Families partake in Breakfast and Books at Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove held its first ever Breakfast and Books family event on November 22. Hy-Vee donated the breakfast and Family, Inc donated toys for parents to do some early shopping for the holiday season. About 80 people participated in the event that allowed the families to come together to enjoy a breakfast and read with their students.
Thomas Jefferson Presents
"Arsenic and Old Lace"
You are invited to the Thomas Jefferson High School Theater Department's production of
"Arsenic and Old Lace," a dark comedy by
Joseph Kesselring, March 23 and 24, 2012
7:30p.m. Adul tickets are $5 Student tickets are $3. Please call 712-328-6493 x132
for more information. Limited front
row seating for $10! Click here to view a flier.
Inviting Parents to Share Your Opinion...Survey Available until March 15th
The Council Bluffs Community School District invites all District parents and guardians to participate in an online communication survey. The survey will take about 5-7 minutes to complete. Your answers will help us enhance communication with District families and ensure you have access to all information of interest to you.
Printed copies in English and Spanish will also be available at each school and at the District's Educational Service Center, 12 Scott Street. Thank you!
First Night Art Contest
Art teachers from the district submitted pieces by students to be entered in the 2012 First Night Contest. 1st place winners' artwork will be displayed in the courthouse for the year, while 2nd and 3rd place winners' artwork was displayed at Bloomer Elementary during the First Night festivities. Please click on the 1st place winne'rs name to view a photo of them with Mayor Tom Hanafan, from the award ceremony. Please click on the first place winners to see their photos. Congratulations to the winners!
Kindergarten
1. Jariel Mota Roosevelt
2. Stephanie Martinez Roosevelt
1st Grade
1. Ethan Bose Roosevelt
2. Emilee Weseen Lewis & Clark
3. Abby Franks Roosevelt
2nd Grade
1. Ethan Savala Rue
2. Colton Shafer Roosevelt
3. Wynter-Jade Church Edison
3rd Grade
1. Trisha Ranches Edison
2. Jeanette Rice Rue
3. Shaelyn Rocha Edison
4th Grade
1. Micah Kosiba Edison
2. America Viveros Longfellow
3. Abbigale Olson Longfellow
5th Grade
1. Brady Carroll Roosevelt
2. Marissa Krussel Longfellow
3. Dylan Sales Roosevelt
7th Grade
1. Brittnie Jackson Wilson
2. Alex McConkey Kirn
8th Grade
1. Nick Beck Kirn
2. Donovan Black Kirn
3. Maranda Melton Wilson
10th Grade
1. Allysa Gustafson TJHS
2. Allysa Gustafson TJHS
11th Grade
1. Julia Hetrick ALHS
2. Jackie Lemus TJHS
3. Julia Hetrick ALHS
12th Grade
1. Rudy Sherman ALHS
2. Beth Larson TJHS
3. Rudy Sherman ALHS
Studio Art Program Gives Thomas Jefferson Student Great Opportunity
Kent Bellows Studio in Omaha has selected Thomas Jefferson freshman Tyler West as a participant in an after school art program. After a rigorous application and interview process, only about 10 students from the Omaha area are selected to participate. Those chosen will meet twice a week and work on both group and individual art projects, along side established artists in the area. At the end of each semester, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts provides framing and finishing products for their art. Students are able to sell their art while on exhibit in Omaha for a month. Students get to keep about 60% of the profit. Congratulations to Tyler West for this wonderful achievement!
Student Musicians Selected for SWI Honor Band
Thirty-eight student musicians from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson were selected for the SWI Honor Band. They qualified through a rigorous audition on December 10th.
