Let's take a moment and celebrate National Principals Month! At I-35 CSD, we are honored to have two great principals helping our students grow as learners and as people. Thank you for all you do for our school community and beyond!
#TheRoadrunnerWay
#TheRoadrunnerWay
The agenda for Monday's regular meeting of the I-35 Board of Directors is available here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=23818
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=23818
📢 Attention 6th-8th Grade Parents!
Join us in the school auditorium one week from today on Wednesday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m. to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip!
If you're wondering what the trip looks like, check out some photos from this past summer's trip!
Students were able to visit the Capital Building, the White House, the Smithsonian's, Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg, Army Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, Holocaust museum and plenty of memorials like WWII, Vietnam, Korean, Iwo Jima, Lincoln, Jefferson, MLK, FDR, and the Washington Monument. Last year's trip was even able to see the president fly over!
At the meeting, you'll learn how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship.
Your student brought home an invitation on Monday (Oct. 20). You can also view a digital copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yIS3xael2bHEZJLOpZEP94yWDZoq2xDE/view
👉 Click here to RSVP to the meeting: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms. com/inperson/26874477076?rsvp_ id=26874477076
We hope to see you there!
Join us in the school auditorium one week from today on Wednesday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m. to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip!
If you're wondering what the trip looks like, check out some photos from this past summer's trip!
Students were able to visit the Capital Building, the White House, the Smithsonian's, Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg, Army Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, Holocaust museum and plenty of memorials like WWII, Vietnam, Korean, Iwo Jima, Lincoln, Jefferson, MLK, FDR, and the Washington Monument. Last year's trip was even able to see the president fly over!
At the meeting, you'll learn how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship.
Your student brought home an invitation on Monday (Oct. 20). You can also view a digital copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yIS3xael2bHEZJLOpZEP94yWDZoq2xDE/view
👉 Click here to RSVP to the meeting: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms. com/inperson/26874477076?rsvp_ id=26874477076
We hope to see you there!
Here is the second installment of the Bond 2025 proposal's Pro & Cons lists.
Today's post discusses the academic classroom reorganization. If you'd like more background on the why behind these pros & cons lists, you can find it at the bottom of this post.
We also received feedback during the recent forum that there was confusion about which projects the bond proposal covered. To clarify, all of the projects being shared on these lists, posters or the facilities website are contained within the Bond 2025 proposal that goes to vote on November 4th. The community is voting to "say yes" or "say no" to all of these projects at one time.
As always, if you have any questions about the Bond 2025 proposal, please contact the District Office at 641-765-4291.
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Pro & Con List Background:
Following our most recent community forum, we worked to create "Pros & Cons" lists for the various big projects covered within the Bond 2025 proposal. These lists will be shared for each umbrella project over the coming days. The goal with these graphics is to keep the community informed about what concerns the projects solve (pros) and the downsides the projects present (cons).
Today's post discusses the academic classroom reorganization. If you'd like more background on the why behind these pros & cons lists, you can find it at the bottom of this post.
We also received feedback during the recent forum that there was confusion about which projects the bond proposal covered. To clarify, all of the projects being shared on these lists, posters or the facilities website are contained within the Bond 2025 proposal that goes to vote on November 4th. The community is voting to "say yes" or "say no" to all of these projects at one time.
As always, if you have any questions about the Bond 2025 proposal, please contact the District Office at 641-765-4291.
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Pro & Con List Background:
Following our most recent community forum, we worked to create "Pros & Cons" lists for the various big projects covered within the Bond 2025 proposal. These lists will be shared for each umbrella project over the coming days. The goal with these graphics is to keep the community informed about what concerns the projects solve (pros) and the downsides the projects present (cons).
Hey Roadrunners! Just a reminder that school gets out early today (and Thursday, Oct. 23) due to fall conferences. Students are dismissed at 1:20 p.m. and conferences run from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
he School Improvement Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21 @ 5:30 in the Secondary Library. The agenda can be found at the link below.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=24743
It's Book Fair Week! The Interstate 35 Book Fair is open from Monday, October 20th - Thursday, October 23rd. It is open runs school 7:45 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and during conferences Tuesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m.
Shop online or create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds. Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/interstateelemschool1
Please note: To shop at the book fair in the morning, students will need to have cash on hand or proof of funds in their eWallet. Thank you for your understanding!
Shop online or create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds. Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/interstateelemschool1
Please note: To shop at the book fair in the morning, students will need to have cash on hand or proof of funds in their eWallet. Thank you for your understanding!
The I-35 Board of Directors will be holding a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 15 @ 6:00pm in the High School Library. This will be our final Facilities Public Meeting. Rick Seeley, OPN Architects, and Garrett Pochop, Vice President - Des Moines Public Finance Services at Piper-Sandler & Co, will be present to share and answer questions regarding our upcoming facilities Bond vote in November. Agenda may be found at
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=24658
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=24658
Let's celebrate! Blake Scrivner auditioned for the SCIBA (South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association) 8th Grade Honor Band, competing against students from schools like Indianola, Waukee, Bondurant Farrar, and as far north as Ames. Blake had a great audition and landed in first chair for his section, earning the top placement for his instrument! Congratulations Blake! Your hard work and dedication paid off, this is a huge accomplishment!
We're hiring! The I-35 CSD has an *urgent* need for bus drivers, both full-time and part-time drivers. Bus drivers are a critical piece in school logistics as they help students get to and from school and/or extracurricular activities. Check out the quick details in the image.
View and apply for this position here: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5169865.
