As fall settles in and the seasons change, we are reminded of the beauty of new beginnings. It is with great enthusiasm that I announce the launch of our new district newsletter, a wonderful way to stay connected and informed about all the exciting things happening in our schools. I encourage you to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news and events. We encourage each of you to share this with friends and family, as we now have the option for people to subscribe to the newsletter.

We are also proud to share our new mission: to foster excellence for all. This reflects our commitment to ensuring that every Tigerhawk has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we will continue to build a school environment that supports and uplifts every learner.

As we look ahead, parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner. These meetings are an important opportunity for us to work together and ensure the success of each student. Please be sure to sign up, and let’s continue our partnership to build a stronger and better community for all.

There is much excitement across the district, as we finish up fall activities and move into winter. Our goal of increasing student participation is showing through our numbers of students that are participating in activities. We are also providing additional opportunities for clubs through a grant that we received from the state that will include the hiring of a youth activities director. This will provide students an opportunity to get involved and the coordination of youth activities.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to an exciting and productive rest of the school year!

Tim Salmon, Superintendent

Colfax-Mingo, CSD

515.674.3646

We want to hear from you! If you have any upcoming events or activities that you’d like to share, please send the details to cmactivities@colfaxmingo.org. We’ll be happy to include them in our newsletter to keep everyone informed and engaged.

Thank you for helping us build our community!

Veteran's Day Assembly

The Colfax-Mingo Community School District Hosts a Veteran's Day Assembly

Youth Wrestling

Please view this link for information regarding our Youth Wrestling Program

College and Career Fair 2024

CM's own career fair hosted in the new gym! Learn about various colleges and career opportunities.

Thursday, October 31

Beggars Night 6-8pm

Monday, November 4

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 7

Conferences 4-8pm (Elementary & Jr/Sr High)

Tuesday, November 12

Conferences 4-8pm (Elementary ONLY)

Thursday, November 14

Conferences 4-8pm (Jr/Sr High ONLY)

Monday, November 11

Veteran's Day Assembly, CM Jr/Sr High North Gym at 8:45am

Wednesday, November 27-Sunday, December 1

No School --- Thanksgiving Break

As we enter cold and flu season, I want to remind everyone of some important guidelines to help keep our school community healthy:

1. Illness Expectation:
If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or greater, vomiting, or diarrhea, please keep them home for 24 hours without the use of medication to relieve their symptoms before allowing them to return to school.

2. Use Your Best Judgment:
If you believe your child is sick or contagious, please keep them at home. It’s always better to err on the side of caution.

3. Head Lice:
There have been cases of head lice reported to the school. Please check your child's head weekly and begin prompt treatment if they have lice. Remind students to not share, hats, scarves, or brushes.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me. My email is lcummins@colfaxmingo.org. You can also call me at either school building. Thank you for your support in keeping our school healthy!

Lindsey Cummins BSN, RN

District Nurse

Colfax-Mingo Community School District

Student Handbooks:

Elementary Handbook

Jr/Sr High Handbook

If you would like a printed copy of a handbook, please contact your school's front office.

Annual Notices:

Please review the 2024-2025 annual notices:

• Abuse of a Student by a School Employee
• Asbestos Notification
• Corporal Punishment, Manual Restraint, Prone Restraint, and Physical Confinement and Detention
• Equal Educational Opportunity
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Fees
• Free and Reduced Meals
• General Education Interventions
• Homeless Children and Youth
• Human Growth and Development Education
• Inspection of Instructional and Library Materials
• Internet Use and Parent Opt-Out
• Legal Status of Student
• Non-Discrimination in Career and Technical Education
• Non-Discrimination in Federal Child Nutrition Program
• Open Enrollment
• Physical and Concussion Forms
• Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
• Section 504-Notice of Rights
• Social Media Guidelines for Colfax-Mingo Schools
• Student Complaints
• Student Disclosure of Identity
• Student Media Interviews
• Student Records
• Title IX
• Water Testing

The Colfax-Mingo School Board is dedicated to ensuring the best educational experience for our students. We make decisions on school policies, budget allocations, and program development, all with the goal of enhancing the quality of education in our district. Your feedback and involvement are essential to our success!

Upcoming Meetings:

Date: November 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Central Office Building, 1000 N. Walnut St., Colfax, IA 50054 (south of Kum N Go)

We encourage all community members to attend and participate. Your voice matters, and together we can make a positive impact on our schools.

Thank you for your continued support!

We’re excited to keep you connected with the latest updates, news, and events happening in our district through our monthly newsletter! To ensure everyone stays informed, we encourage you to share the newsletter with your families and friends.

If they’d like to receive future editions directly, please remind them to hit the subscribe button! By joining our email list, they’ll stay up-to-date on important announcements and community happenings.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and strengthen our community!

It is the policy of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have question or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Tim Salmon, Superintendent, at 1000 N. Walnut St., Colfax, IA 50054, 515-674-3646 or tsalmon@colfaxmingo.org