Harding Middle School CR

Please help us welcome Ashley Herrman to the Harding Middle School team! Ashley joins us as our Attendance Secretary and is excited to support our students, families, and staff. After recently moving to Cedar Rapids from Kansas, she is looking forward to becoming part of the Harding community.

Before joining Harding, Ashley worked as a paraprofessional and a church administrative assistant, where she developed a passion for building relationships and helping others. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with her husband and their three sons. Their youngest son will be a freshman at Kennedy High School this year.

We're excited to have Ashley as part of the Charger family. Welcome to Harding! 🎉

Kennedy Cougar Football Camp is back! 🏈

Get ready for the upcoming season with the Kennedy High School coaching staff! Join us to sharpen your football fundamentals, learn our offense, defense, and special teams, and build team camaraderie.

Camp Details:

Who: Incoming 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
When: August 3rd – 7th Note:
Check-in begins at 5:30 PM on the first night. Friday night concludes at 7:10 PM
Where: Kennedy High School Practice Fields
Cost: $50 (Includes a T-Shirt!)
Attire: T-shirt, shorts, and cleats. Please wear one of the approved team colors: Green, White, Gray, Gold, or Black.

How to Register & Pay:
By Mail / Check: Make checks ($50) payable to Cougar Football and mail to:
Coach White – Kennedy Football
6218 Casey Ct NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
By Venmo: Scan the QR code in the flyer image to pay $50 via Venmo.
Please include the athlete's name and T-shirt size in the Venmo payment note.

Questions?
Contact Head Coach Brian White:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 319-431-9572
📱 Follow on X (Twitter) for updates!

(Note: This camp is not affiliated with the Cedar Rapids Community School District.)

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Please help us welcome Andrew Smith to the Harding Middle School team! Andrew brings 13 years of teaching experience and is excited to teach Computer Science and Wellness this school year. He is looking forward to inspiring students and becoming part of the Harding community.

Outside of school, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and their dog, Henry. He also loves reading and staying active through running, biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities. We're excited to have Andrew as part of the Charger family. Welcome to Harding! 🎉

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Please help us welcome Victoria "Tori" Roethler to the Harding Middle School team! Tori joins us as our Physical Education teacher and brings four years of teaching experience. She is excited to help students stay active, build confidence, and develop healthy lifelong habits.

Outside of school, Tori enjoys playing and watching soccer, spending time with her 3-year-old daughter, Skylar, and riding motorcycles in her free time. We're excited to have Tori as part of the Charger family. Welcome to Harding! 🎉

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Please help us welcome Jacob Ciabatti to the Harding Middle School team! Jacob brings four years of teaching experience in Cedar Rapids and will be teaching 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies. He is excited to join the Harding community and looks forward to working with students, staff, and families throughout the school year.

In addition to teaching, Jacob serves as the Head Girls Cross Country Coach and Co-Head Girls Track & Field Coach at Kennedy High School. Outside of school, he enjoys running, taking walks, and golfing at courses around Cedar Rapids. Welcome to Harding, Jacob! 🎉

Are you passionate about supporting students and keeping our school community safe? Harding Middle School is hiring!

We are currently looking for caring and dedicated individuals to join our team in the following roles:
Paraeducators
Campus Safety Liaison

Make a difference in the lives of our students and become a vital part of our school family.

Apply today by viewing our open positions here:
https://www.applitrack.com/cr/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Harding+Middle+School%22

We cannot wait to meet you! 🏫 💛

📢 Is your student registered for the 2026–2027 school year? Now is the time!
To prepare for a successful school year, please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and complete your 2026–2027 Annual Verification using the link below.
Completing Annual Verification helps us:
Keep your family's contact information up to date.
Ensure you receive important school news and updates about your student's progress.
Update technology and field trip permissions for the upcoming school year.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important step. We look forward to another great year with our Harding families! 💚
Use the link below:
https://cedarrapidsia.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/cedarrapids.jsp

Campus Portal Login

📚💚 A Huge THANK YOU to our amazing Charger families! 💚📚

Your generosity is already making a difference! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Harding Middle School School Supply Drive. Every notebook, marker, tissue box, and classroom essential helps our students and teachers start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

Want to help? No donation is too small! Visit our Amazon Registry using the link below (Or on Instagram use the link in our bio), purchase an item, and it will be shipped directly to Harding Middle School for use in our classrooms this school year.

🔗 Amazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/F7TJSQ0RG0YS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_TCCRZ7WBWZ5Q8DPYZ4SX_1

Thank you for supporting our Chargers and investing in student success! 💚

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Please help us welcome Scott Wittstruck to the Harding Middle School team! Scott brings 17 years of teaching experience and will be joining us as a Special Education teacher. He is excited to support students and help them grow throughout the school year.

Outside of school, Scott enjoys spending time with his family. He has two daughters—one recently completed her first year at the University of Northern Iowa, and the other just finished 10th grade at Marion High School. We're excited to have Scott as part of the Charger family. Welcome to Harding! 🎉