Monticello Schools

Divine Word College is an undergraduate Roman Catholic seminary that provides educational programs to prepare students as missionary priests and brothers. The college has a team of counselors that assist students with time management, study skills and test taking strategies. It has a computer laboratory that features more than 20 computers for word processing and Web browsing. The college offers degree programs in philosophy, cross cultural studies, arts and English as a second language. It also offers courses in world arts, life sciences, world religions, language and culture, basic writing, world history and fundamental French. Established in 1875, Divine Word College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is located in Epworth, Iowa.

Founded in 1854, Wartburg Theological Seminary is one of eight theological seminaries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, it is a worship-centered community of critical theological reflection, offering a variety of programs and courses such as online courses, on campus courses and J-Term courses. Wartburg Theological Seminary has received accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Atkins Elementary provides a range of educational programs to more than 250 students in pre-kindergarten through grade four. Its academic curriculum includes reading, writing, English, social studies, physical education, math, science, history, music, computer technology, language arts and foreign languages. The school maintains a library that stocks books, periodicals and newspapers for students. It additionally operates a parent-teacher association that encourages parental involvement in children s education. The school supplies a variety of stationery items, including pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, scissors, pens, glues, crayons, markers, tapes, pocket folders, rulers, notebooks and tissue boxes. It is a part of the Benton Community School District, which governs an elementary, middle and high schools. Atkins Elementary is located in Atkins, Iowa.