Registration Letter

PowerSchool e-Registration Directions

EduTrak Online Payment

Transportation

Elementary School Supply List

Middle School Supply List

Washington Picture Day Flyer

Lincoln Picture Day Flyer

Middle School Picture Day Flyer

High School Picture Day Flyer

Athletic Passes

Activity Registration

Physical Form

26-27 School Year Parent Letter for Free and Reduced Meals

2026-2027 Iowa Application for Free and Reduced Meals/Milk

Preschool registration for the 26-27 school year is open! Preschool classes are in session Monday - Friday, 8:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Call Washington Elementary for more information on preschool registration at (641) 257-6570.

Washington Elementary is welcoming our next group of Comet Kindergarten students! To enroll for kindergarten, your student must be 5 years old by September 15, 2026.

Kindergarten Round-Up is Wednesday, May 13, from 8:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Call Washington Elementary for more information on kindergarten registration at (641) 257-6570.

Registration for the 2026-27 can be completed online through PowerSchool. Registration instructions and additional information were mailed out to returning school district families in July.

If families need in-person assistance or are new to the district, they are asked to make an appointment by calling the school building their student will be attending.

• Washington Elementary School (Pre-K through 1st grade) - (641) 257-6570
• Lincoln Elementary School (2nd through 4th grade) - (641) 257-6560
• Charles City Middle School (5th through 8th grade) - (641) 257-6530
• Charles City High School (9th through 12th grade) - (641) 257-6510

26-27 Washington and Lincoln School Supply List

26-27 Middle School Supply List

• 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, and 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

→ 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 through high school; that’s Charles City Community Schools.

If you would like to schedule a tour of one of our school buildings, please call the Central Services office at (641) 257-6500, or email visit@charlescityschools.org.

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School Start/End Times

• Washington and Lincoln Elementary - School starts at 8:10 a.m. and dismisses at 3:10 p.m.
  • Doors at Washington and Lincoln Elementary open at 7:50 a.m.
• Middle School & High School - School starts at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 3 p.m.
  • Doors at the Middle School open at 7:45 a.m.