May 3, 2023
WHS Art Club students have been busy creating a mural at the Community Center. The mural is going to be a collection of historic buildings from Cherokee. This is an Art Club project for community improvement and to give the young artists the . . .
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May 2, 2023
Students at Washington High School had the opportunity to listen to guest speaker, Diane Young, Director of Technical Services at the Foundation Analytical Laboratory in Cherokee. Foundation Analytical Laboratory, Inc. is . . .
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May 2, 2023
May Rotary Student of the Month is Heidi Letsche! Heidi is the daughter of Tom and Amy Letsche and she was nominated for this recognition by staff members. Heidi is involved in concert band, cross country, golf, group speech, jazz band, . . .
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April 18, 2023
Tomahawk King, Adam Kohn and Queen, Natalie Harman! Congratulations #bravepride
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March 24, 2023
The Cherokee Community Schools are lucky to have two amazing therapy dogs in their district! Fletcher serves the elementary students, and is a pro at regulating students who are struggling so that they can be successful at school . . .
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March 16, 2023
Alexa Royster is the CES Healthy Hero for the month of March. Alexa is willing to try any activity and tries her best in all that we do in PE class. Alexa is very quiet and always on task. Alexa is always kind and willing to work in any group . . .
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March 8, 2023
On March 1st, five students from WHS boarded a charter bus to head to Houston, TX and compete in a Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA. Seniors Nick Alingh, Xzavier Hyndman, Hannah Pigott, BreAnna Miller, and Kayla Hughes were . . .
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February 28, 2023
Today, WHS students and staff were “Destined for Greatness” by being given the opportunity to listen to guest speaker, Aaron Putze from the Iowa Soybean Association. His focus was on leadership and respect. . . .
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Cherokee Schools to Provide Free Breakfast for All Students
The Cherokee Community School District will offer free breakfast to all
students for the entire 2022-23 school year.
The free breakfasts are made available by the Supply . . .
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December 16, 2021
WHS students participated in Future Ready Day on Wednesday, December 15. Students participated in a variety of activities to engage in learning soft skills, employability skills, community resources and post-secondary options. In addition, . . .
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The Lundsgaard Legacy
Janice Lundsgaard and Joe M. Lundsgaard visited Cherokee Elementary School to see first hand the legacy that was started by their family many years ago. In 1993, Warren, Conrad, E. Joe, and Douglas Lundsgaard . . .
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District Field Turf Improvement Project
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND LETTING
for
2021 Cherokee Community School District Field Turf Improvement Project
Public notice is hereby given that the School Board of the Cherokee . . .
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August 12, 2020
Dear Cherokee CSD Families,
Cherokee CSD is committed to supporting students, families, and staff and we continue to encourage you to make it your priority to take care of yourself and your family. We . . .
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Three Models
Cherokee CSD is committed to supporting students, families, and staff and we continue to encourage you to make it your priority to take care of yourself and your family. We hope that everyone is staying healthy and we recognize how . . .
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Check Updated Schedule
August 4, 2020
With the State changing the football season to a 7 week season, changes occurred to the schedule after calendars were printed. If you picked up a hard copy of the calendar, note: the varsity football games are not as printed. Our online . . .
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School Begins August 24th!
First day for classes for 2nd - 12th grade is August 24th.
TK-1st will have scheduled In-takes on the 24th.
TK-1st Classes begin August 25th.
ECLC Classes begin September 1st.
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Another opportunity to obtain your paraeducator certification.
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School-Based Therapist
Emily is available to offer telehealth services to children who are experiencing behavioral health challenges, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Contact her at the Crisis or Talk Line: 844-345-4569 or . . .
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Begins January 20
CHEROKEE, Iowa – Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will kick-off a Middle School Ricochet After-School Program beginning immediately after school until 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 20.
Ricochet: An . . .
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January is National Mentoring Month!
Braves Mentoring Program serves 42 students grades 5-8.
Are you looking for a way to be a part of the Braves Mentoring Program? Here’s a . . .
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Angel Flores
Congratulations Angel Flores for being named the December Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month. Angel is the son of Seth Richter and Yanive Flores-Richter. Angel is involved in basketball, baseball, and would also . . .
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Project Update
CCSD project Update - November Board Meeting
The link above will allow you to browse pictures of the CCSD PK-4 addition and WHS locker room projects from June to November. Please contact a . . .
