Cardinal CSD - Comet Dispatch
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From our Cardinal family to yours, we wish you a joyful and relaxing summer! Stay safe, keep reading, learning, exploring, and enjoy some well-deserved fun in the sun. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an exciting new school year in August!
Superintendent's Vlog
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Superintendent's Vlog, James Craig, Cardinal CSD, Season 2, Episode 19
Superintendent's Vlog, James Craig, Cardinal CSD, Season 2, Episode 18
Superintendent's Vlog, James Craig, Cardinal CSD, Season 2, Episode 17
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District Highlights
Summer Meals

Summer Meals: June 2 - July 21

Our Summer Meals program is open to all children ages 1 through 18! The program offers seven days of breakfast and lunch for all children in your home.
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100% graduation rate (State average: 88.3%)

Cardinal CSD Boasts 100% Graduation Rate 2nd Year in a Row

Congratulations to our Cardinal CSD students, staff members, and family members for helping us earn a 100% graduation rate in 2024!
Read More About Our Graduation Rate

2025 Staff Survey Has Record Participation

The 2025 staff survey results are in, and we are thrilled to have a record number of participants this year, with 85% of staff taking part (with a 12% increase in the number of employees we have)!
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Congratulations, Comets

Congratulations, 2nd Semester MS and HS Honor Roll Students!

Congratulations to the Cardinal Middle School and High School students who made the 2nd-semester honor roll by earning all As and Bs!
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View HS Honor Roll

2025-2026 District Calendar Approved

Visit the link below to view the approved 2025-2026 District Calendar.
2025-2026 District Calendar

Dates to Remember

  • First Day of School | August 25
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Thank a Comet

Each month, check this section of the newsletter for a link to all of the thank you notes we received the month before for our staff, students, alumni, and other Cardinal community members!
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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.

Cardinal Community School District

4045 Ashland Rd., Eldon, IA 52554

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