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Our Mission

The mission of the North Scott Community School District, a unique blend of rural and metropolitan opportunities, is to produce graduates with the capacity to be successful in a changing world, by incorporating abundant resources and offering a broad-based curriculum in a respectful, safe environment.

Community Involvement

The North Scott Community School District has been built on a strong foundation of community support. We are proud of our active PTA/PTO programs throughout our 5 elementary schools as well as our athletic and activity boosters at the junior high and high school. Our students, teachers, administrators, and coaches have the support and backing of our entire community. We foster this relationship by giving back. Nearly 80% of our students participate in community service activities.

Small Town Feel with Big Advantages

Our district encompasses small towns, suburban neighborhoods and rural farms—all within a few miles of museums, shopping, theatres, entertainment, and more. There's something for everyone in North Scott!

Focus on Education

Teachers within the North Scott Community School District work and plan together to promote a climate of caring. By effectively attending to the social side of learning, as well as the academic rigor needed in today’s society, we are helping our students achieve academic success and become strong, impactful members of the community. 

Rigorous Academic Experience

North Scott's teachers and staff work together to maintain a robust, yet caring, educational environment across all our schools. We combine rigor with addressing students' social-emotional health, allowing them to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We prepare young people to become positive and productive members of the community.

Expansive Opportunities

Our High School students are given many opportunities to excel in career and technology education, including:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Business Education
  • Health Sciences

North Scott High School is recognized nationally for increased access to advanced placement courses and is leading the way in concurrent enrollment opportunities with Eastern Iowa Community College. In fact, over 90% of our seniors take college (concurrent) credit classes.

Individualized Approach

We treat students as individuals. Our teachers and staff get to know each student to understand they learn best. Teams of educators meet weekly to ensure they meet their students' needs, discussing their strengths and opportunities for improvement. This allows them to establish effective plans to keep students on the right track.

Support Services

Students and families can access a wide variety of key services, including:

  • Early learning opportunities
  • Reading and math specialists
  • Dedicated counselors and nurses
  • Special education services
  • Postsecondary enrollment
  • Allergy aware (Safe Snack List)
  • Social-emotional lessons (SEL)

Focus On Technology

Each North Scott classroom features the latest in educational technology; including interactive whiteboards and devices for each student. Teachers pair high-quality instruction with programs and technological resources that promote engagement and enhance the learning environment.  Students are equipped with knowledge and skills to prepare them for an evolving 21st-century workplace.