Cherokee Community Schools

Environmental Science Learning About Mining Earth's Materials.

Apr 23, 2024

CWHS Students in Ms. Johnson's Environmental Science class are learning about mining Earth's materials. We used muffins as an example for the host rock and the blueberries or chocolate chips as the mined materials. Students discussed their different methods to mining by only attempting mineral recovery from the surface to preserve the muffin to eat later, or to mine the most possible materials but only left with hard to eat crumbles - this activity came from SERC and UNL.

CES March PBIS Assembly

Apr 15, 2024

The March PBIS Assembly welcomed Bruce Dagel as our speaker. Bruce is such a positive member of our community! The topic for the assembly was Cooperation and Teamwork! Bruce’s message to students was that “TEAM” stands for “Together Everyone Achieves More”.

April Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month

Apr 10, 2024

Congratulations to Mason Daum for being chosen as the April Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month. Mason is the son of Lacey and Jeffrey Daum. Although he has many wonderful qualities, the most prominent are his work ethic, attention to detail, and absolute kindness to all around him. Mason is an active 8th grader and is involved in band, choir, cross country, track, and basketball. He says his favorite thing about living in Cherokee is that when he moved here, he was greeted by the community with open . . .

April Rotary Student of the Month

Apr 2, 2024

Jada Timmerman is the April Rotary Student of the Month. Jada is an excellent student, who not only concentrates on her studies, but who also finds time to participate in extracurricular activities and in her community. She is involved in volleyball (including beach and club), track. She is also in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club, and Student Council. She participates in JETS Science Team, Dance, Large Group Speech, Individual Speech as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Band . . .

CES January PBIS Assembly

Feb 9, 2024

The Cherokee Elementary School PBIS assembly for the month of January was about Perseverance and Persistence! Jodi Schlichting and Kayla Kock from CRMC hosted our assembly with great examples of ways students can show persistence when things get tough in the classroom and in life! NEVER GIVE UP!!

2024 Northern Festival of Bands

Jan 29, 2024

Congratulations to Ethan Busse, Madison Jorgensen and Parissa Barnes on their outstanding performance at the 2024 Northern Festival of Bands in Cedar Fall this past weekend. Ethan and Madison were a part of the 120 member Symphony Band under the direction of Laura A. Goucher, high school director from Mahtomedi, MN. Parissa played with a 79 member Wind Orchestra under the direction of Ferenc Szabo from Szechenyi Istvan University in Gyor, Hungary.

Special Olympics basketball skills team

Jan 29, 2024

The Special Olympics basketball skills team traveled to Hawarden on Jan. 27th for the area competition. During basketball skills, the athletes compete against others in their same age and ability groups to showcase their skills. They have to complete 3 skill areas for a combined score, including spot shot, dribbling, and passing. Cherokee athletes competed hard and put forth a tremendous effort. The following athletes took home medals : Luisa Erickson- 1st place, Kendra Robinson- 1st place, Tyler Palmer- 2nd place, Catelyn Younie- 2nd . . .

January Healthy Hero

Jan 1, 2024

This month’s Healthy Hero Award winner is Owen Schwarz. Owen is involved in football, basketball, and baseball. Owen displays great sportsmanship in PE class and is involved in every game that we are playing. He is a leader in his other classes and does his best no matter what he is doing. Owen is kind and polite to both the staff and his fellow students.

Tomahawk 2023 King and Queen Announced!

Apr 18, 2023

Tomahawk King, Adam Kohn and Queen, Natalie Harman! Congratulations #bravepride

CCSD Therapy Dogs

Mar 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 His handler is Amy Brunsting, the CES school counselor. Jersey serves the middle school students. She is available to students for hugs, cuddles, and petting, assisting with students who need cheering up, calming down, or regulating at school. Her handler is Kayla Reuter, the . . .

CES Healthy Hero

Mar 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 combinations. She requires no attention to stay on task and do what is right in class. Outside of school Alexa is involved in Volleyball and Softball.

Students Travel to NASA

Mar 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 accompanied by WHS Physics Teacher Mr. De Vos. They were able to visit Galveston, walk the beach along the Gulf of Mexico, and tour Rocket Park all while down in Houston along with participating in the competition. They all worked diligently with their respective groups to come up with a . . .

Central Office Staff

Oct 12, 2017

Thomas Ryherd, Superintendent tryherd@ccsd .k12.ia.us 712-225-6767 Tandra Naslund , Superintendent Secretary tnaslund @ccsd.k12.ia.us 712-225- 6767 Joyce Lundsgaard, Business Manager jlundsgaard@ccsd.k12.ia.us 712-225-6767 . . .

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