Welcome to North Union Community Schools!
The North Union District is located 35 miles east of the Iowa Great Lakes region. The North Union School District whole grade shares (6-12) with the neighboring North Kossuth School District. The two districts also share all athletic programs. Combined district enrollment is approximately 700 students PK-12. The high school building is located in the town of Armstrong, middle school in Swea City, and an elementary in both Swea City and Fenton.
The North Union School District is a high achieving academic institution with outstanding district and community support. The students enrolled at the North Union High School experience the benefits of a 1:1 Chromebook learning environment. We believe that technology is an effective tool that aids in the successful facilitation of the learning process. We actively engage students in project based and academically challenging experiences on a daily basis. The North Union staff elevate the learning experiences of our students through professional collaboration, innovative thinking, the use of technology, and research-based strategies.
The Warrior Evolution
Building a Culture of Care at North Union Elementary - Fenton Campus
Can a school’s culture truly be transformed? 🏫✨ At North Union Elementary, the answer is a resounding "yes." This video takes you inside an eight-year journey of intentional change, where Principal Katie Black and her team shifted their focus from "crisis management" to a proactive, "whole-child" approach to education. In this video, you’ll discover:
The "Toolbox" Strategy: How staff moved from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to a diverse set of social-emotional tools.
The Zone Room: A look inside the dedicated space where students learn to identify their emotions and self-regulate.
Mindful Yoga: How a partnership with Challenge to Change is helping North Union students find their "calm" and stay ready to learn.
The Warrior Way: A firsthand look at the consistent language and "family" culture that has positivity spreading like wildfire through the halls.
As Principal Black says, "Behavior is communication." By learning to listen and equipping staff with the right resources, North Union is proving that when students feel safe and supported, their academic success follows.
School Administrators of Iowa
The full article can be found on the School Administrators of Iowa webpage.
North Kossuth Elementary Receives
2017 Blue Ribbon School Award
North Kossuth Elementary School in the North Kossuth CSD has been designated as an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing National Blue Ribbon School for 2017 by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. North Kossuth Elementary is one of 342 schools in the nation and one of 5 schools from Iowa to be recognized in 2017. Superintendent Travis Schueller and Principal Julie Runksmeier traveled to Washington DC to receive the award on November 7-8, 2017.
Letter from the US Dept of Education
Letter from the Secretary of Education
Letter from the President
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Nondiscrimination Notices PK-12 Schools - Updated 8.15.25
It is the policy of North Union Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Travis Schueller or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights.
Travis Schueller
Superintendent
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, Iowa 50514
Phone: (712) 868-3542
E-mail: travis.schueller@nuwarriors.org
Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: (303) 844-5695
Fax: (303) 844-4303
TDD: (800) 877-8339
E-mail: OCR.Denver@ed.gov