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Ottumwa Christian School offers a Christ-focused education for students in 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade . The school is devoted to inspiring the passion to learn , the courage to lead and the commitment to serve .
Ottumwa Chrisitan School values , supports and nourishes the faith walk of their students . Students at OCS pursue academic excellence in a caring environment designed to nurture each unique individual and inspire a lifelong love of learning .
The average class size is around 10 students . Sometimes smaller classes can be combined in order to enhance educational opportunities . The smaller class sizes enable students to benefit from more individualized attention . All of the curriculum is Biblically-based and Christ-centered . Teachers also strive to provide many hands-on learning opportunities for students with STEM and other projects .

In addition to all core classes and Bible classes , OCS is proud to be improveducation

Ottumwa Community School District In January 2021 , Ottumwa Community School District launched its Be the Best initiative . This initiative resulted from input from our parents , staff and community . The feedback led to four key areas : facilities , safety , state-of-the-art programming and reduced class sizes .
“ Our district is committed to becoming a destination place for families and is striving to become the best school district in the state ,” said Superintendent McGrory .“ In the last year and a half , we have : become the 12th-fastest growing district in the state , won the best employer in Southern Iowa award , committed to the smallest class sizes in Southeast Iowa , and our mission to Be the Best continues .”
Be the Best highlights include : — Over five years , Ottumwa Schools will invest $ 50 million towards our facility improvements . This investment includes a competition gym at Ottumwa High School , a new Douma addition , the Gateway Learning Center , and more .
— With a strong focus on meeting the needs of all students , the district has launched several programs to advance academic achievement , including :
• Comprehensive dyslexia services and programs .
• Pre-Advanced Placement courses in language arts and math at Evans .
• 9-12 Gateway Learning Center focused on Competency Based Learning .
• Additional curriculum and technology resources for teachers . — Ottumwa Schools has added 85 additional staff to help maintain low class sizes while supporting the individual learning needs of our students .
— Several projects have addressed school safety enhancements . Secure entryway improvements will continue district-wide . Upgraded emergency communications tools will be added to our facilities .
For more information about the Ottumwa Community School District , visit Ottumwaschools . com .
Indian Hills Community College Indian Hills Community College continues to change the lives of southern Iowans by inspiring learning , diversity , social enrichment and regional economic advancement . More than 86 % of Indian Hills graduates remain in the IHCC 10-county region .
The college continues to improve programs , facilities and technologies to meet the needs of current and future students .
In November 2021 , more than 12,000 voters in 17 counties gave their approval to a $ 28 million bond referendum by Indian Hills Community College . The project will fund a new campus in Centerville , and major improvements to the campus in Ottumwa . As of summer 2022 , the project is in its first phase .
Indian Hills has 11 career academies designed for high school students to learn skills needed to secure jobs in their communities . Indian Hills partnered with Ottumwa School District and Van Buren Community School District to open Construction Technology Academies for the 2021-22 school year . Annually , Indian Hills saves families $ 5.3 million in tuition through concurrent enrollment and high school career academies .
For more information about Indian Hills Community College , visit indianhills . edu .
Buena Vista University Buena Vista University in Ottumwa provides convenient online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate programs . With an office located on the Indian Hills Community College campus , students receive personalized support throughout their journey at BVU .
BVU offers online and hybrid undergraduate programs in agriculture , business , education and social sciences , along with graduate programs in counseling , education and organizational leadership . Through BVU ’ s eight-week terms designed for working adults , students can complete their degree in as little as two years . Financial aid is available for eligible students and their financial specialists are available to help students find a financial plan that fits their needs .
Buena Vista University ’ s Strategic Partnership division seeks to collaborate with organizations to offer education benefits which strengthen a current employee benefits package at no cost to the employer . Through a Strategic Partnership , employers can provide employees and their eligible family members a pathway to continue their educational journey through a discounted education at BVU .
For more information , stop by the BVU Ottumwa office , email online @ bvu . edu or call 712-749-1000 . The BVU Ottumwa office is located in the Arts and Sciences Building on Indian Hills Community College ’ s main campus .
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