For the past eight years, the District has had three studies done, including a Demographics Study, a Status of Enrollment Study, and a Facilities Assessment Study (Master Plan) on how to better serve the students of our district. Last year, we conducted another Enrollment Study Analysis. Throughout the studies/assessments planning process, feedback was gathered from the community, Iowa Lakes Corridor, city municipalities, Dickinson County, staff, students, administration, and school board. The following outcomes were identified:

 

​Opportunities

• Students receive more class time

• Minimize Operational Costs

• Maximize Instructional Resources

• Increase Flexibility in Student Schedules

• Improve safety for Elementary School students at pick-up and drop-off

 

Innovation

• Exploration Learning

• Flexibility

• Access to Modern Learning Spaces

 

Inclusiveness

• Accessibility

• Student-Centered Spaces

 

At Okoboji Schools, we are Pioneering Pathways for Every Student by creating learning experiences to prepare each and every student to solve the problems of tomorrow. We focus on providing students with the competencies and skills needed to thrive beyond their years at Okoboji Schools. By building on the outstanding foundation and diverse learning opportunities available, we are able to construct pathways of success that allow our students to excel in communicating, collaborating, critical thinking, and fostering community—wherever their paths may take them. 

 

Elementary School New Facility

• Students receive more class time

• Reduce bus transportation times by centralizing all schools

• Start/Stop times closer together between schools

• Maximize resource efficiency/equitability

• Maintenance staff are now centralized in all three buildings

• Bus routes are now centralized in all three buildings

• Unify all elementary school students

• Opportunities for outdoor learning

• Secure public entrance

• New parent/bus pick-up/drop-offs

• Fully accessible (ADA compliant)

• Storm Shelter

 

High School & Elementary Improvements

• Renovations to the 1960s portion of the building

• Additions will include 6-8 classrooms, multi-purpose activities, and the expansion of the commons, concession stand, and kitchen areas.

• Reroof and replace/install new rooftop units in the south gymnasium.