To enhance the educational experience and streamline student progression, the Ottumwa Community School District reiterates its comprehensive grade reconfiguration plan for students in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Commencing from the upcoming academic year, the Ottumwa School District will implement the following restructured grade divisions:

Ottumwa Schools Grade Reconfiguration for the 2024-25 School Year:

• Pickwick Early Childhood Center: Preschool and Southside Kindergarten

• Douma Elementary School: Grades 1-2

• Fahrney Elementary School: Grades 3-5

• Eisenhower Elementary School: Grades K-5

• Horace Mann Elementary School: Grades K-5

• James Elementary School: Grades K-5

• Wilson Elementary School: Grades K-5

• Liberty Intermediate School: Grades 6-7

• Evans Junior High School: Grades 8-9

• Ottumwa High School: Grades 10-12

Note: There is no impact on the Northside Elementary schools.

Detailed Prime-Time Youth Care (PTYC) and bus transportation will be provided to parents for each school level. If you have immediate questions, please reach out to your current building administration.

Ottumwa Schools believes this strategic reorganization will contribute to a more cohesive and enriching educational experience for all students. The district looks forward to the community's continued support as it embraces this positive change.

Sincerely,

Mike McGrory