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Ottumwa Schools’ District Office Relocates

The Ottumwa Community School District is excited to announce the relocation of its District Office to a new, centralized location effective April 29, 2024. The move signifies a strategic decision to . . . Read More

April 27, 2024

Ottumwa Schools Food Pantry Open Tomorrow!

The Ottumwa Community School District Food Pantry will be open Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Gateway High School, 907 Gateway Drive, Ottumwa. Our food pantry is open every Friday an . . . Read More

April 25, 2024

Instructional Hours Adjusted for Remainder of 2023-24 School Year

Ottumwa Schools Families, Concerning our Winter snow days and the adjustment of our instructional hours, we intend to compensate for the instructional hours lost on April 19, May 3, and May 17 by . . . Read More

April 25, 2024

Fatal Distraction Simulation at Ottumwa High School

The crash scene seemed real. Sirens, smoke, emergency personnel, and students being removed from smashed cars and taken away by ambulance. The event ended with students hearing about legal ramificati . . . Read More

April 24, 2024

2024 Ottumwa Schools' Commencement Ceremony Information

We invite you to the grand celebration of the Class of 2024 from Gateway and Ottumwa High Schools! The commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the be . . . Read More

April 23, 2024

2024-25 School Calendar

The Ottumwa Community School Board of Directors approved the 2024-2025 academic calendar on Monday, April 22, 2024. The school calendar provides students, parents, guardians, and staff with important . . . Read More

April 23, 2024

Stats

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 2023. Ottumwa School District is the 19th 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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