North Mahaska Community School District


North Mahaska Community School District is located in New Sharon, IA. The district is located mainly in Mahaska County, with a small portion in Poweshiek County.

History

The communities of Barnes City, Lacey, Taintor, and New Sharon joined to form North Mahaska Community School in 1956.
In 1997, a bond issue was passed to build a new Elementary School. In 1999, a new elementary school was completed which connects to the Jr. and Sr. High School by a hallway. In 2008, the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center opened, housing the preschool for ages 3 and 4 as well as the Sunshine and Smiles Daycare Center.

Athletics

The North Mahaska official mascot is the Warhawk and they are a member of the South Iowa Cedar League conference.