North Mahaska Community School District

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]

North Mahaska Community School District
Location
New Sharon, Iowa
Mahaska and Poweshiek counties

United States
Coordinates41.460197, -92.648946
District information
TypeLocal school district
GradesK-12
Established1956
SuperintendentAngela Livezey
Schools2
Budget$6,952,000 (2015-16)[1]
NCES District ID1920850 [1]
Students and staff
Students559 [1]
Teachers42.59 FTE [1]
Staff35.54 FTE [1]
Student–teacher ratio13.13 [1]
Athletic conferenceSouth Iowa Cedar League
District mascotWarhawks
ColorsRed and White    
Other information
Websitenmwarhawks.org

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

History

The communities of Barnes City, Lacey, Taintor, and New Sharon joined to form North Mahaska Community School in 1956. 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

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

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

Athletics

The North Mahaska official mascot is the Warhawk and they are a member of the South Iowa Cedar League conference, and participate in the folllowing 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's Class 1A State Champions - 1990[8]
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball

See also

References
  1. "North Mahaska Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  2. "North Mahaska" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  3. "Angela Livezey named North Mahaska Superintendent". The Oskaloosa Herald. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  4. SICL
  5. "Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  6. "2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  7. "North Mahaska". Iowa High School Sports. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  8. "2020 TRACK & FIELD STATE MEET STAT BOOK" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
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