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January Thank Yous

posted February 1, 2026

 Our "Thank a Comet" website feature allows you to write a thank you note to a Cardinal student, staff member, parent, or community member. 

We've collected all of the thank you notes we received this month (and that we have permission to share) here in this post. Enjoy!


Person to Thank
Jason Ruiz

Thank You Note

I'm pleased that Jason came to Cardinal. He definitely fits into our family and he has shown the great amount that he has to offer.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Mr. D

Thank You Note

Mr. Defenbaugh is a great teacher. His class is always so much fun. He teaches great. He's a really cool guy too. I love paying attention in his class because he's such a nice dude. Good job Mr. D.

- Dawson Eakins


Person to Thank
Dustin Larue

Thank You Note

Dustin is a true example of "WE ARE CARDINAL" from the basketball court, to the hallways and out and about in the community! He's always willing to lend a hand with a smile on his face. Thank you Dustin!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Lucy Terrell

Thank You Note

Lucy always goes above and beyond! She comes in with a positive attitude even on the toughest days. She is such a genuinely kind soul!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Mr. Defenbaugh

Thank You Note

He's really cool and his classes are interesting with the way he teaches. I enjoy having him as a teacher. He makes the material easy to understand.

- Wyatt Rupe


Person to Thank
Taylor McGee (Ms. Caves)

Thank You Note

Thank you for loving my kids like your own...for caring for them in a way that teaches them to be good people! We are so lucky to have you...and every Cardinal student and family you interact with should feel the same way!

- Anonymous


Now it's your turn! Share a thank you note with a Comet who has done something kind for you or others.

Send a Thank You Note

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
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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