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Teacher Leaders
September 23, 2019
The Cherokee School District’s Instructional Coaches are Jan Tjeerdsma at Roosevelt Elementary, Linda Ducommun at Cherokee Middle School, and Natalie Barkley at Washington High School. These teacher leader positions were added in our . . .
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Floor Plans
Building for the Future
The 2019-2020 school year is upon us, and excitement is in the air as new friendships are
formed and old friendships are renewed. Families and teachers are settling back into
daily school routines. . . .
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C02 Cutter
Washington High School had the opportunity to host this month's Chamber coffee and had an awesome turnout. Members of the school board, Cherokee Community School District staff, business owners and the community gathered in the . . .
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August 15, 2019
Start the school year off with some fun, join us for:
Back-to-School Carnival
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Roosevelt Elementary
5-7 PM
Rain date: Friday, August 23, 2019 from 5-7 PM
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School Information
July 8, 2019
July 31st - Online Registration Opens
August 6th - Face to Face Registration at Roosevelt from 11:00am - 7:00pm
August 23rd - 2nd-12th grade begin
August 26th - TK-1st grade begin
September 2nd - ECLC begin
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June 12, 2019
Free Lunch Information
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Bus
Do you have your CDL? The Cherokee District is looking for substitute drivers to fill in on daily routes and activity trips when needed. If you are interested in becoming a substitute driver. Please fill out the following form, return it . . .
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Free Lunch
Summer Lunch Program
Once again the school will be offering a FREE lunch for students under the age of 18. All
children over the age of 5 are welcome to ride the bus unaccompanied. This year our bus stops
will be:
● 5th & . . .
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Chess Lessons
Students in Ms. Curtis' geometry class are learning how to play chess. Chess is a game that develops both sides of the brain in the same way that learning geometry does. It exercises the brain, increases problem-solving skills, and . . .
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Congratulations to Avery Mizner for being named the April Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month! Avery is the daughter of Jacob Bruce and Ashley Mizner-Bruce of Cherokee. She stays busy in band, track, dance, the 8 th grade play, . . .
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Ms. Karel's Class
Students in Ms. Karels' Fashion Design Class have been hard at work for the past month. They have created dress forms of their own body shape and are using the design process to make some very creative garments. Pictured is . . .
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Putting Those Rakes to Work
Matt Hoskinson's Character Development class helping Bright Beginnings Daycare with some yard clean up.
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Iowa Department of Public Health
April 16, 2019
Mrs. Carlson from the Iowa Department of Public Health, talked to the Health I classes about the problems with smoking. Since they covered tobacco in 8th grade, she focused on Juuling and Vaping. The students are making posters with some of . . .
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April 15, 2019
The Cherokee Middle School fifth grade under the direction of their teacher, Sue Nelson, was given the opportunity to help a staff member with a wonderful project to help those undergoing cancer treatments at the June Nylen Cancer Center in . . .
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Field Trip
April 13, 2019
Mrs. Anderson's Human Anatomy and physiology field trip to the cadaver lab at briar cliff today. We spent time in the cadaver lab with the professor, toured the exercise science program, performing some of the tests, and also toured the . . .
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Learning a Important Tool
April 12, 2019
WHS Seniors had an opportunity to be apart of two mock interviews and hear a financial piece from Cherokee State Bank. Thanks to the 27 community members who helped with the mock interviews and to Brandon Slaughter and Donna Kohn from . . .
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May 10, 2019 - 12:45-1:45
WHS Auditorium | April 11, 2019
1. Donate to support patients and research at the June E Nylen Cancer Center
2. Bring in used wigs
3. Attend our assembly on May 10th - 12:45-1:45
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4th, 7th and 8th Grades
The 4th grade and 7/8th grade TAG students participated in a STEM Energy Festival at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City. As part of the festival the students competed in a KidWind challenge in which they were to design and build . . .
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April 1, 2019
In May of 2018, beehives were installed in the Outdoor Classroom at Cherokee Middle School. The hope is to connect Hawkeyes students with conservation and real world events. Pollinators are on a downward trend due to many factors but . . .
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Sioux City
March 29, 2019
Seven Cherokee Middle School students competed in the 6th Grade Math Bee at the AEA in Sioux City. There were 28 teams and 112 kids from area schools.
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Effects of Momentum
March 27, 2019
"In an effort to study the effects of momentum, force, and time, the 9th grade science students in Mr. De Vos's classroom designed contraptions to catch eggs from the height of 1 meter and 2 meters. The goal was to stop the . . .
