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About Colo-NESCO

On behalf of the Colo-NESCO Community School District, Board of Education, Faculty, and Staff, we would like to welcome you to Colo-NESCO.

The district was formed in the late 1980s when the Colo Community School District joined NESCO (Northeast Story County) which was made up of Zearing and McCallsburg. Together, the three communities united, and we are proud to call ourselves the Colo-NESCO Royals. PK-4 is housed in Zearing, and the district office and grades 5-12 are housed in Colo.

Facility Upgrades

In March of 2020, a 14-million dollar bond referendum was passed by voters in the district after several failed attempts. This building project is currently underway. This includes adding a handicap-accessible entrance and lobby area, new preschool classrooms, and an administrative office in the elementary building in Zearing. A complete remodel of the facilities is also underway in Colo. This will give Colo-NESCO top-notch facilities.

Colo-NESCO Community School District Superintendent Marc Snavely

A Message from Our Superintendent

Colo-NESCO offers high-quality academic programs. Students can choose from eighty different classes and 20 different extra-curricular activities. High school students who qualify can also take academic and vocational classes offered at the DMACC Hunziker Career Center in Ames.

If you are interested in being a part of a school district that has a strong foundation in academic success, Colo-NESCO is a great place to be. We put students first and provide ample opportunities for success. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 641-377-2282 in Colo or 641-487-7411 in Zearing.

Go Royals!

Marc Snavely
Superintendent/Elementary Principal

#RoyalWay

The Colo-NESCO Community School District is committed to guiding and nurturing the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of all students, while promoting lifelong learning and citizenship in today's rapidly changing world.