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Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan

2022-2023 Purple & Gold Preschool Enrollment

2022-2023 Purple & Gold Preschool Enrollment We are now accepting new Purple & Gold Preschool students for the 2022-2023 school year! Please check out the district enrollment page for more information.

Indianola High School Honor Rolls

Indianola High School has released the 2nd semester honor rolls for the 2021-2022 school year. A Honor Roll Semester 2 B Honor Roll Semester 2

IHS Students Erica Knupp and Sam Thessen chosen as “Outstanding Performer” at State Solo/Ensemble Contest

A special congratulations to Erica Knupp (soprano vocal solo) and Sam Thessen (saxophone) for being chosen as “Outstanding Performer” for their centers at State Solo/Ensemble contest in April. They represented Indianola at a special recital in Ames on May 17 that showcased outstanding performers…

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Art of Learning Making Weather Calls I love Iowa, and fall is probably my favorite season. We have had beautiful fall weather this year! I’m hearing flurries in the forecast for Friday, though, so this is a good time to offer a refresher on......

Art of Learning A Summer Reverie A Summer Reverie Typically, there is time in the summer to catch up, reflect on the past school year, and make preparations for the next school year. There is an established rhythm to things and time to catch......

Art of Learning Next Level Thankfulness Next Level Thankfulness Giving thanks shouldn’t just be about what we are given or how things are going for us. I write this fully understanding that I have much more than I need and have many tangible......

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Indianola Spotlight IHS Alumn Nick Battles Prioritizes Putting Others First

From Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Nick Battles has a broad worldview and a narrow life goal: to advocate the right to food and nutrition for all. Through academics, internships and international travel, Battles found his voice at Iowa State University. When he graduates, he is determined for his words to be heard across the country.

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Points of Pride About the District

9 AP courses at High School AP courses are offered in the English, Math, Science and Social Studies Departments. Read More

97% of IHS seniors receive their diplomas Read More

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(515) 961-9500 1301 East Second Avenue Art Sathoff, Superintendent

Preschool View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9570 1306 West Salem Avenue Ed Johnson, Principal

Emerson Elementary View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9550 1109 East Euclid Avenue Mark Timmerman, Principal

Irving Elementary View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9560 500 West Clinton Avenue Derek Morris, Principal

Whittier Elementary View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9570 1306 West Salem Avenue Ed Johnson, Principal

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9540 2303 West Euclid Avenue Amy Jo Naughton, Principal

Indianola Middle School View Website

Live Stream of IHS Graduation

The Class of 2022 is graduating this Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM! A live stream of the event will be available via YouTube at https://youtu.be/S4ETMR7eZ34.

Indianola School Board Seeks Feedback on Proposed High School Plan Read More

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515-961-9530 403 South 15th Street Kristy Ellis, Principal

Indianola High School View Website

Indianola High School Honor Rolls

Indianola High School has released the 2nd semester honor rolls for the 2021-2022 school year. A Honor Roll Semester 2 B Honor Roll Semester 2

IHS Students Erica Knupp and Sam Thessen chosen as “Outstanding Performer” at State Solo/Ensemble Contest

A special congratulations to Erica Knupp (soprano vocal solo) and Sam Thessen (saxophone) for being chosen as “Outstanding Performer” for their centers at State Solo/Ensemble contest in April. They represented Indianola at a special recital in Ames on May 17 that showcased outstanding performers…

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515-961-9510 1304 East 1st Avenue Jeff Siebersma, Principal

Summer off? Yeah right! This amazing group of LIWilder Teacher Leaders attended the Professional Learning Community Conference in Orlando this week! They are all excited for next school year and how they can support teacher and student learning!

Officers from the Indianola Police Department stopped by this morning to hand out Easter candy to students as they entered the building. What a great way to start off the week!!Thanks, IPD!

LIWilder 3rd- 5th graders participated in Hy-Vee’s Kid Fit Assembly today. They learned how to keep a healthy body through exercise and good nutrition. Fun Fact: the assembly was led by former Indianola grad and newly honored Hall of Fame recipient, Anna Hoyman

Here are some First Graders as their 100 year old self!! It has been a great week celebrating the 100th Day of School!!

First Grade Teachers celebrated the 100 Day Of School this week by dressing up as their 100 year old self!

Yesterday was the 100th Day of school! A few Kindergartners dressed up as their 100 year old self!!

Wear your Irving Strong shirt on Friday to show your school pride! (Any Irving, Indianola, or purple/gold shirt will work.) We are #irvingstrong!

Kindergarten celebrated the end of their Kings and Queens unit by having a Royal Tea Party. Students decorated their own crowns and thrones for the event. Here are a couple of pictures from Mrs. Becker’s and Mrs. Bierman’s class.

Holiday Sing Along whole school assembly this morning! It was also PJ Day! Lots of fun heading into winter break!

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A few close up examples of the character balloons created by LIWilder first graders for their Thanksgiving Day Parade!

First Grade Thanksgiving Parade Part 2.

First Grade Thanksgiving Parade part 1.

First Graders have been learning about the history and tradition of the Macy’s Day Parade. Today they showed off their character balloons in their own Laura Ingalls Wilder Thanksgiving Parade!

At Laura Ingalls Wider we absolutely teach the cutest little turkeys! ❤️

Our fantastic associates who are all dressed up for the Kindergarten Feast! We couldn’t get along without you!

Kindergarten students had their Thanksgiving Feast yesterday. Lots of good food and friendship for all. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff who made this activity possible!

Due to the support of many businesses and families, ALL LIWilder students received an Indianola T-shirt on Friday to support a sense of belong in our community. Students wore them proudly at our PTO fundraiser and PBIS celebration-Day of Awesomeness! Thank you to all of our sponsors!!

Several of our associates made shirts to encourage kids to “Just be Kind!” Also, a little duck, duck, goose going on! LIWilder appreciates all of our adult support throughout the day!!

Congratulations to our final mini fridge winner from Mrs. Brandt’s 4th grade classroom!!