Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the DAR has launched the “Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest.” This contest will focus on the men and women who figured in the events of the American Revolution (1773 – 1783), and it is hoped that students will find Patriots to write about who will interest and inspire them.
These Patriots may be one of our famous Founders, or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways both large and small. Students will be asked to discuss how their chosen Patriot contributed to the founding of the nation. Essays will be judged for historical accuracy, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the quality and scope of references, particularly the use of primary sources.
Essays from students from all grades will be judged together, with one winning essay chosen at each level. Participating DAR Chapters will select one essay as the chapter winner, to be sent on to the State level; the State will select one essay winner to represent the state for judging at the Division level, and each Division level will also have one winner which will be sent on to the National contest. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive a bronze medal and certificate set. State winners receive a silver medal and certificate set. Division level winners receive certificates and a book. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award.
Please contact contest share for official rules: historyisfun.ashley@gmail.com -
American History Video Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
The American History Video Contest was established starting this year to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Video are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. The essay topic this year is “Enjoying a New Kind of Boston Tea Party.” Please contact the contest chair for more information and contest rules. Videos due for judging by Dec 2, 2024.
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American History Essay Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. The essay topic this year is “Enjoying a New Kind of Boston Tea Party.” Please contact the contest chair for more information and essay rules. Essays due for judging by Dec 2, 2024.
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Key Club Trunk or Treat
- Location
- Bus Loading Zone
- Audience
- Elementary and Early Childhood Aged Children
- Cost
- $5 donation/family
- Contact
- Megan Washburn
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Trunk or Treat Fundraiser for WRAP (Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program) 5:30-7
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Prairie Hawk Blankets For Sale!
- Location
- Online
- Audience
- College Community School District
- Cost
- $40
- RSVP
- Oct 06, 2024
- Contact
- Sarah Auman
- Phone
- (319) 551-4089
Information
Prairie Hawk plush blankets for sale through our online store! It’s that time of year where you need to bundle up at a Prairie hawk sporting event. Sport our colors and support the Prairie Poms by purchasing a blanket today!
$40
-Large 50″x60″ Blanket
-Super Soft Micro Plush Material
-Machine Wash & Dry
Delivery in 7 days after fundraiser completion. All blankets are shipped to one location and then distributed. -
Paid research study for third graders in Cedar Rapids (Growing Words Project)
- Location
- The Growing Words Project, 2740 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Audience
- Parents of third graders
- Contact
- Jamie Klein-Packard
- growing-words@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 335-0692
Information
The Growing Words Project is a University of Iowa research study with a lab location in Cedar Rapids! We’re looking for third graders who struggle with either reading or have difficult using/understanding spoken language (for example, struggling to put together sentences, follow directions, or follow conversations). We pay $22/hour for a total of $88-105 and our Cedar Rapids lab is open evenings and weekends to accommodate work and school schedules.
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Volleyball Senior Night and Breast Cancer Awareness
- Location
- Prairie High School
- Audience
- All
- RSVP
- Oct 01, 2024
- Contact
- Rachel Combs
- rcombs@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 329-5753
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PYBA Rec League Registration – Update
- Location
- Prairie Campus
- Audience
- All Prairie Students Grades 1st through 6th.
- Cost
- $90.00
- RSVP
- Nov 01, 2024
- Contact
- Chelsie Scott
- Phone
- (319) 560-5872
Information
2024-2025 PYBA Basketball Season, Youth Rec League Registration.
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PYBA Rec League Registration
- Location
- Prairie Campus
- Audience
- All Prairie Students Grades 1st through 6th.
- Cost
- $90.00/player
- RSVP
- Oct 11, 2024
- Contact
- Chelsie Scott
- Phone
- (319) 560-5872
Information
2024-2025 PYBA Basketball Season, Youth Rec League Registration.
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FFA Market
- Location
- Ag Building 460 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Audience
- All ages-
- Cost
- $1-$20
- Contact
- Laura Brecht
- Phone
- (319) 212-1034
Information
This Year the Prairie FFA Chapter is hosting its first-ever FFA Market, along with an Ag Building open house. At the Market, we will be showcasing students’ Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) products. Some items will include fresh farm eggs, baked goods, fresh produce, sweet treats and more. We will also be selling any extra pumpkins and mums left over from the sales. The Ag Building will be open to families and supporters who would like to see our facility. Please join us at the Ag Building from 9 am – 1 pm on Saturday the 28th of September.
