Cedar Falls Community Schools is a school district for Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States, and it is home to one of Iowa's three public universities, the University of Northern Iowa. The population was 39,260 in the 2010 census, an increase from the 36,145 population in the 2000 census...

. Its headquarters is located at 1002 West First Street in Cedar Falls.

The area of the district is 60.6 square miles (157 km²) with approximately 36,000 residents. The district employs over 500 personnel in its ten schools and two support buildings. The district's motto is, "Educating each student to be a life-long learner and a caring, responsible citizen."

History

Founding

In 1846, Mrs. Jackson Taylor opened the first school in her home at Waterloo Road and East 13th Streets. Early residents recalled seeing parents escort their children to school because Indians living in the area were sighted in the woods near the Taylor home. Today, a marker commemorates the site of the Taylor home.

Central School

In 1863, the old Central School was constructed to serve grades K-12 which occupied an entire city block. In 1875, due to population increases, a west wing addition was added to the main building.

Lincoln School

In the 1890s the name was changed to Lincoln School. Later (before 1893) an east wing addition as well as a bell tower was added.

First high school

In 1900, Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls High School is a high school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is a part of Cedar Falls Community Schools.The school principal is Dr. Rich Powers. He is a University of Northern Iowa graduate. He replaced Dean Dreyer in the fall of 2006. The school serves 1,125 students, and 90...

 was constructed as the first separate high school in Cedar Falls. The building was located where the Cedar Falls Recreation Center currently resides. An addition was added in 1914 and this building was used until 1953, then served as a recreation center itself until the early 1990s, when it was demolished to make way for the current facility.

Second and Third Lincoln Schools

In 1924, a new Lincoln School was constructed across the street from the original Lincoln School. The second Lincoln School was demolished in 2005, and the third Lincoln School built in its place and currently occupies 2 entire city blocks.

Primary schools

• Cedar Heights Elementary
• Hansen Elementary
• Lincoln Elementary School
• North Cedar Elementary
• Orchard Hill Elementary
• Southdale Elementary

High schools

• Cedar Falls High School
  Cedar Falls High School
  Cedar Falls High School is a high school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is a part of Cedar Falls Community Schools.The school principal is Dr. Rich Powers. He is a University of Northern Iowa graduate. He replaced Dean Dreyer in the fall of 2006. The school serves 1,125 students, and 90...
  
  
• Cedar Falls Alternative High School