

As we get ready to start the 2026–2027 school year, here are some important upcoming dates to remember:
August 20 – Back-to-School Night
5:30–6:30 PM
August 20 – Freshman Parent Meeting
Cafeteria | 6:35–7:00 PM
Please bring your freshman with you to the meeting.
August 24 – First Day of School for K–12
Preschool Orientation Meetings
During the week of August 24, our preschool teachers will meet individually with each family. These 30-minute orientation meetings will give you and your child an opportunity to become familiar with the classroom structure, daily schedule, expectations, and your child’s teacher, while also allowing time to begin building a relationship with the teacher.
The delayed start for preschool allows our teachers time to meet with each family before preschool begins. Your child’s preschool teacher will reach out directly to schedule your orientation meeting.
August 31 – First Day of School for Preschool
We are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back for another great year at Seymour CSD!
Go Warriors!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Tymmrie Rath to Seymour Community School District as our new K–12 Art Teacher!
Ms. Rath has loved art since before kindergarten, and her passion for creativity eventually led her to pursue a degree in Art Education from Morningside University in Sioux City. After becoming a parent, she realized just how much a caring, passionate teacher can impact a child’s life—and she knew she wanted to become that kind of teacher for all students.
She was drawn to Seymour because of our small-town atmosphere and class sizes, and she felt that Seymour was the perfect fit for her passion for art and education.
This year, Ms. Rath is looking forward to getting students excited about ART, helping them experience and view art in new ways, and making art personal and meaningful for every student. She hopes to promote a lifelong appreciation for the Fine Arts by exposing students to different media, developing their skills, and creating opportunities for students to display their work and compete for awards and recognition.
A few fun facts about Ms. Rath:
-She is an award-winning artist!
- She is a mom of six.
-Her oldest daughter and 10-year-old daughter are also award-winning artists!
-Three of her children—Landen (6th grade), Rheya (Kindergarten), and Ruka (Kindergarten)—will be Seymour students this year!
Ms. Rath also has a big vision for Seymour. She hopes to help create a creative center that supports all artsy endeavors, big and small, and provide opportunities for our students, school, and community to celebrate creativity.
We are so excited to have Ms. Rath and her family joining the Seymour community! Please help us give her a warm Seymour welcome!

If your student is missing clothing, shoes, athletic gear, or other belongings, please stop by the school and check the items to see if anything belongs to your student.
Any items that are not claimed by the end of Back-to-School Night will be donated.
Please take a moment to check before the items are gone!


Please join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to Taylor Knowles, who is joining Seymour Community School District as our Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Director!
Taylor is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students and believes that building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families is the foundation of a successful school community.
As a Seymour resident, Taylor has always felt connected to our school and community. She is excited for the opportunity to serve the place she calls home and work alongside our dedicated staff and amazing students.
This year, Taylor is looking forward to building meaningful relationships, being a positive influence, and strengthening connections throughout the Seymour community.
When she's not at school, Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and their son, Sawyer, making memories together as a family.
Taylor shared one final message with our community:
"We are excited to be a part of the Seymour Warrior Family!"
Please help us give Taylor a warm Seymour Warrior welcome in the comments below!


The store will close at 11:59pm on Sunday August 9th with an anticipated ship date of August 19th so everyone can have their items before the first game on August 21st. Please share the information with others you feel may be interested in purchasing merchandise. Thank you and GO WARRIORS!!!
Indian Hills Community College is offering Tech Prep sessions to help students feel more confident and prepared before beginning IHCC classes this fall.
These sessions will be held August 11–19 and are designed to help students:
Navigate IHCC's online platforms
Download and set up the apps they'll need for classes
Get questions answered before the semester begins
While these sessions are intended primarily for students who are new to IHCC classes or new to online learning, all IHCC students are welcome to attend.
Important Information:
Students must bring their school-issued Chromebook to the session.
Seymour CSD plans to have devices ready for IHCC students to pick up during school registration on August 6.
Sessions will be offered in Centerville and on both Ottumwa campuses.
Enrollment is limited to 40 students per session to ensure adequate staff support.
Pre-registration is required.
Each session is scheduled for 75 minutes, but students may leave once they have everything they need or stay longer if they need additional assistance.
Please see the attached handout for session dates, locations, and registration information.

A huge shoutout to our PTU for their generosity in donating enough pencils, erasers, glue sticks, Crayola crayons, and Expo dry erase markers for all PreK-3 through 6th grade students.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our students and staff. Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! ❤️🖤




Mark your calendars for Registration Day and get ready for another great year at Seymour Community Schools!
🗓️ Registration Day: August 6
⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 School Cafeteria
🎒 First Day of School: August 24
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for an exciting school year! If you have any questions, give us a call at 641-898-2291 or visit www.seymourcsd.org.


Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, the sacrifices made by those who have served our country, and the strong sense of community that makes Seymour such a special place to call home.
We hope all of our students, families, staff, and community members have a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day filled with family, friends, and celebration.

School Registration is July 16.
Not a Seymour student? Not a problem.
Need a flexible schedule? Not a problem.
Looking for a change? Not a problem.
Seymour Virtual Academy can meet your needs!
Our state-accredited online program is open to all K–12 Iowa students and offers flexible learning options designed to fit your family's needs.
Contact Seymour CSD today to learn more!
Please note: Virtual learning is not a great fit for all students. Before committing to this learning platform, please thoughtfully consider your child's organizational skills, responsibility, and level of commitment, as well as your ability to support them throughout their learning.
Students who are not successful in the program may be removed from the virtual learning program.



The Seymour Community School District's CSIAC Committee will meet tomorrow evening at 5:30 PM in the school lunchroom, prior to the regular monthly School Board meeting.
Community members are welcome to attend and learn more about district initiatives, goals, and student achievement efforts.