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Welcome to Big Creek Elementary!
Our Collective Commitments
Welcome to the North Polk Community School District! Our district is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all students. In December 2022, we approved a strategic plan that includes collective commitments to guide our work in the coming years. These commitments are aimed at creating a supportive and vibrant learning environment for all students in our district.
Learning for All
Students and staff thrive in our high-performing district through meaningful, engaging learning experiences that prepare every learner for what’s next.
Belonging for All
A safe, supportive, and connected community where every Comet can contribute meaningfully.
Opportunities for All
Students can explore, grow, and build skills for the future through the many opportunities at Comet Nation.
News & Announcements
![A group of 12 seniors NPHS students, posing for a photo indoors. Some are standing and some are kneeling in two rows.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776440681/northpolkorg/s63petar7liwmolc0kwb/SEalofbilitThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776440681/northpolkorg/s63petar7liwmolc0kwb/SEalofbilitThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776440681/northpolkorg/s63petar7liwmolc0kwb/SEalofbilitThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776440681/northpolkorg/s63petar7liwmolc0kwb/SEalofbilitThumbnail.png","width":1200}])
Twenty North Polk High School students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, demonstrating advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learn more about this achievement, the process behind it, and what it means for students.
![North Polk Communications Earns Top Honors at ISPRA Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776349271/northpolkorg/ozswwnbd73tltv6lhgby/ISPRAThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776349271/northpolkorg/ozswwnbd73tltv6lhgby/ISPRAThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776349271/northpolkorg/ozswwnbd73tltv6lhgby/ISPRAThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776349271/northpolkorg/ozswwnbd73tltv6lhgby/ISPRAThumbnail.png","width":1200}])
North Polk's communications department was recognized in every category entered at this year's statewide school public relations awards, highlighting excellence across multiple areas of school storytelling and communication.
![NPHS student giving two thumbs up to the camera during the Iowa State University at the 69th State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774900997/northpolkorg/esiywp0bzpzqfzhb3nsh/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774900997/northpolkorg/esiywp0bzpzqfzhb3nsh/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774900997/northpolkorg/esiywp0bzpzqfzhb3nsh/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774900997/northpolkorg/esiywp0bzpzqfzhb3nsh/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":1200}])
From experiments to awards, the North Polk Science Department excelled at the State Science and Technology Fair.
![A portrait photo of Mr. Tom Cory, the founder of North Polk FFA.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772471818/northpolkorg/qiherurpduhc41fzmflp/FFAThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772471818/northpolkorg/qiherurpduhc41fzmflp/FFAThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772471818/northpolkorg/qiherurpduhc41fzmflp/FFAThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772471818/northpolkorg/qiherurpduhc41fzmflp/FFAThumbnail.png","width":1200}])
Celebrating 50 years of North Polk FFA, from its start in 1975 to today.
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