School Info Information about Shimek Elementary Shimek Elementary is located at 1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, in a quiet eastside neighborhood surrounded by woods and native prairie. Featuring contemporary architecture set in a beautifully landscaped open area, the school is named after a native Iowan, Bohumil Shimek. who made important contributions as a geologist, botanist, zoologist, educator, engineer, conservationist, patriot and citizen. Shimek Elementary opened in the fall of 1970 and has an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades K-6.
Students attend South East Junior High and City High.
The mission of Shimek School is to ensure a developmentally appropriate learning environment for all students. This includes opportunities for and access to programs, facilities, and interactions with peers and adults. Shimek School will foster an environment to meet the comprehensive needs of the individual student using a collaborative approach among educators, families, students, and the community. This website is constructed and maintained by Shimek Techsperts, ELP students and other Shimek students.