News
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District explores connections with CF’s Chinese sister city
The school board discussed Superintendent Mike Wells’ plan to create a sister city exchange program at Cedar Falls High School last night. In 2013, students...
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Student’s Pressures On The Rise
With rising college tuition and increased competition in college admissions and scholarships, it’s not unusual for the average high school student to be incredibly stressed...
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College experiences differ in form
Junior Christina Brammer takes college classes online to get ahead while still in high school. Completed Classes: College Chemistry I (through UNI on campus) Principles...
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Opening Up: English opens possibilities for exchange students
Now more than ever, the world is connected in many ways, and that’s the reason learning a second language has become such an important task....
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Elementary Bilingualism
Cedar Falls Superintendent Prepares to Propose K-6 Bilingual Program Plan “Children’s minds can more easily adapt to another language at a young age. They are...
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The Man with the Plans
Mike Wells, the new superintendent in the Cedar Falls School District, draws upon a wide range of experience as he begins his new job, and he hopes to...
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Four exchange students join CF
Nuranineen Wama of Thailand, Faith Aruwan of Nigeria, Simon Bjelland of Norway and Ana Cunha of Brazil “It surprises me that everyone is so open...
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It’s a Senior Party
Seniors celebrate a great year with a party.
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District strives to adapt to changing tech needs
Cedar Falls schools are looking to to initiate changes in current classroom technologies. Right now, the plan from the district perspective is that each room...
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Colleges offer summer academics for eager high school students
For those who can’t bear the thought of school being over, summer academic opportunities are in store. “I went to a summer enrichment program where...
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Robotics club launching into new season of challenges
Every January, the robotics club faces an exciting new challenge—a brand-new game. Each year, the rules, objectives and ways to earn points change, requiring the team to think strategically...
