Le Mars Community
The Le Mars Community School system is a fully accredited school district. The district includes four K-5 elementary buildings, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school. The 2002-03 student enrollment in grades K-12 is over 2,300 students. The certified staff numbers at 160. The district has implemented all day every day kindergarten programming, and is committed to lowering class size at the elementary grades. The middle school’s mission statement of "meeting the needs of young adolescents" is being accomplished through the implementation of the middle school concept. The comprehensive high school offers a full range of academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities in which our students have experienced a great deal of success over the years. The district provides a hot lunch program, transportation for rural students and a low cost shuttle system for in-town students, and a support staff of counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech and hearing specialists.

Gehlen Catholic School
Gehlen Catholic School is a K-12 fully accredited system with a 2002-2003 enrollment of 500 students and a certified teaching staff of 41. Supported by investments from six parishes, parents and development, Gehlen Catholic strives to promote openness to God, to provide a quality education and to instill Catholic values in a caring, challenging and prayerful environment. The curriculum offers daily instruction in religion, reading, language arts, math, science and social studies. Specialized instruction in technology, physical education, vocal and instrumental music, and art are also offered for students. Individual needs of students are addressed through a resource room, talented and gifted enrichment activities, and a variety of clubs and organizations. Services of a school nurse, hot lunch program staff, and elementary and high school counselors are also provided to students. Additional specialized services are offered through efforts coordinated with the Western Hills Area Education Association. Parent involvement is encouraged through T.E.A.M. (parent organization), the Fine Arts Boosters, Jay Club (athletic boosters), and Friends of Gehlen Ball. Visit Gehlen Catholic School at www.gehlencatholic.com.