(Corning, Iowa) – In a social media post this (Thursday) morning, Southwest Valley Community School District Superintendent Chris Fenster announced he has submitted his resignation to the Southwest Valley School Board, effective June 30th, 2025 (The end of the 2024-25 school year). Fenster said he has accepted the position of Superintendent for the South Hardin School District, in Eldora, which is in north-central Iowa. In his letter of resignation (Which you can read below) Fenster said the Corning and Villisca School Boards will act soon to begin the process of hiring the next superintendent.

Chris Fenster previously served as Superintendent of the North Linn Community Schools.  In a press release, Eldora-New Providence (South Hardin) School Board President Jared Cook said “We believe Mr. Fenster has the right mix of skills, experiences and approach to make a big impact for our students, staff and families. We look forward to seeing his leadership in action in the coming school year and beyond.”

The Eldora-New Providence (E-NP) and Hubbard-Radcliffe (H-R) Community School District Boards of Directors, which partner as South Hardin Schools, said Fenster’s contract begins July 1, 2025.