You can view all open positions for I-35 CSD on TeachIowa at https://iowa.schoolspring.com.
Additional Resources:
"Why I-35?" Prospective Employee Brochure: https://5il.co/2liz9
To learn more, please contact Transportation Director, Bobbie Finley, at bfinley@i-35.k12.ia.us or at 641-765-420 or HR Director, Jennifer Baughman, at jbaughman@i-35.k12.ia.us.
View and apply for this position here: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5169865.
You can view all open positions for I-35 CSD on TeachIowa at https://iowa.schoolspring.com.
Additional Resources:
"Why I-35?" Prospective Employee Brochure: https://5il.co/2liz9
To learn more, please contact Transportation Director, Bobbie Finley, at bfinley@i-35.k12.ia.us or at 641-765-420 or HR Director, Jennifer Baughman, at jbaughman@i-35.k12.ia.us.
Mark your calendars for the community-wide flu clinic! Full details are below or in the graphic:
Date: October 6, 2025
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: High School Commons
Notes:
- Bring your insurance card.
- There's no copay with most plans.
- $45/adult vaccine (under 65 years old) for anyone not using insurance
For anyone wanting to arrive at 3:30 p.m., please be aware that buses park in front of the High School Commons. Upon dismissal, they typically leave between 3:25-3:30. Then the parking spaces located in front of the school will be open for visitor use.
Date: October 6, 2025
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: High School Commons
Notes:
- Bring your insurance card.
- There's no copay with most plans.
- $45/adult vaccine (under 65 years old) for anyone not using insurance
For anyone wanting to arrive at 3:30 p.m., please be aware that buses park in front of the High School Commons. Upon dismissal, they typically leave between 3:25-3:30. Then the parking spaces located in front of the school will be open for visitor use.
We have some Homecoming 2025 reminders and news to share:
- The I-35 Backpack Meal Fundraiser is 5-7PM tomorrow (9/25) in front of the Commons. $7/meal (water, hamburger, chips, and dessert). The funds raised help serve students in need of assistance and is their major fundraiser every year.
- The Homecoming Parade is also tomorrow night at 6:00PM. Participants in the parade should line up at the youth baseball fields at 5:30PM.
- Following the parade, we have the Homecoming Coronation ceremony and Wall of Prode Inductee recognition.
We'd also like to wish a congratulations the 2025 Homecoming Court!
Back row: Porter Cannoy, Walker Nelson, Jack Glenn, Ben McCuddin, and Hutch Howard
Front row: Aimee Blahauvietz, Kenzy Howard, Jaley Graf, Addisyn Edwards, and Lillian Knapp
📸: Breanna Maxwell Photography
- The I-35 Backpack Meal Fundraiser is 5-7PM tomorrow (9/25) in front of the Commons. $7/meal (water, hamburger, chips, and dessert). The funds raised help serve students in need of assistance and is their major fundraiser every year.
- The Homecoming Parade is also tomorrow night at 6:00PM. Participants in the parade should line up at the youth baseball fields at 5:30PM.
- Following the parade, we have the Homecoming Coronation ceremony and Wall of Prode Inductee recognition.
We'd also like to wish a congratulations the 2025 Homecoming Court!
Back row: Porter Cannoy, Walker Nelson, Jack Glenn, Ben McCuddin, and Hutch Howard
Front row: Aimee Blahauvietz, Kenzy Howard, Jaley Graf, Addisyn Edwards, and Lillian Knapp
📸: Breanna Maxwell Photography
It's HOMECOMING WEEK! We hope you'll join us for some school spirit fun! #GoRoadrunners
The next regularly scheduled I-35 School Board meeting will me Monday, September 22, at 6:00 pm in the I-35 Auditorium. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=23817
Good morning Roadrunners!
We know the morning drop-off can feel chaotic at times, so we're sharing this reminder on the elementary traffic routine. If you'd like to read more detailed instructions, please see this Elementary Traffic Flow Procedure document: https://5il.co/3pwgi.
One other reminder - we don't have school tomorrow (9/19/25) as it is a teacher PD day. But we do have a home football game - Military and First Responders Night! You can read about that event here: https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/2429512
#BeepBeep
We know the morning drop-off can feel chaotic at times, so we're sharing this reminder on the elementary traffic routine. If you'd like to read more detailed instructions, please see this Elementary Traffic Flow Procedure document: https://5il.co/3pwgi.
One other reminder - we don't have school tomorrow (9/19/25) as it is a teacher PD day. But we do have a home football game - Military and First Responders Night! You can read about that event here: https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/2429512
#BeepBeep
Today it's preschool's turn! Welcome to school! #BeepBeep
Welcome back to school Roadrunners!
The day is off to a great start and we hope everyone has a great year learning and growing as people, in the classroom and beyond. #BeepBeep
The day is off to a great start and we hope everyone has a great year learning and growing as people, in the classroom and beyond. #BeepBeep
The next regular School Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 25 at 6:00 pm in the I-35 Auditorium. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=23816
The July regular meeting of the I-35 Board of Directors will take place on Monday, July 28. The agenda can be found at the link below.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=22813
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=22813
I-35 Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Registering your returning I-35 students for the 2025-2026 school year is fast and easy using the I-35 online Infinite Campus Parent Portal, or by using the Infinite Campus App. Using Online Registration, you will be able to add and update student demographic information, health data, household information, phone numbers, and emergency contacts’ information all from the comfort of home.
More information about registering new and returning families is available at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/i-35-student-registration
More information about registering new and returning families is available at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/i-35-student-registration
