Mission:
To promote a community that fosters life-long learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens of character.

Vision:

To create an environment: Where students will be safe, comfortable, and respected by faculty and fellow students.

Where the rigor of our curriculum will challenge students to achieve at their full potential on each level of their learning process.

Where our faculty is committed to developing long-term mentoring relationships with their students.

About Us:

The Colfax-Mingo Community School District is a system serving approximately 741 students for the communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria.  Elementary grades K-6 and the Jr-Sr High School grades 7-12 are located in Colfax.

The district-wide focus is on meeting the individual educational needs of each student.  There is a complete technology program, kindergarten through high school, with computer labs for use by all students.  Jr & Sr High students each have access to Chromebooks. There is a strong relationship with the community as evidenced by the completion of a new elementary and high school attendance centers, including community centers designed to meet the needs of the students and persons of the community.  

Colfax-Mingo students will be exposed to a strong basic education with the best learning environment possible.  The district is a member of the South Iowa Cedar League [SICL] Activities Conference and offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities in both arts and athletics.