First Chair:
Tuba 1 Steven Munson
Flute 1-3 Lexi Nadler
Bb Clarinet 1-2 Ashley Mohling
Bb Clarinet 1-2 Ashley Mohling
Trumpet 1-1 Kevin Roark
Trumpet 1-2 Jared Thompson
Mallet 1 Noah Larsen
Timpani 1 Victoria Krohn
Bb Clarinet 1-4 Olivia Petersen
Second Chair:
Flute 2-2 Kari McDermott
Flute 2-3 Mallory Huggins
Flute 2-4 Danielle Rice
Bass Clarinet 1 Nathasha Konfrst
Alto Sax 2-1 Payton Shively
Tenor Sax 1 Shannon Holmes
Tenor Sax 2 Zane Rau
Trumpet 2-2 Kiril Poshchenko
Trumpet 3-1 Philip Dickenson
French Horn 2-2 Hannah Goldapp
Trombone 2-1 Katie Hummel
Trombone 2-2 Alex Beck
Bb Clarinet 2-6 Chelsea Evet
Mallet 2 Ryan Koontz
Percussion 2 Isabella Taylor
Tenor Sax 2 Caleb Ferleman
Trombone 2-1 Uki Colman
Bb Clarinet 3-1 Britteny Rupp
Bb Clarinet 3-2 Hope Philbrick
Bb Clarinet 3-5 Ellie Croson
Percussion 4 Laura Capel
Thomas Jefferson:
First Chair:
Bassoon 1 Patrick O'Brein
Bb Clarinet 1-4 Sabrina Fox
Bb Clarinet 1-6 Kathryn Adams
Second Chair:
Bb Clarinet 2-6 Gabby Higgins
Flute 2-3 Alyssa Wiley
Trombone 2-3 Zach Dahlheimer
Tuba 3 Brandon Brown
Record Turnout for IWCC Speech Tourney: CB Students Among Top Winners
Winner Speakers are pictured left to right:
1st place - Whitney Thompson of Lake Mills, Iowa
2nd place - Jenna Wredt of Council Bluffs
3rd place - Samantha Pike of Council Bluffs
4th place - Daren Baller of Sioux City, Iowa
5th place- Kaylee Carlberg of Sioux City, Iowa
6th place- Maria Brown of Council Bluffs
7th place- Siarra Means of Griswold, Iowa
On November 15, twelve Council Bluffs students competed in the annual fall Invitational Speech Tournament on the Iowa Western Community College campus. More than 60 students participated in 8 rounds of preliminary competition for first-place bids and the opportunity to advance to the evening’s final round of competition.
Speakers who placed first in their respective rounds and advanced to the evening’s finals included Tucker Center students: Maria Brown, 6th place overall; Samantha Pike, 3rd place overall; and Jenna Wredt, 2nd place overall.
Also representing Council Bluffs at the tournament were Thomas Jefferson speech students Daysha Kelly and Sarah Ingwerson, and Tucker Center speech students: Victoria Harte-Maxwell, Jenna Hyde, Alexander Klement, Monique Stuck, Jason Wert and Dena Wilwerding.
1st Trimester 2011-12
School Year Student Honor Roll Announced
Click here to view the Student Honor Roll List for Middle Schools and High Schools for the 1st Trimester of the 2011-12 School Year.Congratulations to our students for their commitment to excellence this 1st trimester!
Board Approves
2012-13 Calendar
The Board of Education approved the District's 2012-13 School Calendar during the Board of Education meeting on December 13th. It is similar to this current year's calendar. The first day of school for students would be Wednesday, August 15th and the last student day would be May 24th. Potentia snow day make-up days are built into the calendar at the end of the winter break, at the end of the second trimester and at the end of the spring break, with a few at the end of the year, just in case. An announcement would be made prior to the beginning of the breaks if the make up days will be necessary. Click here to view proposed calendar.
Tucker Center Public Speaking Students Sweep Top Honors at IWCC Speech Tournament
On April 17, ten CBCSD dual-credit enrollment students competed in the annual spring Invitational Speech Tournament on the Iowa Western Community College campus. In seven rounds of preliminary competition, over 50 students competed against one another for first-place bids and the opportunity to advance to the evening’s final round of competition.
Speakers who placed first in their respective rounds and advanced to the evening’s finals included Tucker Center students: Anna Gahm, 6th place overall; Cody Self, 4th place overall; Sarah Root, 3rd place overall; Maria Brown, 2nd place overall; and Jenna Wredt, 1st place overall. TC students were awarded $300 in prize money and a $500 scholarship.
