Cornell Elementary

Congratulations to our elementary ELL graduates and award recipients! 🎉

We celebrated the hard work, growth, and achievements of our English Language Learners. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see what they achieve next. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this special celebration possible! 🌟

Hello families-
If you are planning on coming to the Eagle Olympics, just head straight out to the playground! If you plan on entering the building, as always, we’ll need to check you in with your photo ID. After the Olympics, if you are taking your kid(s) with you, please stop by the office so we can get them checked out.
Thanks!

Preschool Water Day was a splash-tastic success at Cornell Elementary! 🌊 Our students had so much fun playing outside and making some fun memories with friends. Nothing better than smiles, laughter, and sunshine as we wind down the school year! ☀️🕶️

Some of our emerging bilingual students had an incredible opportunity to visit the Iowa Capitol last week! 🏛️ Students explored Iowa’s history, learned about state government, and experienced hands-on learning outside the classroom. We are so proud of their curiosity, engagement, and representation of Cornell Elementary throughout the trip! 🦅

Thank you to Capitol City Church for popping by! 🍿 We appreciate it so much!

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Preschool Graduates! ✨🎓

Join us as we celebrate our amazing 4-year-old preschoolers as they “graduate” and get ready for their next big adventure—kindergarten! 💛

📅 Friday, May 29

From learning letters and numbers to building friendships, confidence, and independence, these little learners have grown in so many incredible ways this year. We couldn’t be prouder of every one of them!

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and supportive families who made this year so special. Your love, encouragement, and partnership make all the difference.

To our graduates: keep dreaming big, asking questions, and shining bright—we know you are ready for what’s next! 🌟

📢 We’re Hiring at Cornell Elementary!

Two teaching positions will be open for the 2026–2027 school year. We’re looking for passionate educators who are committed to building strong relationships, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting every student’s success.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit for our team, keep an eye out for the posting and apply when it goes live. We can’t wait to welcome new Eagles to our school community! 🦅
https://www.applitrack.com/saydelk12ia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching

Some people show up… and some people make a place better just by being there.
Mr. Flesch is the latter.
From the way he builds relationships with students, to the consistency and care he brings every single day, his impact at Cornell Elementary is impossible to miss. His love for kids, commitment to doing things the right way, and dedication to our school community set the tone for what excellence looks like.
Cornell is a better place because of you, Mr. Flesch. We appreciate you more than you know. 👊💚