About NCES

Northwoods Community Elementary School (NCES) serves students in 4K-5th grade. NCES is a small learning community with an enrollment of about 100 students.  

NCES has a rich history of education at its rural site (formerly it was known as the Cassian-Woodboro School). NCES takes full advantage of the surrounding area for students to develop an understanding of their community including; its social structure, history, economy, music, art, and ecology.  In short, community projects and field study opportunities abound.  NCES has a proud history of strong family involvement in the school community and student learning.

Our Mission

We at Northwoods Community Elementary School, in partnership with family and community, are dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment where diverse learners can be successful, have opportunities to reach their maximum potential, and acquire the skills to become productive members of society as well as life-long learners.