Mid-Prairie Community School District

The MP Dance Team Webstore is now open! The store will close on Wednesday, September 17th. #mphawks
https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/MPDT/?action=viewall

Miss Bontrager's class is bear-y excited to share this episode of MP-West School News with you! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/chNA8OgiRUk

Get ready for Football Bingo at the Varsity Homecoming Game! Have fun playing and help raise money for the 2026 Post Prom at the same time. Bingo cards are $10 each, and prizes will be awarded to the first bingo in each age category! #mphawks

MP-West began their garden club today. Students planted radishes, carrots, spinach, and lettuce. They still have tomatoes and bell peppers in the garden. In 30 days, they should be able to harvest a salad! #mphawks

Mrs. Fisher's 2nd-grade class is launching us off into orbit with MP-East School News this week. Check it out! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/SzhzIQHwlq4

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

Global Cuisine students identifying a dozen different culinary herbs. The lab culminated with each team selecting the herbs they wanted to use for some delicious garlic herb bread!

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/uE5TIiefbV0

The MP Booster Club Webstore closes at midnight tonight!
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_booster_club/shop/home

Congratulations to our MPHS Student of the Week, Abby Kraus! Mr. Banks nominated Abby, "Abby is a TA in Mr. Walther's US History class. She has worked to support our new freshmen and was seen seeking some of them out and giving them encouragement in the hallway before school. Her commitment and willingness to help others are a great example of positive senior leadership. Way to go, Abby!" #mphawks

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

Check out our first Golden Hawks At A Glance for the 2025-2026 school year! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/X-6lBPZ2r5s

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

FCCLA is sponsoring Homecoming T-Shirts again this year in class distinction colors along with a color for everyone who is not a high school student. With homecoming scheduled for September 12, we need to order the shirts quickly to get them in time.

Here is the online Elite Store Link for ordering the shirts. Be sure to order the shirt designated for your grade level on the website.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_hoco/shop/home

The ordering deadline is September 2nd so we can have the shirts back for Homecoming Week.

See your MPHS FCCLA Advisers, Mrs. O'Rourke or Mrs. Seward if you have questions.

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

Next, we would like to introduce our new HSAP Resource Library Media Secretary at the Home School Education Center, Elizabeth Schrock. Elizabeth enjoys learning about Indian culture, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community building and engagement strategies. She also enjoys crocheting in her free time. #mphawks

We would like to introduce our new 6th-8th grade band teacher and 7th grade volleyball coach, Megan Uden. Megan earned her BA in Music Education and BM in Clarinet Performance from the University of Iowa. She’s originally from Coralville and was involved in the Hawkeye Marching Band and Iowa Pep Band for five years. In her free time, Megan enjoys playing sand volleyball and tennis, going line dancing, hiking, and going to Hawkeye football and basketball games. She’s excited to build relationships with students and families while sharing her passion for teaching music! #mphawks

We have some incredibly exciting news to share from the Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators (IFCSE) conference this past June. We are thrilled and honored to announce that two of our outstanding leaders have been recognized with top state-level awards.

Please join us in congratulating Glenda Seward, our long-time dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, who was named the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year. This award recognizes her exceptional commitment and innovative approach to teaching students crucial life skills. Her passion and hard work have made a tremendous impact on our students and school community.

Additionally, we are proud to announce that our MPHS Principal, Chuck Banks, received the 2024-2025 Administrator of the Year award. This honor highlights his unwavering support for our FCS program and his dedication to creating an environment where both students and teachers can thrive. His leadership and support have been a key factor in the success of the FCS department.

Both of these awards are a testament to the hard work and excellence we strive for every day. Their recognition by their peers across the state is a source of great pride for all of us. The support of the school board and Mid-Prairie District leadership for these individuals and our Family and Consumer Sciences program is not only essential but also deeply appreciated and a key factor in our success!
#mphawks