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Great Drive Kids!
Congratulations to Mr. DeVos’s Advanced Chemistry class for winning the WHS portion of the Ag Com/KCHE food drive. Their class donated 301.7 pounds of food. WHS donated a grand total of 877.3 pounds. Way to go WHS!
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Partners In Education
Cindy Husman's PIE (Partner In Education) partner this year is the Foundation Analytical Lab. They recently brought an activity called "Science in a Bag" for their activity, teaching the students about chemical reactions.
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March 28, 2019
PTC has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 28th - same schedule with 2:00 dismissal
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State Competition
On March 15-16 several Special Olympic athletes traveled to Iowa City to compete in the state competition for 3 on 3 basketball and basketball skills. Cheerleading preformed a great routine that earned them a first place finish. Their . . .
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Anti-Smoking
8th grade students at CMS learned about the dangers of smoking and tobacco use. They made anti-smoking posters for the school, participated in a breathing experiment which helped students understand what it feels like to breath with . . .
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WHS
March 10, 2019
Mrs. White's Technical Writing class explored different newspaper ethics and responsibilities across the nation comparing and contrasting them with a partner. They had a great discussion, figuring out what they would . . .
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Riley Lubeck
March 1, 2019
Congratulations to Riley Lubeck for being named February Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month. Riley is the daughter of Mike and Cara Lubeck of Cherokee. Riley is involved in volleyball, softball, track, band, jazz band, choir, . . .
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July 31 - August 2, 2019
Registration Open!
Get a running start on your Cross Country Career by attending camp at:
Bridge 23 is a 23-acre property located 12 miles south of the West Des Moines Jordan Creek mall. The property is highlighted with a a large log cabin and a 5 acre . . .
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February 27, 2019
Ms. Karels’ Fashion Design Class had the opportunity to travel to the Omaha Fashion Show Tuesday night. Omaha Fashion Week is the premier (and largest) fashion event in the Midwest and displays creations from over 65 . . .
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February 22, 2019
8th grade students in Mrs. Creel's science class traveled to the Sanford Museum where they experienced a presentation in the planetarium. They got to take a look inside the human body which included an in depth journey into . . .
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February 21, 2019
Cherokee FFA members competed in 7 CDEs at Sub-Districts on Tuesday night in Hinton.
- Conduct of Meetings (Avrey Knipper, Jessica Tuttle, Calvin Brown, Carson Fuhrman , DeLani Doeden, Katlyne Pitts and Simon Mummert) received a Silver . . .
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February 17, 2019
Speech students enjoyed their weekend at State!
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February 6, 2019
Team 8807 Molten Sprockets secure a spot at the State FTC Meet in Coralville on February 22 & 23
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February 6, 2019
Here are a couple pictures from today! And we’d like to point out one of the future Speechletes that came along! 🙂 oh Joely! We think you had a great day!!
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February 23, 2019
January 29, 2019
Want to help enhance the programs of Cherokee Community Schools? The CEF Dinner and Auction is a fundraiser on February 23, 2019 at the new Little Sioux Event Center. All proceeds help provide additional opportunities for the students at . . .
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Pamela Garcia
Congratulations to Pamela Garcia for being January’s Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month!
CMS staff chose Pamela because she is a leader among her peers and always has a positive attitude. Staff also appreciates . . .
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January 25, 2019
Congratulations to Pamela Garcia for being January’s Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month!
CMS staff chose Pamela because she is a leader among her peers and always has a positive attitude. Staff also . . .
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January 22, 2019
Mrs. Lockin and Mrs. Carver's 2nd grade classrooms shared pictures of a recent STEM activity. Heather Collins visits the 2nd grade classrooms once a month with a "Siouxland Ag in the Classroom" program. After learning about . . .
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January 17, 2019
The CMS Book Club was the brain child of 5th and 6th grade students who wanted an outlet in school to share their love of books and reading. The Cherokee Public Library and middle school library facilitate discussion for students by . . .
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January 10, 2019
“Don’t beat yourself up about the decisions or mistakes you make, but take ownership in it and learn from it.” This was the message Shelley Allen gave to the students in Mr. Hoskinson and Mrs. Slota’s Character . . .
