2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515-232-5290
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We Welcome You…
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We welcome you to our respected, faith based elementary school, where high-quality education is provided to many children in central Iowa. With a strong spirit of cooperation we work with family school, church, and community toward the development and success of the whole child-academically spiritually, artistically, socially, and athletically.
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2026-2027 Registration
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Attention New St. Cecilia Preschool and School Families
St. Cecilia School registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Please click on the link below to begin the registration process. If you have any questions about the registration process or would like to set up a tour, please contact the school office at 515-232-5290.
New Student Pre-Registration Form
Once you complete the pre-registration form, within two weeks, you will receive an email from a no-reply@ with the subject line reading (Archdiocese of Dubuque) PowerSchool Registration Information explaining your next registration steps or to contact the school office for additional information. Thank you.Wraparound Childcare Registration Form
St. Cecilia School will be adding wraparound childcare for the 2026-2027 school year. There are options for part time (2-3 days a week) and full (4-5 days a week) time care. The approximate cost of full time care a month is $660 and the approximate cost for part time care is $420 a month. These costs include snacks and lunch.The wraparound childcare schedule will follow the St. Cecilia School calendar. Wraparound childcare will be open from 8:10-3:20 pm Monday through Friday when school is in session.Your child must be enrolled in preschool at St. Cecilia School to attend wraparound childcare. Wraparound childcare will bridge the gap between preschool and elementary school release times.Example A) If your child attends preschool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings he or she could attend wraparound childcare when preschool is finished on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons as well as Tuesday and Thursday all day. This would be considered full time wraparound childcare.Example B) If your child attends preschool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings he or she could attend wraparound childcare when preschool is finished on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This would be considered part time wraparound childcare.Example C) If your child attends preschool in the afternoon he or she could attend wraparound childcare in the morning before preschool begins.These are just examples. Please call if you have questions about accommodating your childcare needs. Please fill out the form below if you plan on enrolling your child in wrap around care.Calendar
2025-2026 School CalendarSchool and Preschool Tuition Rates
2025-2026 School and Preschool Tuition Rates
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 4-2-26)
Education Savings Account (ESA)
Students First ESA Application
For more information about the ESA visit Students First Education Savings Accounts
Application Help: [email protected] or 515-368-9564
Free and Reduced Hot Lunch
2025-2026 Free and Reduced Hot Lunch Application
2025-2026 Free and Reduced Hot Lunch Application - Spanish
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint from, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Mail Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 7-1-25)
It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone number 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.
Supply Lists
2025-2026 Preschool Supply List
2025-2026 K-6th Grade Supply Lists
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Student Tuition Organization
Educational Savings AccountsIf you'd like more information or have any questions, please contact the school office at 515-232-5290.
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4 Great Things at St. Cecilia
All of the students, staff, families, and community have opportunities to be a part of their faith.
In Christ We : Live, Love, Learn
- Daily prayer and learning centered on God
- High expectations for all and learning with purpose
- A safe, respectful community in which to grow
- Faith put into action through service, cooperation, and leadership
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