Open main menu Home About Us Open Enrollment Information Engage. Educate. Empower. Our students are provided witih an engaging learning environment that helps them grow academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. From preschool through graduation, we offer a range of experienes to support the needs of every student. These varied experiences, from academics, club and organizations, to athletics, put our students on a path that leads to future careers, hobbies, or simply provides an opportunity to give back to their community. We build pride in being part of the Bulldog Nation every day through classroom, school, and district celebrations. Opportunities at Ottumwa High School include: AP courses, Al Exito, Art Club, Band, Cheerleading, English Learner program, National Honor Society, Silver Cord recognition for community service, Large/Small Group Speech, sports, Trap Shooting, Archery, Show Choir, Student Council, Yearbook, Talented and Gifted, etc. Opportunities at Evans Middle School include: Al Exito, English Learner program, band, orchestra, choir, sports, Talented and Gifted, Chess Club, Math Counts, History Day competition, school plays, FIRST LEGO League, Future Cities, etc. Opportunities at Pickwick Early Childhood Center and our six elementary schools include: Guidance counseling services, Family Service Workers, Title I Reading, Talented and Gifted, youth sports teams, Foster Grandparent Program, Reading Buddies, English Learner program, etc. Ottumwa has Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in business, construction, food, health, early childhood, and Project Lead the Way (PLTW). These pathways prepare students for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) postsecondary education programs and careers. A new initiative, SparkTank, partners with the community to provide authentic opportunities for our students in engineering, communications, business, and Open Enrollment Information Open enrollment is when parents residing in one Iowa district enroll their children into another Iowa school district. Parents of kindergarten students wishing to open enroll their student must make application to both districts on or before September 1 of the school year in which open enrollment is requested. Parents of other students wishing to open enroll must apply prior to March 1 for the upcoming school year. Applications after March 1 will only be accepted if they meet the good cause provisions as defined by the 281 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 17 or if the student is entering kindergarten. Students may also face possible loss of athletic eligibility through the open enrollment process. Parents with questions are asked to contact 684-6597 ext. 66104. Related Files 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Application - To View Click Here 2022-2023 Open Enrollment Application - To View Click Here Superintendent's Welcome Be The Best Initiative ESSR III Plan Data and Reporting District Fast Facts How to Distribute Flyers Important Documents DACA Resolution List of Annual Notices Contact Us Upcoming Events NOV 24 No School - Thanksgiving Break 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM NOV 25 No School - Thanksgiving Break 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM NOV 26 No School - Thanksgiving Break 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM DEC 3 1:00 pm Dismissal for Teacher PD 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM View all events Register Online for 2021-2022 Online registration for all new and returning students is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Click the button below to learn more. Registration Information This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Ottumwa Community School District • 1112 N. Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA 52501 • Phone: (641) 684-6597 • Fax: (641) 684-6522 Non-Discrimination Statement • Terms of Use Visit us on Facebook! (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter! (opens in new window) Campus Suite, a web platform for schools Website accessibility policy Privacy policy Site map Report accessibility issue