Pierce Elementary School

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Our story is one of seeking continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Our staff uses research, quality tools, and quality processes to provide a learning environment that is valued by our school community. We strive to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. You will feel the warm, inviting environment the minute you walk through our doors. The goal of the Pierce social media page is to share important news and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff with the community, fostering an open and respectful dialogue. To maintain a positive environment, please adhere to these guidelines. We reserve the right to delete submissions that contain: vulgar language; personal attacks of any kind; sexually suggestive or flirtatious dialogue; offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, religious, or other protected group; postings that promote illicit, illegal, or unethical activity; or postings that communicate confidential information about students, staff, or school operations. This page is for open conversation about the school—not personal issues. It is not intended to circumvent regular communication channels; therefore, comments regarding a personal issue with the school, a specific class, or a staff member will be removed. Be respectful: personal attacks or comments deemed offensive to any member of our community will not be tolerated. Additionally, please stay on topic; this page is dedicated to the education and events of Pierce, so keep the conversation relevant to our school. Do not use this site for commercial purposes, like running for office or selling products, or to link to other pages or post spam. Finally, remember that the school's mission is education, so be certain your comments are appropriate for an educational environment and fans of all ages, and be factual—blatantly inaccurate information will be removed. Abuse of these guidelines can lead to removal of a specific posting or the blocking and removal from the page. Please note that comments posted on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of Pierce or the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) and its employees.

09/23/2026

Hey there, Cougar Nation! We can't wait for all of our Cougar Neighbors to join us for our annual Homecoming Parade! THERE WILL BE CANDY! Come Celebrate Kennedy and Show Your GREEN and GOLD PRIDE!

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Hey, Panthers! Homecoming is right around the corner, and Pierce is excited for the KHS HOCO Parade on Wednesday, Septem...
09/22/2026

Hey, Panthers! Homecoming is right around the corner, and Pierce is excited for the KHS HOCO Parade on Wednesday, September 23rd!

In this week's Family Update there was information about volunteering to create the float and how 4th and 5th graders can sign up to ride the Pierce float if wanted.

And, EVERYONE can come out to enjoy the parade, come dressed in Kennedy/Pierce gear, and cheer for our Kennedy Cougars!

As a wrap up to their first CKLA unit, Classic Tales, our 3rd graders enjoyed a Tea Party where they were served "Tea" a...
09/21/2026

As a wrap up to their first CKLA unit, Classic Tales, our 3rd graders enjoyed a Tea Party where they were served "Tea" and "Biscuits" by two white rabbits!

4th grade students explored sensory details through tasting some different foods.  They used sensory details while writi...
09/21/2026

4th grade students explored sensory details through tasting some different foods.
They used sensory details while writing personal narratives. Some of the foods they tried were sweet, some spicy, some had textures some weren't sure about, and some were rather yummy.
Maybe we opened our eyes to new foods?!

Our third graders are getting hands-on with crayfish.Students are observing, asking questions, and taking a closer look ...
09/18/2026

Our third graders are getting hands-on with crayfish.

Students are observing, asking questions, and taking a closer look at structures like claws, legs, antennae, and shells—and thinking about how each structure has a job to do.

Science is better when you can see it, touch it, and investigate it!

Our Panthers earned it! Yesterday we celebrated all the safe, kind, and ready choices our students have been making at P...
09/17/2026

Our Panthers earned it!

Yesterday we celebrated all the safe, kind, and ready choices our students have been making at Pierce! Our school wide reward was a Grade-Level Color Day, and our building is looked extra colorful!

5th grade is learning all about the Circulatory System! In small groups using cups, funneling systems and water they mad...
09/11/2026

5th grade is learning all about the Circulatory System!
In small groups using cups, funneling systems and water they made models of the Circulatory System to show how blood gets to and from the Heart and Lungs. 🩷 🔁 🫁

09/11/2026

🐾 Save the date, Panthers! The Annual Pierce Walk-A-Thon is coming up on Friday, September 25!

This is one of our favorite Pierce traditions, giving students a chance to walk with their classmates, have some fun, and help support our school at the same time. 💚

Every dollar raised goes directly back to Pierce through the PTA, supporting students, staff, family events, classroom needs, and other school-wide programs.

This year, we are setting a school-wide goal of $7,500, and we have an extra-fun goal in mind: bringing a roller skating unit to gym class! 🛼

Pledge forms will be coming home in backpacks early next week, but you can start spreading the word now to family and friends.

Want to get a head start? You can find the flyer and pledge form here: https://canva.link/t4apb1wbtlrs95w

We are excited to kick off another great Walk-A-Thon and see what our Panthers can accomplish together! 🐾💚

Kindergarten PE as students are catching and tossing scarves. So fun!
09/09/2026

Kindergarten PE as students are catching and tossing scarves. So fun!

09/06/2026

As a reminder, there is no school for students this Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day! Enjoy the long weekend with your family.

To support student success and consistent learning, we kindly ask families to plan appointments, trips, and vacations during our scheduled school breaks whenever possible. Check out our No School Planner graphic below for upcoming dates from now through November to help you plan ahead!

Thank you for partnering with us—because Every Day Counts!

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4343 Marilyn Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

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