Education

Southeastern Community College

Originally established as Burlington Junior College in 1920, SCC has provided quality education to students of all ages and backgrounds for almost 100 years.

At Southeastern Community College, we’re on to something. While some are beginning the journey to a four-year degree, others are learning specialized skills to enter a rewarding career. No matter what you’re on to, SCC has the resources you need to set and surpass your own expectations.

With an engaging campus life, unlimited amount of student resources, and supportive faculty and staff, SCC is more than a college, we’re a community. Learn more about the quality education at SCC or stop by and visit our campuses.

SCC Mt. Pleasant Center

200 North Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Phone: (319) 385-8012

SCC Main Campus

1500 West Agency Rd., West Burlington, IA 52655

Phone: (866) 722-4692

Scciowa.edu

American Hair Academy

American Hair Academy’s mission is to provide a quality education in the field of cosmetology so that the graduate has the skills needed to have a rewarding, successful career as a cosmetologist.

If you’ve ever considered becoming a cosmetologist, the time is now. In fact, there’s never been a better time to pursue your beauty training. Skilled cosmetologists are in demand like never before. Employers are looking for skilled beauty workers, and graduates of schools like American Hair Academy are sought after by top salons.

If you’re an artistic person who appreciates helping others look and feel great about themselves, let American Hair Academy guide you toward your professional goals! As a cosmetologist, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, increased earning potential and working in the exhilarating beauty industry.

American Hair Academy location

304 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

(319) 219-6248

Americanhairacademy.com

K-12 Schools

For most educators, their goal is to help develop lifelong learners. The same can be said for faculty and staff within Henry County’s four school districts.

Mt. Pleasant Community School District

1010 E. Washington St., Suite 102 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641

Mailing address: 400 E. Madison St., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641

Phone: (319) 385-7750

Fax (319) 385-7788

Mtpcsd.org

MPCSD is the largest school district in Henry County and the 36th largest of Iowa’s 370 public school system with approximately 1,800 students. MPCSD is known for its academic accolades, athletic accomplishments and outstanding fine arts programs.

The district operates one comprehensive high school, one alternative high school; Wisdom Quest, one middle school, and four elementary schools; Van Allen, Lincoln, Harlan and Salem

The district provides a full range of services appropriate to students’ grades preschool through 12th grade. These services include regular and enriched academic education, advanced placement classes, educational support for children with learning needs, talented and gifted programming, vocational education, and numerous individualized programs such as specialized instruction for students at-risk and for limited English-speaking students. Mt. Pleasant Community High School and Middle School also offer iJAG programming to students.

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The district superintendent is John Henriksen.

Schools

High school

2104 S. Grand Ave.

(319) 385-7700

Principal Mike Wilson

Middle School

400 N. Adams St.

(319) 385-7730

Principal Mark Adams

Harlan Elementary

Preschool-Kindergarten

1001 N. Main St.

(319) 385-7762

Principal Katie Sands

Lincoln Elementary

First-Second

501 S. Corkhill St.

(319) 385-7765

Principal Ashley Hoyer

Van Allen Elementary

Third-Fifth

801 E. Henry St.

(319) 385-7771

Principal Melanie Collora

Salem Elementary

401 E. Jackson St.

(319) 258-7799

Principal Ashley Hoyer

Wisdom Quest

400 E. Madison St.

(319) 385-7709

Principal Tyler Rodgers

School Board

Board President Angie Blint

Angie.blint@mtpcsd.org

Board Vice President Derek Mullin

Derek.mullin@mtpcsd.org

District 1 Melinda Huisinga

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District 1 Aaron Williamson

Aaron.williamson@mtpcsd.org

District 2 Sarah Donnolly

Sarah.donnolly@mtpcsd.org

At-Large Mike Hampton

Mike.hampton@mtpcsd.org

At-Large Josh Maher

Josh.maher@mtpcsd.org

New London Community School District

106 West Wilson, New London, Iowa 52645

319-367-0512

New London Community School District has a student to teacher ratio of 11.26. They exercise a mission to guide, challenge and motivate lifelong learning in an environment that fosters individual success, mutual respect, pride and personal accountability through the combined resources of school, home, and community.

