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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CoderDojo with Iowa Ceramics Center
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 1st Floor Training Rooms - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Audience
- Elementary students
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Feb 05, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM. Join us and the Iowa Ceramics Center for Creative Clay for Kids – 60 minute workshops tailored to the student’s age and interests. Choose from fun, hands-on projects like pinch pot monsters, coil bowls, or mythical creatures—perfect for all skill levels. Not only are we creating art, but also learning about the science of heating clay and the chemical reaction that occurs to harden it.
Please register for this event so we can adequately prepare. This event is capped at 40 participants.
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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
- 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
- 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!
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Prairie Poms Dance Clinic
- Location
- Prairie Point
- Audience
- Elementary, Intermediate, Middle School
- Cost
- $40
- RSVP
- Feb 08, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Poms
- Contact
- Sarah Auman
- Phone
- (319) 551-4089
Information
Join us for our youth dance clinic this February!
AK – 8th grade are welcome!
$40 clinic fee – includes a clinic t-shirt, 1 dance routine choreographed by a Prairie Pom, and 1 ticket to the showcase on Thursday, February 19th.
AK-5th grade – you will learn a dance taught by multiple Prairie Pom dancers and learn how to spirit and shine on that stage!
NEW this year 6th-8th graders! Interested in joining Prairie Junior High Poms? A special clinic and technique class will be taught by Varsity Coaches, Sarah and Mady. Dancers will also perform a pom routine the night of showcase! -
Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Organization
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- 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.
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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
- 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/viewform2026 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! -
Pink Out at PHS Basketball
- Location
- Prairie High School
- Audience
- All school age children, families and Prairie Basketball fans
- Organization
- PHS Key Club, Prairie Athletic Department and The Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer
- Contact
- HS Key Club, Megan Washburn - meganwashburn@crprairie.org, 319-848-5340 Especially For You, Cindy Young - csyoung@mercycare.org, 319-398-6582
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
PHS Key Club and the Athletic Department have partnered with The Especially For You Race Against Cancer for a Pink Out at PHS! The Especially For You Race honors Sandy Beatty Knight, a 1970 PHS alumnus. Help cheer on the Prairie Hawks and support The Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer!
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2026 Prairie Fishing Team Registration and Informational Meeting
- Location
- Prairie High School Presentation Room
- Audience
- Students currently in grades 7th-12th grade and parents/gaurdians.
- Organization
- Prairie Fishing Team
- Contact
- Jason Shire/Mr. Goodale
- Phone
- (319) 777-9006
Information
🎣 Prairie Fishing Team Information Meeting
January 15th | 6:00 PM
Presentation Room – Prairie High SchoolInterested in joining the Prairie Fishing Team for the 2026 season? This informational meeting is open to new and returning anglers and families who want to learn more about the program and the upcoming season.
🔥 New for 2026: Students outside the Prairie School District are now eligible to join!
Open to students currently in grades 7–12We’ll cover program expectations, key dates, season opportunities, and answer questions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their student(s) as this is an important opportunity to get informed and connected.
We look forward to welcoming new anglers and growing the Prairie Fishing Team community!
