Saydel Community School District
Big City Opportunities, Small Town Commitment for Students
Saydel Football Update:
Due to injuries sustained during our Week 5 game, Saydel High School will forfeit/cancel our Week 6 varsity football game at Des Moines Christian.
We will continue to monitor our student-athletes’ injury rehabilitation and mandated return-to-play progress with the assistance of our athletic trainer and coaches.
We will evaluate our ability to participate in future games in upcoming weeks and provide future updates.
We appreciate the support and understanding of our Saydel community as we prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes.
Due to injuries sustained during our Week 5 game, Saydel High School will forfeit/cancel our Week 6 varsity football game at Des Moines Christian.
We will continue to monitor our student-athletes’ injury rehabilitation and mandated return-to-play progress with the assistance of our athletic trainer and coaches.
We will evaluate our ability to participate in future games in upcoming weeks and provide future updates.
We appreciate the support and understanding of our Saydel community as we prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes.
Today's Parade has been cancelled due to weather.
The HS/community pep rally is still on in the South Gym as planned along with the game (7pm) and coronation (6:30pm)
The HS/community pep rally is still on in the South Gym as planned along with the game (7pm) and coronation (6:30pm)
If you still have questions regarding the Nov. 3, 2026 Saydel Bond Referendum, please consider attending the September 23rd Town Hall meeting in the SHS Auditorium at 6:30PM. You may also visit our school website to learn more about the projects. https://saydelcommunitysdtia.sites.thrillshare.com/page/bond-referendum-project-2026.
Home events are getting underway for the 2026-27 school year!
Reminder for home football games that begin this Friday (9/11).
To help maintain this environment, please review the following expectations for student attendance at Saydel events:
Students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by a supervising adult in order to gain entry into any event. (No sibling supervision)
Students must remain either in the designated student section or with the adult they came with throughout the duration of the competition.
Trips to the restrooms and concessions are permitted; however, playing in grass areas, rock areas, on equipment, or behind the grandstand is not allowed.
These reminders are so that all spectators can have a safe and enjoyable experience. These expectations will apply for home games.
Reminder for home football games that begin this Friday (9/11).
To help maintain this environment, please review the following expectations for student attendance at Saydel events:
Students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by a supervising adult in order to gain entry into any event. (No sibling supervision)
Students must remain either in the designated student section or with the adult they came with throughout the duration of the competition.
Trips to the restrooms and concessions are permitted; however, playing in grass areas, rock areas, on equipment, or behind the grandstand is not allowed.
These reminders are so that all spectators can have a safe and enjoyable experience. These expectations will apply for home games.
If you have questions regarding the 2026 Saydel Bond Referendum, look for people with the "Ask Me" buttons on at events. You may also visit our bond page on our district website. https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/page/bond-referendum-project-2026
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: UNITY SEATS 🇺🇸
This Friday night, Saydel High School is proud to recognize and honor the first responders who serve and protect our community every day!
Thanks to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, we are giving away 6 FREE TICKETS to our September 11 football game!
🚨 FIRST RESPONDERS: Want to join us?
The first 6 first responders to comment on this post will receive a FREE ticket and will be recognized before kickoff!
📅 Friday, September 11
📍 Saydel High School
⏰ Arrival: 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
We are grateful for the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping our communities safe. We look forward to honoring you under the Friday night lights!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with the first responders in our community!
This Friday night, Saydel High School is proud to recognize and honor the first responders who serve and protect our community every day!
Thanks to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, we are giving away 6 FREE TICKETS to our September 11 football game!
🚨 FIRST RESPONDERS: Want to join us?
The first 6 first responders to comment on this post will receive a FREE ticket and will be recognized before kickoff!
📅 Friday, September 11
📍 Saydel High School
⏰ Arrival: 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
We are grateful for the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping our communities safe. We look forward to honoring you under the Friday night lights!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with the first responders in our community!
Homecoming is approaching! That means parade prep is underway!
Date: Friday September 18th, 2026
Parade Line-up (1pm-1:20pm)
Parade Start (1:30pm-2:30pm)
Hight School/Community Pep Rally to follow in HS Gym
Route is pictured below:
Interested in being in the Parade?
Parade registration can be found on the district home web page https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/ under "Homecoming Parade Registration". Please fill out form and review important information.
Date: Friday September 18th, 2026
Parade Line-up (1pm-1:20pm)
Parade Start (1:30pm-2:30pm)
Hight School/Community Pep Rally to follow in HS Gym
Route is pictured below:
Interested in being in the Parade?
Parade registration can be found on the district home web page https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/ under "Homecoming Parade Registration". Please fill out form and review important information.
To: Saydel Families
Subject: Bus Route Update - Broadway & NW 49th Pl
Hello Saydel Families,
I wanted to provide an update regarding some roads that were previously closed and are now back open as of Sept 3, 2026
Broadway is now fully open, and NW 49th Pl is also open.
We have updated the bus routes in these areas, so your students will no longer need to walk to designated corners for bus service beginning on Tuesday Sept 8th, 2026.
If you live in one of these areas, please check your Infinite Campus account after tomorrow, Friday, for your student's updated bus information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the road closures.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Ashley Fitch
General Manager
Durham School Services
Subject: Bus Route Update - Broadway & NW 49th Pl
Hello Saydel Families,
I wanted to provide an update regarding some roads that were previously closed and are now back open as of Sept 3, 2026
Broadway is now fully open, and NW 49th Pl is also open.
