Spalding Park Elementary in Sioux City was poppin’ with positivity Friday morning. Each week teachers nominate a student for doing something good or out of the ordinary and they get invited to “Popcorn with the Principal.” Each student who gets to come receives a bag of popcorn, time with the principal and learns about what … READ MORE
The West High Counseling Department will host their second annual Community Resource Fair from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Monday, September 24 at West High School. The free event is open to all and will provide information on agencies and resources available in the Siouxland community. The following agencies will be present: Jackson Recovery … READ MORE
In an effort to empower school communities to embrace and sustain mental health and wellness supports, three organizations are partnering to bring the Iowa Caregivers of Pediatric Behavioral Health Conference to town. This free conference is specific designed for parents of children with mental health issues. The conference will be hosted at Sioux City West … READ MORE
The Sioux City Community School District expanded their Career Academy space over the summer and turned it into a more modern facility with a community college atmosphere. The students say they enjoy the non-traditional classrooms, and the camaraderie they develop with students from all of the area high schools. “We get to combine with all … READ MORE
Teachers at Perry Creek Elementary School are going above and beyond what takes place in the classroom, by visiting their students at home. Perry Creek Elementary Principal, Amy Denney says, “I think this is a great opportunity for us to get to know more about the kids and find out what makes them each special and unique on … READ MORE
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Roger Hargens, CEO of Accumold, co-chairs of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, on Monday announced a project to launch six innovative computer science elementary schools. The six high-poverty schools will be competitively selected to transform existing buildings with engaging computer science instruction. This will create more opportunity for their students, including real-life work experiences with area employers. It also will establish a network of computer science expertise as a resource for all public and non-public elementary schools across the state.
Loess Hills Computer Science Elementary School in Sioux City is the inspiration for the Computer Science is Elementary project. The district pioneered one of the first computer science elementary schools in the nation in 2015 when Loess Hills started teaching computational thinking and other skills, such as problem solving and teamwork. Loess Hills will serve as a blueprint for the project, which aligns with the Future Ready Iowa initiative to prepare more Iowans for rewarding, high-demand jobs.