At Summit Schools, we believe financial circumstances should not stand in the way of a student accessing an exceptional education. Two tax-advantaged giving opportunities can help make a Summit education more accessible to families: Iowa’s School Tuition Organization (STO) and a new federal Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) tax credit beginning January 1, 2027. Iowa
Summit's annual fall online store is open through Monday, September 14. Be sure you place your order by then for a new T-shirt, sweatshirt, hat - or cardigan (new this year). These make perfect gifts for the holidays, too. Orders will be delivered to Summit in October for distribution. (Please email here if the order is a holiday present and shouldn't
Summit Schools welcomes Ashley Weaver as Head of Schools/Principal beginning in the 2026/27 school year. Ashley will begin this full-time position in July. “Ashley's deep commitment to individualized instruction, social-emotional growth, and lifelong learning for both students and staff aligns beautifully with our mission to empower each student to exceed their academic, social, and
DID YOU KNOW...that every Summit student goes to Y.A.L.E.?!? No, not the university, but Yet Another Learning Experience (Y.A.L.E.)! Three components make up Summit's longstanding Y.A.L.E. program: physical activity, community outreach/service learning, and financial literacy units facilitated through Junior Achievement volunteers. Summit graduates and former students often mention Y.A.L.E. as a favorite Summit memory or
Muy bien! Summit is one of the only local schools to offer Spanish instruction to PreKindergarten-8th grade students! Besides exposure to Spanish language and culture, Summit's goal for students is to help them become confident communicators in Spanish. Summit's Spanish program is designed for personal and relationship development through the experience of language learning.
Time to think SUMMER! Register now for 2026 Summit summer camps which are open to all local students. Summit summer camps run June 8-July 31. Summit is offering 5% off summer camp registrations by March 1 (use code: SUMMER26). Summit proudly offers a variety of specialized academic, fitness, and themed camps aimed to keep
Summit Schools is excited to open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. There are openings in all grade levels. Summit is known for its small class sizes and personalized education. The first step is to inquire online. Summit staff will reach out about availability and schedule a tour. Visit Summit’s Application Process page for
Celebrate Summit is our annual fundraiser filled with unique experiences and items. This online auction is open now through December 5 - just in time for holiday shopping! Shop/bid online here. You'll find local experiences (some with beloved Summit staff and teachers) and one-of-a-kind items, including Summit's coveted reserved parking spaces and student art pieces! Stop by
Summit's longstanding, successful tutoring program has been relaunched this school year under the in-house leadership of instructional coach/tutor manager Abbie Blake! Summit's tutoring program is open to ALL local students in the Cedar Rapids area, and offers Orton-Gillingham, reading, writing, math, enrichment and social emotional learning. If you are interested in tutoring please complete
Show your Summit pride during Summit Spirit Week September 29-October 3! There will be Dress Up Days, a Door Decorating Contest, a Pod 3 kickball game, and more! Join in the fun!
