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Indianola CSD – Request for Proposal – Cloud-Based Phone System

Indianola Community School District (ICSD) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a fully cloud-based phone system. The proposed solution must be modern, flexible, and meet the communication needs of a dynamic school environment without the need…

2025 STEM Teacher Award

Maddie Kampf is the South Central STEM Region 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Recipient. She teaches K-5 science at Irving Elementary. https://educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-teacher-award/2025-recipients

Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool Program Opens Thursday, February 20th

Attention Families of Upcoming Preschoolers! Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool classes opens this Thursday, February 20th at 4:00 pm! To enroll your 4-year-old, you will need the following documents: New Student Enrollment Cover Sheet Immunization Records…

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Tara's Talk Please check out this new video showcasing our incredible school district and community!

Tara's Talk House Study Bill 542 Dear Indianola CSD Community, I am writing to address the potential impact of Governor Reynolds’ proposed House Study Bill 542 (HSB 542) on Area Education...

Tara's Talk ICSD's New Mission, Vision & Core Values At the November 28th School Board Meeting the ICSD School Board approved ICSD’s new District Mission, Vision & Core Values. Indianola CSD new district mission:...

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Indianola Spotlight 2025 STEM Teacher Award

Maddie Kampf is the South Central STEM Region 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Recipient. She teaches K-5 science at Irving Elementary.

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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 x 1501 1301 East Second Avenue Tara Paul, Superintendent

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Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool Program Opens Thursday, February 20th

Attention Families of Upcoming Preschoolers! Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool classes opens this Thursday, February 20th at 4:00 pm! To enroll your 4-year-old, you will need the following documents: New Student Enrollment Cover Sheet Immunization Records…

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

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

Emerson Elementary View Website

Associate Openings at Emerson! Read More

Back to School Bash on August 16th from 5-7 pm

Please join us for our Back to School Bash on August 16th from 5-7 pm at Emerson playground! Sponsored by Emerson Elementary PTO.

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515-961-9550 1109 East Euclid Avenue Brittany Murillo, Principal

Irving Elementary View Website

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

Irving 5th Music Concert 01/18/2024

All Elementary Large Group Concert is Thursday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The students will be performing in this order: band, orchestra and chorus. Concert starts at 6 PM in High School Auditorium…

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

Whittier Elementary View Website

Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool Program Opens Thursday, February 20th

Attention Families of Upcoming Preschoolers! Enrollment for 2025-26 Purple & Gold Preschool classes opens this Thursday, February 20th at 4:00 pm! To enroll your 4-year-old, you will need the following documents: New Student Enrollment Cover Sheet Immunization Records…

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

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

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary View Website

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

Check out the Laura Ingalls Wilder Family Resource HUB

We are thrilled to share some exciting news that aims to strengthen our sense of community and support for all families in the Laura Ingalls Wilder network. Introducing the Laura Ingalls Wilder Family Resource HUB, your go-to destination for a…

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

Indianola Middle School View Website

Standards-Based Reporting

Event: Introduction to Standards-Based Reporting Dates: August 13th and 14th Time: 5:30 PM Location: Indianola Middle School Library

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

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

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2023-24 2nd Semester Honor Rolls

Indianola High School honor rolls have been released for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to all! Semester 2 A HONOR ROLL Semester 2 B HONOR ROLL

Indianola School Board Names Tara Paul Next Superintendent

The Indianola Community School District School Board Has Named Tara Paul as the District’s Next Superintendent. [Full Press Release] Paul currently serves as superintendent of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, where she has led with a…

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

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Every student was gifted a complimentary Indianola shirt for the Wilder Elementary Day of Awesomeness! We wish to express our gratitude to our sponsors for their generous financial contributions. Thank you! 👏
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📖 5th grade students in Mrs. Wendt’s class enjoy the time they spend reading to themselves! Great job, students, on honing your skills!

🦃 The Turkey Hunt is an exciting activity in PE at Wilder! Kindergarten students try to feed the turkeys by putting the food (yarn ball) inside the nest (hula hoop). If they succeed, then they collect a turkey (bowling pin). Great job, kindergartners!

Math workplace fun in Mrs. Dusenbery’s 3rd grade class and Miss Towe’s 1st grade class!

🏒 Our Laura Ingalls Wilder 4th Graders attended the Iowa Wild Hockey Game on November 2nd. The Iowa Wild promoted education as well as character development by handing out educational workbooks to all students and displaying short videos throughout the games that touched on the importance of reading, writing and math. Thank you, @iawild! 👏

National School Lunch week has been extra fun and tasty!

Fourth grade channeled their inner artist on Friday at the Des Moines Art Center and the Sculpture Park!
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Kindergarten at Howell’s Pumpkin Patch. Fall fun was had by all! They each got to take home their own pumpkin.

Happy National Instructional Coach day to our incredible, fun, hard working, cat loving, instructional coach, Mrs. C! LIW appreciates YOU!

1st grade just finished up learning about the human body. They celebrated their learning with doctor/nurse day!

Oh what fun in Mrs. Baker’s 2nd grade class! Dot day, tall tales, & dress like explorers!

Our High School students helped celebrate our first VIPs of the school year! Students are nominated by their teacher for being safe, respectable, and responsible! Which also means the students have good attendance and come to school ready to learn!

Congratulations to our mini fridge and Amazon gift card winners! Thank you all for your support with our school fundraiser!

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!

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