District
Welcome to Collins-Maxwell CSD!
The Collins-Maxwell Community School District offers an impressive 91 classes on campus, 45 online courses through DMACC and the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center (AP) and another 12 at the DMACC Career Hunziker Center in Ames; for a total of 148 offerings for CMHS students. The Collins-Maxwell Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas:
- Agricultural
- Food and Natural Resources
- Applied Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturer
- Business, Finance, Marketing and Management
- Health Services
- Human Services
District Staff
Curriculum Director/Instructional Coach
Elementary: 641-385-2446 x2200
pheward@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us
School Board Secretary
MS/HS Secretary
515-387-1115 x4101
khinton@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us
Athletic Director & PE Teacher
Head Softball Coach
515-387-1115 x4116
thouge@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us
School Board
President
Vice President
Board Members
Mr. Charles Bergmann
Ms. Cortney Schrock
Ms. Katie Oswalt
District Goals
Excellence in Student Success
- Ensure that all students show growth (PK-12th grade)
- By May 2025, 80% of students in grades K-5th will be proficient in FAST Assessments
- By May 2025, 80% of students in grades 6th-12th will be proficient in ELA ISASP Assessments
- By May 2025, 70% of students in grades 6th-12th will be proficient in Math ISASP Assessments
District Culture
- Recruit, develop, and maintain an overall high-quality staff
- Students show "Spartan Pride" by being supported and connected through PBIS (PK-5th grade) and character development (6th-12th grade)
- Continue strong communication between all stakeholders
Maintain Strong Financial Health
- Manage resources to keep district facilities and programming updated
- Maintain technology to support students and staff
- Ensure that fiscal spending aligns with district goals
