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North Polk Earns STEM BEST® Award to Advance Drone Technology
One of just 31 districts statewide, North Polk continues to lead the way in Career Tech Education, earning the 2026-2027 Iowa STEM BEST® Program award—expanding opportunities with cutting-edge drone technology and industry tools.
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North Polk Ranks Among Top Performing Schools in the Des Moines Metro Area
Discover the district's achievements and top rankings in the recently released performance report from the Iowa Department of Education.
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Board of Education Leadership Changes
Following the city/school elections, the board of education hosted the annual organizational meeting.
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