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OUR STORIES

 

Flip the Script: Rewriting the Story of Success

Great things are happening at Waterloo Schools! Dive into "Flip the Script," a collection of compelling testimonials from students and staff who have overcome challenges and made great strides toward their personal and academic goals. Get inspired by these powerful stories of success and continuous improvement, with new features from our school buildings shared throughout the year.

 

A young woman wearing a black hoodie and red pants is sitting on a wooden floor, smiling at the camera.

Believe in yourself, practice, and don’t give up!

 

Nivea, Central Middle School

A young boy with a bright smile, wearing a blue hoodie, sits in a classroom setting with desks and chairs visible in the background.

It’s important to be a good kid and do the right thing. In the long run, it turns out great.


Hollinsky, Central Middle School

A young woman with long, wavy hair sits in a lecture hall, wearing a black coat and looking directly at the camera.

Link credits the "engaging and helpful staff" at Central for making the school a place where he feels he belongs.

Link, Central Middle School

A young man with curly dark hair wearing a white Nike t-shirt is smiling and posing against a gray concrete wall background.

Whether he’s on the soccer field or in the orchestra room, Alfredo leads by example.


Alfredo, Central Middle School

OUR MISSION

One Waterloo, Infinite Possibilities

The Waterloo Schools will set the standard for urban education by ensuring that every student is given the comprehensive support and diverse experiences needed to graduate with a diploma and a plan.

 

Waterloo United High School

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Construction is underway and Waterloo United High School is scheduled to open for the 2028-29 school year. 

 

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Secondary Transition Programs

Secondary Transition Programs


Give your student a head start! Learn about our unique Secondary Transition Programs that prepare high school students for life after graduation. Learn how our students build the skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood.

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Teacher Features

BaileeBean

Celebrate the bright future of education! This monthly series highlights the inspiring success stories of our dedicated first and second-year teachers and strategists. We are incredibly proud of their contributions! 

 

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Waterloo Career Center

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The Waterloo Career Center's 18 programs allow students to gain invaluable, hands-on work-based learning experience in high-demand fields, supported by our local business partners. Start earning college credits now, build a professional network, and graduate with the practical skills needed to thrive.

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FAST FACTS

Waterloo by  the Numbers

 

10,000

Students and Growing

 

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19

SCHOOLS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT

 

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90%

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION REACHED DURING 2024-25

11th

LARGEST DISTRICT IN IOWA

 

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45+

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

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1800+

EMPLOYEES