Colfax-Mingo Community School District's mission is to ensure a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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The Colfax-Mingo Community School District is a system serving more than 750 students for the communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria. Our mission is to ensure a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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Welcome to our school district! Here’s what you’ll need to know to begin your education with Colfax-Mingo.
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Our K-12 staff works towards our common goal to ensure they foster lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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We are expanding our school with new facilities for our students and community!
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Our students have many opportunities to try new sports and activities.
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Start taking college classes while in high school!
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Colfax and Mingo, Iowa are small towns with a lot of community pride and spirit.
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STUDENT - Mr. Barkalow is a great teacher, and a great coach. I went out for track, and he is the greatest coach I have had yet. When I was in 8th grade he was my favorite reading and language teacher. Thanks Mr Barkalow - PARENT - He has an amazing bond with his students/players. He is great at making the students feel seen and feel heard. As a parent I really appreciate his commitment to his students. Thanks for all the work, Coach!
Mrs. Brecht is my 5th grade teacher. I just moved here, and I am already getting a great education. I have also adapted because of her. She has to be on of the best teachers at the elementary school.
Mr. Merrick constantly pushes me in English. He expects the best and that pushes me to be the best. He makes class fun with jokes and fun games like rating the facial hair of historical figures. I always look forward to his class! -Student at Colfax-Mingo High School
Miss Wyrick is truly the best teacher my daughter has ever had. She was nice and helped her so much last year. Every day my daughter talks about her describing how good of a teacher she was. Wishing Covid never started so she could finish her 6th grade year. Miss. Wyrick sent letters to her a lot and she always gave her treats. It was Miss. Wyrick's first year of teaching and she got my daughter.
Mrs. Uecker is such a wonderful soul! She helped my daughter tremendously last year and especially when covid hit! She goes above and beyond for her students! Haven't met a better teacher yet! She truly cares for students! Simply Amazing!
Mr. Webster inspired me by showing me that women can do just about anything men can do. He made working in the shop field fun and eye opening. He always would make sure that everyone is understanding the concept. He taught me how to weld! Not everyone can say that they have welded before. I'm so honored to saw that me as a woman, can weld! That was one of the coolest things I was able to do in high school! I was a little bummed that I was not able to have him as a teacher going into my senior year of high school but I am so blessed that I was able to have him as a teacher for 2 years. I learned so much taking his classes! He is such a good teacher and leader! I also want to thank him for his service. It means the world to me!
Erik Anderson started as Superintendent at Colfax-Mingo Schools in the fall of 2019. Mr. Anderson started teaching math in 1994 and has been a high school principal, teacher, and coach in his experiences. Mr. Anderson has received a BA, MAE, and Specialists Degree all from the University of Northern Iowa.
Mr. Jones has been the principal at Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School for 15 years. He is also an alumnus of Colfax Community Schools, graduating in 1978. He says his favorite part of being a principal is working with the students.
Brian Summy, our elementary principal, has made it his mission to ensure that Colfax-Mingo is a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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Helpful resources for Colfax-Mingo parents and guardians.
