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South Winneshiek Community School District

Coordinates: 43°10′50″N 91°52′01″W / 43.180509°N 91.866956°W / 43.180509; -91.866956
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43°10′50″N 91°52′01″W / 43.180509°N 91.866956°W / 43.180509; -91.866956

South Winneshiek Community School District
Location
United States
Coordinates43.180509, -91.866956
District information
TypePublic school district
GradesPre-K to 12
Established1958[1]
SuperintendentKris Einck
Schools2
Budget$9,289,000 (2020-21)[2]
NCES District ID1926790[2]
Students and staff
Students549 (2022-23)[2]
Teachers40.34 FTE[2]
Staff55.46 FTE[2]
Student–teacher ratio13.61[2]
Athletic conferenceUpper Iowa Conference
District mascotWarriors
ColorsRed and White
   
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website

The South Winneshiek Community School District (SW) is a rural public school district headquartered in Calmar, Iowa. With campuses in Calmar and Ossian, it serves grades Pre-K through 12th.[3]

The district is entirely in Winneshiek County, and includes the municipalities of Calmar, Ossian, Castalia, and Spillville.[4] It also includes the unincorporated areas of Conover and Festina.[3][5] It has about 180 square miles (470 km2) of area.[5]

The school mascot is the Warriors, and the colors are dark red and white.

Schools

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South Winneshiek High School serves grades 9–12. The school is located in Calmar.[6]

South Winneshiek Elementary/Middle School serves grades PreK-8. The school is located in Ossian.[7]

South Winneshiek High School

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Athletics

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The Warriors compete in the Upper Iowa Conference in the following sports:[8]

  • Cross Country
    • Boys 2-times State Champions (2006 (Class 2A), 2008 (Class 1A))[9]
    • Girls (2021)[10]
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Track and Field
    • Girls' 2-time State Champions (1997, 1999)[11]
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Russell P. Baldner (February 11, 2000). "A History of South Winneshiek Community School" (PDF). South Winneshiek Community School District. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "South Winneshiek Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "About the district". South Winneshiek Community School District. Retrieved April 6, 2020. Visit Us 304 S. Webster St. [...] Calmar, Iowa 52132[...]Serving the students of Calmar, Festina, Ossian, Spillville[...]
  4. ^ "South Winneshiek" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Winneshiek County. December 2016. p. 91. Retrieved April 6, 2020. The South Winneshiek Community School District [...] unincorporated communities of Festina and Conover. - (PDF p. 92/512)
  6. ^ "High School". South Winneshiek Community School District. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Elementary/Middle School". South Winneshiek Community School District. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "Upper Iowa Conference". Upper Iowa Conference. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  9. ^ "2023 Record BookCross Country" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ "South Winneshiek Claims Its First Girls' Cross Country State Title". Cedar Rapids Gazette. October 30, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "2019 IGHSAU Track & Field Record Book" (PDF). Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. October 30, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
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