MOUNT PLEASANT — After two decades of leading school districts across Iowa, including recent years at the helm of the Mount Pleasant Community School District, Superintendent John Henriksen has announced that the 2025-2026 school year will be his last.
Henriksen’s announcement marks the beginning of a transition period for the district, as the school board prepares to begin the search for the next superintendent. While the timeline and process for hiring a successor have not yet been finalized, the board is expected to begin those conversations in the coming months.
Henriksen joined the Mount Pleasant Community School District as superintendent with a steady hand and a strong focus on academic achievement, staff support, and community engagement. His tenure has seen the district through statewide funding changes, pandemic recovery efforts, and the development of legislative priorities to support rural education.
More details on the superintendent search process will be shared as the board discusses next steps. Meanwhile, Henriksen says he’s committed to ensuring a smooth transition and a successful final year.
“There’s a lot of work yet to do, and I’m looking forward to seeing it through,” he said.