North Mahaska Community School District

41.460197°N 92.648946°W / 41.460197; -92.648946

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$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

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 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

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 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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