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News & Announcements

Meet New 8th Grade ELA and English 1 Teacher Mrs. Goodell!

posted September 3

Meet New Elementary Special Education Teacher Mrs. Troutman!

posted September 1

Meet Cardinal's 2026-2027 New Teachers & Staff Members!

posted August 30

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

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Alumni Spotlight: Class of 1965

1965 Graduates Alumni Search Submit an Alumni Update

Upcoming Events

September 3

Cross Country - Varsity Meet
4:30 p.m.
vs. Cardinal
Wildwood Park, Ottumwa Iowa

September 4

Football - Varsity Boys Game
7:00 p.m.
vs. Cardinal
Lynnville-Sully High School

September 8

Cross Country - Varsity Meet
4:30 p.m.
vs. Cardinal
Riverview Golf at Keosauqua

Volleyball - Varsity Girls Game
7:00 p.m.
vs. Chariton
Cardinal Community High School | HS Gym

September 10

Cross Country - Varsity Meet
4:30 p.m.
vs. Cardinal
Waterworks Park in Fairfield

All Events

Cardinal Highlights

100% Graduation Rate. State Average: 88.8%

1,502 college credits earned in 2021-2022 - a school record

128 children served in 3 and 4 year old preschool each year

Cardinal Area Welding Academy - creating high paying jobs with zero college debt

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