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16:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
10+
STEM Offerings
10+
Extracurricular Offerings
“I’m passionate about partnering with students and families to meet the unique needs of each learner. I’ll ensure that all students at Cedar Rapids Prep have the tools and resources they need to thrive and accomplish their goals.”
Justin BlietzPrincipal
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Making math mastery fun! Our 7th-grade students engaged in a dynamic circumference scavenger hunt designed to review the formula and celebrate the season. Students were actively practicing two essential skills: identifying the correct measurement (radius or diameter) and accurately applying the circumference formula at each station. This is how we keep learning rigorous and engaging at CR Prep!
Success tastes like pizza! 🍕 Students who CRUSHED their projected Growth Goals celebrated with a pizza and soda party! We are so proud of our students and the incredible academic growth they are making. Keep setting those goals high, Bisons!
We’ve had some great mentors stop by lately! Our students received a massive dose of real-world STEM exposure, learning about drone technology from both public safety and private industry experts! The Iowa State Troopers presented on the new drone technology they are using and flew the drones for the kids. We also welcomed Wiz and Brian from Fantasy Drone, who were impressed by the students’ questions. Thank you to all our community partners for these incredible experiences!
Taking our skills to the courtroom! Our students participated in the Mock Trial Regional Competition in Waterloo, where they applied real-world skills in a hands-on legal scenario. From preparing witnesses to presenting arguments, they did an AMAZING job! This is how Cedar Rapids Prep prepares students for leadership and success.
Under a “Starry Night” sky, Cedar Rapids Prep held its first-ever formal dance! ✨ Our students celebrated in style at the beautiful Olympic Theater in the New Bo District. With 250 tickets sold, it was an amazing night of fun, friendship, and memories. Thank you to everyone who made it such a glamorous evening!
The atmosphere is electric! 🏀 Our inaugural basketball season is in full swing, and we are so proud of the athletic excellence and school spirit on display. We’ve seen impressive resilience from the 7th-grade team and dominating victories from the 8th-grade girls. Kudos to coaches Buck and Hackbarth
A special thank you to Coach Shaw for getting cheerleading off the ground so quickly and having them prepared to shine.
It’s a great time to be a Bison! Join us at the next game to cheer them on! #CedarRapidsPrep #BisonPride #Cheerleading #Basketball
We asked our staff to share their best memory from our first quarter at Cedar Rapids Prep. Hear the heartwarming and proud moments that made our quarter so special!
As a college prep school, one of our favorite traditions is our Friday spirit days. On these days, students are encouraged to wear a shirt from their favorite college or a college they are interested in attending, rather than their traditional school uniform. We love hearing from our students what interests them about each school.
Aspiring pharmacists in the making! Our students loved learning about careers in the pharmaceutical industry from guest speaker Robbie Schwenker (NuCara/Steel Therapeutics).
Learning is always better when it’s hands-on and real!
#STEM #Pharmacy #cedarrapidsprep
What a fantastic way to wrap up the quarter! 🎃 We took learning outside the classroom for a fun-filled day at Bloomsbury Farm. From corn pits and farm animals to corn mazes and pumpkin patches, our students enjoyed hands-on experiences and community building. Swipe through for some favorite moments!
Our Flight and Space classes had an AMAZING field trip today! ✈
Students got a behind-the-scenes look at the airport and learned firsthand about aviation from a veteran helicopter pilot.
This is how we bring real-world skills and experiential learning to life at Cedar Rapids Prep! Thank you to all our hosts for sparking their curiosity!
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From his passion for creating the best STEM program Cedar Rapids has seen to his unwavering support for our amazing athletes… Principal Justin Blietz is dedicated to ensuring excellence in every corner of Cedar Rapids Prep. We celebrate him this Principal Appreciation Month for building a school where both the lab and the field thrive! Thank you for your incredible leadership!
#PrincipalAppreciation #GoBisons #CedarRapidsPrep
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