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Thank a Comet: June Thank Yous
posted July 1
Years of Excellence Staff Recognition
posted June 3
Congratulations, 2nd Semester MS Honor Roll Students!
posted June 3
Congratulations, 2nd Semester HS Honor Roll Students!
posted June 2
April Thank Yous
posted May 1
Cardinal CSD Boasts 100% Graduation Rate 3rd Year in a Row
posted April 9
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Alumni Spotlight: Class of 1998

Photo of Cardinal Schools Class of 1998 1998 Graduates Alumni Search Submit an Alumni Update

Upcoming Events

July 13
Cheer Camp
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Activity Center
July 14
Cheer Camp
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Activity Center
July 20
Youth Volleyball Camp
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HS Gym
July 21
Youth Volleyball Camp
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HS Gym
All Events

Cardinal Highlights

Cardinal was a Top Work Place for 6 years in a row
Cardinal ranked #8 out of 400 elementary schools for reading growth by the Iowa Department of Education 2017-2018
All of our schools met their goals for the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2019
Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year - Heather Buckley

What Parents are Saying

From our first interaction with the staff at Cardinal schools, we felt at home. The entire staff is amazing and we feel that we have a trusted partner in our children’s education. The greatest testament to their success is that our kids love going to school. There is nothing more welcoming as a parent than to have a school that you trust to take care of the most precious thing in your life. Cardinal School District does just that.

Ellis and Barbara Codjoe · Cardinal Parents

The mission of the Cardinal Community School is to foster an enriching environment and channel the energies of students to achieve their fullest potential.
Cardinal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs), religion, disability, creed, national origin, marital status (for programs), sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Cindy Green.

The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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