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by Heather McCallum · posted March 4, 2026

February 2026

Mock Interviews

After several weeks of planning and preparation from Ms. McCallum and the iJAG students, the iJAG department completed a Mock Interview with the help of our wonderful community members, and we are so grateful to them all.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our new friends. We could not have done this with out you!

MercyOne-Ottumwa Clinic: Gina Sedore and Suzy Walters
Cardinal Elementary Staff: Aimee Sivak-Wolf, Dana Belzer and Brittney McPeak
Winger Mechanical: Dusty Baird
Argile Defense: Amanda Strosko
Rupe Mechanical: Brian and Victoria Rupe
SOZO Message: Dawn Johnson

The iJAG students did a fantastic job and represented Cardinal iJAG classes in a positive and impactful way.

Collage of iJAG students during mock interview

 

A second collage of iJAG students during mock interview

Giving Back

Cardinal iJAG classes partnered with Mrs. Piper's business classes to give back to their community. iJAG purchased ice cream to be sold for three weeks at the Comet Espresso Coffee Shop located in the high school lounge. Through this project, students learned the basics of what it takes to run a business by creating a business plan and following a detailed budget.

Before the sale began, iJAG classes agreed to donate the proceeds from the fundraiser to Mr. Pedersen, an 8th and 9th grade English teacher. Mr. Pedersen continues to inspire and build lasting memories with his students. This was a wonderful way for the high school student body to give back to one of their favorite former teachers and show appreciation for him.

iJAG students giving their donations to Mr. Sam Pedersen

Upcoming Events

March 2026
09 iJAG t-shirts go on sale at Ace Graphics (Proceeds go to Heartland Humane Society)
10 Cardinal High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
12 Cardinal High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
10 Guest Speaker Lindsey Gould from Community 1st Credit Union
26 Career Development Conference in Des Moines
27 Guest Speakers Alec Rachford, Braden Ballard, and Alex Heckethorn from IHCC Robotics

April 2026
09 Last Day to order iJAG t-shirts from Ace Graphics (Proceeds go to Heartland Humane Society)
10 Mahaska Health Partnership Field Trip
24 AgriPlastics in Fairfield Field Trip

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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