Why CPU?

About

About the Center Point-Urbana CSD

Three of our four schools including the Primary (PK-2), Middle School (6-8), and the High School (9-12) are all located in Center Point while the Intermediate (3-5) is located in Urbana. Our community is very proud of the rich tradition of the excellent academic programs and the varied opportunities for students. We are very fortunate to enjoy strong support and trust from parents, the community, and all stakeholders.

Simply put, we believe that the Center Point-Urbana CSD has truly become “a gem” in the greater Cedar Rapids Metro Area!

Please check out our promotional flyers about our district and each building:

DistrictHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolIntermediate SchoolPrimary School

Academic Programs

  • Dual Credit Courses 
    • On-site in building
    • Online
    • Career Academies at Linn County Regional Center
  • PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Courses
  • Job Shadows and Internships
  • Gifted and Talented, in all buildings
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) 
  • PreK-12 School Counseling Programs (2 Counselors in the High School, One Full Time Counselor in All Other Buildings)
  • Dual Credit Courses 
    • On-site in building
    • Online
    • Career Academies at Linn County Regional Center
  • PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Courses
  • Job Shadows and Internships
  • Gifted and Talented, in all buildings
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) 
  • PreK-12 School Counseling Programs (2 Counselors in the High School, One Full Time Counselor in All Other Buildings)
  • Class Sizes –
    • High School: Average class size is 25
    • Kindergarten through 5th: Average class size is 20
  • Class Sizes / Class Grouping (Board Policy 606.01)
    • High School: Average class size is 25
    • Kindergarten through 5th: Average class size is 20

Facilities & Technology

During the 2021-22 School Year, the district, along with a stakeholder committee group, engaged in a Master Facilities Study to improve the district’s facilities. This study resulted in the School Board choosing INVISION Architecture as the firm to assist the district in helping the Center Point-Urbana CSD become a true Destination District.

The long-term plan is to begin planning for a Bond Referendum in the next several years. There have been many recent updates and all facilities are kept in great shape by our maintenance staff. The high school was built in 2011.  There were major renovations done to the Intermediate and Middle School buildings in 2016. 

All classrooms and most of the rooms in the four buildings have air conditioning.   Students in grades 3-5 are issued their own Chromebooks that are kept at school.  Students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 have iPads available within the classroom. The High School students have access to Chromebooks in each of their classroom. We are very proud of our technology in CPU.

Fine Arts

Fine Arts play a major role in the development of our students. All students in both elementary buildings attend art and general music classes on a rotational basis in grades AK-5.  Choir and band are offered to all students in grades 5-12.  The music programs are outstanding and compete at the highest level within the state, as witnessed by state championships with the Center Point-Urbana Debate Team. Large group and small group ensembles participate in both instrumental and vocal music. The high school produces a fall theater production on an annual basis. Individual, small group and large group speech are also very successful programs. The middle school participates in vocal and instrumental music, also competing locally and state-wide.

Organizations

The students of CPU have many opportunities to participate in various clubs and organizations. All of the clubs and organizations within our district embrace our mission. The students of CPU have many opportunities to participate in various clubs and organizations. All of the clubs and organizations within our district embrace the mission and vision of the district. Clubs and organizations available to our students include:

  • National Honor Society
  • Art Club
  • FBLA
  • DEI
  • FFA
  • FCA
  • Jazz Band
  • Vocal Jazz
  • Spanish Club
  • Show Choir 
  • Student Government
  • Dance Team
  • Bio Club
  • Garden Club
  • Robotics (FTC)
  • Archery
  • Math Team
  • Storm Troopers
  • Stormin’ Normin’ Team
  • LIM Lighthouse Team
  • Musicals
  • Spring Play 
  • Group and Individual Speech
  • Children’s Theater

As you can see, there are many opportunities for our students to become involved within our school community.

Sports

The Center Point-Urbana CSD offers a wide variety of varsity, junior varsity and middle school athletics in the very competitive WaMac Conference. These sports include:

  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Boys and Girls Cross Country
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Boys and Girls Wrestling
  • Boys and Girls Track and Field
  • Boys and Girls Golf
  • Boys and Girls Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Softball

There are several youth sports programs within the community and close to Center Point-Urbana CSD including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and baseball.  Families have many opportunities to choose what they think is best for their child.

Teaching Faculty & Staff

Our staff has the perfect blend of youth and experience, with all having the following in common: love of kids, love of education, and enthusiasm to make our district an outstanding learning community. Many have advanced degrees. Staff members have been trained in the latest professional development for both their classrooms and with technology. All of our teachers are considered “highly qualified teachers” in accordance with state and federal law.