At Mount Pleasant Community School District (MPCSD), our mission is to empower students to achieve without limits. We serve families in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding communities—building a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every learner is supported.

Located in Southeast Iowa, just 45 minutes south of Iowa City and the University of Iowa, MPCSD is the 53rd largest of Iowa’s 325 public school systems, with an enrollment of approximately 1,700 students.

The District operates:

• Mount Pleasant High School (grades 9–12)
  
• Alternative High School (grades 10–12)
  
• Mount Pleasant Middle School (grades 6–8)
  
• Four elementary schools:
  
  • Harlan Elementary – Preschool and Kindergarten
    
  • Lincoln Elementary – Grades 1–2
    
  • Van Allen Elementary – Grades 3–5
    
  • Salem Elementary – Grades K–5
    

MPCSD provides a full range of services for students in preschool through grade twelve, including regular and enriched academic education, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational and career education, and support programs for students with learning needs, those identified as talented and gifted, and students at-risk or learning English as a second language.

From early elementary through high school and alternative education, we nurture every student’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Our programs blend rigorous academics, meaningful extracurricular opportunities, and real-world readiness to help students communicate effectively, think critically, solve problems, and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

We are proud to work in partnership with families, staff, and the broader community to foster a culture of respect, compassion, innovation, and lifelong learning—ensuring that every student can learn, lead, and thrive.

To learn more about the community of Mount Pleasant and the Southeast Iowa region, please visit the Links of Interest tab located on our Home Page.