Our District
OUR HISTORY
The North Polk Community School District was established July 1, 1956, serving the former school districts of Alleman, Elkhart, Sheldahl, and White Oak. A year later the Polk City School District joined the North Polk CSD. At the inception of the district, elementary school buildings were located in Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl with 7th-12th grade students attending the school building in Alleman. North Polk CSD has a rich history and to honor that, the North Polk Community School District manages a digital archive. The district has collaborated with a company named Touchpros to curate this collection, which showcases over 70 years of North Polk School history. Click the button below to explore the TouchPro selection.
OUR SCHOOLS
Today, North Polk is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Iowa. As of the 2022-23 school year, the district has five schools and currently serves approximately 2,280 students in grades preschool through 12.
West Elementary and Big Creek Elementary are located in Polk City serving grades preschool-2nd grade and 3rd-5th, respectively. Central Elementary, Middle School, and High School are located in Alleman, serving preschool-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th respectively.
OUR COMMUNITIES
North Polk serves the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, Sheldahl, and the northern portions of Ankeny. Within our communities, you will find plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through attractions such as Saylorville Lake, Big Creek State Park, and the High Trestle Trail.
The district is nestled north of Des Moines, the state’s capital and largest city, and south of Ames, the home of Iowa State University. Situated near the intersection of Interstates 35 and 80, it's an easy drive to Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Omaha.
Mission & Vision
OUR CORE PURPOSE
Learning for All by Learning from All.
WHAT WE COMMIT TO CREATE
The North Polk Community Schools exist for ALL learners to become:
- Quality Producers
- Knowledgeable People
- Problem Solvers
- Effective Communicators
- Collaborative Workers
DRIVERS OF OUR WORDS & ACTIONS
Our core values include:
- Resilience
- Resourcefulness
- Responsibility
- Relationships
- Respect