Interested in becoming a WACO Warrior?

Families choose WACO Community School District for a supportive, student-centered learning environment where academic growth, strong relationships, and community values thrive—made possible by our unbelievable community support.

Why WACO?
📅 4-Day School Week – Offering families added flexibility while maintaining high-quality instruction
🌾 Hands-On Learning Opportunities – Including a brand new Eichelberger Farms Agri-Science Center
🏆 Positive & Supportive Climate – Proud to be named an Iowa Top Workplace, reflecting the strong culture we’ve built for staff and students

🎓 Considering Open Enrollment?
Learn more and get started here:
👉 https://www.wacocsd.org/page/open-enrollment


📣 WACO Open Enrollment Deadlines
• Grades 1–12: Applications due March 1
• Kindergarten & Special Education Preschool: Applications due September 1

💬 We want to hear from YOU!
If you’re part of the WACO family, comment below and tell us why you chose WACO Community School District. Your story might help another family make their decision!

7 days ago, Spencer Lueders
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Our WACO Staff Shoutout this week goes to Michelle Fedler: Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

💬 Read what one parent had to say about Michelle:

“She does such an amazing job with all her students talks, listens, and supports them. She treats her kids like they are her own!! My daughter loves going to her class and if she could tell me about her day it would be full of wonderful things!”

As a reminder, you can submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/ryxw63QNCEQrtkdMA

7 days ago, Spencer Lueders
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WACO Families,

In an effort to help families plan ahead, we want to notify you that WACO Community School District will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 19th, due to predicted cold weather conditions and the potential for blowing snow throughout the evening.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Thank you for your continued support.
9 days ago, Spencer Lueders
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Our WACO Staff Shoutout this week goes to Preschool Teacher: Kelsey Twinam

💬 Read what one parent had to say about Kelsey:

“Kelsey is truly amazing and has exceeded my expectations not only as a teacher, but also as a person and a friend. She has been incredibly supportive during a very difficult time in my life and consistently shows genuine care and dedication to my kid. Her compassion, kindness, and commitment mean more to our family than words can express.”

As a reminder, you can submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/ryxw63QNCEQrtkdMA
about 1 month ago, Spencer Lueders
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WACO Families,

WACO CSD will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, December 11th, due to forecasted weather conditions. All evening activities and all practices are cancelled, and school buildings will remain closed for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

about 2 months ago, Spencer Lueders
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🎄✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—and a winter wonderland—at WACO Elementary! ✨❄️ We’re excited to kick off the season with a week of festive holiday dress-up days next week! Check out the attached flyer so your child can join in on all the holiday fun! 🎅🎁
about 2 months ago, Brittany Kinzler
Elementary Dress Up Days 2025
Today we honor the veterans and military families whose courage, sacrifice, and commitment protect our freedoms. Veterans carry the impact of their service long after their time in uniform, and their families serve alongside them through every move, deployment, and homecoming.

There is a story behind this Veteran's Day display. Last year, Kindness Week and Veteran's Day fell during the same time. To support the Brown family during SFC John Brown's deployment, students in every grade created cards celebrating holidays throughout the year. Each holiday, a new set of cards was mailed to John and his company to help spread kindness across the world and show our support for our troops. These cards not only traveled the globe—they made it home. They are proudly displayed during the month of November, surrounded by photos of those who are currently serving or have served in our community.

