Carlisle Community School District

Thank you for a great first week, Cats! Enjoy your long weekend and see you all back here Tuesday!

There is no school Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. 🗓️

We wish our entire school community a safe and relaxing holiday.

We are looking for dedicated team members to join the Carlisle Community School District! 🌟

Current openings include:
➡️ K-12 Paraprofessional for English Language Learners
➡️ Bus Driver

Learn more and apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/carlislecsd/onlineapp/

REMINDER: There will be a 1:30pm dismissal on Tuesday, August 26. ⏰

In-person absentee voting ahead of the September 9 election is now available at your county auditor’s office, weekdays during normal business hours! This voting option will remain available through September 8.

On the ballot is the proposed renewal of our Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) and a measure seeking adoption of a Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS).

School is back in session! 🎉

We're thrilled to welcome everyone to the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Just a reminder that today's dismissal is at 1:30pm. ⏰

The wait is almost over! 📚🎉

K-12 students will begin the school year on Monday, August 25, with a 1:30pm dismissal. Our prekindergarten students will join the fun on Tuesday, September 2.

We’re ready for a fantastic start to the 2025-26 school year! 🙌

On Tuesday, September 9, residents of the Carlisle Community School District will consider renewing our voted Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) and adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS). 🗳️

More than 85% of Iowa school districts rely on a voted PPEL for financial support. This levy generates funds that can only be used for infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases, and improvements. It must be renewed every 10 years to remain in place.

An RPS guides how school districts can spend revenue from the statewide one-cent sales tax fund, known as SAVE. If approved, an RPS will provide the district with the flexibility to use these funds in a manner most effective for our students. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iq-UczEcJVAMVTjO_z5SirW7EYJ5eS9s/edit

Approval of these items WILL NOT increase local property taxes and WILL NOT create a new tax.

Thank you to our Carlisle Chamber for another delicious breakfast and prize-filled welcome to our staff this morning! Our local businesses do an outstanding job of supporting our schools and staff. A huge thank you to Shar Pardubsky, Chamber Executive Director, for her tireless efforts in setting up this fun morning. Thank you to our business sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Des Moines River Dental
Sponsors: Bell Flower Floral and Gifts, Fareway, Hy-Vee Southridge, Morning Glory Coffee, Peoples Bank, The Carlisle Citizen, The Twisted MANE, Smokey Row, Wasko Cabinetry, Lucky Nails, Wyckoff Heating and Industry, Coco & Nini's, 21st Century Rehab, and the Carlisle Chamber.

Please visit our sponsors and tell them Thank You for supporting our Carlisle staff!

We are looking forward to a great 25-26 school year!

Families are invited to join us TONIGHT for Instrument Rental Night, where students can get set up for a great year in music. Our staff will be on hand to answer questions and guide you through the process. 🎶

The event will be held from 7:15 to 8:30pm in the Middle School Gym.

HAPPENING WEDNESDAY! 👇

Join us for our 4th grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade Orientation, along with our PK-12 Open House.
PK-3 Open House: 4 - 5:30 pm
4-5 Open House: 4:30 - 6 pm
6th Orientation: 1 pm
6-8 Open House: 5 - 6:30 pm
9th Orientation: 5:30 pm
9-12 Open House: 6 - 7 pm

We look forward to welcoming our students and families as we prepare for the 2025-26 school year! 😊

August is National Truancy Prevention Month, and we’re here to support students and families!

Need help staying on track with attendance? Reach out to your school office—we’re here for you! 🤝

Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:

✅ August 20: K, 4th, 6th, & 9th Grade Orientation and PK-12 Open House
✅ August 25: K-12 First Day of School (1:30pm dismissal)
✅ September 2: PK First Day of School

We’re excited to welcome our Wildcats back for an amazing 2025-26 school year! 🎉

Before the school year begins, be sure to check out the 2025-26 calendar! Mark down important dates, breaks, and more. 🗓️

View the calendar here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5047/CCSD/5790035/2025-2026_CCSD_Calendar.pdf

Calling all incoming kindergarten families! 🎒

Join us on Tuesday, August 12, from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Carlisle Elementary Cafeteria for our Kindergarten Round-Up Parent Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming school year and how to help your child start strong! 🌟

Carlisle Middle School is looking even better thanks to our amazing staff and student volunteers who joined us for Cat Campus Clean Up Day. Together, we worked hard to improve the activities entrance, and the results speak for themselves! 🐾

The 2nd Annual Cat Campus Clean-up Day is this Friday, August 8! 🐾

We need your help and support! Last summer, volunteers helped give the west side of the elementary school a fresh new look. This year, we're focusing our energy on the activities entrance at Carlisle Middle School!

🗓️ Friday, August 8
⏰ 8am - Noon
📍 Middle School Activities Entrance

Reminder: Registration is open for all grade levels! Early registration ensures accurate class sizes and staffing.

More details and registration information can be found here: https://www.carlislecsd.org/o/ccsd/page/2025-2026-registration