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41°59′34″N 92°38′52″W / 41.992802°N 92.647790°W / 41.992802; -92.647790

Meskwaki Settlement School
Location
Tama, Iowa
Tama County
United States
Coordinates41.992802, -92.647790
District information
TypeBureau of Indian Education Tribal School
GradesK-12
Established1980
SuperintendentDr. Willie Barney
Schools1
BudgetNot available (2015-16)[1]
NCES District ID5900196 [1]
Students and staff
Students88 (2018-19)[1]
Teachers61.00 FTE [1]
Staff68.00 FTE [1]
Student–teacher ratio1.44 [1]
Athletic conferenceIowa Star Conference
District mascotWarriors
ColorsRed and Green    
Other information
Websitemsswarriors.org

Meskwaki Settlement School is a tribally controlled school with oversight by the Bureau of Indian Education, is located in the Meskwaki Nation, also known as the Meskwaki Settlement, about four miles west of Tama, Iowa, and is a property of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.

History

The Sac and Fox Settlement School was originally established as a Day School by the Bureau of Indian Affairs[when?]. The school then became part of the South Tama County Community School District, and then closed in 1972. After application by the tribal members to the Bureau of Indian Education, the school re-opened in 1980 as a tribally operated school.[2]

Athletics

The Warriors compete in the Iowa Star Conference in the following sports:[3][4]

  • Cross Country (boys and girls)
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Bowling
  • Wrestling
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field (boys and girls)
  • Tennis
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Golf (boys and girls)
  • Baseball
  • Softball

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Meskwaki Settlement School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "History". Meskwaki Settlement School. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  3. ^ "Iowa Star Conference". Iowa Star Conference. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  4. ^ Warrior Athletics


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