Cedar Falls Community School District appointed Olivia Gearhart as the art teacher for Orchard Hill Elementary.
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“Welcome to Cedar Falls Schools, Olivia Gearhart! Olivia is joining Orchard Hill Elementary as the art teacher.”
— Cedar Falls Community School District team
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- Primary and Secondary Education
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- Cedar Falls, US
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- 425 employees
Cedar Falls Schools’ primary focus is reflected in the words of its mission statement: “Educating each student to be a lifelong learner and a caring, responsible citizen.” The district provides a world-class education for all students and prepares them for the future by: • Hiring the finest educators; Cedar Falls teachers are dedicated and model life-long learning with over 55 percent holding advanced degrees • Providing quality professional development time for staff to improve practices and increase student achievement • Investing in quality facilities to create a positive, safe environment for students • Developing relationships with local businesses and community partners, as well as actively involved families Quick Facts Average ACT Composite: 24.5 Graduation rate: 97.2% Graduates pursuing post-secondary education/training: 88% All high school and junior high students have own laptop, 1:1 ratio; grades 3-6 ratio 1:2; grades PK-2 ratio 1:3 District-wide digital learning initiative; 7400 devices for 5200 students Points of Pride 2016, 2015 & 2014 Robotics Team traveled to China to mentor a Chinese high school team 2015 City of Cedar Falls Education Partner Award 2014 Iowa Department of Education: Breaking Barriers Award - Cedar Falls High School 2013 US News and World Report and Newsweek: One of the top high schools in the state and nation - Cedar Falls High School 2013 AP Annual Honor Roll Award: Cedar Falls High School 2013 Iowa Department of Education: Breaking Barriers Award - Cedar Falls High School 2012 US News and World Report and Newsweek: One of the top high schools in the state and nation - Cedar Falls High School 2012 Project Lead the Way, a high school technology program - Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education (PRIME) Award 2011 Cedar Falls Business & Industry Appreciation Partnership Award - CFCSD, UNI, City of Cedar Falls 2010 Blue Ribbon School Award - Lincoln Elementary
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