Also representing CBCSD at the tournament were Elizabeth Beck, Victoria Harte-Maxwell, Kari McDermott, Ashley Sharp, and Jason Wert.
IHSMA State Solo & Small Ensemble Festival Results
The Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln Band, Orchestra, and Choir students hosted and participated in this year's IHSMA State Solo & Small Ensemble Festival, held April 14th.Click here to view the results!
DECA Members Place at State Competition
The DECA results are in from the State Career Development Conference and competition held on February 26-27 in Des Moines:
For TJHS: (6 students)
1st place: Financial Literacy Promotion Project- Conor Hilz, Ashley Palandri and Jake Morgan
2nd place: Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan- Cindy Leal-Hernandez, Gabbee Hernandez, and Melanie Menke
2nd place: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making- Ashley Palandri and Jake Morgan 2nd place: Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making- Gabbee Hernandez and Melanie Menke
Honorable Mention: 5th Place Restaurant and Food Service Management
Series- Conor Hilz For ALHS: (7 students)First Place: Blake Willadsen-- in Principles of Business ManagementFirst Place: Lauren Myers--in Principles of MarketingFirst Place:Jenna Hyde and Ryan Fee-- in Hospitality Marketing Team Event Second Place: Cody Young--in Sports & Entertainment MarketingSecond Place: Payton Snipes-- in Restaurant and Food Service Management Third Place: Lisa Chapman-- in Quick Serve Restaurant Management The above DECA students have earned the right to compete in the International Career Development Conference and Competition in April in Salt Lake City. Honorable Mentions include:Fourth Place: Jenna Dunn- in Restaurant and Food Service ManagementFourth Place: Sean O'Brien- in Retail Merchandising
Seventh Place: Sarah Root- in Quick Serve Restaurant Management
Thomas Jefferson Students Win at Midlands of Iowa Reading and Writing Contests
 
Kaylinn Taggart Angel McGuire
Kaylinn Taggart and Angel McGuire are both winners in the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council’s Poetry and Creative Writing Contests. Kaylinn, a junior, won first place for her poem, Only on His Strength Can You Overcome and second place for her creative writing, De'ja vu. Angel, a senior, won first place for her poem Daddy’s Love. Kaylinn and Angel will be honored at the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council’s writing celebration on May 1st at West Elementary School in Glenwood. Angel's poem went on to win first place in the state writing contest for the Iowa Reading Association and she is invited to attend a special celebration with well-known authors at the state conference held at Iowa State University in Ames this June 27th.
Jefferson's Wyatt Fallet named to Nonpareil's All-City Basketball Team
Congratulations to Wyatt Fallet for earning a spot on the Daily Nonpareil's All-City Boys Basketball Team. Wyatt will also play in the IWCC All-Star game Sunday, March 25th.
Kirn Show Choir has Outstanding Performers
From L to R: Collin Smith , Dee Hill, and Cole Fischer
Congratulations to Cole Fischer, Collin Smith, and Dee Hill who were named outstanding soloists at the Bellevue East Show Choir competition on March 9, 2012. Dee Hill was also named the outstanding middle school performer at the Lewis Central Show Choir competition on March 2, 2012. Celebration Show Choir placed second in Division A2 at the Bellevue competition.
Bloomer Teachers Join in Read Across America Fun
Several Bloomer staff members dressed the part to encourage children to attend "Dr. Seuss Night at the Bloomer Book Fair." Seuss characters present: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Grinch, The Cat, Wocket, Cindy Lou, Horton, Thing 1 and Thing 2. The children LOVED it!
Tucker Center Future Educators & Walnut Grove Elementary Students Partner in Read Across America
On March 2, Tucker Center Future Educators and Walnut Grove, pre-K thru first gradestudents, commemorated Dr. Seuss birthday by participating in Read Across America. Tucker Center Future Educators read various Dr. Seuss books to Walnut Grove students, shared lessons on rhyming, and led in the creation of Dr. Seuss hats. Oh, the places they'll go!
