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Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District

42°31′48″N 94°32′04″W / 42.530073°N 94.534526°W / 42.530073; -94.534526

Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District (MNW) is a rural public school district headquartered in Manson, Iowa. It operates an elementary school and a junior–senior high school;[2] the former is in Barnum and the latter is in Manson. As of 2020 the schools respectively had 477 and 343 students.[3]

It occupies sections of Webster, Calhoun, and Pocahontas counties. The district serves Manson, Barnum, Clare, and Knierim.[4]

As of 2020, the district had about 820 students, with 477 in primary school and 343 in secondary school.[5]

History

It was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts.[6]

The district planned for a school bond election on September 8, 2018, for $8.8 million.[7]

Schools

The district operates two schools:[1]

  • Manson–Northwest Webster Elementary School, Barnum
  • Manson–Northwest Webster High School, Manson

Manson–Northwest Webster High School

Athletics

The Cougars compete in the Twin Lakes Conference in the following sports:[8]

  • Cross country
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Track and field
    • Boys' 2-time class 1A state champions (2012, 2013)[9]
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Home". Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District. Retrieved March 26, 2020. 1030 Main St. Manson, IA
  3. ^ "About". Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Manson Northwest Webster" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "About". Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  7. ^ Sutter, Joe (August 12, 2018). "MNW plans $8.8 million bond for school renovation, construction". Fort Dodge Messenger. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  8. ^ "Twin Lakes Conference". Twin Lakes Conference. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2020.