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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

High School

Events

  • Prairie School Foundation: Dueling for a Cause

    Location
    Olympic South Side Theater
    Cost
    $35/ticket
    Organization
    Prairie School Foundation
    Contact
    Alicia Tjelmeland
    Email
    aliciatjelmeland@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5200

    Information

    Join us for a Tailgate Dinner and cash bar followed with entertainment provided by Dueling Pianos!

  • Project Creating Responsive Action Through Empowering Resources and Strategies (CRATERS)

    Location
    University of Iowa's College of Public Health 145 North Riverside Drive Iowa City, IA
    Audience
    middle school and high school students
    RSVP
    Mar 27, 2026
    Organization
    The University of Iowa-College of Public Health
    Contact
    Ebonee Johnson, Ph.D.
    Email
    ebonee-johnson@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 335-5188

    Information

    Mental Health Training Developed For Teens By Teens

  • Prairie Poms Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High Tryout Signup!

    Location
    Prairie HS South Gym
    Audience
    High School, Middle School, 6th Grade
    RSVP
    Feb 22, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Poms
    Contact
    Prairie Poms
    Email
    prairiepoms@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 551-4089

    Information

    Register for our 2026-2027 Prairie Poms Teams! Our Varsity team competes locally, regionally, and nationally. Our Junior Varsity and Junior High teams will compete locally and regionally. We are looking for students with a passion for dance and the willingness to work hard and be part of something GREAT! Our season begins in the Summer once school has ended and goes through Winter with breaks in between. Varsity and Junior Varsity perform on the sidelines at all Varsity home football games and Varsity performs at 2 halftimes. Junior High will join HS teams on the track for the Homecoming game. This is a great opportunity to be competitive in dance through your school and represent Prairie with pride! Register today to get your information packet.

    Tryout Meeting – February 26th
    Clinics – March 2nd and 3rd
    Tryouts – March 5th

  • Horseback Riding Lessons and Weekend Trail Rides!

    Location
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca Sandy Beach Rd. NE Solon IA. 52333
    Audience
    4th through 12th grade
    Cost
    $60
    RSVP
    Mar 22, 2026
    Organization
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
    Contact
    Jonathan Temme
    Email
    barnmanager@iodiseca.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-4187

    Information

    Come and take horseback riding lessons at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca and learn to not only how to ride horses but also how to take care of them!

    Come out to Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca over the weekend and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Coralville Reservoir on the back of a horse!

  • Summer Camp at Camp Bear Creek

    Location
    9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
    Audience
    Grades K-12
    Cost
    Pricing is based on program selected
    Organization
    Camp Bear Creek
    Contact
    Stacie Hoppman
    Email
    office@bearcreek.camp
    Phone
    (563) 488-3893

    Information

    Camp Bear Creek is a Christian summer camp located in Jones County, Iowa. We have summer camp programs for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade! Campers will get to experience a variety of activities like archery, kayaking, climbing tower, zip lines, hiking, crafts, Bible study, worship, swimming, and more!

  • Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!

    Organization
    Theatre Cedar Rapids
    Contact
    Mic Evans
    Email
    mic.evans@theatrecr.org
    Phone
    (319) 366-8591

    Information

    TCR Summer Camps are back! There’s something for every student, grades K through 12. Acting, adventures, games, STEAM Week and more!

    All TCR Camps and Classes are on a “Pay What You Can” system. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you at checkout.

  • Prairie Fishing Team Registration Deadline and Kickoff Meeting

    Location
    High School Presentation Room
    Audience
    Students currently in grades 7th-12th grade and parents/guardians.
    RSVP
    Jan 31, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Fishing Team
    Contact
    Jason Shire/Mr. Goodale
    Email
    prairiefishingteam@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 777-9006

    Information

    Registration Due | January 31st, 2026
    Interested in joining the Prairie Fishing Team for the 2026 season? The registration deadline is fast approaching! Please have all registrations completed by January 31st, 2026.
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScidTp7FGoNTt03isOCXYWwIEncT6kr1RwFP87QMf7_hjt7ag/viewform

    2026 Season Kickoff Meeting | February 3rd, 2026 6PM
    Prairie High School Presentation Room
    On February 3rd, the Prairie Fishing Team will host a mandatory kickoff meeting for all anglers and parents.
    We look forward to welcoming new anglers and growing the Prairie Fishing Team community!

  • Teens Go STEM

    Location
    The University of Iowa Medical Education and Research Facility
    Audience
    High schoolers
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    UI Health Care
    Contact
    Susie Green
    Email
    susgreen@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 384-5047

    Information

    Teens Go STEM is a free educational program open to students in 9th-12th grades. During the program, students will explore health care careers while engaging with medical and health sciences students and professionals through career focused breakout sessions, tours, and medical simulations. There will also be a focus on health care skills, critical issues impacting Iowa’s health care, health literacy and how to pursue a career in health care. Registered students must be accompanied by an adult. While students are participating in STEM programming, adults will be offered discussions and resource sessions with University of Iowa experts.