🍩 A family-favorite event, Donuts for Grownups, is BACK!
Join us April 23rd anytime between 7:30-8:10 for a sweet morning treat and some quality time with your student. This year's event is open to families with 3-Year-Old Preschool - 3rd Grade students.
In addition to donuts, we'll have fun photo stations and some activities like coloring pages.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBX0Pa2UM5Ou0yG1zeVGq0wrRjKI7deJylzDVTV3-rrKGfTw/viewform or by using the QR code below.
Details Summary:
- 📅 April 23, 2026
-⏰ 7:30–8:10 AM
-📍 Elementary Gym
- 👨👩👧 For students in 3-year-old preschool through 3rd grade
#TheRoadrunnerExperience
In the spirit of ISASP testing week - let's talk about reading and math! We’re excited to welcome our elementary families for an engaging evening of learning together at the 2026 Reading & Math Night!
Families with students in grades K-6th will participate in hands-on reading and math sessions designed to mirror what students experience in the classroom. You'll enjoy time to practice skills and strategies together, receive resources for at-home growth and enrichment and have time to ask questions to help your student's learning.
This night is designed for all learners! So whether your student could benefit from extra practice at home or is ready for enrichment opportunities to keep growing, we'd love to see you and your student(s) there!
Register by April 7th using this link:
Please note these event details:
- Date: Monday, April 13 from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
- Location: Elementary Lunchroom/Commons
- 4 total sessions will be offered and families will choose 2 sessions to attend
- Reading sessions will be tailored for younger and older students
- Math sessions are designed for all grade levels
- Each student has the chance to take home a FREE book
- All students must be accompanied by a guardian
- BONUS - the grade with the highest percentage of participants will earn a cotton candy party for their grade!
Read more about reading and math collaboration here: https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/2794942
#TheRoadrunnerWay
Families with students in grades K-6th will participate in hands-on reading and math sessions designed to mirror what students experience in the classroom. You'll enjoy time to practice skills and strategies together, receive resources for at-home growth and enrichment and have time to ask questions to help your student's learning.
This night is designed for all learners! So whether your student could benefit from extra practice at home or is ready for enrichment opportunities to keep growing, we'd love to see you and your student(s) there!
Register by April 7th using this link:
Please note these event details:
- Date: Monday, April 13 from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
- Location: Elementary Lunchroom/Commons
- 4 total sessions will be offered and families will choose 2 sessions to attend
- Reading sessions will be tailored for younger and older students
- Math sessions are designed for all grade levels
- Each student has the chance to take home a FREE book
- All students must be accompanied by a guardian
- BONUS - the grade with the highest percentage of participants will earn a cotton candy party for their grade!
Read more about reading and math collaboration here: https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/2794942
#TheRoadrunnerWay
ISASP testing time is here! This week, the I-35 CSD kicks off ISASP testing for the 2025-2026 school year. Check out this year's amazing hallway decorations to get students excited and focused for their tests! Thank you to all who helped make this happen for our students!
ISASP testing is the annual state-mandated testing of all students in grades 3-11 to assess proficiency of grade-level skills and standards. Of course, our goal at I-35 CSD is to have the highest percentage of proficient students as possible. But our test results go beyond bragging rights and community pride.
The results showcase the growth of our students and are a large part of our school performance score (along with other factors like attendance). High scores show that I-35 CSD is a place where families can count on a quality education and a strong academic environment for their children. This helps secure and strengthen enrollment and, therefore, school funding. Both of which provides longevity and stability for the district.
With that - we encourage everyone to get a good night's sleep + breakfast during the testing window so your student can "Rock the Test"!
#GoRoadrunners #TheRoadrunnerWay
ISASP testing is the annual state-mandated testing of all students in grades 3-11 to assess proficiency of grade-level skills and standards. Of course, our goal at I-35 CSD is to have the highest percentage of proficient students as possible. But our test results go beyond bragging rights and community pride.
The results showcase the growth of our students and are a large part of our school performance score (along with other factors like attendance). High scores show that I-35 CSD is a place where families can count on a quality education and a strong academic environment for their children. This helps secure and strengthen enrollment and, therefore, school funding. Both of which provides longevity and stability for the district.
With that - we encourage everyone to get a good night's sleep + breakfast during the testing window so your student can "Rock the Test"!
#GoRoadrunners #TheRoadrunnerWay
The agenda for certified initial proposal is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 5:00 pm in the District Office Conference Room. The agenda is available at the following link:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=29562
There are several meetings of the I-35 Board of Directors on Monday, March 23. Public Hearing #1 for the FY27 Budget, Regular Meeting, and a work session following our regular meeting. All of the agendas are linked below.
Public Hearing #1 Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=28389
Regular Meeting: Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26028
Work Session Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=28390
Public Hearing #1 Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=28389
Regular Meeting: Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26028
Work Session Agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=28390
Just a reminder: it's conference time!
Tonight (3/10/26) is our first night of conferences. We also have conferences on Thursday (3/12/26). Your student's (or students') spring conference date and time was sent out by teachers.
