Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District

09/15/2026

We're shouting out our thanks to our Dine Out for Education 5 year partners 🎉

Show them some love this Thursday for Dine Out for Education! 10% of your purchase supports the ICCSD Foundation and extraordinary learning experiences for students across our schools.

Ándale Andale
Andale Cantina Bar & Grill
Big Grove Brewery
Iowa Athletic Club
Mirabito's Italian Restaurant
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Pizza Ranch - Iowa City
HOJA
Tavern Blue
Tin Roost
Tribute Eatery & Bar
Twelve01 Kitchen & Tap
Vesta
Vue
The Wedge Pizzeria

09/12/2026

It’s less than ONE WEEK until Dine Out for Education! Today we’re highlighting our 10+ year restaurant partners who have supported ICCSD students for over a decade! 🍽️🤍

👏 Thank you to these amazing local favorites:
30hop – 11 yrs
Blackstone – 15 yrs
Bluebird Café NL – 14 yrs
Bluebird Diner Iowa City – 15 yrs
Bread Garden Market – 14 yrs
Hudson’s - 10 yrs
Joseph's Steak House – 14 yrs
Midtown Family Restaurant – 15 yrs
Midtown Family Restaurant 2 – 15 yrs
Oasis Falafel – 15 yrs
Pagliai's Pizza – 15 yrs
Red's Alehouse – 14 yrs
ReUnion Brewery Coralville – 13 yrs
Short's Burgers Eastside – 12 yrs
Stella – 15 yrs
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon – 13 yrs
Yotopia – 10 yrs

Next Thursday, eat local, support ICCSD students, make a difference! 🖤

Find the full partner list at bit.ly/DineoutICCSD

09/12/2026

Today we are highlighting our whopping 10+ year partners for Dine Out for Education! Thank you to the following businesses for your fantastic support of our schools! We can't wait to see you on Thursday, September 17th!

09/09/2026

This Is What Learning Looks Like!

Every 5th grader in our Iowa City schools gets a full week of outdoor learning, exploration, discovery and adventure at School of the Wild! 🥾🦉🌿

These unforgettable experiences are made possible by incredible community gifts to the Foundation and our Title Sponsor, GreenState Credit Union. 💚

Here’s to a new school year and a whole lot of learning beyond the classroom! 🌎✨

09/08/2026

The Principal Who Leads! 👏

No one has more City High pride than Principal Bacon! His enthusiasm and commitment to EVERY City High student truly shines.

The ICCSD Foundation is proud to support the Shine Awards and celebrate the incredible contributions of ICCSD staff who make a difference for our students every day. ✨

Congratulations, Principal Bacon!

Congratulations to City High Principal John Bacon on receiving the Shine Award! "Mr. Bacon is the kind of principal every parent hopes their child has, and every school is lucky to have. He exemplifies what it means to be a truly student-centered leader. His leadership fosters a culture where all students are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. His unwavering school spirit and championing of all things Little Hawk make City High a truly remarkable place."

Thank you to the Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District for their support of the Shine Award program!

09/08/2026

Dine Out for Education is COMING UP on Thursday, September 17th! 📅 🎉

Round up your family. Text your friends. Skip the kitchen. And head out to one of the 50+ participating local restaurants supporting the ICCSD Foundation!

When you dine out, a portion of your meal helps fund extraordinary learning experiences for Iowa City Community School District students. ❤️📚🎨🔬

Stay tuned for the full list of partner restaurants or preview at https://bit.ly/DineoutICCSD! 👀

09/01/2026

We're wishing for some fall weather and thinking of our October 18th Iowa City Run for the Schools! Did you know early registrants have several chances to win new running shoes and other great gifts from local businesses?! Today is a great day to register!

08/27/2026

🚗🫧 WASH YOUR CAR. SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS AND NOMINATE A TEACHER! 🍎

From August 28–30, head to any locations for a $5 car wash and help support our local schools while you leave with a sparkling clean car! 🙌

And forget the apple—nominate your favorite teacher for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card! 🍎💰

📅 August 28–30

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we reached Corda Credit Union's $7000 Teacher Tuesday match goal to support ICCSD teachers through Little Idea grants.

But there’s still time to give—and every additional gift will help put more resources directly into the hands of our educators and students.

What are our teachers asking for this year?
📚 BOOKS. BOOKS. AND MORE BOOKS.
🎨 Art supplies
🔬 Hands-on science materials
➗ Math games & learning tools
🧩 Fidgets & flexible seating
✨ The tools that make learning more engaging to support all students

Last year, 145 ICCSD teachers across every school in our District were awarded Little Idea grants thanks to Teacher Tuesday support. Your generosity makes it possible for teachers to bring their creative ideas to life and give students more engaging, hands-on learning experiences. You can still join Corda and the Foundation in making a difference for our ICCSD educators today by visiting bit.ly/iccsdteachertuesday