2024-2025 Back to School Information

Welcome to Charles City Community Schools. Back-to-school packets will be mailed the week of July 18, 2024.

First day back to school for students

The first day back to school for students is Friday, August 23, 2024.
Elementary parent/teacher/student conferences are Monday, August 19, 2024 (scheduled time between 11am - 7pm).
Middle School open house is Monday, August 19, 2024 (11am - 7pm).
High School open house is Monday, August 19, 2024 (11am-7pm).

Registration 2024

Charles City Community Schools utilizes an online school registration process where you register and pay online.
This allows you to:

log in to PowerSchool from anywhere,
update the registration information we have on file for each student,
pay school fees by clicking a link to our online payment software, SchoolPay

Online registration

Online registration is open August 1 - click here to begin

Important

Make sure we have your correct mobile phone and email addresses for your students and parents. Throughout the year we communicate via text and email to quickly reach your house with up-to-date information.

DOWNLOAD - e-Registration step-by-step guide
DOWNLOAD - Online payment instructions
DOWNLOAD - registration letter

You can register your students for school using the parent portal link below. Please visit our school PowerSchool website to log in. Online registration begins on August 1.

Online registration is available on August 1, 2024.

Click here if you forget your password to PowerSchool

School supply lists

DOWNLOAD - Washington Elementary School

DOWNLOAD-Lincoln Elementary School

DOWNLOAD-Elementary School Supply List-Spanish

DOWNLOAD-Charles City Middle School - 5th-- 6th grade lists

DOWNLOAD-Charles City Middle School - 7th - 8th grade lists

No list for Charles City High School

School Photos

You will receive email reminders closer to the time of photos.

Washington Elementary School - Monday, August 19, 2024
Lincoln Elementary School - Monday, August 19, 2024
Middle School -Wednesday, September 11, 2024
High School - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

School start/end time

The first day back to school for students is Friday, August 23, 2024.

Wednesdays are one hour early dismissal for all buildings.

Lincoln & Washington - Classes will start at 8:10 a.m. / ending at 3:10 p.m.
High School & Middle School - Classes will start at 8:00 a.m. / ending at 3:00 p.m.

Doors at Washington Elementary & Lincoln Elementary will open at 7:50 a.m.
Doors at Middle School will open at 7:45 a.m.

Important Dates

DOWNLOAD - 2024-2025 School Calendar at a Glance

Meal costs

Students
Breakfast - $1.60
Lunch - $2.80
Supers - $1.70

Check your school lunch account balance

1. Log into PowerSchool - https://charlescityschools.powerschool.com/guardian/
2. In the upper right-hand toolbar, click on the Applications icon.
3. A menu will open - Click on SchoolPay
4. A new window will open, on the right side of the screen, click on Food Services
5. You can review your household balance on that screen, and add money to your account, by clicking

Free or reduced meal applications

Households who feel they may qualify for free or reduced meals must complete an Iowa Eligibility Application and waiver form at food service before registering their children. Beginning August 1 applications will be taken at any campus. Waiver forms will be available in person when turning in the application. In order to waive or reduce your registration fees for school please begin your registration process at by returning your application to any campus. If you receive a letter from either DHS or Charles City Community Schools saying you automatically qualify for free or reduced meals, please bring the letter to any campus if you are interested in a student fee waiver.

question icon Questions on food service, 641-257-6500 or email Alicia Painter

DOWNLOAD - Registration and information letter and reduced-price school application
DOWNLOAD - Solicitud escolar gratuita y de precio reducido - Español

DOWNLOAD - Attendance Matrix

Activities

DOWNLOAD - Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form

Activity Registration

Activity Registration through Bound will be required by all athletes who plan to participate in sports at Charles City. Parents please click on the link to get started.

Click Here For Information On How To Register

Click Here For Information On How To Register For 2 Household Families

Click Here To Register Your Student

Athletic Passes/Tickets