Colfax–Mingo Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Colfax, Iowa.Home. Colfax–Mingo Community School District. Retrieved on January 28, 2019. "Colfax-Mingo Central Admin Office 204 N. League Rd. Colfax, IA 50054".
Located in Jasper County, it serves Colfax, Mingo, Ira, Valeria, and the portion of Mitchellville in Jasper County."Colfax-Mingo ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 28, 2019.
The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985."REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.
History The Poweshiek township school district (including Mingo) was organized by 1849. The independent district of Colfax was formed in April, 1876. Later that year, a bond was passed for $3,500 for the erection of a suitable school building in Colfax.
In 1910, the Colfax school had 15 teachers and an enrollment of 706, and the Poweshiek township schools had an enrollment of 244.
Schools The district operates two schools, both located in Colfax. Colfax–Mingo Elementary School Colfax–Mingo High School
Colfax–Mingo High School
Athletics The Tigerhawks compete in the South Iowa Cedar League Conference in the following sports:
Cross Country (boys and girls) Girls' State Champions - 1992, 1993Iowa High School Sports Volleyball (girls) Football Basketball (boys and girls) Wrestling Track and Field (boys and girls) Golf (boys and girls) 1997 Class 2A State Champions2019-2020 GOLF STAT BOOK Baseball Softball 2001 Class 1A State Champions
See also List of school districts in Iowa List of high schools in Iowa
References
External links Colfax–Mingo Community School District