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The Saydel Community School District has an excellent tradition of fostering positive relationships with students, parents and staff. Our daily focus is to meet the unique learning needs of each and every student. We are a district of approximately 1,300 students and provide a small school learning environment for our students. We keep our focus on four non-negotiable goals:
- Student Achievement
- Enhancing Culture, Image and Relationships
- Maximizing the Use of Resources
- Demonstrate Innovation
We are a TAP school and believe improving instruction and providing a viable and rigorous education for all students is paramount. TAP, The System for Teacher and Student Advancement is a rigorous professional development model that is implemented daily and weekly through class instruction and teacher leadership meetings. Our instructional model allows us to have two Master Teachers and five Mentor Teachers per building to support our career teachers. Saydel Community School District is an excellent 3A school district conveniently located in the north Des Moines Metro area.
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District News
Saydel National Honor Society Donates Check to VNS of Iowa, Stork's Nest
Saydel High School’s National Honor Society students Darian Garcia, Jacob Kuehl and Jaelynn Myers attended the April 9 Saydel School Board Meeting to report they recently held a 5K Run to raise money for the Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) of Iowa, Stork’s Nest. This organization is an educational incentive program where participants earn points for healthy behaviors. These points can be redeemed at the Stork’s Nest for needed baby items. The students presented a check in the amount of $160 to Tabby Kuehl, representative of the VNS of Iowa, Storks’ Nest. Pictured from left: Saydel Superintendent Dr. Douglas Wheeler, Darian Garcia, Jacob Kuehl, Tabby Kuehl, Jaelynn Myers, and School Board President Brian Bowman.
Melissa Crosse Receives Golden Eagle Award
Melissa Crosse, Saydel Director of Activities and Community Education, was recently selected as the recipient of the Golden Eagle Award, presented by the Iowa National Guard, at the Iowa High School Athletic Director Association Convention. The award is given to one athletic director in the state of Iowa each year. Melissa is pictured here with Superintendent Dr. Douglas Wheeler and School Board President Brian Bowman.
Woodside Flag Presentation
On April 6, Saydel parent Mr. Amos Dyer gave a presentation to all fifth graders about flag etiquette. Mr. Dyer is a First Sergeant with the Army National Guard in Michigan. He spoke with students about his work in the army and answered questions from students about about his experiences and responsibilities. Each student was awarded a certificate of patriotism and a mini flag to take home, and each classroom teacher was given an American flag and a copy of The American Patriot’s Alamanac. Mr. Dyer is pictured here with teachers Marsha George and Katie Mary.
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