Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District

06/15/2026

🎵 What a gift. What a legacy. ❤️

To celebrate their 50-year reunion, the City High Class of 1976 raised nearly $35,000 to launch a new Digital Music course at City High this fall!

The Foundation for ICCSD was proud to host the Class Gift Fund and help support this alumni-led effort. Their generosity will provide students with the technology and tools to create, compose, and explore new opportunities through music.

Thank you to David Hamod, John Murphy, and the entire Class of 1976 for investing in the next generation of Little Hawks. Your impact will be heard for years to come. 🎶

Iowa City High class of 1976 donates $35,000 for new digital music ...

06/11/2026

Here's a fun way to show up for kids in the ICCSD this summer! 🙌

The Foundation for the ICCSD is a Birdies for Charity partner with the 2026 Principal Charity Classic — going on now through June 14 at Wakonda Club in Des Moines. Every dollar you give comes back to us in full, with an 8–10% match on top. 🏌️

Whether you join us in Des Moines or donate from home, you're investing in the students who need us most. All in for all kids — always.

⛳ Donate: bit.ly/ICCSDfoundation
⛳ Learn more: facebook.com/principalcharityclassic

06/02/2026

🎉 What a day at Southeast Middle School! 🎉

We celebrated Hills Bank's Classroom Cash spring check presentation, and we want to give a huge shoutout to Hills Bank for being an incredible community partner!

💚 Since 2004, Hills Bank's Classroom Cash program has contributed an amazing $587,532.70 to the Iowa City Community School District!

Looking for a simple way to support our schools? With Hills Bank Classroom Cash, every debit card purchase helps generate real dollars for ICCSD schools. It's a simple way to make everyday spending have a lasting impact on students and classrooms across our district. Visit www.hillsbank.com/classroom-cash to find out more!

Thank you, Hills Bank, for your continued investment in education and for helping create opportunities for our students and staff year after year. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to our schools!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Liberty’s Jenifer Secrist on receiving the District Shine Award!

05/27/2026

⛳ We're teeing up something exciting!⛳

The Foundation for the ICCSD is proud to participate in Birdies for Charity through the 2026 Principal Charity Classic held June 10–14 at Wakonda Club in Des Moines.

The Principal Charity Classic is a celebrated PGA TOUR Champions event that — in less than 20 years — has raised more than $73 million for Iowa youth. Every dollar donated to our Foundation through the program comes back to us 100%, plus an 8–10% match.

That's more resources for our schools and the kids who count on us. Come be part of the fun in Des Moines and do something great for students right here at home.

To donate: https://bit.ly/ICCSDfoundation
To get tickets and find out more about this event: https://principalcharityclassic.com/

05/25/2026

Today, we take a moment to remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives serving our nation. We are forever thankful for their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Penn Elementary Teacher Ashley Duthie on receiving the Shine Award!

We are proud to support this award that recognizes staff who go above and beyond for our students. 💙

"Even when the world is full of teachers, you are the one I will always take with me. The one I will always be grateful for after I leave your room. The person who proves how you see yourself, your future, and the world around you."

05/20/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the volunteer team at our local Amazon warehouse for their generous donation to upgrade the Mark Twain Elementary staff lounge as a thank you to our hardworking educators!

This thoughtful gift shows how much our community values the incredible educators who dedicate themselves to our students every day.

Thank you, Amazon, for making our staff feel seen and appreciated!

05/15/2026

The annual Silver Salute celebration is one of our favorite traditions — a time to honor the incredible staff members who have dedicated their careers to serving students in our District.

Last week, we recognized staff members retiring from the District and those reaching 25 years of service. This special celebration also gave honorees the opportunity to celebrate alongside family and friends and take time to reflect on such a momentous achievement.

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to generations of students. We are so grateful for the impact you’ve made. Ring those bells! 💙🔔

A special thank you to Oaknoll Retirement Residence for supporting our annual Silver Salute celebration.

05/13/2026

This spring, every 1st grade student across our district learned about Shakespeare and theater through storytelling and hands-on acting activities — right in their own classrooms!

Through a Bard Buddies Workshop with our friends at Riverside Theatre, every student played a part. No auditions required — just imagination. 🎭

The Foundation for ICCSD is proud to support moments like these through our Any Given Child program, ensuring arts experiences reach every student across the district.

A heartfelt thank you to our community supporters and to Riverside Theatre for bringing the arts to life for our 1st graders. 👏