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District Office
Mr. John W. ElkinSuperintendentPhone: (319) 849-1102Email | WebpageMr. Doug KoerperichExecutive Director ofHuman Resources & OperationsPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6016EmailMs. Melissa HockingDirector of School Improvement& Special ServicesPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 4304EmailMs. Julie KlawiterSchool Business Manager& Board SecretaryPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6013EmailMs. Jenny KeeneyDistrict RegistrarPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6011…
Supply List
SUGGESTED PRESCHOOL DONATIONS PreSchool-3 yr. Olds 1 container Play-Doh 1 box Crayola crayons 24 ct. 2 boxes wide washable markers 8 ct. 1 watercolor paint (8-color Crayola) 2-2 pocket plastic folders6 purple washable glue sticks .21 oz.1 ream white copy paper 1 plastic pencil box backpack (large) PreSchool-4 yr. olds 1 box Crayola crayons 24 ct. 1 box Crayola Washable Watercolors 8ct. 12 Elmer’s glue sticks2 bottles…
Mental Health Resources for Parents and Staff
Students’ unmet mental health needs can be a significant obstacle to student academic, career and social/emotional development and even compromise school safety. Schools are often one of the first places where mental health crises and needs of students are recognized and initially addressed. Below is a list of mental health services available throughout the metro area. This is not a…
CPU Announces New Superintendent
The Center Point–Urbana Community School District is pleased to announce Tesha Moser-Zimmerman as our new Superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. With deep experience in educational leadership, Tesha is committed to partnering with staff, families, and the community to support student success. Please join us in welcoming her to CPU! CPU Announces New Superintendent to Begin July 1, 2026 Full…
Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS)
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) is a comprehensive, school-wide approach to creating a consistent, predictable, safe, and positive school environment. The approach also offers a consistent plan to address behavior challenges. The Center Point–Urbana School District is a PK-12 active participant in this approach. CPU has implemented the PBIS Approach since 2012. The basic premise for the PBIS approach is…
High School Principal Bio
Dan DeVore is proud to serve as the principal of Center Point-Urbana High School. A Cedar Rapids native, Mr. DeVore graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2005 with a degree in Social Science Education. He brings nearly two decades of experience in education—as a teacher, coach, and school leader—across a wide range of school settings. Before joining CPU,…
School Business Office
Ms. Calli ThacherSchool Business Manager& Board SecretaryPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6013EmailMs. Rachael Vande VoortPayroll & Reporting SpecialistPhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6011Email Ms. Shiela CooksleyAccounts PayablePhone: (319) 849-1102 | Ext. 6018Email Annual Notices including Title IX Employment…