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“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.”
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Our 7th grade student, Presley Soukup, and her family were able to attend Governor Reynold`s Condition of the State speech, as her guests this week. During the speech, Governor Reynold`s praised Cedar Rapids Prep for providing an option for families seeking academic excellence and a safe learning environment.
Thank you to the Soukup family for representing our school at the capital. 🦬
Congratulations to our Cedar Rapids Prep Bison on another great win! We are so proud of your hard work today.
#BisonPride #CRPrepBasketball #CedarRapids
It’s more than just a game at Cedar Rapids Prep! 🏀
Coach Hackbarth is most looking forward to seeing our players continue to grow as people and athletes while they get closer as a team. Whether it’s having fun on the court or finding success together, this season is all about building something special. Let’s go, Bisons!
#BisonBasketball #TeamGrowth #CedarRapidsPrepSports #StudentAthletes
Happy Holidays from our Cedar Rapids Prep Family! 🎄
We are so proud of the culture we are building together and the incredible growth our students are making. It has been a fantastic first semester, and we want to wish all our families a restful winter break. We look forward to seeing your beautiful faces back in January 2026!
What an incredible victory for our Bisons, defeating IC West with a final score of 51–14! We are so proud of the hard work and teamwork on display on the court today.
#BisonPride #CRPrepBasketball #BigWin
The ultimate hands-on challenge! Our students put their brain anatomy knowledge to the test with the sheep brain dissection lab. It’s safe to say there were mixed reactions—from excited thumbs-up to nervous concentration! We are proud of every student who faced this rigorous scientific challenge head-on.
#FutureScientists #CedarRapidsPrep
⚠️ Important School Dismissal Notice ⚠️
Due to impending severe weather, Cedar Rapids Prep will dismiss students early today at 1:00 p.m.
All afternoon activities, sports, and after-school programs are CANCELED.
Please ensure your student’s transportation arrangements are adjusted for the 1:00 p.m. dismissal time.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please drive safely!
Our students got an amazing look at an Optometry Career with visiting expert Allison Atkinson! She packed her visit with everything from the steps to become an optometrist and different career options, to detailed eye anatomy and common eye diseases. The best part? Students got hands-on experience trying out the specialized equipment she uses! Thank you, Dr. Atkinson, for giving our students such a clear vision of this STEM career!
#Optometry #CedarRapidsPrep
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.
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