Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
To *Foster Excellence for All.*
Our Vision for Learning
We commit to creating and sustaining a culture where everyone succeeds through collaboration and high expectations.
Our Values
| Collaboration: | Because we value collaboration, we commit to providing time and structure to build collective efficacy by implementing collaborative teams to utilize the expertise of all members. |
| Excellence: | Because we value excellence, we commit to implementing effective, research-based instructional practices in every classroom. Because we value excellence, we commit to utilizing a Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) structure that responds to both academic and social-emotional needs. |
| Community: | Because we value community, we commit to being effective stewards of district resources through responsible, impactful, and sustainable resource allocation. Because we value community, we commit to welcoming and valuing all voices through the inclusion of all stakeholders. |
| Equity: | Because we value equity, we commit to utilizing data to identify areas for continuous improvement to ensure success for all. Because we value equity, we commit to embracing diversity through celebrating the unique strengths and individual contributions to our collective growth. |
About
A little about Colfax-Mingo Community School District:
- Located along I-80 between Altoona and Newton, less than 30 minutes to downtown Des Moines.
- Serves approximately 750 students from Colfax, Mingo, Valeria, Ira, in western Jasper county.
- Academic, athletic, fine art and social opportunities are a top priority of the district.
- Member of the South Iowa Conference offering a variety of extra-curricular opportunities.
- Students have the opportunity to have an associates degree when they graduate.
- Smaller size; gives staff the ability to know your student on a personal level, keeping them engaged and on track to graduate, with a 97% graduation rate.
- Construction is complete on the new safe and secure entrances into our elementary and secondary buildings.
- Graduating seniors from Colfax-Mingo have received tremendous support with scholarships. Students graduating from Colfax-Mingo have earned over $300,000 in scholarships each of the last three years.
- Our student population has grown for five of the last six years.
- Our buses have internet available on them for our students daily and on activity routes.
- Our district pays for all juniors to take the ACT exam.
- We have 1:1 computer to student ratio K-12
- All of our elementary students and one-third of our secondary students participate in our music program.
- CMCSD offers a comprehensive preschool program and offers free door-to-door transportation to all district families.
- Our communities of Colfax and Mingo are moving forward with priorities to grow our communities. Our city leaders work diligently to support our community members and our schools.