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Welcome to Carter Lake!

We are the Mighty Jackets. We believe we are partners in educating every child. We will give all students the best learning experiences possible. Together, we will work to develop an educational program, centered on your child’s needs, that offers the maximum opportunity for growth. We serve students in preschool through fifth grade. Students from Carter Lake will attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School for grades 6-8 and Thomas Jefferson High School for grades 9-12.

 

Mission: Carter Lake students are lifelong learners, globally minded and responsive.

Vision:  Every student will succeed.

 

 

SCHOOL HOURS
Monday: 8:55 AM - 2:05 PM 
Tues-Friday: 8:55 AM-3:45 PM

 

 

 

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.  Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

— Helen Keller

 

 

PRINCIPAL: Teresa Hamilton
SCHOOL OPERATIONS MANAGER: Jacqueline McCloud

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Kessi Minturn

1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, Iowa 51510
P (712) 347-5876 F (712) 347-5273

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