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OUR STORIES

 

Flip the Script: Rewriting the Story of Success

Great things are happening at Waterloo Schools! Dive into "Flip the Script," a collection of compelling testimonials from students and staff who have overcome challenges and made great strides toward their personal and academic goals. Get inspired by these powerful stories of success and continuous improvement, with new features from our school buildings shared throughout the year.

 

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For Paris, being a Bobcat leader is a responsibility he takes seriously. "You need to present yourself in a good way because the younger kids are looking up to you," he says.

Paris, Highland Elementary

 

A young boy wearing a Super Mario hoodie stands in front of a wall covered in colorful vinyl records.

My goal this year is to just try my hardest and do better," Sora says. "I want to leave Highland doing the best I can.


Sora, Highland Elementary

A young child with dreadlocks wearing a red jacket is holding a basketball in a gymnasium setting.

Being a leader means doing the right thing and staying out of trouble," Lester says. "I want to prove I'm a good leader.

Lester, Highland Elementary

A smiling woman in a pink sweater is embracing a young girl in a colorful outfit in front of a classroom wall decorated with various educational posters and signs.

What I love most is being part of the small moments that make a big difference.

Raylynn Shearon, Highland Elementary

OUR MISSION

One Waterloo, Infinite Possibilities

The Waterloo Schools will set the standard for urban education by ensuring that every student is given the comprehensive support and diverse experiences needed to graduate with a diploma and a plan.

 

Waterloo United High School

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Construction is underway and Waterloo United High School is scheduled to open for the 2028-29 school year. 

 

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Secondary Transition Programs

Secondary Transition Programs


Give your student a head start! Learn about our unique Secondary Transition Programs that prepare high school students for life after graduation. Learn how our students build the skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood.

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Teacher Features

BaileeBean

Celebrate the bright future of education! This monthly series highlights the inspiring success stories of our dedicated first and second-year teachers and strategists. We are incredibly proud of their contributions! 

 

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Waterloo Career Center

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The Waterloo Career Center's 18 programs allow students to gain invaluable, hands-on work-based learning experience in high-demand fields, supported by our local business partners. Start earning college credits now, build a professional network, and graduate with the practical skills needed to thrive.

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FAST FACTS

Waterloo by  the Numbers

 

10,000

Students and Growing

 

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19

SCHOOLS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT

 

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90%

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION REACHED DURING 2024-25

11th

LARGEST DISTRICT IN IOWA

 

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45+

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

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1800+

EMPLOYEES