That's a wrap on the 2025-26 school year!
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making this year one to remember! Have a safe, fun, and well-deserved summer. See you in August!
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After 17 years of dedicated service to Cedar Falls Schools, Michelle Matthias is retiring from Orchard Hill Elementary as a Special Education Teacher. Thank you for your years of compassion and care for students and families. Your impact will not be forgotten!
After 42 years in education, including 23 years with Cedar Falls Schools, Merrilee Betts is retiring from Cedar Heights Elementary, where she is the Instructional Coach. Thank you, Merrilee, for your incredible service to Every Student, Every Day.
After 39 years in education, including 32 years serving students in Cedar Falls Schools, Dave Berns is retiring as the School Counselor at Aldrich Elementary. Thank you, Dave, for your dedication to Every Student, Every Day!
After 25 years of dedicated service, Jill Johnson is retiring as a Special Education Paraeducator at Aldrich Elementary! Thank you, Jill, for your lasting impact on our students and community!
After 17 years in education, including 15 years as a teacher and 2 years as a paraeducator, Susan Armstrong is retiring from North Cedar Elementary, where she teaches first grade. Thank you, Susan, for making a difference for Every Student, Every Day!
French Club got creative with watercolor paintings! π¨ π«π· Students explored artistic techniques while celebrating French culture, check out their beautiful work!
After 27 years of teaching, all with Cedar Falls Schools, Victor Ochoa is retiring from Peet Junior High, where he taught Spanish to 8th and 9th graders. In retirement, heβs looking forward to a slower pace of life and traveling. Β‘Gracias por todo, Victor!
After 25 years of dedicated service to CF Schools, the GOAT of the admin building, Carrie DeBerg, is retiring as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent! Wishing her all the best as she looks forward to traveling and spending more time with family and grandchildren. β€οΈ
Through their commitment to every student, every day, our retirees have made a lasting difference in CF. Today we begin by recognizing Jarith Witt. After 32 years in education, including 27 at CF Schools, she Witt is retiring from Lincoln Elementary as a 2nd grade teacher.
Graduating AP students celebrated their last day in the sweetest way, with croissants from Mooβs Bakery! π₯ π«π· Even better? Owner Maddie Palmersheim is a CF grad and former French student. Full circle moment! #TigerPride
π 4-year-old Preschool Openings at Southdale Elementary! π
If youβre interested or have questions, please reach out to:
Amanda Hall, District Registrar
π 319-553-2644
βοΈ [email protected]
Donβt wait, these spots will go quickly!
Today, we add another class to the Tiger alumni family! As the Class of 2026 graduates, we also honor the generations who came before them. π Itβs time for an alumni roll call! Drop your CFHS graduation year in the comments. Letβs see all the Tiger pride across the years!
ππ± Big congratulations to Aldrich Elementary's Team Veggie Voyagers! This incredible group of 5th graders earned Best in Show in the 2026 Plant the Moon Challenge!
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We had the honor of celebrating an incredible group of individuals at our Retiree and Service Recognition Reception! The stories shared were a reminder that what we do every day truly matters. To the honorees: you have helped shape generations, and we are better because of you!