Celebrating Our 2026 Retirees

May 2026

Thirteen members of the Bondurant-Farrar team have announced their plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. Together, these individuals represent hundreds of years of service to our students, staff, families, and community. We are grateful for the many ways they have supported and impacted Bluejay Nation throughout their careers.

Buildings and departments are planning celebrations to honor their team members. While not all celebrations are open to the public, community members are invited to attend the following events:

Transportation Department
Honoring Cindy Hendrickson, PJ Hendrickson, and Ed Wegele
Monday, May 11 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Morris Elementary Library
700 Garfield Street SW, Bondurant
(Please enter through the east/main entrance)

Nutrition Department
Honoring Donna Hansel and Karen Schroer
Monday, May 18 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School Multipurpose Room
300 Garfield Street SW, Bondurant
(Please enter through the east entrance near the district office)

Anderson Elementary
Honoring Carrie McIntyre, Tarra Stewart, Max Zarr, and Rhonda Zarr
Tuesday, May 19 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Anderson Elementary Library
400 Garfield Street SW, Bondurant
(Please enter through the east/main entrance)

Bondurant-Farrar Junior High
Honoring Lori Mathis and Karen Moe
Wednesday, May 27 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Bondurant-Farrar Junior High Commons
1201 Grant Street N, Bondurant
(Please enter through the west/main entrance)

Community members are also invited to participate in a card shower to help celebrate the careers and accomplishments of our retirees. Cards and well wishes may be mailed to:

Bondurant-Farrar District Office
Attn: (Retiree Name)
300 Garfield Street SW
Bondurant, IA 50035