Superintendent Chad Wahls

319-367-0512

Chad.Wahls@nlcsd.org

Schools

Jr./Sr. High School

106 W. Wilson St.

319 367-0500

Principal Scott Kracht

Scott.Kracht@nlcsd.org

Clark Elementary

401 S. Walnut St.

319 367-0507

Principal Todd Palmatier

Todd.Palmatier@nlcsd.org

School Board

Board President Lindsay Porter

Lindsay.Porter@nlcsd.org

Board Vice President

Kyle.Helmerson@nlcsd.org

Board Secretary Sindy Wear

sindy.wear@nlcsd.org

Jennifer Loyd

Jennifer.loyd@nlcsd.org

Mike McBeth

Mike.McBeth@nlcsd.org

Becky Hays

Becky.Hays@nlcsd.org

WACO Community School District

706 North Pearl

P.O. Box 158, Wayland

319 256-6201

The mission of the WACO Community School District is to develop responsible, productive citizens who view learning as a lifelong process. WACO's educational environment encourages continuous improvement, problem-solving, measurable outcomes, and community involvement.

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The WACO CSD provides education to students in parts of Henry, Washington, and Louisa Counties and the towns of Wayland, Crawfordsville and Olds along with surrounding rural areas. Through a four-day school week which runs Monday-Thursday, WACO teaches students from preschool through 12th grade in two buildings: WACO Jr./Sr. High School located in Wayland and WACO Elementary School located in Crawfordsville.

Outside of classes WACO Jr./Sr. High School students keep busy with activities such as Lego League, National Honor Society, fine arts, and sports.

WACO currently shares Superintendent Spencer Lueders with Highland Community School District located just down the road in Riverside.

Schools

WACO Jr./Sr. High School

706 N. Pearl St., Wayland

Principal Nick Stout

nick.stout@wacocsd.org

319 256-6200

WACO Elementary

200 S. Main St., P.O. Box 158, Crawfordsville

Principal: Emily Settles

Emily.Settles@wacocsd.org

319 658-2931

School Board

Board President Tim Graber

Board Vice President Jared Achen

Neil Rich

Barb Shelman

Megan Waterhouse

Winfield-Mt. Union Community School District

208 S. Olive St.

319 257-7700

With a student/teacher ratio of 10.13, Winfield-Mt. Union provides learning opportunities to students from preschool through 12th grade in one school building on South Olive Street. Karinda Wahls fills the positions of WMU CSD Superintendent and elementary principal. Gaige Gill works alongside her as the middle/high school principal.

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The school district offers career and technical programs in Agricultural Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Industrial Education.

Through pep rallies, community partnerships, and High-Five Fridays WMU extends a sense of community to their student body. Students may further involve themselves through participation in activities ranging from sports to music to theater to FFA. The district transitioned to a four-day school week running primarily Tuesday-Friday.

WMU School Board

Board President Klay Edwards

Klay.Edwards@wmucsd.org

Board Vice President Aaron Cummings

Aaron.Cummings@wmucsd.org

Board Secretary Carmen Benson

Carmen.Benson@wmucsd.org

Matt Nelson

Matt.Nelson@wmucsd.org

Rob Quinn

Rob.Quinn@wmucsd.org

Jason Remick

Jason.Remick@wmucsd.org

WMU PTO

P.O. Box 149, Winfield

wmupto@outlook.com

Mt. Pleasant Christian

1505 East Washington Street

Phone: 319-385-8613

The primary goal of Mt. Pleasant Christian School is to provide students with a quality education from a Christian perspective in a safe, nurturing environment, through Christian teachers, Christian curriculum, and discipleship training.

Mt. Pleasant Christian School is a private, not-for-profit organization governed by a seven-member board of directors composed of professional clergy and lay people. The school’s administrator is Tina Hill.