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posted February 13, 2021

We are pleased to announce that a new program by happiness researcher, speaker, and New York Times best selling author Shawn Achor is coming to Cardinal CSD. The program is designed to increase positivity and happiness amongst students.

"Happiness fuels success and we are focusing on helping our staff, students and families harness the power of a positive mindset into their daily lives," Joel Pedersen, Cardinal superintendent says.

We look forward to sharing more about the program. Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime, learn about Project Spark — a similar program already in place for staff — and listen to a message from Achor to Cardinal CSD in the video below.

"Most people don't know this but, for me, Eldon, Iowa is the epicenter of positivity in American education." - Shawn Achor

The mission of the Cardinal Community School is to foster an enriching environment and channel the energies of students to achieve their fullest potential.
Cardinal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs), religion, disability, creed, national origin, marital status (for programs), sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Cindy Green.

The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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