Hoover Hosts Literacy
"Pajama Night"
Hoover staff, students and parents enjoyed a successful Literacy “Pajama Night” last week at the school. Students and their families moved through several sessions of Story Time, Reader’s Theater, and a Puppet Show, and they even creatively made their own bookmarks. A firefighter from our Council Bluffs Department was present to hand out coloring books and talk to kids and their families about fire safety. The culminating activity for the evening was when Council Bluffs Public Library Librarian Dianne Herzog led interactive story-telling with the entire group with all ages, small to tall, participating.
Thomas Jefferson Jazz Choir Earns Superior Rating at State Contest
The Thomas Jefferson High School Jazz Choir earned a "1" Superior rating in the state contest in Audubon February 6th! Out of the 21 groups performing, only five received this highest rating. According to Director Travis Walker, "The students worked really hard and have been extremely dedicated to achieving success. Congratulations to the following students:
Soprano 1: Brittany Allen (Soph)
Soprano 2: Cassie Warner (Fresh) and Breanna Clapper (Fresh)
Altos: Sabrina Fox (Senior) and Faye Arthur (Soph)
Tenors: Owen Bryen (Junior), Andrew Hanson (Junior) and Eldon Warner (Fresh)
Baritone: Aaron Desantiago (Soph)
Bass: Brandon Brown (Senior)
Abraham Lincoln Freshman Earns Recognition for Poetry
Abraham Lincoln High School freshman Patricia Harte-Maxwell’s entry, “Poet Emotion,” has earned an award of Honorable Mention among 191 entries in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards contest, sponsored in Iowa by the Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development in cooperation with the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
Donations Help Warm Our Students
The Loess Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross' Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Jennie Edmundson collected and knit hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens for our students in need. Thank you for this wonderful donation!
No Need to Use February 23rd to Make Up any Snow Days
Due to a cooperating Mother Nature, the February 23rd potential snow day make-up day will not be needed as noted on the school calendar. Even if school is canceled due to snow for a day between now and February 23rd, there will be no school for students that day or the following day designated as a school vacation day.
Walnut Grove Students Create Sculptures with Donated Canned Goods
Walnut Grove Elementary students collected 1,156 items for a neighborhood food bank. Students built sculptures out of the cans. Mrs. McCart's 5th grade classroom won with 236 items. Miss Short's 2nd grade classroom won for most creative structure. Great job students and teachers!
Knights of Columbus Donate Tootsie Roll Drive Proceeds to Special Eduation Program
Knights of Columbus representatives Bob Boettcher (left) and Steve Meidlinger present Superintendent Martha Bruckner with donation.
The Knights of Columbus Councils from Holy Family and Queen of Apostles donated $640 to the Council Bluffs School District's Special Education Department. The funds were raised during the Tootsie Roll Drive and will be used to purchase innovative technology for students with disabilities.
Student Visual Arts Showcase
To view a full size slideshow of the artwork from the Art Showcase please click here. You can also visit the link under "Students" on the Navigation bar.
Thomas Jefferson Senior to Serve as Page in Iowa Legislature
Thomas Jefferson senior Kyle McGlade wil serve as a Legislative page for the Iowa House of Representatives in Des Moines during the 2012 legislative session.
ALHS Large Group Speech Contestants Earn State Honors
Abraham Lincoln High School Speech has had a great Large Group Speech season. At the State Competition in early February, Abraham Lincoln student groups earned two Division II ratings and five Division I ratings. In addition, two of those groups were selected All-State, the highest honor in speech competition. All-state will be held February 18th at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
Brian Williams and Seamus St. Clair were named All-state in Musical Theater. Derek Gilman, Aurora Owens and Josh Hannan were named All-state in Group Improvisation.
Members of the other state competitors include:Reader's Theater: Melanie Krohn, Hannah Goldapp, Elle Cooper, Emma Preston, Payton Shively, Seamus St. Clair and Brian Williams
Choral Reading: McKenna Garside, Madison Kinney, Ellie Krabbe, Megan Rief, Hope Philbrick, Cassie Schilling, Brooke Criswell, Allie Moats, Emily Croson, Kaitlin Carlon, Noah Larsen and Holly Vanderpool
Radio Broadcasting: Bailey Kinney, Blake Willadsen, Hannah Goldapp, Melanie Krohn, Emily Croson, Kayla Beck, Allie Moats, Rebecca Barker, Hope Philbrick and Cassie Schilling
Group Improvisation #2: Natalie Carlon, Fransisco Franco, Kelsey Cheney and Jessica Contreras
These students served as awesome representatives of Council Bluffs Schools!
