! 🏅✨
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“The Waterloo Schools is proud of Kenan Sljivo's recent acceptance to Stanford. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma student, Kenan has pursued the most rigorous course of study in the Waterloo Schools. The IB Diploma Program, at both East and West, is the only one offered in the state. It provides students with an integrated curriculum infused with globalism. Kenan is our fourth IB graduate in the past two years to receive a full scholarship to Stanford or Harvard. Congrats, Kenan!”
– Sherice Ortman, Coordinator of Secondary Curriculum & Advanced Programs
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Kenan’s hard work and dedication as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program has paid off in a remarkable way. This incredible opportunity is a testament to his commitment to excellence and limitless potential. 🌟
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Please join us in congratulating Kenan on this life-changing achievement! 🎓 The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish.
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Congratulations 🎈
Way to go Kenan! Congratulations!
Awesome! Congratulations
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🎉 Big Congratulations to Salma Sahir-Orozco! 🎉
Salma, a senior at West High School and a dedicated Waterloo Career Center student, has been named a candidate for the 2025 United States Presidential Scholars Program! 🌟
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This prestigious program, established by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes some of the Nation's most distinguished high school seniors. Candidates are selected for their outstanding accomplishments in one of three areas: academic excellence, artistic scholarship, or career and technical education achievements.
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Salma now has the incredible opportunity to join a select group of scholars from across the country. Out of the candidates, approximately 600 will advance as semifinalists, and in April, the White House Commission will select up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars, each awarded the esteemed Presidential Scholars Medallion. 🏅
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We are so proud of Salma for this remarkable honor and for representing Waterloo Schools on a national stage. Your hard work and dedication inspire us all! 💙💛
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Well done, Salma! Good luck!!
Congratulations 🎉🎈
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