South O'Brien Community School District


South O'Brien Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Paullina, Iowa. Its junior and senior high school is also in Paullina, while the preschool through elementary school is in Primghar.
It is mostly in O'Brien County, with small sections in Clay and Cherokee counties. It serves the municipalities of Paullina, Primghar, Calumet, and Sutherland. It also serves the unincorporated areas of Gaza and Germantown as well as other areas.

History

The district was formed on July 1, 1993, by the merger of three school districts: Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland.
Dan Moore began his term as a superintendent in 2009; in 2019 he announced plans to retire by summer 2020, making him the longest-serving superintendent in the district's history.

Schools

The district operates two schools:

South O'Brien High School

Athletics

The Wolverines compete in the War Eagle Conference in the following sports:
  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • * 2016 Class 1A State Champions
  • Wrestling
  • Track and Field
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball