Saydel Community School District
Big City Opportunities, Small Town Commitment for Students
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
🏃♂️ GAMEDAY 🏃♂️
Your Saydel Boys Track & Field team is back on the track tonight!
📍 At Saydel
🕓 4:30 PM
📅 April 16
Come out and support the Eagles as they compete at home and chase some fast times and big marks! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! 💪🦅
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/saydel/tickets
📸 Marie Ann Photography
🎨 Justus Buelow
Your Saydel Boys Track & Field team is back on the track tonight!
📍 At Saydel
🕓 4:30 PM
📅 April 16
Come out and support the Eagles as they compete at home and chase some fast times and big marks! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! 💪🦅
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/saydel/tickets
📸 Marie Ann Photography
🎨 Justus Buelow
Saydel CSD would like to send a friendly reminder about the property tax statements you have received or will in the next few weeks. According to Iowa Code Chapter 24.2, cities, counties, and school districts must submit their proposed property tax statements to the county auditor by March 5th each year. The county auditors are to mail the statements by March 15th.
Here’s what you need to know:
Saydel CSD property tax rate is decreasing by $.21 from $12.73 to $12.52 per $1000 of valuation.
The current years property tax statement includes the following:
*Current year’s property tax rate/amount
*Next year’s effective property tax rate after valuation changes
*Proposed tax levy for next fiscal year
*An explanation for the variance between years
Please remember changes in valuation, rollback percentages and other taxing authorities (ex: county, city, township) will impact your total tax bill but are NOT determined by your local school board. County auditors will mail statements on March 15th.
The public hearing for Saydel Schools is on March 23th at 6:00 pm. Details are on the district’s website: https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/district/BusinessOffice.cfm
Here’s what you need to know:
Saydel CSD property tax rate is decreasing by $.21 from $12.73 to $12.52 per $1000 of valuation.
The current years property tax statement includes the following:
*Current year’s property tax rate/amount
*Next year’s effective property tax rate after valuation changes
*Proposed tax levy for next fiscal year
*An explanation for the variance between years
Please remember changes in valuation, rollback percentages and other taxing authorities (ex: county, city, township) will impact your total tax bill but are NOT determined by your local school board. County auditors will mail statements on March 15th.
The public hearing for Saydel Schools is on March 23th at 6:00 pm. Details are on the district’s website: https://www.saydel.k12.ia.us/district/BusinessOffice.cfm
Today’s Winter Concert was pure magic ❄️✨
Our preschoolers absolutely SHINED on stage! From the biggest smiles to the tiniest, bravest waves to the crowd, they reminded us all what joy looks like. The singing, the hand motions, the proud little bows — every moment was priceless.
To our incredible teachers: thank you for the time, patience, creativity, and love you pour into these children every single day. The confidence our students showed today is a direct reflection of the safe and encouraging classrooms you create. 💛
And to our amazing parents and families: thank you for practicing songs at home, helping with festive outfits, adjusting schedules, and filling the room with so much support and applause. Your partnership means everything.
Most of all, we are so proud of our preschoolers. It takes courage to stand in front of a crowd, and today they showed us just how capable they are. What a beautiful way to celebrate the season together! 🎶❄️
#ProudDirector #PreschoolMagic #WinterConcert #GratefulHeart
Our preschoolers absolutely SHINED on stage! From the biggest smiles to the tiniest, bravest waves to the crowd, they reminded us all what joy looks like. The singing, the hand motions, the proud little bows — every moment was priceless.
To our incredible teachers: thank you for the time, patience, creativity, and love you pour into these children every single day. The confidence our students showed today is a direct reflection of the safe and encouraging classrooms you create. 💛
And to our amazing parents and families: thank you for practicing songs at home, helping with festive outfits, adjusting schedules, and filling the room with so much support and applause. Your partnership means everything.
Most of all, we are so proud of our preschoolers. It takes courage to stand in front of a crowd, and today they showed us just how capable they are. What a beautiful way to celebrate the season together! 🎶❄️
#ProudDirector #PreschoolMagic #WinterConcert #GratefulHeart
Looking to join the Saydel team? Consider applying to be a substitue through Kelly Education.
Due to safety concerns around temperature and negative windchill factors for students, Saydel CSD will be CLOSED on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Closures include Eagle's Nest, Preschool, and all before and after-school activities.
Stay safe,
Todd A. Martin
Closures include Eagle's Nest, Preschool, and all before and after-school activities.
Stay safe,
Todd A. Martin
Holiday Campus Closures – Saydel Community School District
As we approach the holiday season, we want to make our Saydel families and community aware of upcoming district-wide campus closures:
📅 Campuses will be closed on:
December 25 & 26
January 1 & 2
During these dates, all district offices and school buildings will be closed.
🚫 Building Use Notice:
Because campuses are closed, all building use is suspended, including:
Youth practices
Community or outside organization activities
The only exception during winter break will be sanctioned high school practices, as permitted by district administration. Please note that if ice and snow fall occur over the holiday break, sidewalk and parking lot clearing may be delayed or minimized due to available staffing.
🏀 Athletic Competitions:
Conference high school basketball games scheduled for January 2 will be played as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we ensure a safe and restful holiday break for our students, staff, and families. We wish everyone a happy holiday season!
— Saydel Community School District
As we approach the holiday season, we want to make our Saydel families and community aware of upcoming district-wide campus closures:
📅 Campuses will be closed on:
December 25 & 26
January 1 & 2
During these dates, all district offices and school buildings will be closed.
🚫 Building Use Notice:
Because campuses are closed, all building use is suspended, including:
Youth practices
Community or outside organization activities
The only exception during winter break will be sanctioned high school practices, as permitted by district administration. Please note that if ice and snow fall occur over the holiday break, sidewalk and parking lot clearing may be delayed or minimized due to available staffing.
🏀 Athletic Competitions:
Conference high school basketball games scheduled for January 2 will be played as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we ensure a safe and restful holiday break for our students, staff, and families. We wish everyone a happy holiday season!
— Saydel Community School District
The Saydel Boys Varsity Wrestling Tournament, schedule for Saturday, December 13th, has been cancelled due to the forecasted inclement weather.
Superintendent Todd Martin and the Saydel School Board presented Jennifer Van Houten and Julie Jennings each with an Award of Merit plaque and lifetime event pass in honor of their years of service and dedication to the Saydel District. Van Houten served on the Board for 10 years and Jennings served for 8 years. The time and sacrifice it takes to serve on a school board is immeasurable, and Saydel appreciates the service and support these members have provided to our district.
Parents — submitting your student’s absence just got easier! You can now complete and submit absence requests directly through the Parent Portal.
Here’s what you can do with the new form:
✅ Choose the reason for the absence (vacation, illness, appointment, etc.)
✅ Select full-day, late arrival, or early leave
✅ Upload any necessary documents (like a doctor’s note)
✅ Add comments or details about your student’s absence
✅ View and track your past requests anytime
Save time and stay connected — log in to your Parent Portal today to try out the new absence request form
Saydel CSD thanks all Veterans for their service!
This week, our Gear-Up Iowa team hosted the High School Career and College Fair! With over 30 employers and colleges participating, all students had the opportunity to connect and explore options for life after high school.
