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Our Collective Commitments

Welcome to the North Polk Community School District! Our district is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all students. In December 2022, we approved a strategic plan that includes collective commitments to guide our work in the coming years. These commitments are aimed at creating a supportive and vibrant learning environment for all students in our district.

A group of people, including a woman in a red jacket, are standing together outdoors in front of a building. — Learning for All
Students and staff thrive in our high-performing district through meaningful, engaging learning experiences that prepare every learner for what’s next.

Student holding up a flag on Veterans Day

A photo of a North Polk Staff member high-fiving student. — Belonging for All
A safe, supportive, and connected community where every Comet can contribute meaningfully.

Student Writing — Opportunities for All
Students can explore, grow, and build skills for the future through the many opportunities at Comet Nation.

News & Announcements

North Polk Names Zach Summers as Activities Director

Zach Summers has been named the next Activities Director for North Polk, beginning July 1, 2026. He brings more than a decade of experience in education and school activities leadership, most recently serving as the Activities Director for the Keokuk Community School District since 2017.

Design intern, Mya Bond, stands in front of the welcome desk of her internship at Black Birch Homes.

Inside the Design Process: A Student Internship Experience

A North Polk High School senior is gaining hands-on experience in interior design and home building through a semester-long internship with Black Birch Homes, working alongside professionals to see how real residential projects come together.

A group of 12 seniors NPHS students, posing for a photo indoors. Some are standing and some are kneeling in two rows.

20 North Polk Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish

Twenty North Polk High School students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, demonstrating advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learn more about this achievement, the process behind it, and what it means for students.

North Polk Communications Earns Top Honors at ISPRA Awards

North Polk's communications department was recognized in every category entered at this year's statewide school public relations awards, highlighting excellence across multiple areas of school storytelling and communication.