Open enrollment is the process by which parents/guardians residing in an Iowa district may enroll their children into another Iowa school district under the terms and conditions of Iowa Code section 282.18 and 281–Iowa Administrative Code 17.

You may view the Iowa Department of Education's Handbook, effective July 1, 2024, here: Open Enrollment Handbook

Transportation

Families of students who live outside the District must arrange for transportation to school or arrange for transportation to a pickup location on a Martensdale-St. Marys’ bus route.

Athletic Participation

The Martensdale-St. Marys Board of Education will waive the ineligibility period for those students in Grade 9-12 in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 281-36.15(4), exception m, which reads:  The board of directors of the district of residence and the board of directors of the receiving district both agree to waive the ineligibility period.  Students must meet all other eligibility requirements.

How to apply for open enrollment

Complete the Open Enrollment Application and return it to the Central Office at the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District.

2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Open Enrollment Application

We ask that you return the completed Open Enrollment Application to:

William R. Watson, Superintendent

Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District

PO Box 350 | 390 Burlington Avenue 

Martensdale, Iowa  50160

Email: [email protected]

Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm