Every Monday, the Cedar Falls Community School District has a late start for secondary schools. Teachers and staff use this time for professional learning. When we have a delay due to weather issues we follow the Monday schedule. That means busses will also follow that schedule and food service is prepared for breakfast. 

Holmes ECHOES will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:15 PM. For more information on the activities for the first session follow this link. The ECHOES bus picks students up at Holmes at 4:15, and drops them off at their home addresses. Arrival times at home may vary depending on the number of riders each night. If you have questions about the ECHOES program or concerns regarding this form, please reach out to ECHOES Coordinator Ashley Cardamone. You can reach her at as [...]

2026-27 School Year Info:          STUDENT ATTENDANCE:If you ever need to report student attendance changes, please contact the Peet Attendance Office at (319)553-2771 or email: sydney.lee@cfschools.org. Please report daily attendance by 9:00am.*If your student is out sick or not coming to school for any reason*If your student has an appointment*If your student will be going on of town/vacation*If your student needs to be picked up early or coming to school latePEET HEALTH OFFICE:School nu [...]

About Orchard HIll:Vision: Believe, Achieve, Lead.Mission: Leaders learning in a safe, caring community.We continue to be a Leader in Me building and using 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. We have been fully implementing these principles with our students in becoming a Leader in Me building.

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Monday, Aug 24, 2026Transition Morning for 7th grade and new 8th and 9th grade students. All 7th graders and new 8th and 9th graders will report at 7:45am and transition day will start at 8:00am.7th grade and new 8th & 9th grade bus riders: students will ride the normal Tuesday - Friday bus schedule if students plan to ride the bus on the first day of school. 7:45 Students check-in at the front of the building to pick-up a name tag with a Transition Day Teacher [...]

BOOST 2026 Information - incoming 7th grade studentsPeet BOOST 2026 will be offered August 10 - 11  from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please fill out the registration form which includes specific program information as well as information needed about your student. Registration is required for all students participating in the Boost program. Click on the link below for program information and to register:BOOST Registration Form Link Students Last Name A-L will attend on Monday. Students Last Nam [...]