Superintendent’s News
Update: Quarantine Guidance
Greetings, North Mahaska School Students and Families: We received official word today from the Iowa Department of Public Health that guidance has changed regarding students who need to quarantine. For schools, students identified as being in close contact (within...
Update: Face Coverings Required
Here is the latest information on face coverings as shown in our Response Metrics:
Criteria for Sick Students & Staff
Here are the criteria provided for the school to follow regarding our response to sick students and staff. Please note, that your child, if under quarantine, is not marked as absent during the quarantine period since they are to be engaged in online learning. You may...
Positive COVID-19 Update
As of September 23, 2020, we currently have between 1 and 5 cases. Contact tracing has put several of our students in quarantine. Some individuals have asked if we are considering moving to a hybrid model. We are not considering this option currently for the following...
NM Spectator & Participant Guidelines for All School Events
The NM School Board and Administration will re-evaluate these guidelines at the October board meeting, but as of now through October 29, the following guidelines will be followed. These guidelines listed below are currently in place in efforts to achieve the following...
Positive Case(s) Identified Within the District
We have learned there are between 1 and 5 positive COVID cases within our North Mahaska District. Students and staff members who have been in close contact with the individuals who have tested positive will be contacted by the Mahaska County Department of Public...
McGriff New Business Manager at North Mahaska
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska has a familiar face overseeing the school district’s finances. Sarah McGriff, a former student, was sworn in by school board president Dirk Wilkin Aug. 17. She replaces long-time business manager Cindy Quang, who moved to Nebraska this...
The Hybrid Plan for NM
We want to share with you the hybrid plan for the North Mahaska Community School District. The district is NOT transitioning to a Hybrid Plan at this time. Our intent of this communication is to be prepared in case we are required to transition to a Hybrid Plan in...
All Students Eligible for School Breakfast & Lunch – Free
We are happy to inform you that all students are eligible to eat school breakfast and lunch free of charge beginning today through December 31, 2020, or until funding is no longer available. How is the school able to offer free breakfast and lunch to students? The...
Face Covering Required
In our effort to keep our students and staff as safe and healthy as possible, we will now have mandatory face coverings at the school.
Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed, Masks Now Required
Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed / Reopening Plan Updated to Masks Required Dear North Mahaska parents, staff and community members: We have learned that a member of our North Mahaska CSD staff has tested positive for COVID-19. I am writing to update you with some...
Reopening Plan
This plan is intended to provide general information for reopening procedures and is not to be confused with the Return to Learn Plan that was developed and is to be used in the event the district transitions to hybrid or on-line learning. Please review often as...