Category: Charles City Schools

Charles City, Charles City Schools

CC schools require face coverings as COVID cases spike

Chris Baldus

The Charles City School District issued this “FACE COVERING UPDATE” on Friday, Jan. 22: This week, the following campuses had a 3-day rolling average student illness absence rate at 7% or higher.  Charles City High SchoolCharles City Middle SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolInnovative Campus To help keep schools open and protect the health of our school community, we are initiating the health mitigation plan approved in September 2021. This is a temporary period during which face coverings will be required at the campuses outlined above. As per our commitment to families, we will use face coverings as a targeted tool only where … Continue reading CC schools require face coverings as COVID cases spike

Arts, Charles City Schools

Cast explains why you should see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend

Chris Baldus

Members of the Charles City High School Drama Department want you to see their presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend. Actor Sincere Collins says you should go to see the musical comedy because “it is not only a vibrant production with new LED multi-colored lights but a magnificent collection of enthusiastic and heart-wrenching musical numbers with a cast of thespians dedicated to make this show one of a kind.” Actor Christian Howe, who plays a lactose-intolerant vice principal who doesn’t like kids, was more concise. “You’re guaranteed to laugh,” he said. The first showing is … Continue reading Cast explains why you should see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend

Charles City, Charles City Schools

Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE FROM CC SCHOOL DISTRICT Charles City Community Schools is saddened to receive news this weekend of the death of a longtime member of our family, Charles City High School teacher Darla Arends. Ms. Arends was diagnosed with COVID-19 in September and died on Friday, November 6, 2020. In her 25 years at Charles City High School, Ms. Arends touched the lives of many students, parents, and staff as a special education teacher. Her reach went well beyond her classroom and students, serving as a mentor for her Charles City Family. She is a beloved and valuable member of … Continue reading Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19

Charles City Schools, Nashua-Plainfield

CC, N-P are cross country ‘teams to watch’

Chris Baldus

Area high school cross country teams are listed at teams to watch in the rankings released Tuesday by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches.Those schools listed at teams to watch are Charles City girls and boys in Class 3A and the Nashua-Plainfield girls in Class 1A.In the individual rankings, Charles City’s Kiki Connell is No. 12 in Class 3A girls. Here are the team rankings for Classes 1A-3A: Boys 3A RankTeam 1 Carlisle 2 Dallas Center Grimes 3 Gilbert 4 Clear Creek Amana 5 Norwalk 6 Marion 7 Pella 8 North Polk 9 Decorah 10 Wahlert 11 Atlantic 12 Waverly-Shell … Continue reading CC, N-P are cross country ‘teams to watch’

Charles City, Charles City Schools

School registration is open for Charles City

Chris Baldus

Charles City Schools News Release Registration for the Charles City Community Schools is now open online. All Charles City Community School District families will register online. We have a single webpage with all of your back to school information for you.  https://www.charlescityschools.org/News/back-to-school-2019-20 All Charles City High School fall practices start on August 12.  We request parents of student-athletes register for school by August 5 to complete required participation documents. If you have any questions or challenges please email cccsd@charlescityschools.org Continue reading School registration is open for Charles City

Charles City Schools, Nashua-Plainfield

N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Chris Baldus

This list of who is filling and who is vacating jobs serving the public is compiled from public records available to everyone. Charles City Community Schools Resigned: • Kindergarten teacher Joclyn Rawn, last day was the end of the school year • Co-head CCHS wrestling coach and kindergarten-2nd grade special education teacher Ryan Fank, last day was the end of the school year. • Assistant varsity football coach Bob Kloberdanz, last day was May 28. • Jenna Hardy, grades 5-8 CCMS language arts teacher, last day is June 30. Hired • Angie Holzer, CCHS Spanish teacher, start date: Aug. 12. … Continue reading N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Charles City Schools

CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany

Chris Baldus

The German American Partnership Program at Charles City High School is seeking host families. Below is an email sent out by German teacher Shari Stoll: I am still looking for hosts!  I have 5.  We need 12-15.  Please fill out the form below if you can host and help out with a living space for the student. The dates are as follows:   They will arrive mid afternoon to evening on September 24th and be here until the morning of the 7th.  They will then go to South Dakota from the 7th of October to the 11th of October.  They will … Continue reading CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany

Charles City Schools

CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13

Chris Baldus

Upcoming Events: Monday, April 8: Boys Varsity Golf Meet at Cedar Ridge Golf Course 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Silvercrest Golf and Country Club at Decorah 4:00pm Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Mason City High School 4:00pm Boys Varsity Track Invitational at Decorah High School 5:00pm Tuesday, April 9: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 3:00pm JV/V Soccer Meet at Waverly-Shell Rock High School 4:30pm Girls Varsity Track Meet at Osage High School 4:30pm Wednesday, April 10: No Events Thursday, April 11: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Oelwein 4:00pm Boys Varsity … Continue reading CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13