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Osage Community
Schools ~ K – 12 Education
Osage
Community School District is a district of
approximately 1,000 students. The district operates
four buildings. Lincoln Elementary which houses
grades Kindergarten through Third, Washington
Elementary houses Fourth and Fifth grades, The
Middle School houses grades Six through Eight and
the High School for grades Nine through Twelve.
In 2000
Osage High School was named one of the top 100 high
schools in the United States by Offspring Magazine.
Over the past 10 years the district has had 9
students named National Merit Finalists. In 2003
and 2006 the Osage High Band was named the top 2-A
band in the state of Iowa by the Iowa Bandmasters
Association. In athletics the district has solid
programs for male and female athletes with many
teams or individuals qualifying to participate in
state events.
The
district employs 78 fulltime teachers and 41% of
these teachers have Master’s Degrees. This creates
a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. The district
also employs 21 teacher assistants to provide
educational help to students and staff in the
district.
Currently the Board of Education in involved in a
formal plan to upgrade all facilities. The
2004-2005 project was a renovation of the high
school gym facility - roof, gym floor, bleachers,
and stage curtain. The 2005-2006 projects will be a
re-roofing project at Lincoln Elementary and the bus
garage and new lighting for the baseball field.
Riceville Community Schools
~ K – 12 Education
At the
present time there are 413 students attending
Riceville Community Schools. This is a
comprehensive preschool through 12th grade program.
the town also has a daycare facility and a Head
Start Program. There are a number of students who
have open enrolled into the Riceville School
District. The school district is located in two
counties: Howard and Mitchell. The district covers
the territory from the Iowa/Minnesota border to
approximately 8 miles south of Riceville and to the
west approximately the New Haven area and to the
east to the Saratoga/ Lime springs area.
Reasons
to choose Riceville Community Schools:
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The
school has been debt free for more than 10
years.
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The
students are taught to be proficient in a world
of technology through the new computer labs for
students elementary through high school.
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The
ICN Room reaches out to classes beyond the walls
of the school, and is available for all
community users.
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High
school Juniors and Seniors may dual enroll for
post -secondary classes that are taught by three
NICC qualified teachers at Riceville or be
released to attend those classes held by NICC at
Cresco.
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Co-curriculum in the FFA program and by the
Speech Department rank with the very best in the
state of Iowa. Many national and all-state
speech awards have been given to the students in
these programs.
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Students are given a wide range of activities in
the classroom and outside. Band and music
concerts are held regularly. Athletics for both
boys and girls show a strong competitive effort
resulting in district and state recognition.
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Elementary students are mentored in character
building through an Iowa State Extension program
called 'Boomerang'.
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Staff development through in-service is an
ongoing effort.
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A
positive attitude of pride and support exists
between the faculty and community. The caring
and nurturing attitude linked with small class
size gives the individual student the attention
that advances our students in their college and
lifetime careers.
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The
Buresh Scholarship offers the support for our
graduates who go on to college. A $2 million
plus investment directs the interest to go to
the students. A Dollars for Scholars group is
community based with very active volunteers.
The
Riceville Wildcats welcome you to an education
program par excellence!
 St.
Ansgar
Community Schools ~ K – 12
Education
The St.
Ansgar Community School district serves
approximately 750 students from the towns of Bolan,
Carpenter, Grafton, Meyer, Mona, Otranto, St. Ansgar,
Stacyville, and Toeterville. The district is
composed of elementary school (K-4), middle school
(5-8), high school (9-12) and an alternative school
in Grafton.
Academics are a strong tradition for the school
district. Our students consistently score high in
the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Iowa Test of
Educational Development (ITED), and the ACT. The
St. Ansgar School offers a vast number of Advanced
Placement courses, ICN classes, and Post Secondary
Options in conjunction with North Iowa Area
Community College in Mason City.
Extra-
curricular activities are very successful. Many
students participate in a variety of offerings;
ranging from Chorus, Drama, Speech, Band, Athletics,
FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and Big
Brother/Big Sister. These activities are very
successful with the support from the surrounding
communities and businesses.
St.
Ansgar is a family center school. We believe in our
students, staff, and parents to help us provide the
best education for all of our students. As our
mission statements says: “to educate all students to
be life long learners, enabling them to communicate,
solve problems, and be productive, responsible
citizens in a technological and diverse society.”
We encourage you to visit our school and see
everything we have to offer.
Unique
Opportunities in the St. Ansgar School District
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A
Sensory Integration Program for elementary
students
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STARS- a K-8 after school program for all
students
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IA
EXCELLENCE- advanced math and science programs
for students in grades 5-8 (St. Ansgar is 1 of 5
schools partnered with the University of Iowa)
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A
strong emphasis on school community
(Advisor/Advisee, Big Brother/Big Sister,
Character Education, R&R Assemblies)
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Two
language offerings- Spanish and German
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Up
–to-date technology for all students and staff
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