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Anderson Elementary
Address: 400 Garfield Street SW; Bondurant, IA 50035
Phone: 515-967-7494
Fax: 515-957-7191
Grades Served: 2-4
School Hours: 8:20 AM - 3:25 PM (Tuesday - Friday); 8:20 AM - 1:55 PM (Mondays)
Building Leadership: Mel Hewitt, Mark Rixner
Office: Julie Hall
Nurse: Rachel Hoffman
School Counselors: Merabeth Heinitz, Anna Ryder Mason
News & Events
Latest News
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Get ready for the launch of our new website on January 3, designed to better serve our school community and enhance communication.
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Community stakeholders are invited to review the proposed 2025-26 academic calendar and provide feedback to help shape its final version.
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Join us on January 14, 2025, at the Bondurant Community Library for a discussion on fostering healthy screen habits and supporting kids' mental health, featuring insights from the book The Anxious Generation.
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Stay informed about school closings, delays, and early dismissals during the winter season. Click below for details on how we communicate weather-related updates and ensure your family is prepared.
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The district is excited to introduce a new Traffic and Exterior Supervisor role, with retired police officer Jeff Hanson bringing decades of experience to enhance campus safety and supervision.
Upcoming Events
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Great Escape
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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Gilbert High School
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Gilbert High School
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School, JH Gym
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Bondurant-Farrar High School, HS Gymnasium
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