Southdale Elementary-Cedar Falls

08/31/2026

📢Don't forget, we have a NOON DISMISSAL this Friday, Sept. 4 and NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 7. Students will return Tuesday, Sept. 8!📢

08/28/2026

Our new teachers and staff have made it through the first week of school!😄🍎 Let's give our new teachers a big welcome to Southdale!

Mr. Manternach - 3rd Grade
Ms. Boffeli - 6th Grade
Ms. Spredemann - Special Ed
Mr. Marsh - Band
Mrs. Kraayenbrink - Orchestra
Ms. Mandy - Secretary
Mrs. Petersen - AEA Representative

08/27/2026

CF Orchestra 4th Grade Parent Night is Thursday, Sept. 3 at Lincoln Elementary @ 6:30 pm!

For more orchestra information, visit our website!
https://sites.google.com/cfschools.org/cf-elementary-orchestra/home

08/25/2026

Southdale is the place to be! We have 439 of our 440 students at school today for the first day. Our one missing student is on vacation, and we knew about the absence ahead of time. What an amazing way to start the school year!

08/25/2026

Our kindergarten students are having a great start to the day. Cedar Falls Community School District

08/24/2026

Southdale Families: Attached is a list of our buses, the location of the stops, and the time for pickups. We look forward to seeing all our students tomorrow.

08/16/2026

Southdale Families: Please see the information below. It was emailed to all families, but I am told it went to many SPAM folders. Call the Southdale office if you have any questions. Thanks. Cedar Falls Community School District

08/12/2026

Calling all incoming preschool students! 📢
Preschool families are welcome to visit classrooms for an open house during Input Conferences on Thursday, August 20th from 4:00-6:15 or Monday, August 24th from 8:45-11:00. Preschool teachers will be in contact with the preschool families to schedule a home visit beginning the week of August 17th. The first day of Preschool is Monday, August 31st.

08/12/2026

Input Conferences, supply drop-off, and school pictures will be held on Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24 for our Kindergarten through 6th grade families. Please take a moment to schedule your child's input conference before 12:00 p.m. on August 18th using the directions below:

For families with more flexible daytime schedules, please reserve lunchtime/evening slots for
those who may not have that flexibility.
Visit the Canyon Creek website: https://www.canyoncreeksoftware.com/scheduler/ia/cedarfalls/index.cfm
Choose your elementary building from the drop down menu and click “GO.”
Enter the password: tigerpride
Click on the LOOKUP STUDENT ID button.
Enter in your student’s first name, last name and birth date.
Check the box next to the name of each teacher(s) you would like to meet with.
Select the time that works best for your schedule.
Enter your email address (recommended) if you would like an email reminder sent to you (Your email address is kept private).

We look forward to a great year ahead!

08/11/2026

Elementary Dismissal Schedule for the beginning of the year!

Elementary specific information!

Aldrich Elementary, Cedar Heights Elementary, Hansen Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, North Cedar Elementary School - Cedar Falls, Orchard Hill Elementary, Southdale Elementary-Cedar Falls

Watch your email for specific building information.

Student not registered yet? Visit for more details: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Registration-is-NOW-open-for-the-upcoming-school-year-.html?soid=1119387256301&aid=afhI8LO3hRk