Welcome to South Hardin High School!

Students – Conditions For Learning Survey 

We have a lot to be proud of at South Hardin High School!  An excellent school with active students, supportive communities and awesome facilities. This coupled with a collaborative, compassionate, skilled staff makes South Hardin a great place to be.  

"Embracing today's challenges, preparing for tomorrow's world" is our daily mantra at South Hardin.  Our teachers and staff are encouraged to try new things and explore improved instructional practices to ensure that we are continually reaching all students.  A professional development focus on instruction, tasks, and student work helps teachers to collaborate and improve in these areas.  Leadership positions including an Instructional Leader and several educational coaches help to facilitate ongoing improvement in our classrooms.

Twenty-first century skills are another vital component to the educational process at South Hardin.  We are in our 7th year as a 1:1 school and embrace the use of technology as a tool and not a crutch in the learning environment.

I genuinely care about all children and their families, which motivates me to try my best to provide a quality experience for everyone. Ensuring a safe, positive learning environment is a top priority the staff at South Hardin High School. We come to work every day with enthusiasm to support each student.

Our partnership with the students and families of our students as well as other community members and organizations is a key part of our success. Students benefit as all stakeholders should be part of the educational process. .

We welcome you into South Hardin High School!  Please feel free to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns.  

Thank you for supporting our school.
Michael Rundall, HS Principal

• South Hardin High School is a 9-12 facility that includes 280 students.   Students receive instruction from twenty-two full time instructors, nine shared or part-time instructors, a full time School Counselor, and a full time Principal.   Instruction is supported with directors in the areas of technology, curriculum, and special education and a para-educator staff.
• An Alternative High School which provides another path to graduation for non-traditional students, is offered on site to students who qualify.
• Vocational course offerings are a source of pride at SHHS.  Multiple offerings in business, family consumer science, agriculture, art, and industrial technology give students real world exploration opportunities.  Among the features of these programs is one of the area’s most active FFA and FCCLA programs in the area. Additionally, several vocational areas offer dual credit opportunities through Iowa Valley Community College.
• South Hardin High School offers some of the best facilities in the state of Iowa. These include an auditorium with seating for 450, a fitness room which is also available to the public, a wood shop, welding bays, gymnasium, and wrestling room. The grounds at SHHS include a variety of improvements including the all-weather track, scoreboards on all fields, baseball-softball concession stand, bus barn and maintenance areas, and our signature wind turbine.