Wizards Newsletter
May 15th, 2026
Hello Wizard Families-
It’s hard to believe how quickly May is flying by, especially with the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying! These warmer days have been a welcome change and a reminder of how quickly the school year is coming to a close. Please read the PTO section below to hear about end-of-the year events and an opportunity to order school supplies for next year.
A big thank you to all of our families who participated in World Wide Wickham. We had a fantastic turnout with 16 countries represented, and it was truly a joy to see families share their cultures, traditions, and stories with our school community. One of my favorite parts of the evening is always sampling the incredible foods families generously bring and share with us. Thank you for your kindness and willingness to contribute to such a meaningful experience for our students.
Special thanks to Sarah Curtin-DeLara, and all of our staff who helped plan, organize, and support the event to make it such a success. It truly takes a team, and we are grateful for the time and energy they put into making Wickham such a connected and celebratory community.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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📅🍎 Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! We encourage you to take advantage of this early opportunity to register your student(s) for next year.A quick reminder: all families need to complete online registration each year through Infinite Campus. You can get started by using the link below. Just be sure to select the school year “26-27” when prompted. If you need help with the registration process, please contact our enrollment team at (319) 688-1000 or by email at enroll@iowacityschools.org.
📣 Not Returning to Wickham Next Year?
If your family is planning to move or your child will not be attending Wickham Elementary for the 2026-27 school year, please let us know by clicking the link below and filling out a short form. This helps us plan ahead for staffing and classroom placements. NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR FORM. If you have any questions, feel free to email Patrick West at west.patrick@iowacityschools.org.
May 21st- 5th grade Wax Museum (12:45-1:30 PM)
May 25th- NO SCHOOL, District Closed
May 29th- Kindergarten Music Performance (1:30-2:00)
June 3rd- Last day of school for PM preschool
June 4th- 5th grade Celebration (12:00-1:30 PM)
June 5th- Last day of school for all students, including AM and full-day preschool, 2 hour early dismissal at 12:55
Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!
Wickham PTO End-of-Year Picnic- May 27th, 2026!
We’re excited to invite you to the Wickham Elementary PTO End-of-Year Picnic on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM!
Back by Popular Demand – The Dunk Tank!
Come join the fun as students get a chance to dunk some of their favorite staff members! Full teacher list coming soon!
Dunk Tank Tickets:
Pre-order begins Monday, May 11. Purchase your dunk tank throws at https://www.wickhampto.org/store before 8PM on Monday, May 25:
- $15 for 6 throws (tickets may be split among siblings)
At the event:
- $5 for 2 throws (cash only) – available while time permits
- Pick up all pre-purchased tickets at the dunk tank station (back side of the school)
Food on site:
- Kona Ice
- Pizza by the slice (cheese & pepperoni), cookies & water
- Pizza $2, cookies $1, bottled water $1 (cash only)
- Feel free to bring your own picnic dinner as well!
We Need Volunteers!
The PTO Executive Board plans and organizes these events—but we need your help to make them happen!
Please consider signing up for a short volunteer shift.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAEAA2FA7F58-56557321-2025#/
We’re looking forward to celebrating another amazing school year with our Wickham community. See you there!
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Sugar Bottom Bakery Cookie Fundraiser
Wickham PTO & Sugar Bottom Bakery have teamed up for a cookie fundraiser!
From now until May 18, you can order delicious cookies from Sugar Bottom Bakery while also supporting Wickham PTO. PTO will receive 20% of proceeds.
Order by: Monday, May 18 @12pm
Order Form: Click https://forms.gle/Pv7DrnneRRJYr1wdA to order.
Cost & Payment: Cost is $26 per dozen. Pay via Venmo @Sugar-Bottom-Bakery at time of order. Please do not click "Turn on for purchases" or fees will be taken out of proceeds. The last 4 digits to verify the Venmo account are 6042.
Pick up: Wednesday, May 20 from 4:30-6:00pm @ Wickham Elementary
Thank you for supporting Wickham PTO!
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Wickham Elementary School Supply Boxes
The 1st Day School Supplies store is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. There is something reassuring about knowing your child is walking into the first day of school fully prepared. When you order through 1st Day School Supplies, you are getting the exact list your teacher approved. Packaged and delivered before school starts. One less thing to think about. One more way to start the year right.
Orders due by July 1, 2026.
Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40320
*Supply boxes will be placed on students' desks at back-to-school night.
DISTRICT MESSAGES
Dear Students and Families,
Below, please find some important technology information to review before students leave for summer break. If you have any questions regarding this information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Help Desk at (319) 688-1000 or by email at helpdesk@iowacityschools.org.
Returning Students, Grades K-4: Students with parent/guardian permission on file from registration will take their Chromebook and charger home for the summer. All other K–4 student devices will remain at school over the summer, and building staff will provide students with their assigned device when they return in August. If you need to update your child’s permissions, please contact your school before May 26, 2026.
Returning Students, Grades 5-11: Please take your Chromebook and charger home for the summer. You will bring both items back with you when you return to school in August.
Not Returning? If you are leaving the district, please return all devices (Chromebook, charger, case, hotspot) before your last day. Accounts will be deactivated on July 1, 2026.
Additional Reminders:
Backing Up Files: Students are encouraged to save anything important from their account, device, or district platforms. If they are returning, use Google Drive, or if they will no longer be in the District, use Google Takeout.
Hotspots: All hotspots and chargers must be returned each summer; any device not returned will be disabled. If your student has a hotspot and no home internet service in the fall, you will be eligible to pick up a hotspot at the start of the next school year.
Securly: This summer, we will be updating guardians' access to Securly Home. Every person marked as a student’s guardian in Infinite Campus will be enrolled automatically in Securly Home.
Securly
Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?
Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.
Non Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:
- Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org
- Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or
- If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312