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January 7, 2019
Upon returning from winter break, Mrs. Timmerman's 3rd graders became world travelers today and learned about New Year’s traditions around the world! 🌎 🧳
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January 7, 2019
Mrs Ebert and Mrs Ehrig's Spanish classes celebrated Los Tres Reyes today. Students learned about this cultural tradition and feasted on hot chocolate and Rosca de Reyes.
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January 6, 2019
Congratulations to our Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) for receiving the 5 Star Rating on the Iowa Quality Rating System. The staff go through an application process and work with providers from Mid Sioux and ISU to get this approval . . .
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January 3, 2019
CMS students in 8th grade are showing off their book logs as the end of the first semester nears.
The 8th graders are challenged to read 35 books during the school year. Around 75% of the students have decided to take on this voluntary . . .
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December 27, 2018
Will you give a little....
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Congratulations to FTC's Molten Sprockets who placed 2nd out of 12 teams on Saturday. # bravepride # ccsd
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December 14, 2018
Congratulations to Harley Roosa for being the first Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month!
CMS staff chose Harley because he is a hard worker, kind to others, and he is a positive role model. We love seeing our students take . . .
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December 14, 2018
CMS Lego League, Spaceosaurus Rex, competed in Sergeant Bluff.
In Lego League students learn team building skills, presentation skills, and how to program robots.
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December 14, 2018
Intro to Construction finished a drywall lab, learning how to cut, tape, mud, and sand drywall. This is the final step in the model wall project, where students learned how to frame, wire, and finish a wall . . .
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December 14, 2018
WHS Students Donated over 700 non-perishable food items to Mid-Sioux food pantry before the Thanksgiving Holiday. WHS Student Council was responsible for putting on the food drive. Way to go Braves! #ccsd #bravepride
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December 14, 2018
Kindergarten students enjoyed a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Day with their families.
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December 14, 2018
NHS members participated in the Mid Sioux Opportunities Holiday Gift program this month. Here are just a few of the many NHS members that helped make this possible.
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December 14, 2018
Roosevelt Elementary PE teacher Jim Leonard teaches the students that exercise can be GREAT fun with his tubing unit! This is a unit that the elementary students really look forward to every year!
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Science 9 Hydroelectric Stem Lab. They were assigned to model the production of electricity by harnessing the energy of falling water to do work. The challenge involved designing and building a device that lifted a paper clip at . . .
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December 14, 2018
On Thursday, November 15th Cherokee hosted their annual Special Olympics Training day for basketball and cheerleading. The attendance was down this year but the enthusiasm of the athletes and volunteers was not! We had special Olympics . . .
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December 12, 2018
Thank you all for being such great supporters of our Cherokee Braves, whether you cheer on our athletic teams or enjoy seeing our performing arts doing what they do best. We want to send you our sincere wishes for a joyful holiday . . .
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December 4, 2018
Check out our Facebook page as the WHS Character Development classes are raising money for the Cherokee Food Bank by auctioning wreaths and trees to the highest bidder. December 7th at 2:30 is the final hour to do so.
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Please join us is honoring our veteran's
Monday, November 12th @ 9:00am
WHS
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October 30, 2018
Don't miss your chance to see this amazing show from our CCT and WHS combined cast! Shows are November 1-3 @ 7:30 PM and November 4 @ 2:00 PM. Call 225-4440 or visit http://cherokeect.org/
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October 21, 2018
Immediately following the Middle School and High School Choir Concert on October 23, 2018, you will have the opportunity to sample a variety of coffees from Mud on Main and be able to purchase them. Gigantic cookies will also be . . .
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October 9, 2018
November 1st-3rd - 7:30
November 4th - 2:00
Call 712-225-4440 or visit cherokeect.org to reserve your seat.
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September 28, 2018
A HUGE Brave thank you to Justin Pritts (Emergency Management) and Jillian Brown (CCSD Nurse) for installing two new AED's at WHS. These are located by the auditorium and outside the commons. There is also a new . . .
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July 30, 2018
Thank you 7th Graders and Collin Johnson for raising funds that went to Feed The Hungry.
This message is from Stefan Radelich President of Feed the Hungry:
. . .
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On April 28, the Cherokee Middle School 7/8 band performed at the Adventureland Festival of Bands in Des Moines. The CMS band was selected as the Class 2A Best in Center Award winner.
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The Facts Regarding School Board
School Board Members Board members are locally elected, non-salaried public officials entrusted with the task of providing the direction for the education of students across Iowa. The board of education is a uniquely American institution, . . .
