Meet Mrs. Sara Johnston
Mrs. Johnston is my 5th grade teacher she is hard on us but only because she cares and she is a great teacher and cares about us all. ~Student at Colfax-Mingo
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More about usColfax-Mingo Community School District's mission is to ensure a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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The Colfax-Mingo Community School District is a system serving more than 750 students for the communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria. Our mission is to ensure a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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5 Reasons to Love Our District
We have a fantastic, hardworking staff.
Our K-12 staff works towards our common goal to ensure they foster lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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Our district always strives for growth.
We are expanding our school with new facilities for our students and community!
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We offer a wide variety of opportunities outside the classroom.
Our students have many opportunities to try new sports and activities.
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Students can get a head start on their future.
Start taking college classes while in high school!
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We’re a tight-knit, friendly community.
Colfax and Mingo, Iowa are small towns with a lot of community pride and spirit.
Learn morePeople who help make our school great!
Meet Mr. Zach Tomas
Mr. Tomas is one of our school district’s best assets. I greatly appreciate all that he does for me and my fellow students at our school. Mr. Tomas consistently goes above and beyond to make connections with kids, no matter whether they are athletes or more academically-focused. He is genuine in all he does and it is clear that he cares deeply about the well-being of all his students. Not only is he a spectacular teacher, but he is a highly inspiring coach, and an even better person. Thanks for all that you do! ~Student at Colfax-Mingo
Meet Mr. Barkalow
STUDENT - Mr. Barkalow is a great teacher, and a great coach. I went out for track, and he is the greatest coach I have had yet. When I was in 8th grade he was my favorite reading and language teacher. Thanks Mr Barkalow - PARENT - He has an amazing bond with his students/players. He is great at making the students feel seen and feel heard. As a parent I really appreciate his commitment to his students. Thanks for all the work, Coach!
Meet Mrs. Brecht
Mrs. Brecht is my 5th grade teacher. I just moved here, and I am already getting a great education. I have also adapted because of her. She has to be on of the best teachers at the elementary school.
Meet Mr. Merrick
Mr. Merrick constantly pushes me in English. He expects the best and that pushes me to be the best. He makes class fun with jokes and fun games like rating the facial hair of historical figures. I always look forward to his class! -Student at Colfax-Mingo High School
Meet Mr. Shane Webster
Mr. Webster inspired me by showing me that women can do just about anything men can do. He made working in the shop field fun and eye opening. He always would make sure that everyone is understanding the concept. He taught me how to weld! Not everyone can say that they have welded before. I'm so honored to saw that me as a woman, can weld! That was one of the coolest things I was able to do in high school! I was a little bummed that I was not able to have him as a teacher going into my senior year of high school but I am so blessed that I was able to have him as a teacher for 2 years. I learned so much taking his classes! He is such a good teacher and leader! I also want to thank him for his service. It means the world to me!
Meet Mr. Brian Summy
Brian Summy, our elementary principal, has made it his mission to ensure that Colfax-Mingo is a community that fosters life long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.
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