We have updated the bus routes in these areas, so your students will no longer need to walk to designated corners for bus service beginning on Tuesday Sept 8th, 2026.
If you live in one of these areas, please check your Infinite Campus account after tomorrow, Friday, for your student's updated bus information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the road closures.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Ashley Fitch
General Manager
Durham School Services
Please visit our website for more information regarding our 2026 Bond Referendum Election on November 3rd.
https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/page/bond-referendum-project-2026
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What a great first week back with staff!!! Saydel Students and Families are fortunate to have such dedicated people in our schools. The 2026-27 school s going to be a great year!!!
#SoaringtoExcellence
Thank you to our Saydel supporters. Our teachers appreciate all the wonderful prizes for our 2026-27 Kickoff.
Join us on back to school night! August 20th from 4:00-6:00PM
This event is for Pre-k thru 4th grade!! Come meet your TEACHERS!!!
This event is for Pre-k thru 4th grade!! Come meet your TEACHERS!!!
Saydel Schools will undergo a network upgrade today, August 17, at about 11:00. This will cause a brief phone and Internet disruption
Iowa Activities Non-Contact Period
The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) Non-Contact Period for the summer of 2026 will be Sunday, July 26, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This is the third year of an annual break in activities across Iowa each summer.
During this time, there will be no activities in the Saydel Community School District to include camps, clinics, workouts, strength and conditioning, lessons, meetings, etc.
For future planning, the non-contact period for 2027 will be July 25, 2027-Aug 1, 2027
The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) Non-Contact Period for the summer of 2026 will be Sunday, July 26, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This is the third year of an annual break in activities across Iowa each summer.
During this time, there will be no activities in the Saydel Community School District to include camps, clinics, workouts, strength and conditioning, lessons, meetings, etc.
For future planning, the non-contact period for 2027 will be July 25, 2027-Aug 1, 2027
District Tour!!!!!
Please join us in welcoming our new Saydel Staff!!! We appreciate you choosing us and looking forward to your contributions to our amazing district!!!
🦅 Welcome to Saydel, Andrea Brouwer! 🦅
We are excited to announce that Andrea Brouwer has been selected as the next Associate Principal at Saydel High School.
Andrea brings more than 20 years of educational experience and a strong commitment to building relationships, supporting students, and creating positive school cultures. Throughout her career, she has served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, behavior interventionist, special education consultant, and educational leader.
Most recently, Andrea served at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, where she helped lead efforts focused on MTSS, PBIS, student support systems, instruction, and positive school culture.
Andrea is excited to become part of the Saydel community and looks forward to partnering with students, staff, families, and the community to help every student learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in welcoming Andrea to the Saydel Eagle family!
💚💛 #EaglePride #SaydelStrong #LearnLeadAchieveExcel
We are excited to announce that Andrea Brouwer has been selected as the next Associate Principal at Saydel High School.
Andrea brings more than 20 years of educational experience and a strong commitment to building relationships, supporting students, and creating positive school cultures. Throughout her career, she has served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, behavior interventionist, special education consultant, and educational leader.
Most recently, Andrea served at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, where she helped lead efforts focused on MTSS, PBIS, student support systems, instruction, and positive school culture.
Andrea is excited to become part of the Saydel community and looks forward to partnering with students, staff, families, and the community to help every student learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in welcoming Andrea to the Saydel Eagle family!
💚💛 #EaglePride #SaydelStrong #LearnLeadAchieveExcel
Saydel Families,
Here are our food pantry's hours this summer. If you need additional access, please contact the district office.
Update: We are shifting the June date from the 17th to JUNE 24th due to scheduling conflicts.
Greetings Saydel Community!!
We have an exciting announcement to share with the stakeholders of our Saydel Family. Over the past eight months, the Saydel Facility and Grounds Steering Committee, consisting of over 40 members (community, parents, staff, and board members), has been working diligently to identify projects across our district for an upcoming bond referendum. The project sets at each campus address three major areas: safety and security, classroom and learning spaces, and activities and athletics, which all help to increase the longevity of our facilities and grounds as well as the sustainability of our district as a premier school in the metropolitan area. It’s truly a WIN for Learners, a WIN for Taxpayers, and a WIN for Schools and the Community.
Furthermore, we will be asking our public to support a $26.9M bond effort, which will not raise our school tax rate. For more information (project details, FAQ, Timeline, and Town Hall Meetings-TBD), please see our Saydel Bond Referendum Webpage, as well as taking time to view our Saydel Bond Referendum Kick-Off Video.
Saydel Bond 2026: https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/page/bond-referendum-project-2026
Kickoff Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vt7b1bY_Ks
Lastly, we have a team working to circulate a bond petition, where we will be collecting signatures in efforts to place the referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If you are interested in signing the petition, you may request a team member to stop by your residence to sign and share more information on the effort, you may also stop by the district office to sign, and/or you can look for committee representatives at upcoming school and community events.
Thank you for your time today and your ongoing support of our amazing schools. Go Eagles!!!
Yours In Service,
Todd A. Martin, Saydel CSD Superintendent
