We are asking the Cedar Rapids Community School District to reconsider the decision to convert Viola Gibson away from an elementary school. Viola is the highest achieving school in the district and a strong, thriving part of our community. Families value the stability, quality, and sense of connection it provides. Changing its role would disrupt that success and impact current and future students. While we understand the difficult decisions facing the district, we believe preserving Viola as an elementary school is imperative for students, families, and staff members.

If you believe in saving Viola Gibson as an elementary school, please join us in supporting this effort. Sign and SHARE this petition to show the Board of Education and Strategic Plan Executive Committee that our community wants to keep Viola as an elementary school ahead of the committee’s final planning meeting on April 26, 2026, and before the Board’s vote on April 27, 2026.