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Flip the Script: Rewriting the Story of Success
Great things are happening at Waterloo Schools! Dive into "Flip the Script," a collection of compelling testimonials from students and staff who have overcome challenges and made great strides toward their personal and academic goals. Get inspired by these powerful stories of success and continuous improvement, with new features from our school buildings shared throughout the year.
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One Waterloo, Infinite Possibilities
The Waterloo Schools will set the standard for urban education by ensuring that every student is given the comprehensive support and diverse experiences needed to graduate with a diploma and a plan.
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WCSD Names Zach O'Brien as inaugural principal of Waterloo United High School
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Learn more about work-based learning student success stories!
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East announces new softball coach.
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Happening Around Waterloo Community Schools
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Students attend a full day of school with conferences from 4-7:30pm.
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Conferences, no school for all students.
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Teacher Comp day, no school for students.
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FAST FACTS
Waterloo by the Numbers
10,000
Students and Growing
19
SCHOOLS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT
90%
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION REACHED DURING 2024-25
11th
LARGEST DISTRICT IN IOWA
45+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1800+
EMPLOYEES