KEOKUK, Iowa – The Keokuk Community School District is continuing its path of improvement with nearly $300,000 in new state grants, expanded academic offerings, and updated facilities.
Recent staffing and program updates include the launch of a new Agriculture department and FFA chapter with over 100 members at Keokuk High School, expanded reading and math interventions at Keokuk Middle School, full-time automotive and industrial technology instructors, and growth in welding and other Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. The district also added a dedicated elementary science teacher and a work-based coordinator at KHS.
Facility upgrades feature a refinished gym floor in Wright Fieldhouse, a renovated track and turf football field with advanced lighting, updated tennis courts, and improved landscaping across the district.
KCSD was awarded three state grants:
- Credentials to Careers Grant (up to $50,000) to expand CTE pathways and help students earn industry-recognized credentials.
- Iowa Early Childhood Continuum of Care Grant ($100,000) to expand full-day early learning through Torrence Preschool and the Keokuk Community Child Development Center.
- Therapeutic Classroom Grant ($144,000) to create a sensory-sensitive classroom, provide trauma-informed staff training, and expand mental health supports.
“These grants are investments in the future of our students,” said KHS Principal Nathan Harrison. “They open doors to new opportunities and prepare graduates for success.”
Funding will be distributed this fall for use during the 2025-26 school year.