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Ottumwa Schools Reaffirms Commitment to Student and Staff Safety

Ottumwa Schools Reaffirms Commitment to Student and Staff Safety At Ottumwa Schools, nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Since launching the Be th. . .

Ottumwa Community School District Celebrates Growth in 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles

Dear Ottumwa Schools Families and Community, The Iowa Department of Education has released the 2025 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) School Performance Profiles, also known as Iowas school report. . .

Ottumwa's Gold Game In Support of Childhood Cancer 🎗️

Ottumwa's Gold Game In Support of Childhood Cancer Ottumwa Schools will host Gold for the Bold to tackle childhood cancer on Friday, October 10, 2025, duri. . .

Legacy Foundation and Musco Lighting Power 2025 Lighted Links Cross Country Races

The Legacy Foundation is proud to sponsor this year’s premier community cross country events: The Legacy Foundation Lighted Links Girls Cross Country Race and The Legacy Foundation Lighted Links

Ottumwa Schools Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Ottumwa Schools Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees The Ottumwa High School Hall of Fame Committees are proud to announce the 2025 Class for the Ottumwa Schools Hall of Fame. This year, th. . .

Ottumwa Fourth Graders Honored as National Math Stars for Third Grade Achievement

Ottumwa Fourth Graders Honored as National Math Stars for Third Grade Achievement Pictured left to right: Horace Mann Elementary Principal Kristi Ridgway, Addie Podliska, Superin. . .

Food Pantry Open Friday, September 5

Ottumwa Schools Food Pantry Open Every Friday The Ottumwa Community School District Food Pantry will beopen on Friday, September 5, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Gateway High School, 907 . . .

Lights, Camera, Homecoming! Spirit Week: September 15-19, 2025

Homecoming Week September 13-20, 2025 Lights, Camera, Homecoming! SPIRIT WEEK You are invited to celebrate Ottumwa High School Homecoming. Get ready to dres. . .

Student Vaccination Clinic

Wapello County Public Health is pleased to offer vaccinations for students of Ottumwa Schools on Saturday, September 6, and Saturday, October 11, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, at Ottumwa Schools Career Campus,

Ottumwa Schools Calendar Highlights for September 2025

Ottumwa Schools Calendar Highlights for September 2025: Monday, September 1: No School, Labor Day Holiday Friday, September 5: 1:00 p.m. Student Dismissal Friday, September 12: 1:00 . . .

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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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