Elementary News
Changes to Winter Music Programs Due to COVID
In complying with the recent Governor’s Proclamation (effective through December 10) and restrictions on gatherings as well as elementary and jr./sr. high activities the following changes have been made: The Elementary and Jr. High Winter Concerts will not be...
Thank You, Veterans
Mr. Trey Bennett's U.S. History classes have been working on this Veterans Day project for the last few days. It is unfortunate we are unable to have a Veterans Day assembly this year, but hopefully, this small tribute to our Veterans will suffice. It's filled with...
Enhanced Public Health Measures
Youth and High School Sports: If more than 25 people and indoors, all spectators over 2 years old must wear masks and maintain 6 feet distance from other spectators Only two spectators permitted for each youth athlete. Athletes of any age can be closer than six feet...
COVID Update
At this current time, the 14 day average positivity rate of COVID continues to increase in Mahaska County. As of 8:45 a.m. on November 5, the county positive rate was 19.4%. The positive cases within North Mahaska School continues to remain low. We are currently at 0...
Parent-Teacher Conference Update
The format of Parent-Teacher Conferences will be different this fall due to increased positivity rates of COVID. The 14-day average positivity rate in the county is currently 15.3%. Currently, there are between 1 and 5 cases of COVID within the school. As a result,...
Update: Mask vs Face Covering Requirements
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:
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...