Middle Schools offer Swimming Teams
Middle school swimming teams are open to boys and girls in 6th grade through 8th grade. Practice will be at Kirn Middle School Pool from 3:15 to 4:30 on Tuesdays through Fridays. There will be two swim meets--one home and one at Lewis Central. Kids will learn the four competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. The team will be open to any middle school student from Wilson, Kirn and St. Albert. It will be a great way to learn to swim and to be part of a team. For more information contact Coach Moon at 712-328-6493 ext. 300.
Thomas Jefferson Chess Team Makes a Move
In its second year of existence, the Thomas Jefferson Chess Team picked up its first win ever in league play. They defeated the ladies of Duschesne 3 1/2 - 1 1/2. Points were scored by Junior Kaylinn Taggart on Board 1, Junior Andrew Hanson on Board 2, and senior Jessica Martin on Board 3. After a hard-fought, 90-minute game, freshman Tanner Wallace earned a 1/2 point draw. Congratulations to all!
Kirn Show Choirs Place at UNO Competition
Celebration
Center Stage
Kirn's Celebration Show Choir placed first in Division II and Kirn's Center Stage Show Choir placed third in Division I at the UNO Show Choir festival on February 15, 2012, under the direction of Deb Masker. Congratulations to both groups!
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District Presents First
Youth Asset Builder Award
Mick McKinley, David Seilstad,
Patricia Russmann and Dr. Martha Bruckner
The first Youth Asset Builder Award was given to Mick McKinley and US Bank in Council Bluffs on December 9th. On hand to present the award were David Seilstad with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Patricia Russmann, Executive Director of Promise Partners, and Superintendent Martha Bruckner.
The purpose of the new award is to recognize businesses that are doing something visible and real to build assets in the youth of our community.
Through US Bank's efforts to recruit TeamMates mentors among its own employees and among other employers, the company and its market president Mick McKinley are demonstrating to youth that adults in the community care about them and are willing to serve as role models for positive, responsible behavior. Through their commitment to mentoring, they are helping build assets in our community's youth.
DECA Members Place at District Competition
Congratulations to the following DECA
members who competed at the DECA District 3 Competition in Des Moines on January 18. The following students received plaques or certificates for their accomplishments.
Abraham Lincoln High School
First Place: Ryan Fee & Cody Young in Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team event
First Place: Jordan Rehfeldt & Paige Wambold in Travel & Tourism Marketing Team event
Third Place: Alexis Prazak in Apparel & Accessories marketing
Third Place: Blake Willadsen in Principles of Business Administration and Management
Fourth Place: Lisa Chapman in Restaurant and Food Service Management
Eighth Place: Billy Coats in Retail Merchandising
Ninth Place: Lauren Myers in Principles of Business Administration and Management
Thomas Jefferson High School
Fifth Place: Jake Morgan & Mikey Wallace in Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
Seventh Place: Conor Hilz in Restaurant & Food Service Management
Thomas Jefferson Student Gets Poem Published
Michael Wilkins, a Senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, will be published in the Stars in our Hearts collection of poetry. Through a scholarship program, the World Poetry Movement, takes student submitted poetry and puts them through a selection commitee to be named semi-finalists in the International Open Poetry Contest. Semi-finalists will be published in the book and entered to receive cash and prizes. Congratulations to Michael, on this great achievement. Click here to view his poem, "To Serve."
Community Education Foundation Awards 24 Classroom Grants
The Council Bluffs Community Education Foundation announced on November 21st this year’s Classroom Grants, totalling more thank $11,000. For 12 years now, the Foundation annually solicits grant applications from teachers of the Council Bluffs Community School District. To see a complete article and listing of award recipients, please click here.
Middle and High School Students to See New Report Card Feature:
21st Century Skills
Employability Scores
Middle and High School students and their parents should will notice a new report that lists an Employability Skills score for each class.This report is designed for students to understand the level at which they are demonstrating important 21st Century skills in each classroom and provide a good indicator of student work habits that could help or hinder classroom or workplace performance.
