16 March 2025
Doors open 7:40am
Breakfast served 7:40am-7:55am
School day starts 8:00am
School day ends 3:00pm
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
March 17 1st day of 4th Quarter
March 19 Detention for Unexcused Absences/Tardies
March 24 School Board Work Session
April 7-April 11 ISASP Testing
STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN NEWS
Upcoming ISASP Testing
ISASP Details
April 7-11 is the district's ISASP Testing Week. State tests will be administered according to state protocols. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are required to take the tests. Students will take the tests in the morning on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The High School will run a 2 hour delay schedule every day except Wednesday, which is the only day tests are not given. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will report to school at the normal 8:00 am time to take tests. Seniors will report to school at 10:00 am on testing days.
Only Sophomores will take the Science test on Friday, April 11th. Freshmen and Juniors are required to report at 8:00 am to complete any makeup tests or participate in activities organized by the Comet Council.
Monday, 4/7 - Reading
Tuesday, 4/8 - Language/Writing
Wednesday, 4/9 - No Testing
Thursday, 4/10 - Mathematics
Friday, 4/11 - Science
ISASP Incentive Program
If a student is proficient, showing growth, or sustaining in 2 out of their 3 tests they will receive one of the following incentives! We are hoping these incentives provide students the motivation to try their best on the ISASP tests.
11th Grade Incentive: Open Campus Lunch for remainder of the school year
10th Grade Incentive: Attending an Afternoon Movie at the Charles Theatre
10th Grade Incentive: Attending an Afternoon Movie at the Charles Theatre
9th Grade Incentive: Coupon for an Extra Value Meal from McDonalds
Thank you to Charles Theatre and Soifer Family McDonalds for providing these incentives for our students and pushing our students to achieve at their highest potential.
Yearbook: A Note from Mrs. Downing
Senior photos need to be submitted by March 31 to be included in the Yearbook. They can be submitted to yearbook@charles-city.k12.ia.
A Note from Valerie Pickar, Our HS Nurse
Attention Parents/Guardians:
In light of the increase in respiratory and other viral illnesses, and to help keep our school community safe, we ask that you please keep your child (children) at home if they are showing any signs of illness. This will help prevent the spread of contagious conditions and allow your child time to fully recover.
Please keep your child home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:
- Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
- Cough (especially if persistent)
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Extreme Fatigue or body aches that impact daily activities. Accompanied by a fever.
Once your child is symptom-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, they can return to school. For more information on when to keep your child home from school, please see the Iowa Health and Human Services Common Child Illness and Exclusion Criteria.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy!
Dollars for Scholars Event
New Steps for Unexcused Absences/Tardies
PROM
Prom planning has started! Any junior parents or guardians who would like to help, please follow the QR code or the link to see what needs, as well as clean-up times, we have. If you are a senior parent or guardian and would like to help, you are more than welcome to join. Please help make Prom 2025 the most glamorous night for our kids.
Respecting Our Neighbors' Properties
Please remind your student(s) to use sidewalks and designated pathways when walking to and from school or bus stops, rather than cutting through private yards. Let’s work together to respect our neighbors’ spaces and keep our community safe and welcoming. Thank you for your support regarding this matter.
Iowa's New Attendance & Absentee Law
Meal Menus
See the website here for the breakfast and lunch menus. See the back-to-school article here for information on how to add money to a student meal account.
Athletic Events
See the district activity calendar here for upcoming events.