Career Academy Newsletter

September 2023

A message from Career Academy Principal, Mr. Eric Kilburn

Welcome to September! My name is Eric Kilburn and it is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Principal of the Sioux City Career Academy. This work and position have been a dream of mine since the Career Academy’s inception five years ago.

I have been an educator with the Sioux City Community School District my entire career of over sixteen years, starting as a high school Spanish teacher, middle school generalist, coach, and then as an administrator at West High and most recently at Unity Elementary School. I am a product of this school district attending Joy Elementary (Apartments), East Middle, and graduating from East High. Every place I have been I have loved because I love working for this community. I believe one of my best assets is my ability to connect with parents, families, and of course, students. As we continue to dream about what the Career Academy can do for our children and this community, I want you to be a part of shaping that vision. If there is ever anything I can do for you or your family I am just a phone call or email away.

It has been such an honor and blessing to serve this school district and community. Together we can make Sioux City and the surrounding community better than we found it. I look forward to working with you all for years to come!

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A message from Career Academy School Counselor, Mr. Jeff Lucas

FAFSA Kick Off: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens October 1st. All seniors are encouraged to submit a FAFSA sometime after October 1st. This year there could be a delay in the FAFSA being ready. If you are not able to submit your FAFSA in October check the web site periodically this fall. The FAFSA allows students to qualify for grants, loans, and work study to assist with the cost of attending college. For more information and to create a FAFSA account go to https://studentaid.gov/

College Applications: September and October are busy months for submitting applications to colleges/universities of interest. Some schools have early application deadlines. Make sure you are aware of any schools you are considering with early application deadlines. If you are applying to a school that uses the Common App you can now access the Common App thru your Navigator account. If you have questions, see your home high school counselor or Mr. Lucas at the Career Academy

Transcript Requests: Seniors, part of the application process for being admitted to college is submitting an official transcript from your home high school along with your online application. Official transcript requests can be done thru your Navigator account. From your Navigator homepage click the MY TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS tab at the bottom left-hand corner.

Scholarships: Students thru their Canvas account can access monthly scholarship lists. Students will find the monthly lists within their Homeroom/Advisory course in their Canvas account. Scholarship lists will be updated shortly. Be sure to check monthly. Each high school has its own monthly list.

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Join Us At The Ribbon Cutting For The New Construction Trades Building

Join us for the official ribbon cutting of the Sioux City Community School District’s new Construction Trades Building, September 13, 2023 at 11:30 am. District leadership will share a few highlights about the building project and the positive impact this facility will have on student learning.

In addition, tour the space and get an inside look at the new Construction Trades Building.
3000 Highway 75 North (US-75)
Sioux City, IA 51108

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We are looking for stories

Do you know a #SCCSD student or staff member with an inspiring story? We want to tell their story. Our “Believer. Achiever. Succeeder.” campaign highlights the remarkable people of our district. Stories of individuals are shared on our website and social media sites. To nominate a deserving individual, email the individual’s name, contact information, and a one-sentence description about why the individual deserves to be highlighted as part of the District’s campaign to Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com.

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Update your contact information

The District and our school are continuously updating families on important school information, closings and cancellations, and other announcements. Information is shared through email, phone calls, and text. Make sure we can connect with you by keeping your contact information updated in our records. If you need to change your contact information, please contact the school office.

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Reminder: Cell Phone Protocols Are In Place

The District has cell phone protocols in place to ensure an engaging and distraction-free environment for our students. The protocols restrict the use of electronic devices during the school day.

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact our school office. Alternatively, if your student needs to contact you, they should come to the office.

For more information on our protocols for electronic devices, please review the 2023-2024 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook on the District website.

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Be An Advocate for Our Schools

Volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and be asked to contact local and state leaders to advocate for our schools. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

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Join Our Team

Looking for a part-time or full-time career with flexibility? Instructional assistants, bus drivers, and food service staff are needed to join our amazing team! Check out the District’s openings today!

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.