The four areas of 21st Century Employability skills and attributes that can affect success in and out of the classroom are:
- Participation
- Work completion
- Behavior
- Working with Others
Students receive scores on a scale of 0-4. A score of 4 in any skill area means the student has demonstrated mastery in the skill. A score of 0 means the student is not meeting the minimum standard in the skill area.
Parents and students are encouraged to treat the Employability Scores like academic grades. Reflect on how each score was earned, and recognize the strengths as well as the skills that can be improved. Parents can join teachers in reinforcing the importance of these skills now and in the future.
The Council Bluffs Community School District developed this research-based Employability Skills Rubric in line with best practices in grading and with Iowa 21st Century skill standards. It measures a separate set of skills than the grades for academic achievement and does not affect a student's grade point average (GPA), credit earned or class rank.
Thomas Jefferson Chess Team Makes a Move
In its second year of existence, the Thomas Jefferson Chess Team picked up its first win ever in league play. They defeated the ladies of Duschesne 3 1/2 - 1 1/2. Points were scored by Junior Kaylinn Taggart on Board 1, Junior Andrew Hanson on Board 2, and senior Jessica Martin on Board 3. After a hard-fought, 90-minute game, freshman Tanner Wallace earned a 1/2 point draw. Congratulations to all!
Google and District Celebrate Technology in High School Classrooms
Google product managers, software engineers, and marketing and data center representativesmingled with students at Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools on January 31st to help celebrate the integration of Google Chromebooks in classrooms. The Council Bluffs Schools were among a small group of school districts to test and purchase Chromebooks.
Students in the District have been part of an exclusive group involved in the testing of the Chromebook prototype since last year. Upon release of the Chromebooks this year, the District has placed a total of 1,500 Chromebooks in the classrooms of high school teachers, and middle school model teachers. With funding and Board of Education approval, an additional 2,800 Chromebooks could be added next year at the high schools and will extend the to initiative to the middle school level.
“We recognize the power of technology as a tool to excite students about school and accelerate their learning,” Superintendent Martha Bruckner said. “And we applaud our teaching staff who are using the Chromebooks along with proven teaching strategies to effectively deliver instruction in the classroom. We are seeing the positive effect on student interaction and quality of work.”
Area Law Enforcement Teams use Drug Dogs to Search Schools during Training Exercises
In the continuing collaboration between the Council Bluffs Community Schools and Council Bluffs Police Department to assure a safe and drug free environment in district middle and high schools, the Police Department conducted the first of several planned searches for illegal drugs, utilizing drug dogs from their department and those of other metro law enforcement agencies. The searches were conducted at Kirn and Wilson Middle Schools today. As part of the search of the hallways and parking lots, students do not come into direct contact with the law enforcement team or the dogs. As expected, no drugs were found.
The Council Bluffs Community Schools agreed to have random searches in our schools as part of the drug dog team training. The schools are taking this opportunity to reinforce the message that drugs are illegal and will not be tolerated in our schools and community. The goals are to deter drug usage, to potentially find drug offenders and to create awareness on the topic of drug use and abuse in our community.Additional searches will be conducted prior to the end of the school year.
Abraham Lincoln Student Receives TOYO Award from the Jaycees
Abraham Lincoln Freshman Kaitlyn Murphy has been selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) by the Omaha Jaycees. She was selected as an outstanding teen who is making a difference in the Omaha area through volunteerism and community action. She will receive her award at Village Pointe on May 6th.
Health Science Students Represent C.B. at State HOSA Competition 
Sixteen of the Health Science students from the Tucker Center traveled to Des Moines for the State Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competition this past weekend. With the support of their instructor, Mrs. Patty Pettit, and chaperones, nine students succeeded in showing their skills and bringing home medals.
