In the wake of a destructive storm that tore through our small town, we have been reminded once again of the incredible strength and spirit of Southeast Iowa.

We have seen trees come down, power lost, vehicles damaged, and homes impacted, but we have also seen something equally powerful: people showing up for one another. Our community has rallied in ways that are truly humbling, with neighbors helping neighbors, businesses offering resources, and countless people lending a hand wherever needed.

Our fellow schools have been incredible as well. The Mt. Pleasant School District generously allowed us to use freezer space to save some of our most essential food supplies, and today, Pekin CSD sent four custodians to help us prepare for the start of the school year. We are so grateful for their time and teamwork!

This is what it means to be part of Southeast Iowa. When one community is hurting, others step up. We may be small communities, but we have big hearts.

From all of us at the New London Community School District, thank you. We are incredibly grateful to be part of a community and a region that take care of their own. ... See MoreSee Less

Attention Parents: Henry County Public Health is hosting a 'Back to School Health Fair'. This is a great way to get all those back-to-school requirements checked off all in one place. If you are unsure what requirements your student may have before school starts, please reach out to our school nurse, Lindy, by email at lindy.williams@nlcsd.org ... See MoreSee Less

Clark Elementary's Back to School Night is almost here!

Join us on Thursday, August 20, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. to kick off the new school year! This is a great opportunity to:

• Meet your child's teacher
• Drop off school supplies and get organized
• Turn in any paperwork
• Ask questions and get ready for a successful year

While you're here, be sure to stop by for a few extras:
🍦 Free ice cream in the cafeteria
💚 Girl Scouts sign-up table
📚 Public library staff will be available to help families sign up for library cards

We hope you've had a wonderful summer and can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at New London! ... See MoreSee Less

We're excited to introduce another new member of our team! Please help us welcome Brooke Young, who will be joining New London as our K–6 Special Education: Behavior Disorder teacher. Brooke's dedication to supporting students will be a wonderful addition to our school, and we can't wait for her to begin making a difference. Welcome aboard, Mrs. Young! ... See MoreSee Less

Learning Never Stops...Even for Our Teachers!

This year, New London has built dedicated Professional Development Days into the school calendar to give our teachers time to collaborate, learn, and strengthen their instructional practices. While students won't be in school on these days, our staff will be hard at work growing together so we can continue providing the best possible learning experiences for every student.

We've put together this easy-to-reference graphic so you can quickly see the full-day PD days, half-day PD days, and flex days throughout the school year. Save this post or screenshot the graphic to keep it handy as you plan ahead. Here's to a year of learning, growing, and achieving together! ... See MoreSee Less