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 Henry Morray Blackout Poetry and Collaging
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.
- Audience
- K-5th students and families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Mar 21, 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. Children can explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math-themed stations at their own pace, with friendly mentors available to help them get started. It’s all about learning through creativity, curiosity, and play.
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Prairie Show Choir Camp
- Location
- Prairie High School Choir Rooms
- Audience
- Entering (Fall 2026) 2nd - 9th Graders
- Cost
- $175
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Show Choirs/Prairie Music Association
- Contact
- Justin Sands
- jsands@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Join us for three days of singing and dancing at the Prairie Show Choir Camp, June 29-July 1. The camp is led by the Prairie Show Choir Directors, choreographer Jennifer Toney, and high school show choir students. We learn songs, choreography, and have fun sharpening our performance skills! Don’t miss it!
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The Corridor Jazz Concert
- Location
- Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
- Audience
- students and families
- Cost
- $15 for adults, students are free!
- RSVP
- Mar 09, 2026
- Organization
- KCCK-FM
- Contact
- Dennis Green
- Phone
- (319) 329-2826
Information
21 High School Jazz bands (including Prairie Jazz Band one) perform in Iowa’s biggest jazz concert! The Corridor Jazz Concert matches high school bands with top adult players who have a professional recording studio experience and performance on one of the Corridor’s best stages. Eleven bands, including Prairie perform March 9 at the Paramount Theatre. The other ten take the stage March 10 in the Voxman Hall of Music at the University of Iowa.
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Dueling For A Cause: A Prairie Community Event!
- Location
- The Olympic South Side Theater
- Cost
- $35/ticket
- Organization
- Prairie School Foundation
- Contact
- Alicia Tjelmeland
- Phone
- 3198485220
Information
Dueling For A Cause: A Prairie Community Event!The Prairie School Foundation is thrilled to invite you to a night of music and community support: Dueling For A Cause.
Event Details
- When: March 27th, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: The Olympic South Side Theater
- What: Dueling Pianos
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Food: Tailgate Buffet
- Attire: Casual
- Note: 21+ Event
Highlighting Our Heroes: Fund-A-Staff-MemberOur educators and support staff—including our amazing paras, office staff, cooks, counselors, and drivers—are the backbone of our district. We want to give them a night out to celebrate!
We are excited to introduce the Fund-A-Staff-Member initiative. This allows you to purchase a ticket specifically to be donated to a Prairie staff member of your choice (or to a general pool for staff). It’s a powerful way to show appreciation while supporting the Foundation’s work for our kids.
How to Sponsor a Staff Member:
- Visit the Ticket Purchase Page.
- Look for the “Fund-A-Staff-Member” ticket option ($35).
- In the notes section, feel free to name a specific staff member you’d like to sponsor!
Why Your Support Matters
Your donations empower the Prairie School Foundation to fund essential programs and equipment not covered by the standard district budget. Thanks to your ongoing generosity, we have provided:
• Athletic equipment via the “Play it Forward” fund for students in need
• Classroom technology including iPads and smart boards
• STEM, Music, and Art supplies (such as kilns)
• “Forever Books” for all Pre-K through 4th-grade students
• Support for student lunch accounts and families in need
Get Your Tickets or Sponsor a Staff Member Here
Questions? Contact Alicia Tjelmeland, Operations Manager, at aliciatjelmeland@crprairie.org
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Prairie School Foundation: Dueling for a Cause
- Location
- Olympic South Side Theater
- Cost
- $35/ticket
- Organization
- Prairie School Foundation
- Contact
- Alicia Tjelmeland
- Phone
- (319) 848-5200
Information
Join us for a Tailgate Dinner and cash bar followed with entertainment provided by Dueling Pianos!
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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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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.
