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 Essay Contest
- Audience
- 9-12th Grade
- RSVP
- Dec 04, 2023
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest
Topic: Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation. Figures may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.
Students are encouraged to use primary sources (i.e., immediate, first-hand accounts such as letters, diaries, speeches, or newspaper reports) for their research. Lesser well-known figures are acceptable, but subjects must have been actual participants, i.e. not fictionalized.
One chapter winning essay is submitted to state chairs of American History; state winners are forwarded to the division vice chairs for judging; division winners are forwarded to the National Vice Chair for the Patriots of the American Revolution Essay.
Deadline: December 1, 2023. Please contact for more information. -
American History Essay Contest
- Audience
- 5-8th grade
- RSVP
- Dec 04, 2023
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
2023-2024 Essay Title: “The Stars and Stripes Forever”
Topic for 2023-2024
On May 14, 1897, John Philip Sousa played his new march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” This song would become the national march of the United States on December 11, 1987. Imagine it is 1897 and you are a newspaper reporter for The Philadelphia Times. Your newspaper editor has asked you to write an article about the new song performed that day. Your article needs to tell about Sousa’s life and the story behind the song. It is the first performance of the song, so make sure your article includes thoughts about the music and how the audience reacts to what was seen and heard that day.
Title of Essay: Stars & Stripes Forever
Open to Grades 5–8
Length 300-1,000 words (please contact for more information)
One essay at each grade level is selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the State Chairman American History for state competition.
Deadline: December 4, 2023. -
HACAP Hawki and Medicaid Information
- Contact
- Diana Strahan
- dstrahan@hacap.org
- Phone
- (319) 440-7659
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Teddy Bear Clinic
- Location
- UIHC Iowa River Landing
- Audience
- Children 5-12 years old
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Sep 29, 2023
- Contact
- Hanna Stone
- STEM-Education@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 467-0239
Information
The Teddy Bear Clinic is an annual event held to decrease the fear and anxiety children experience associated within the healthcare setting. Hosted at the Iowa River Landing, the event will take place on Saturday, September 30. There are 3 times slots beginning at 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.
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Pride of Prairie Award Nominations
- Contact
- Randy Rumery
- rrumery@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5200
Information
The Prairie School Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Pride of Prairie Award. This prestigious award is presented annually during the Foundation Society Breakfast to give
recognition to, and show appreciation for, an individual(s) who exemplifies the Prairie Spirit and a loyal commitment to our Prairie Schools. -
Prairie Creek 5-6 Community Open House
- Location
- 8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW
- Contact
- Ali Alldredge
- Phone
- (319) 848-8224
Information
Please join us on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a Community Open
House to celebrate the opening of the New Prairie Creek Intermediate School. The new
building opened this fall for incoming 5th and 6th graders and is located directly south of
Prairie Point at 8451 Kirkwood BLVD SW. The evening will include a Ribbon Cutting at 5 PM
followed by student-led tours -
HACAP mobile food pantry
- Location
- Varies
- Cost
- free
- Contact
- Hailey Carr
- hcarr@hacap.org
- Phone
- (319) 393-7811
Information
No identification required. May pick up for multiple households