Human Growth & Development
1st Place – Brittany Rupp
Pathophysiology
1st Place – Jeremy Vogel
2nd Place – Charlie Knotek
CPR/First Aid
4th place – Charlie Knotek/Heidi Renshaw
Public Health – Emergency Preparedness
1st Place – Sarah Fisher, Victoria Harte-Maxwell, Jeremy Vogel
Extemporaneous Speaking
1st Place – Victoria Harte-Maxwell
Public Speaking
2nd Place – Miriam Solorio
Health Education
1st Place – Jennifer Olinde, Brittany Rupp, Miriam Solorio
1st – 4th place finishers are eligible to continue on to the National HOSA Competition to be held June 20-23 in Orlando, Florida. The students have fundraisers scheduled for the next two months to help raise funds to attend this National Competition.Congratulations also to ALHS Junior, Victoria Harte-Maxwell, who was elected State HOSA Secretary.
Thomas Jefferson Boys Track Named Relay Champions 
The Thomas Jefferson Boys Track Team were the CB Relays Champions on Friday, March 30, 2012. Congratulations!
2nd Trimester 2011-12
School Year Student Honor Roll Announced
Click here to view the Student Honor Roll List for Middle Schools and High Schools for the 2nd Trimester of the 2011-12 School Year.Congratulations to our students for their commitment to excellence this 2nd trimester!
Abraham Lincoln Students Give Four All-State Performances at Individual Speech Competition 
Abraham Lincoln High School caps off a great individual speech season with four all-state performers. Abraham Lincoln High School traveled to Logan Magnolia High School on February 25th for district contest with 36 entries. ALHS qualified 28 of those 36 entries for the state competition held last weekend at Ames High School. The 28 entrants faired very well with 21 division one ratings and 7 division two ratings awarded at the state competition. In addition, the judges nominated four ALHS performances from three ALHS students, Emma Preston, Natalie Carlon, and Brian Williams, for all-state honors. The students listed below all performed at the state contest for Abraham Lincoln.
Bailey Kinney, Brian Williams, Jenna Wredt, Kaitlin Carlon, Alex Brown, Melanie Krohn, Hannah Goldapp, Seamus St. Clair, Derek Gilman, Megan Rief, Aurora Owens, Natalie Carlon, Hope Philbrick, Tristin Barnhart, Emma Preston, Allie Moats, Rebecca Barker, Holly Vanderpool, Destany Mass, Olivia Welch, and Rani Athay.
Youth Asset Builder Awarded to Dan Collin of The Daily Nonpareil
From L to R: Dr. Martha Bruckner, Dan Collin, and Patricia Russmann
The second Youth Asset Builder Award was given to Dan Collin at the Daily Nonpareil on March 9th. On hand was Patricia Russmann, Executive Director of Promise Partners and Superintendent Martha Bruckner. These awards are given to those who promote awareness of assets of the young people in our community. This award was given to Mr. Collin's for publishing a full-page advertisement, "Speak up against bullying," in the Daily Nonpareil.
State Speech Competition Gives High Marks to Thomas Jefferson Students
From L to R: Sarah Ingwersen, JaVohn Rollins, and Zeth Matthews
Thomas Jefferson High School students Sarah Ingwersen and JaVohn Rollins traveled to Ames High School in Ames, IA to participate in Individual Events State Speech contest. Sarah presented her Public Address speech and received a one rating. JaVohn competed in Improvisation and received a two rating. Congratulations to both for a superb job.
Abraham Lincoln to host College Planning Night
The Abraham Lincoln High School Guidance and Counseling Department and the Talented and Gifted Strategist are hosting a College Planning Night for all 11th grade students,
10th grade TAG students, and theirparents/guardians.
The program will take place on Monday, March 26th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in theCafeteria. Please click here to view a flier with more information.
Crescent Student Honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution
Pictured left to right: Classroom teacher Mrs. Beverly Nelsen, Brianne McDermott, and Chapter Chairman Mary Jane Foutch.
Brianne McDermott, a 5th grader at Crescent Elementary, was honored by the Daughters
of the American Revolution for her essay on The War of 1812. The essay described what
it was like during the war and why it is important to honor those who served. Brianne
was selected from entries that included grades fifth through eighth. For all of Brianne’s
hard work, she was given a certificate of achievement, a medal, and a $50 check. Congratulations, Brianne!
