On the Right Track: CRCSD
Welcome to On the Right Track: CRCSD, the official podcast of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Join us as we celebrate the stories, successes, and innovations shaping our schools and community. From heartfelt conversations with educators and students to in-depth discussions with district leaders and community partners, this podcast is your ticket to staying informed and inspired. Whether we’re sharing classroom triumphs, exploring initiatives that empower learners, or addressing the challenges and opportunities in education today, we’re always focused on one goal: keeping everyone on the right track to success.
Tune in, engage, and discover how CRCSD is making a difference every day!
On the Right Track: CRCSD
Future Ready Today: District Newsletter October 23
The current date is Thursday, October 23, 2025. Given the content and dates in the script, this episode would be releasing around the time of the events mentioned (specifically before the Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, October 26th).
Here is an episode description for the provided podcast script, formatted for an audience of community members and families:
Future Ready Today: Episode Title (e.g., Student Voice, Real-World Internships, and the Bond Vote)
Your essential weekly update on student success and district initiatives from the Cedar Rapids Community School District.
In this episode, hear directly from Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover after the first Superintendent Student Cabinet meeting of the year. Discover the key issues high school students are advocating for, including Kennedy Cafeteria concerns (a project on the November 4th bond referendum ballot) and increased options for healthy and culturally diverse meals.
CRCSD is Future Ready: We shine a Student Spotlight on City View Community High School students gaining valuable career skills through hands-on internships at local partners like Downtown Dogs Social Club, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, and Habitat for Humanity.
Important Reminders:
- No School for Students on Monday, October 27, 2025 (Staff Professional Learning Day).
- Don't miss the annual Trunk-or-Treat Event this weekend: Sunday, October 26th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Kingston Stadium!
- Find out how you can volunteer to inspire young entrepreneurs at the upcoming JA BizTown Events in November.
Plus, a look at the legendary 2015 Jefferson women's 4x200 relay team whose story is now featured in the new documentary, "The Track Guy."