The South Winneshiek Community School District (SW) is a rural public school district headquartered in Calmar, Iowa. With campuses in Calmar and Ossian, it serves grades Pre-K through 12th.
The district is entirely in Winneshiek County, and includes the municipalities of Calmar, Ossian, Castalia, and Spillville. It also includes the unincorporated areas of Conover and Festina. - (PDF p. 92/512) It has about of area.
The school mascot is the Warriors, and the colors are dark red and white.
Schools South Winneshiek High School serves grades 9–12. The school is located in Calmar.
South Winneshiek Elementary/Middle School serves grades PreK-8. The school is located in Ossian.
South Winneshiek High School Athletics The Warriors compete in the Upper Iowa Conference in the following sports:
Cross Country Boys 2-time State Champions (2006 (Class 2A, 2008 (Class 1A)) Girls 2-time State Champions (2021, 2025) Volleyball Football Basketball Wrestling Track and Field Girls' 2-time State Champions (1997, 1999) Golf Boys 1A State Runner Ups (2025) Baseball Softball
See also List of school districts in Iowa List of high schools in Iowa
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External links South Winneshiek Community School District