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Meskwaki Settlement High School Seniors picked up their caps and gowns on Friday, May 19th. Meskwaki Media was there to snap a few pictures. (A couple Seniors were unable to attend, however.) Hats off and congrats to our graduates! CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE PICTURES. SEE THEIR GRADUATION PICTURE VIDEO HERE.   Due to the shelter in place order by Sac & Fox Tribal Council due to expire on June 1, and Governor Kim Reynolds’ continued restrictions for Tama County due to Covid-19, MSS Administration met with Class of 2020 and parent/guardians on Friday, May 8th to set possible graduation [...]

Curbside check out options will be offered for May 21st or May 22nd. Curbside checkout will be at the common’s entrance. Guardians or students should pull up to the curb in the curved driveway. Vehicles should enter from the west side and exit on the east. Staff will meet you at your car to collect items that need returned and bring out your belongings. Student Guardian's Last name: A-J:  Thursday from 10 am to noon / Friday noon to 2 pm K-Z:  Thursday from noon to 2 pm / Friday 10 am to noon See picture for details!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and they deserve our support and appreciation now more than ever! Millions of educators have risen above what they were trained to do, throwing themselves not only into online teaching with virtually no preparation but also into other impromptu roles: video editor, device distributor, tech support, and more. We appreciate all the teachers who support our Meskwaki community. Hats off to our great educators at the Meskwaki Settlement School! Students: Click the link below to color a picture for your teacher. Take a picture of your finished master piece (or create your own) and/or post here with [...]

Dear MSS Parents/Caregivers: We realize the issues connected to the current health concerns are creating some difficult times.  We are grateful for your trust and patience as we respond to support our students and community.   As more information becomes available, we will continue to provide updates as appropriate. As many of you have heard, as, we have elected to close the school for additional weeks following spring break per recommendations by the Governor and supporting medical professionals. Below you will find some key pieces of information relating to our closure. School Access Starting Thursday,  March 19th the Meskwaki Settlement School including offices will [...]

Dear Meskwaki Settlement School Parent/Guardian: The following message is brought to you in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Education. We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our area, state and the world. The Meskwaki Settlement School is working with public health officials to obtain ongoing information and follow guidelines meant to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. What is Known The virus causing COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified, and causes a respiratory illness ranging from a [...]



At a Special Meeting on June 6, 2019, the Sac and Fox Tribal Council voted to establish the Meskwaki Settlement School Board. The board will initially be established through an election process on July 16, selecting from those individuals who have submitted a letter of interest and who meet the requirements. School Board Member Requirements: Must be 21 years of age Must be either an enrolled Meskwaki Tribal Member OR a non-enrolled Meskwaki Descendant Must have an immediate family member who currently attends Meskwaki Settlement School. (Immediate family members include: children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews) The board will consist of 6 members [...]

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