Vision – What We Aspire to Become: To develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers.

Mission – What We Do To Achieve Our Vision: To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Guiding Principle – A Deeply Held, Enduring Belief: We believe all students can achieve at high levels, and we are committed to supporting their learning.

Comet Pride is... What All Staff, Students & Families Value:

Integrity • Courage • Resilience • Excellence • Responsibility

Essential Competencies… Skills & Dispositions of All Learners Upon Graduation:

Adaptability • Integrity • Learner’s Mindset • Critical Thinking • Empathy • Communication

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Elementary School Supply List

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Lincoln Picture Day Flyer

Middle School Supply List

→ Personalized Attention: Your child will get individual focus from preschool all the way through high school. Teachers work to create an education plan that fits your student's specific needs and interests.

→ Focus on Life Skills: The school aims to develop students who are competent, compassionate, and skilled problem solvers, preparing them for their future adventures after graduation.

→ Strong Partnership with Families: The school sees itself as a partner to parents and guardians, working together to guide and support the students' learning.

→ High Expectations for All: The district operates on the guiding principle that every student can achieve at high levels, and they are committed to supporting that success.

→ Unique Opportunities: They offer what they call the "#CharlesCityExperience," which includes unique experiences and valuable opportunities for students to get involved.

Imagine a school where your student is shown individual attention from preschool - high school; that’s Charles City Community Schools.

You can register your student to enroll in the Charles City Community Schools by contacting any of our campuses

• Washington Elementary School - 641-257-6570
• Lincoln Elementary School - 641-257-6560
• Charles City Middle School - 641-257-6530
• Charles City High School - 641-257-6510

Contact Information

Address:

• 1204 1st Avenue Charles City, IA US 50616

Phone/Email:

• Call: (641) 257-6500 visit@charlescityschools.org

Office Hours:

• M-F 7:00AM - 4:00PM

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Preschool registration for the 26-27 school year is open. Preschool will be in session Monday - Friday 8:10 AM - 1:10 PM.

Call Washington Elementary for more information on registering for the 26-27 school year

641-257-6570

Washington Elementary is welcoming our next group of Comet Kindergarten students!

Student must be age 5 by September 15, 2026.

Kindergarten Round-Up is Wednesday, May 13th 8:10 - 11:10 AM

Call Washington Elementary for more information on kindergarten registration.

641-257-6570

26-27 Washington and Lincoln School Supply List

• Why live in Charles City?
• School Start/End Times (Wednesdays are one hour early dismissal for all buildings.)
  • Lincoln & Washington - Classes will start at 8:10 am / ending at 3:10 pm.
  • High School & Middle School - Classes will start at 8:00 am / ending at 3:00 pm.
  • Doors at Washington Elementary & Lincoln Elementary will open at 7:50 am.
  • Doors at Middle School will open at 7:45 am.
• 2026-2027 School District Calendar