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posted December 2, 2023

Our "Thank a Comet" website feature allows you to write a thank you note to a Cardinal student, staff member, parent, or community member. 

We've collected all of the thank you notes we received this month (and that we have permission to share) here in this post. Enjoy!


Person to Thank
Tracey McCracken

Thank You Note

Mrs. McCracken is committed to her students! She always has their best interests in mind, and goes above and beyond to help them be successful! My daughter loves getting to see her every day!

- Candice Major


Person to Thank
Lori Rowland

Thank You Note

Thank you Lori for everything you do for the kids. You are so patient and kind. The students know they will always have a listening ear for their stories. Thank you for being you.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Karen Fairchild

Thank You Note

Thank you for taking the time to meet my kids where they are. Both of my older children think you are just incredible. They love to see you win and do well. Cardinal is so lucky to have you.

- Bethany Short


Person to Thank
Kim Tripp

Thank You Note

Ms. Tripp is always so helpful, kind, and considerate. She is always willing to listen to students and teachers when they are struggling and when they are celebrating! She has such a caring heart, and she is so important to Cardinal!

- Anonymous


Now it's your turn! Share a thank you note with a Comet who has done something kind for you or others.

Send a Thank You Note

From our first interaction with the staff at Cardinal schools, we felt at home. The entire staff is amazing and we feel that we have a trusted partner in our children’s education. The greatest testament to their success is that our kids love going to school. There is nothing more welcoming as a parent than to have a school that you trust to take care of the most precious thing in your life. Cardinal School District does just that.
Ellis and Barbara Codjoe · Cardinal Parents
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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