College Community School District

10/22/2026

Ms. Hayes’ kindergarteners at Prairie Crest Elementary School were hard at work mastering their letters, sounds, and reading skills.

10/21/2026

As part of their unit on Force and Motion Engineering, students in Ms. Rutenbeck’s 7th grade science class at Prairie Point were creating a model to protect their supply drop which will be eventually launched from two stories high.

10/19/2026

Prairie Hill Elementary third graders kicked off a new week-long swim experience as part of their Physical Education curriculum in the brand-new Prairie Summit YMCA! Every 3rd grader in the College Community School District will now have the opportunity to practice their swim strokes and learn to be both safe and comfortable in the water.

10/16/2026

Prairie High School students took part in Kirkwood’s Career Discovery Tours on Thursday, exploring cutting-edge technology and connecting with local industry leaders. The event gave students firsthand insight into career pathways, advancement opportunities, and regional business services.

Prairie High School learners took part in Kirkwood’s Career Discovery Tours on Thursday, October 15th. Hosted by 28 organizations across Eastern Iowa, these tours give students a firsthand look at high-demand careers in science, research, manufacturing, technology, engineering, and the arts. Over ...

10/14/2026

Congratulations to the Prairie Hawks Marching Band on earning their 37th consecutive Division I rating at the IHSMA State Marching Band Contest held at Kingston Stadium!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Prairie senior Zachary Deimerly who was recognized at last night’s School Board meeting. Zachary was named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. This national honor recognizes about 34,000 students across the country for their exceptional academic achievement.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to girls and boys head swimming and diving coaches Trinity Sadecky and Heather Bunn and diving coach Lori Meirerbachtol who were recognized at Monday’s School Board meeting. Turning a new facility, which experienced delays, into a successful season takes much more than just filling the pool with water. It takes immense patience, logistical flexibility, and tireless effort. Trinity and Heather stepped up to meet every operational pivot, schedule adjustment, and facility launch with unwavering grace and enthusiasm. Thank you and your entire staff for your leadership and for officially ushering in a new era for Prairie swimming!

10/09/2026

Prairie Homecoming Parade Fun!

10/09/2026

Please help us extend a heartfelt thank you to Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove and the Sub-Zero Foundation for the gift of a 48" Classic French Door Refrigerator/Freezer to our Prairie Summit YMCA's Change of Pace Cafe. This gift will help students ages 18-21 with disabilities at College Community Schools continue to work on Living, Learning, and Working skills in a variety of settings. Thank you Dr. Wheeler, John Ooms (Sub Zero) and Kyle Lichthardt (Prairie Summit YMCA) for helping us celebrate this generous gift.

10/08/2026

As a culminating activity as part of their social studies unit, Prairie High School students visited with all third grade students to share their story and experiences coming to the United States.