Doug Wheeler, Ph.D.

Almost 500 educators in the College Community School District toured businesses in Cedar Rapids this week to gain a better understanding of the local economy and better prepare their students for the future. thegazette.com/k/prairie-teac…

Great start to the 2023-2304 school year! Check out the video capturing a snapshot of learning, celebrations, and wonderful memories. Have a wonderful and safe winter break! youtube.com/watch?v=LOsRcI…

@Prairie_Pride So great to connect with our students, we need their voice to be great as a school district. Personally, this group feeds my energy and purpose too. So proud of our learners!

The Superintendents Advisory Committee met today in the boardroom with Superintendent Dr. Doug Wheeler. The purpose of the committee, which meets monthly, is to bring student voice into decision making and work to understand how students are experiencing school.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for approving the recent bond referendum to construct a pool/recreation center, upgrade John Wall Stadium, create a wrestling complex, and install a baseball/softball hitting facility. Thank you! crprairie.org/news/2023/11/1…

History was made last night in the Concert Hall as Prairie Creek Intermediate School had their first ever orchestra concert. The orchestra program started this fall for 5th graders. It was a wonderful night of music led by Orchestra Teacher Taryn Kroymann.

@Prairie_Pride Thanks to a supportive school and greater community! I am looking forward to sharing our concepts and hearing community feedback as we approach November - big move on behalf of students and the communities we serve.

Patrons of the CCSD submitted 1,690 signatures to the Board of Directors to allow for the opportunity for a public vote regarding the bond referendum for a Pool and Wellness Center and athletic upgrades. 890 signatures were needed to call for an election. crprairie.org/news/2023/09/0…

Excited to attend the @subzerowolf manufacturing facility groundbreaking today - 600,000 square foot facility bringing 200+ jobs to the community @Prairie_Pride welcomes you to our growing SW side!

Today we activated “operation hydration!” District admin/office, program teams and custodial handed out cold bottled water at bus departure areas to students and staff. (We will be back tomorrow too) 🥵 @Prairie_Pride -

Board Pres Randy Bauer and I got to all but 1 building this AM for our short but successful 1st day of school - so many happy learners and families - Love this hard working @Prairie_Pride staff!

A lot of families @Prairie_Point open house - welcome back!

Excited to attend open house at the new Prairie Creek - so happy for these students and to see this building spring to life for its first year! @Prairie_Pride

No sales pitch here, just sharing a way you can look at our @Prairie_Pride students' latest student-built house now on the market. So proud of our students' skills and talents! Transferable Skills, Hands-on Learning, Work Readiness, and Collaboration! zillow.com/homedetails/17…

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Proud to have hosted this leadership opportunity showcasing our students and programming. @Prairie_Pride - Video overview of our visit and Redefining Ready! network. AASA 2023 Redefining Ready! Spring Cohort Meeting youtu.be/wNrwp8K1684 via @YouTube

Interested in volunteering at College Community Schools during the 23-24 school year? The application is now open and will need to be completed by anyone who will be volunteering during the school day including field trips. collegecommunity.keepntrack.com/apply/index.ht…

So much fun seeing our @Prairie_Pride Creek 5th grade students get their first glimpse of the NEW Creek! Thankful to our community for supporting great environments 4 great learners. @OPNArchitects @CarlANelsonCo thanks for helping design and deliver this new space!

So proud to attend @Prairie_Pride @CRPrairieHS FIRST EVER CNA pinning ceremony - so happy we can provide this new program and opportunity! Proud that Prairie can help our community in our need for caring and high quality healthcare professionals!

College Community and Junior Achievement held a ribbon cutting today at Creek to celebrate BizTown® Mobile. Students had a great time visiting a simulated town that lets them operate a modeled economy and take on the challenge of running businesses. crprairie.org/news/2023/05/0…

@Prairie_Pride I am so excited for our students to have this experience. The Creek staff have done an amazing job preparing students for this capstone opportunity - first of its kind in the CR region!

There will be a ribbon cutting May 2 at Prairie Creek to celebrate BizTown Mobile. BizTown Mobile, an in-class learning experience with a visit to a simulated town that lets students operate a modeled economy and take the challenge of running businesses. crprairie.org/news/2023/04/2…