Also note: there is an early dismissal today and Thursday at 1:20 p.m. due to conferences.
Conferences are a great time to check in with your child's teacher (or teachers) about their progress this year, skills to work on over the summer, to ask questions you may have or other topics you'd like to discuss.
The Book Fair will also be open tonight and Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
We hope to see you at spring conferences. #TheRoadrunnerWay
Tonight (3/10/26) is our first night of conferences. We also have conferences on Thursday (3/12/26). Your student's (or students') spring conference date and time was sent out by teachers.
Also note: there is an early dismissal today and Thursday at 1:20 p.m. due to conferences.
Conferences are a great time to check in with your child's teacher (or teachers) about their progress this year, skills to work on over the summer, to ask questions you may have or other topics you'd like to discuss.
The Book Fair will also be open tonight and Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
We hope to see you at spring conferences. #TheRoadrunnerWay
The agenda for non-certified initial proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 5:00 pm in the District Office Conference Room. The agenda is available at the following link:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=29298
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=29298
⚡️ YEARBOOK FLASH SALE! ⚡️
Get them while they’re HOT! We are clearing out our vault and selling past yearbooks for just $5 EACH! Whether you missed yours the first time around or want a backup copy for the memories, now is the time to grab one.
📅 When: Conference Week (March 9 – March 12)
💰 Price: Only $5!
🏃♂️ Act Fast: Supplies are limited!
Contact Laura Haines at lhaines@i-35.k12.ia.us for details!
Get them while they’re HOT! We are clearing out our vault and selling past yearbooks for just $5 EACH! Whether you missed yours the first time around or want a backup copy for the memories, now is the time to grab one.
📅 When: Conference Week (March 9 – March 12)
💰 Price: Only $5!
🏃♂️ Act Fast: Supplies are limited!
Contact Laura Haines at lhaines@i-35.k12.ia.us for details!
There will be a Special Meeting of the I-35 School Board of Directors on Thursday, February 26 at 11:30 am held virtually well as in the Superintendent Conference Room.
Agenda Link: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=28367
Virtual meeting link: https://meet.google.com/tvf-xunv-whf?hs=122&authuser=0as
Interstate 35 will be open and operating as normal today, Monday, February 23, 2026.
Make sure to Join us at 5:00 PM for the next session of I-35's Community Conversations in the High School Library. Following the conversation, the Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, also in the High School Library. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
View the agenda here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26027&fbclid=IwY2xjawQJKQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETI3U1RLUGxDdENFTVdNVGQ3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgn-QIynyB3WmDpQJ6YYN740jevT2sMoM59V2SNmCM2i2nuWB1vsRLQYHeiS_aem_Vt9hzYBnz12Uhb4xKJdoHw
Make sure to Join us at 5:00 PM for the next session of I-35's Community Conversations in the High School Library. Following the conversation, the Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, also in the High School Library. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
View the agenda here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26027&fbclid=IwY2xjawQJKQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETI3U1RLUGxDdENFTVdNVGQ3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgn-QIynyB3WmDpQJ6YYN740jevT2sMoM59V2SNmCM2i2nuWB1vsRLQYHeiS_aem_Vt9hzYBnz12Uhb4xKJdoHw
Join us Monday, February 23, at 5:00 PM for the next session of I-35’s Community Conversations in the High School Library.
Following the conversation, the Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, also in the High School Library. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
📄 View the agenda here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26027
Following the conversation, the Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, also in the High School Library. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
📄 View the agenda here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26027
Interstate 35 Schools will be closed today Friday, February 20. Daycare will open at 6:30 am and operate normally. There will no bus transportation to State Wrestling.
Interstate 35 Schools will have a 2 hour late start today, Friday, February 20. There will be no morning activities, no breakfast service. Daycare will open at 6:30 am. There will no bus transportation to State Wrestling.
Introducing Roadrunner Radio!
This new community resource is a place to learn more about the Interstate 35 Community School District, explore general education topics, and stay informed in a convenient, podcast-style format. Episodes are designed to be short so you can listen on your drive, over lunch, or whenever it fits your schedule.
Our goal is simple: clear information, real context, and transparent conversations about the issues that impact our students, families, and community.
🎧 Episode 1 - Understanding School Funding: Supplemental State Aid (SSA) Facts and Impacts is now available! (Please note: Since recording - the House has proposed a 2.25% increase which is still almost 2% less than the REC estimate of 4.2% of state growth in revenues for FY27. The final SSA rate has not been set).
Link to listen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTECBYqPB_DKdjZ70W8Ga0PEEysPpQtC4
We've also included a school funding graphic, so you can see how various school operations and their "funding buckets" work for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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Episode 1 Summary:
Understanding School Funding: Supplemental State Aid (SSA) Facts and Impacts
In our first episode, we break down how school funding works in Iowa — and why the numbers matter for districts like Interstate 35 Community School District.
