The Ottumwa Community School District is mourning the loss of Shanee Aljets, a longtime educator who dedicated 30 years of service to Ottumwa Schools.
Aljets most recently taught kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary School. She passed away following a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of caring for students and serving the school community.
Throughout her three decades with the district, Aljets made a lasting impact on students, families and colleagues. Her passing is being deeply felt throughout Eisenhower Elementary and the broader Ottumwa Schools community.
District officials say the school community is grieving alongside Aljets’ family and loved ones while remembering her years of dedication to local students.
Counselors and support personnel are available to assist students and staff as they navigate the loss. Families seeking assistance can contact the Ottumwa Schools District Office at 641-684-6597 or Family Service Coordinator Megan Logan.
Confidential support is also available through Your Life Iowa by phone, text or online chat at YourLifeIowa.org.
Superintendent Bradley McCloskey expressed condolences to Aljets’ family, friends and everyone affected by her passing, while encouraging the school community to support one another during this difficult time.
The district says it is grateful for Aljets’ 30 years of service and the difference she made in the lives of students and the Ottumwa Bulldog family.
Source: Ottumwa Community School District
