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Passing of OHS Student Abdul Alvarado

Dear Ottumwa Schools Staff, Families, and Community Members, It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that the Ottumwa Community School District shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of . . .

Spring Fair at Liberty to benefit Heartland Humane

The 7th-grade TAG class is hosting a Spring Fair at Liberty Intermediate School on Friday, May 2! All proceeds will benefit Heartland Humane. The fair will be held from 5:30-8:00 pm with f. . .

Ottumwa Schools Calendar Highlights for May 2025

Ottumwa Schools Calendar Highlights for May 2025: Friday, May 2: 1:00 p.m. Student Dismissal. Friday, May 9: 1:00 p.m. Student Dismissal. Friday, May 16: 1:00 p.m. Student Dismissal. . . .

American Home Finding Association Child Care Center is hosting a paint party!

Hello! With the school year winding down and the summer countdown in full swing, I'm excited to share some fundraiser details with you before school ends! The American Home Finding Association Child. . .

2025 Ottumwa Schools' Commencement Ceremony Information

Class of 2025 Ottumwa Schools' Commencement Ceremony Information We invite you to the grand celebration of the Class of 2025 from Gateway and Ottumwa High Schools! The co. . .

Starstruck! Youth Show Choir Camp 🌟 July 8-11

STARSTRUCK - Youth Show Choir Camp July 8-11, 2025 | 8AM-12PM Learn a full show with friends from the Evans Show Choir and other guest musicians! Students entering grades 3-6 for the upcoming 20. . .

Bike & Roll to School Day - May 7

Ottumwa Schools is participating in Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of bicycling and walking! Walk and Bike to. . .

Ottumwa Community School District Sees Growth in Graduation Rate

Ottumwa Community School District Sees Growth in Graduation Rate Over the last four years, Ottumwa Schools has made transformational strides through its ambitious Be The Best initiative to becom. . .

You're Invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Douma and James Elementary Schools

Celebrating 50 Years Douma Elementary and James Elementary Schools Douma Elementary Celebrates 50 Years! Fifty years ago, Douma Elementary School opene. . .

You're Invited to the 2024-25 Retiree Reception

You're Invited to the 2024-25 Retiree Reception April 25, 2025 The Ottumwa Community School District will honor 19 dedicated staff members retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school . . .

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848 Total number of staff, including administrative staff members, teaching staff, and support staff.

$106 Million $106,202,472 is the budget for the 2023-2024 school year.

5,114 Students enrolled as of October 2024. Ottumwa School District is the 19^th largest district in the state.

Our Mission: Inspire every student to think, learn, achieve, and care.

Our Vision: Engage, educate, and empower every student every day.

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