North Mahaska Community School District

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41°27′37″N 92°38′56″W / 41.460197°N 92.648946°W / 41.460197; -92.648946

North Mahaska Community School District
Location
Mahaska and Poweshiek counties
United States
Coordinates41.460197, -92.648946
District information
TypeLocal school district
GradesK-12
Established1956
SuperintendentAngela Livezey
Schools2
Budget$7,778,000 (2017-18)[1]
NCES District ID1920850 [1]
Students and staff
Students604 (2019-20)[1]
Teachers42.00 FTE [1]
Staff39.86 FTE [1]
Student–teacher ratio14.38 [1]
Athletic conferenceSouth Iowa Cedar League
District mascotWarhawks
ColorsRed and White    
Other information
Websitenmwarhawks.org

North Mahaska Community School District is a rural public school district located in New Sharon, IA. The district is located mainly in Mahaska County, with a small portion in Poweshiek County, and serves the cities of New Sharon, Barnes City, the unincorporated communities of Lacey and Taintor, and the surrounding rural areas.[2]

Angela Livezey has served as superintendent since 2015.[3]

History[edit]

The communities of Barnes City, Lacey, Taintor, and New Sharon joined to form North Mahaska Community School in 1956.[citation needed] In 1997, a bond issue was passed to build a new Elementary School. In 1999, a new elementary school was completed which connects to the Jr. and Sr. High School by a hallway. In 2008, the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center opened, housing the preschool for ages 3 and 4 as well as the Sunshine and Smiles Daycare Center.

Schools[edit]

The district operates two schools in a single facility in New Sharon:[1]

  • North Mahaska Elementary School
  • North Mahaska Jr.-Sr. High School

North Mahaska Jr.-Sr. High School[edit]

Athletics[edit]

The North Mahaska official mascot is the Warhawk and they are a member of the South Iowa Cedar League conference, and participate in the following sports:[4]

  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
  • Football
    • State Champions - 2005[5]
  • Basketball
    • Boys' State Champions - 2005[6]
    • Girls' State Champions - 2012[7]
  • Wrestling
  • Track and Field
    • Boys' Class 1A State Champions - 1990[8]
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "North Mahaska Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "North Mahaska" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Angela Livezey named North Mahaska Superintendent". The Oskaloosa Herald. May 12, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  4. ^ SICL
  5. ^ "Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. June 9, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. January 29, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "North Mahaska". Iowa High School Sports. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "2020 TRACK & FIELD STATE MEET STAT BOOK" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2020.

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