Newell-Fonda Community School serves approximately 470 learners and has outstanding support from the communities of Fonda, Newell, and Varina. The Newell-Fonda district is committed to continually improving as evidenced by a 2009 addition, a 2011 weight room, and the passage of a $7,500,000 bond to include 13 classrooms, media center, practice gymnasium, and shop. Newell-Fonda offers a rich tradit
ion of excellence in extra curricular offerings including jazz band, speech, choir, and many athletic programs. Our staff is dedicated to the idea that no student should ever have to choose between activities and works to make all experiences these activities offer available to every student. Our administration and staff are dedicated to providing our learners with the most positive and comprehensive school experience possible. In 2007, the district was one of the first schools in Iowa to implement a 1:1 laptop program for all 9-12 students. In 2009, the district added grades 5-8 to the 1:1 program, and in 2012, grades PK-4 were given carts to provide further access to technology. Newell-Fonda has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School consecutively since the implementation of our 1:1 program. The high school offers over 90 concurrent enrollment courses, and has recently allied with Iowa Central Community College to provide our learners access to the most up-to-date information on college credits in order make the most informed decisions possible concerning college. Our high school recently succeeded in implementing a Winter Explorium in which students were given opportunities to experience a multitude of activities.
