Parent Info

Winter Weather Policy:

When making decisions about school delays, cancellations, or early dismissals, our first priority is the safety of our students, families, and staff.

In general, we do not delay, dismiss early, or cancel school due to extreme hot or cold temperatures as long as our building's heating and cooling systems are operating properly. Decisions to delay or cancel school are typically based on unsafe road conditions rather than air temperature alone. Likewise, we generally do not dismiss early because of snowfall unless conditions change significantly during the school day.

Please note that After School Care will not be available on days when school is dismissed early due to inclement weather or on any day school is canceled.

While these guidelines help us make consistent decisions, we recognize that every family must determine what is best for their own circumstances. If you feel it is not safe to bring your child to school, or if you choose to pick them up early due to weather conditions, we fully respect that decision. Whether your vehicle is affected by the weather or you simply are not comfortable traveling, we ask that you notify the school office of your plans so we can account for your child appropriately.

Recess Policy: 

We value outdoor play and exploration. Our students enjoy outdoor recess throughout the winter months whenever it is safe to do so. Because we do not have sufficient staff available to supervise students indoors during recess or P.E., all students are expected to participate in outdoor activities.

If you feel your child is not able to be outside due to the weather, we ask that you keep them home for the day. The only exception is when a physician's note indicates a medical condition that prevents a student from safely participating in outdoor activities.

Students will go outside for recess whenever the wind chill ("real feel") is above 0°F. We use KCRG.com as our weather source when making this determination.

Please send your child dressed appropriately for Iowa's changing winter weather. Students must wear boots and snow pants to participate in activities in the snow. Students without boots will remain on the shoveled blacktop areas during recess.

High School Smartphone Expectations:

At Cedar Valley Christian School, we desire to cultivate a learning environment where students are fully present—engaged in meaningful learning, building strong relationships, and participating in the life of our school community. We believe some of the most valuable moments of the school day happen through face-to-face conversations, shared experiences, and active participation in the classroom.

To support these priorities, smartphones must remain powered off and put away from 8:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Phones should be stored in a student's locker, backpack, or on their person, but they may not be visible or in use during the school day. If a phone is seen or heard during these hours, it will be collected and held in the school office until the end of the day.

High school students may power on and use their smartphones during the lunch period to check messages or communicate with parents. Even during this time, we encourage students to prioritize conversation, connection, and community by engaging with classmates and teachers rather than spending their lunch on their devices.

Pre-k-8th grade students:  

We highly recommend that these students do not have phones.  For those who do, we highly recommend keeping those phones at home.  If a smartphone is brought to school, it will be powered down and kept in a bag or locker from 8:45-3:30.  Individuals who violate this policy will have their phone confiscated and kept in the office to be returned to the parent.

Exceptions will be made for those who need their cell phone for medical reasons.  Any other exceptions must be approved by Mr. Pospisil.

Parent Teacher Community (PTC)

One of the distinctives of Cedar Valley Christian School is our “family feel.” Current students and alumni frequently cite the tight-knit feel of CVCS as one of their favorite parts of attending our school. However, our desire is for that community to reach farther and deeper than our students alone.

The Parent Teacher Community was created in order to help foster a strong sense of belonging and community among parents, staff, teachers, and students. You do not need to sign up to become part of the PTC; in having kids at our school, you are already a part. But in order to create a vibrant community with a strong sense of belonging, we ask that you lean in!

Community is built through four core events each year (Pop ’n Drop, Muffins with Mom, Donuts with Dad, and Breakfast with the “Grands”).

It is our aim that the PTC helps build godly community with the other parents, grandparents, students, and faculty of CVCS, fostering a sense of tight-knit belonging for each family. 

Mission: To  serve  and  assist  the  teachers,  parents,  and  students  at  Cedar  Valley  Christian  School by forming  a  community  of  parents  and  families  that  serves  our  school  and  Jesus  Christ.

Romans 12:10-13

Illness Policy:

Parents are required to keep a child at home if any signs of illness are present including, but not limited to: fever, sore throat, green/yellow runny nose, upset stomach, diarrhea, rash, and a weeping cold sore. 

A student MUST BE symptom and fever-free for 24 hours without any medication before returning to school.