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District announces May 1 teacher-directed day, yellow-bus driving experience and School Lunch Hero Day
Summary
The Cedar Rapids Comm School District said May 1 will be a teacher-directed day (no school), also marking School Lunch Hero Day; the transportation department will host a Yellow Bus Experience hiring event at Kingston Stadium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Cedar Rapids Comm School District announced a cluster of May 1 events and reminders during its April 23 podcast.
Hosts said Friday, May 1, will be a teacher-directed day, meaning there will be no classes for students; classes will resume Monday, May 4. The date also coincides with School Lunch Hero Day, when the district thanked its food and nutrition staff for daily service to students.
The transportation department will host a "Yellow Bus Experience" at Kingston Stadium on Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event offers supervised test drives for those curious about bus driving; presenters said attendees should bring a valid driver's license. The district promoted the event as a way for community members to see whether joining the transportation team is a good fit.
Other reminders included updating contact information and release forms through the Infinite Campus parent portal and a final call for the GreenState Give and Grow match: GreenState Credit Union will match donations to the district foundation up to $500 per donor through April 30.
The podcast provided these event dates and times but did not list application requirements or hiring incentives beyond the supervised test drives; those seeking work with the transportation department should consult the district's employment page for full hiring details.