Key topics include:
- Iowa’s enrollment decline and its impact on statewide funding
- Projected 4.2% state revenue growth for FY27
-How enrollment changes create approximately $140.9 million in potential buying power
- What different State Supplemental Aid (SSA) percentages actually mean in real dollars
- Why a 1.75% SSA proposal represents only a fraction of available revenue
- How long-term underfunding compounds over time
- The potential impact of proposed property tax changes and SAVE bonding restrictions
This episode explains not just percentages on paper, but how funding decisions influence staffing, programs, student supports, facilities, and long-term sustainability.
Because when we talk about school funding, we’re really talking about opportunities for students, today and in the future.
This new community resource is a place to learn more about the Interstate 35 Community School District, explore general education topics, and stay informed in a convenient, podcast-style format. Episodes are designed to be short so you can listen on your drive, over lunch, or whenever it fits your schedule.
Our goal is simple: clear information, real context, and transparent conversations about the issues that impact our students, families, and community.
🎧 Episode 1 - Understanding School Funding: Supplemental State Aid (SSA) Facts and Impacts is now available! (Please note: Since recording - the House has proposed a 2.25% increase which is still almost 2% less than the REC estimate of 4.2% of state growth in revenues for FY27. The final SSA rate has not been set).
Link to listen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTECBYqPB_DKdjZ70W8Ga0PEEysPpQtC4
We've also included a school funding graphic, so you can see how various school operations and their "funding buckets" work for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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Episode 1 Summary:
Understanding School Funding: Supplemental State Aid (SSA) Facts and Impacts
In our first episode, we break down how school funding works in Iowa — and why the numbers matter for districts like Interstate 35 Community School District.
Key topics include:
- Iowa’s enrollment decline and its impact on statewide funding
- Projected 4.2% state revenue growth for FY27
-How enrollment changes create approximately $140.9 million in potential buying power
- What different State Supplemental Aid (SSA) percentages actually mean in real dollars
- Why a 1.75% SSA proposal represents only a fraction of available revenue
- How long-term underfunding compounds over time
- The potential impact of proposed property tax changes and SAVE bonding restrictions
This episode explains not just percentages on paper, but how funding decisions influence staffing, programs, student supports, facilities, and long-term sustainability.
Because when we talk about school funding, we’re really talking about opportunities for students, today and in the future.
There is a special Board meeting of the I-35 Board of Directors scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
The agenda is available at: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=27269
The agenda is available at: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=27269
📅 New: 2026–2027 District Calendar — Now Posted!
The I-35 School Board approved the 2026–2027 District Calendar at last night’s meeting. 🎒✅ It includes important dates for families and staff: first/last days of school, holidays and breaks, staff development days, early-release days, and grading period timelines.
🔗 Read the full calendar and download a printable copy here: https://aptg.co/STf5zZ
The I-35 School Board approved the 2026–2027 District Calendar at last night’s meeting. 🎒✅ It includes important dates for families and staff: first/last days of school, holidays and breaks, staff development days, early-release days, and grading period timelines.
🔗 Read the full calendar and download a printable copy here: https://aptg.co/STf5zZ
The agenda for the special board meeting to conduct Superintendent Interviews on Wednesday is below.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26033
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=26033
Good afternoon,
The I-35 Board of Education wishes to provide a formal update as the district prepares for superintendent finalist interviews scheduled for Wednesday, January 28. The search process yielded 17 applications, resulting in a strong and competitive pool of qualified candidates. Due to a family-related circumstance, one finalist has elected to withdraw from the interview process. Following careful consideration and consultation with the district’s search consultants, the Board determined that it is in the best interest of the district to proceed with the two remaining committed finalists. The Board appreciates the continued professionalism, flexibility, and support of I-35 staff as this important process continues.
Thank you
The I-35 Board of Education wishes to provide a formal update as the district prepares for superintendent finalist interviews scheduled for Wednesday, January 28. The search process yielded 17 applications, resulting in a strong and competitive pool of qualified candidates. Due to a family-related circumstance, one finalist has elected to withdraw from the interview process. Following careful consideration and consultation with the district’s search consultants, the Board determined that it is in the best interest of the district to proceed with the two remaining committed finalists. The Board appreciates the continued professionalism, flexibility, and support of I-35 staff as this important process continues.
Thank you
Reminder — Community Conversations + Board Meeting (Mon, Jan 26)
Join us Monday, January 26 at 5:00 PM for the first session of I-35’s Community Conversations in the High School Library — immediately before the Regular Board Meeting. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The agenda for the I-35 Board of Directors’ regular meeting is available here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=25190
See you there!
Join us Monday, January 26 at 5:00 PM for the first session of I-35’s Community Conversations in the High School Library — immediately before the Regular Board Meeting. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The agenda for the I-35 Board of Directors’ regular meeting is available here:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031611&MID=25190
See you there!
Interstate 35 Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23. There will be no Middle School activities, High School practices will be communicated by coaches. Daycare will be closed.