We thank all who have served and those who continue to serve for the strength, dedication, and selflessness they show our nation. Our school community is grateful for you today and every day.
3 months ago, Abbey Shelman
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💤 Pajama Day Fun! 💤 Our students rocked their jammies to celebrate meeting our schoolwide ticket goal! 🎉 Way to go, Warriors! 🤍🩵 Keep following the Warrior Way! 🙌 #WarriorPride #PajamaDay
3 months ago, Maggie Myers
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🐾✨ Special visitor alert! ✨🐾 Ms. Myers’ mini Bernedoodle puppy, Poppy, joined her 2nd grader class for an extra recess last week! 🎉 The class earned this special reward by being safe, responsible, and respectful. 💙 Poppy had a blast meeting so many new friends! 🐶☀️ #WACOElementary #PawsitiveBehavior
4 months ago, Maggie Myers
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WACO Breakfast!
4 months ago, WACO CSD
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WACO, Harpo's bus, bus #1, is having some mechanical issues. Students are safe on the bus and transportation is working on a quick solution, however, these students as well as those who ride Gary's bus (bus # 7) may be significantly delayed. Our apologies, Thank you for your patience.
4 months ago, WACO CSD
WACO Elementary will dismiss approx 15 minutes early this Friday, September 12th so students and families are able to get to the Homecoming parade in plenty of time. Please plan accordingly. Go Warriors!
5 months ago, WACO CSD
Every day, our dedicated staff go above and beyond to create a supportive, welcoming environment for our students.

To recognize these efforts, we are excited to introduce the WACO Staff Recognition Program! This initiative gives families and community members the chance to celebrate the incredible work happening across our district.

Here’s how it works:

👉 Share your nomination using this form: https://forms.gle/cA4j2KWbcfamaJdL7

👉 Each week, one nomination will be featured on the WACO CSD Facebook page and other platforms.

👉 The recognized staff members will be celebrated for their positive impact and contributions.

This program is our way of saying thank you and ensuring the everyday efforts of WACO staff don’t go unnoticed!
5 months ago, WACO CSD
WACO Shoutout
WACO Football Camps The WACO football coaching staff will be hosting 3 different football skills camps in August. 3rd - 6th Camp: Aug. 4 - 6 - 9:00 - 11:00am JH Camp: Aug. 7 - 8 - 9:00 - 11:00am HS Camp: Aug. 5 - 7 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm Contact Coach Edeker: 319-750-3851 or chad.edeker@wacocsd.org if you know someone interested in attending. GO WARRIORS!!!!!
7 months ago, WACO CSD
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Here is the link to the 2025-2026 supply list! Don't panic, its still only July! We want to accommodate any early birds! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hft7yzVDxHu3VA3WnHTjBJdnn5HovgwKqdbpZV0cWh8/edit?usp=drivesdk
7 months ago, WACO CSD
Students in Ms. Myers' second grade class are officially published authors! ✨✍️📚 They just received their books, and they couldn’t be more excited! Each student researched an animal and its habitat from around the world, wrote about it in their own words, and created illustrations to match. From the rainforest to the Arctic, their hard work truly paid off! A special thanks to student treasure publishing for making this happen! So proud of these young writers and illustrators! 🤍🩵🤍🩵🤍 #proudauthors #studenttreasurepublishing
8 months ago, Maggie Myers
Second graders pose with the book they published!
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we published a book!
we published a book!
we published a book!
we published a book!
Here is a great local option for Summer Foods for all kids 2-18. Please see the attached information on how to sign up
8 months ago, WACO CSD
Summer Foods
Kindergarten has been busy the last 2 weeks of school! Taking care of chicks, music concert, Ag day, May term, and just enjoying being in kindergarten.
8 months ago, Kristine Sizemore
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9 months ago, WACO CSD
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Ms. Myers's second grade class practiced ordering at a cafe and counting proper change today at the Warrior Way Café. Ms. Myers opened the "cafe" right inside their classroom! ☕🧡 Students practiced calculating totals, ordering, and paying with exact change — and a few even helped work the stand like true baristas! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 After making their purchases, they pretended they were in a real coffee shop, sipping their iced (non-caffeinated) sweet drinks while working on counting coins. 🧮 💵 It was such a fun way to bring math and life skills together! #WarriorWayCafe #RealWorldLearning #MathInAction #SecondGradeSmiles
9 months ago, Maggie Myers
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.
Students complete a cafe day activity to practice ordering and counting money.