Kirn Student To Compete in State Geography Bee
Congratulations to Kirn 8th grade student Kevin Lin who was chosen as one of 100 students from Iowa to participate at the state level of the National Geographic Society Geography Bee on March 30th! He qualified after winning the Kirn bee and earning a high score on the Qualifying Test.
Youth Art Month Art Contest Results Announced; Art on Display at C.B. Public Library 
The Joslyn Art Museum Association sponsored the 2012 Southwest Iowa Youth Art Month Art Contest which allowed art teachers from multiple districts to submit student art work for the chance to be displayed on a billboard on 21st & Broadway (south side, facing East) in Council Bluffs for 1 month beginning Monday, March 5. The student also received a framed certificate from the Joslyn Art Museum Association along with a Joslyn Family Membership. Our district had many winners which you can see byclicking here, but the 1st place award went to1st grader Rhianna Burns at Hoover Elementary. Congratulations to all the participants! See all the artwork at the Council Bluffs Public Library through the end of March.
Abraham Lincoln
Wrestlers Compete in State Tournament
Abraham Lincoln Wrestlers competed in the State meet February 16-18. Jordan Peterson(11 grade) 35-14 competed in the 106 weight class, Jordan Easton(12 grade) 34-16 competed in the 120 weight class, and Jordan Bywater(10 grade) 35-14 competed in the 285 weight class,in the 3A state tournament. All three were first time competitors. Easton went 1-2 while the other two went 0-2 at the tournament!! Congratulations!
Mayor and Students Celebrate Career-Technical Education Month
Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan marked the end of Career and Technical Education month with a visit and tour of Tucker Career and College Center on February 29th.
Thomas Jefferson High School Defeats Metro Schools in the Toys for Tots Campaign 
Thomas Jefferson students took on the challenge offered to them by the U.S. Marine Corps again this year. Collect the most toys, collect monetary or gift card donations, and log the most volunteer hours to win the traveling trophy for one year. This year, the event spearheaded by F.E.A. students, collected over 650 toys for the Toys for Tots Campaign beating the metro schools by 400 toys. Not only did they do well in the toy collection category, the CAP students and parents added over 20 hours of volunteer time to sorting the toys at the warehouse, and the TJHS band, choir, and orchestra performed at the Mid America Center during the distribution of the toys logging over 100 hours. Money and gift cards were also donated to help TJ secure the trophy. Congratulations Thomas Jefferson students and staff for the great job and generosity and making Christmas a joy for many students in the area.
Thomas Jefferson Students Receive High Ratings at Speech Contest
From L to R: Sarah Ingwersen, JaVohn Rollins, and Zeth Matthews
Saturday, February 25, 2012, Thomas Jefferson High School's Speech Team traveled to Logan-Magnolia High School to participate in the SW District Individual Speech Contest. This year's IE competitors were Sarah Ingwersen, JaVohn Rollins, and Zeth Matthews. Sarah Ingwerssen received a I rating in the Public Address category, JaVohn Rollins received a I rating for Improvisation and a II rating for acting, while Zeth Matthews received a II rating for After Dinner speech. Sarah and JaVohn advance to the State competition on March 10 at Ames High School. Congratulations!
Council Bluffs Students Selected for U of I Honor Band
The University of Iowa 2012 Honor Band selected three young ladies from our Council Bluffs Community School District high schools from among many applicants to join their Honor Band.
Kathryn Adams – Thomas Jefferson - clarinet
Elle Cooper – Abraham Lincoln - flute
Isabella Taylor – Abraham Lincoln - percussion
They spent the day working with college professors during the sectional workshop at the Memorial Union located on the University of Iowa campus.
Longfellow Hosts Lunar Family Night
Around 110 students and parents attended Longfellow’s Lunar Family Night on February 21st . Activities included a hands-on literacy station offering students and their family members an opportunity to write and illustrate their own Goodnight Moon story, then observe and construct a moon stage booklet. The final station used the children’s imaginations as they painted moon rocks! Music was heard as the creative juices flowed. Each child submitted a “passport” stamped after completing the different lunar stations and received a MOON PIE donated by Hy-Vee.
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