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2018-2019
Sport Physical Info:
* * * * * *Well Child Exam * * * * * *
Please call NOW to schedule your child for his/her 7th-12th grade sport physical. Slots are filling up fast, don't wait to make your . . .
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April 26, 2018
The Introduction to Business Class has been learning about human relations in a business. Carly Husman, the HR Manager/Compliance Officer for North Star Community Credit Union explained the hiring process, writing and reviewing policies . . .
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CMS 8th Grade Theatre Troupe proudly presents,
The Redemption of Gertie Green
Friday, April 27th . . .
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April 25, 2018
WHS FINE ARTS NIGHT: MAY 1
ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC : 4-9 pm ( in the WHS gym)
CONCERT: 7:00 pm ( WHS auditorium)
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April 11, 2018
Mark your calendars and attend this evening of entertainment!
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April 9, 2018
TK-8 Art Show
April 16, 17, 18
4-7 pm
At WIT
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March 29, 2018
Congratulations to the T'Hawk Court...
McKayla Benson, Katrina Carlson, Addisyn Jensen, Madelyn Herrera, Emily Schlenger
Cale Pingel, Kylar Booher, Tyler Richardson, Layne Reinhart, Collin Lundy
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March 15, 2018
On Saturday March 10th the Special Olympics Mid-Winter Tournament was held in Iowa City, which is considered the state competition. This competition consisted of several events such as cheerleading and 3 on 3 basketball which are the events . . .
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March 7, 2018
The Morningside Mustangs have gained another Brave.
Senior, Bri Sleezer, signed her letter of intent to run at Morningside for the Mustangs. Sleezer has been a 4 year varsity runner, and has so far qualified the last 3 . . .
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February 28, 2018
Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair!! The Book Fair will be at the Roosevelt Library from March 6th through the 15th. It will be open from 8:00 to 4:00 with extended hours during Parent-Teacher Conferences. The . . .
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February 15, 2018
Cherokee Special Olympics competed in a 3 on 3 basketball area competition at West Harrison high school on February 3. They brought two teams from the middle school and high school to compete. Both teams played hard and showed . . .
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February 9, 2018
Senior Skylar Gerdes signed her letter of intent to Ellsworth Community College on February 7th. Gerdes has had a wonderful career as a WHS Brave in her studies and on the court. She plans to study Ag business and play . . .
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February 7, 2018
WHS culinary students were able to participate in a culinary event about oils. This was sponsored by the Iowa Soy Council & the Iowa Restaurant Association at WIT in Sioux City.
They were able to taste oils, . . .
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February 6, 2018
It all started with a $5 donation to an organization of Arika's choice, a class project that has since become an important part of Arika's life. Puppy Jake Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing . . .
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February 2, 2018
WHS Commons | January 30, 2018
Come hungry and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and yummy cinnamon roll, then find your favorite seat for watching the Cherokee Braves basketball in action against Western Christian.
Friday, February 2nd, from 4:30 to 7:00 . . .
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Professional Development Day
January 2, 2018
1/3/2018
Today the Cherokee Community School District teachers are gearing up for the start of the 2nd 1/2 of the school year. Today was a Professional Development day for the teachers to get back in the groove. We started . . .
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Paraprofessionals
December 21, 2017
Do you have interest in working with children? The Roosevelt Elementary has a paraprofessional position vacancy. Duties included in this assignment are: supervision and assisting of students, 1-1 small group, bus monitor, and other . . .
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Student Stories
Mrs. Ehrig's class wrote a story of their favorite holiday memory. She selected four for your reading. Click on the icon and title to read.
-"Mom"-
- "A Dreamy . . .
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Report
The Iowa School Report Card was released today by the Department of Education and Cherokee CSD has many reasons to celebrate! A link to the Iowa School Report Card is:
Iowa School Report Card 2017 - RES, CMS, WHS 2.pdf
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Decorated for Christmas
The Home Room teachers along with their students entered a contest to see who could be the most creative in decorating their doors. Which one is your favorite?
Central Office got creative and decorated with books and the lounge got . . .
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Signing
Lindsay Williams, daughter of Todd and Lynn Rochelle Williams, Cherokee, signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at Morningside College in Sioux City. Lindsay has been a 4 year starter thus far in her successful career for . . .
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October 25, 2017
Students spend the day catching butterflies, exploring and searching for wild flowers, and learning about solar energy from Paul Mugge.
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