These pages contain the first two years of Viola Gibson Elementary's history. The vision, naming, groundbreaking, contruction, opening, and first school year, are all included herein from the school's Website.

The Vision

Opening a New School - Dr. Lewis Finch, Superintendent

 

Naming the School

The Process and Papers | Text of Recommendation to School Board | Videos of Recommendation to School Board
Viola Gibson | The Name Behind the School

 

The School's Design:

The School's Design Presented to School Board | Site Development Plan | Front View | Exterior Views
Site Plan Views  First - -Second | Floor Plans: (1st floor) (2nd floor) | Virtual Tour | Shive-Hattery Fact Sheet

 

The Staff is Selected

The Principal | The First Staff Members | The First Year's Staff List

 

Groundbreaking

Pictures and videos | Letter from U.S. Senator Tom Harkin

 

Progress of Construction

 

Attendance Area Recommendations to School Board

 

School Opening

 

It happened the first year at Viola Gibson Elementary

Viola Gibson Elementary School
6101 Gibson Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa  52411
Phone: 319-558-2920
FAX: 319-393-0412

Principal: Kathleen Reyner kreyner@cr.k12.ia.us
Secretary: Diane Busch dbusch@cr.k12.ia.us
Webmaster: John Hoffman jahaj@aol.com