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A free anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system is now available to help prevent violence, unlawful possession of weapons, self-harm and other forms of victimization and threatening behaviors in schools across the state. The Governor’s School Safety Bureau…

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Dear Indianola Community School District Families: Our school district is getting ready to administer the annual school climate and culture survey called Conditions for Learning to students in grades 3-12. This survey administration is required by the state’s…

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New Preschool and Kindergarten student enrollment begins March 3rd! Please see the District Enrollment page for more details.

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Ted's Talk Conditions for Learning Survey Dear Indianola Community School District Families: Our school district is getting ready to administer the annual school climate and culture survey called Conditions for Learning...

Ted's Talk Winter Weather December 2022 Dear Families of Indianola Community Schools Students, Winter season is rapidly approaching. The school district understands that the decision we make to have...

Ted's Talk Superintendent's Welcome Hello Indianola Community School District, My name is Ted Ihns and I have the honor of serving as the new Superintendent of the Indianola Community...

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Indianola Spotlight Outstanding New Educator Award for 2022

Indianola Middle School teacher Janaya Wright received the Iowa Family Consumer Sciences Educators (IFCSE) Outstanding New Educator Award for 2022. Congratulations, Janaya!

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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 Ted Ihns, Superintendent

Preschool View Website

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Watch the exciting transformation of science instruction happening K-5 at all elementary schools beginning the 2023-2024 school year.

The Messenger – Fall 2022

The latest issue of The Messenger is now available online! Click the link to read the latest news about Indianola CSD!

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515-961-9570 1306 West Salem Avenue Brooke Menoza, Principal

Emerson Elementary View Website

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The Messenger – Fall 2022

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515-961-9550 1109 East Euclid Avenue Jon Fitzpatrick, Principal

Irving Elementary View Website

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The Messenger – Fall 2022

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

Whittier Elementary View Website

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The Messenger – Fall 2022

The latest issue of The Messenger is now available online! Click the link to read the latest news about Indianola CSD!

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515-961-9570 1306 West Salem Avenue Brooke Mendoza, Principal

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary View Website

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The Messenger – Fall 2022

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

Indianola Middle School View Website

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The Messenger – Fall 2022

The latest issue of The Messenger is now available online! Click the link to read the latest news about Indianola CSD!

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

Indianola High School View Website

High School Honor Rolls – Semester 1

Indianola High School honor rolls have been released for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to all! A Honor Roll Semester 1 B Honor Roll Semester 1

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

STEAM Day was a huge success! All students actively engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities! A huge thank you to our community partners, parent volunteers, and NHS HS students who helped make today a great experience for our students!

LIWilder staff celebrating Mrs. Becker, Indianola Teacher of the Year, by having a Glitz and Glam day. Mrs. Becker has always brought a special spark to our building!

LIW Art Show on Family Fun Night.

Last week all Laura Ingalls Wilder students engaged in a Winter Refresher of school rules in our common areas. Mrs. Cervantes, Mrs. Cram, and Mrs. Naughton reviewed what it looks and sounds like to be safe, respectful, and responsible in the lunchroom, hallways, bathrooms, and playground.

I hope everyone is enjoying the Macy’s Parade this morning! Our First Graders had their own parade on Tuesday along with a special guest at the end!

Happy Thanksgiving!! Our Kindergarteners had their own feast on Tuesday thanks to all the wonderful parent donations!

Congratulations to our final mini fridge winner from Mrs. Clutter’s Kindergarten classroom!

Congratulations to our second mini fridge from Mrs. Becker’s Kindergarten class!

Congratulations to the first mini fridge winner from Mrs. Phillips’ classroom!

Congratulations to the winner of the iPad from Miss. DePorter’s classroom! Great job to all those participating in our Step It Up Fundraiser.

LIWilder PTO wrote words of affirmation for our students and families to read as they entered the building this morning. What a wonderful way to start the day!!

LIWilder specials teachers and Instructional Coach taught lunchroom and outside expectations this morning in order to build a solid foundation for the school year.

Thank you to the LIWilder PTO for the words of affirmation written for students and families as they entered the school on the first day!

The building leadership team presented on Professional Learning Communities today in order to reboot the focus of our team collaboration time!

LIWilder teachers back today for beginning of the year meetings. Team building activities, PBIS refresher, and safety and security are top priorities for the day!

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!

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