Mrs. Welsh’s class is kicking things off with excitement, style, and a whole lot of Golden Hawk spirit in today's MP-West School News! Check it out here. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/P1ARJF-GPIk
10 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Quincy Duvall! Quincy was nominated by Mr Banks, "I would like to nominate Quincy Duvall for our first MPHS Student of the Week for the 2026–27 school year! I recently observed Quincy demonstrating an outstanding level of care and compassion toward a student who was eating in the lunchroom for the first time. Quincy helped her navigate the lunch line, enter her lunch number, and even sat with her while they ate to make sure she felt comfortable and included. Thanks Quincy, for your leadership, compassion, and willingness to help your classmates. Students like you are what make MPHS such a special place for ALL students. We are proud that you know what it truly means to be a Golden Hawk!" Great work, Quincy! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
12 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS Student of the Week Congrats, Quincy! Photo of Quincy Duvall wearing his MP football jersey, jersey says HAWKS in gold and 64 in white; mp logo in the top left corner
The MPDT Webstore has been extended to remain open until Wednesday, September 9th, at 11:59 p.m. There's still time to support our MP Dance Team! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://tinyurl.com/MPDT2026
12 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
GoldenHawk DANCE in gold and white with ballet dancer legs in the background in black and white
The MP Dance Team Webstore is open until MONDAY! The store closes at 11:59 pm on Monday 9/7. Check out the store and support our MPDT! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/MPDT/?action=viewall&scrlybrkr=3679c560
14 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
GoldenHawk DANCE in gold and white with ballet dancer legs in the background in black and white
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/1rMoiYyl_yw
14 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MP-West is back in the school garden again! Students planted salad and leafy veggies today. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
14 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
students with gloves on working in a garden plot
students with gloves on working in a garden plot
students with gloves on working in a garden plot
students with gloves on working in a garden plot
MP Students are ready to cheer on our MP Football Team tonight! They will be there to welcome you on the field! GO HAWKS! 🖤💛 #mphawks #goldenhawks
14 days ago, Robin Foster
go hawks sign
student writing her name on banner
students smiling while writing their name on banner
students signing go hawks banner
west students signing go hawks banner
The community-based Facility Advisory Committee is composed of 45 individuals representing a broad cross-section of the Mid-Prairie community, including parents, district staff, and a mix of public and private sector professionals working in professions such as construction and construction administration, healthcare, agriculture, telecommunications, business, banking, public administration, and elected offices. This broad representation was purposeful to ensure that recommendations reflect both the instructional needs within the buildings and the community’s expectations around financial stewardship.

The plan for additions and renovations at the high school includes a new auditorium and new band and choir classrooms. A new event foyer will connect the auditorium to the current gymnasium and will include new ADA-compliant restrooms as well as new event/activities concessions. Renovating the current band and choir classrooms will allow special education to move to the first level. The current special education classrooms will then be converted to create much-needed space for general education use and additional ADA-compliant restrooms for the building.
The projects will require a bond vote, but will not increase the district’s property tax levy rate.

Watch for more information in the coming weeks as we share additional details about the proposed improvements and what they could mean for Mid-Prairie students, staff, and families.
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
15 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Graphic promoting the Mid-Prairie Community School District’s proposed facility projects and encouraging voters to vote on November 3, 2026. The graphic uses a white background with a light gray geometric cube pattern along the top and the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks logo in black and gold near the upper right. A large gold box in the upper left reads, “WHY THESE PROJECTS?” Below the heading, the graphic states: “A community-based Facility Advisory Committee composed of 45 individuals representing a broad cross-section of the Mid-Prairie community, including parents, district staff, and a mix of public and private sector professionals has been meeting since 2023. Using input from a community-wide survey, this group originally identified around 37 facility needs. To date, the district has completed 17 of those priority items using a combination of funds. The final top priority items are:” Three priority projects are listed with checkmark icons: Fine Arts and Special Education Classrooms Events Entrance Auditorium At the bottom of the graphic, large text reads, “VOTE NOVEMBER 3, 2026.”
Fall is here, and so is the Mid-Prairie Home School Assistance Program Mum Fundraiser!

Help support our students while adding a little fall color to your home! Mums will be available September 9–11 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and September 12 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at MP-HSEC, 1592 Angle Rd SW, Kalona.

* Suggested donation: $15/mum or $35/mum with grass
* Cash, check, and online payment accepted
* All donations support adding additional shade to the building grounds.

Stop by, grab some beautiful fall mums, and help support our students!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
16 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Fall Mum Fundraiser flyer for the Mid-Prairie Home School Assistance Program. The flyer features a soft, muted background of pink and peach fall mums with dark orange text. It announces a Fall Mum Fundraiser benefiting the Mid-Prairie Home School Assistance Program. Mums are available September 9–11 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at MP-HSEC, 1592 Angle Rd SW, Kalona, IA 52247. Suggested donations are $15 per mum or $35 per mum with grass. Payment can be made by cash, check, or online payment. The flyer thanks supporters and states that all donations will go toward adding additional shade to the building grounds.
🏈 Join the Hawks on Friday nights!

Mid-Prairie elementary and middle school students are invited to be part of the Student Tunnel on the field as our MPHS football players take the field! Come help welcome the Hawks and bring the energy before kickoff!

Check out the graphic for where and when to meet. Let’s fill the tunnel and cheer on our Hawks! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
18 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Graphic titled “Join the Hawks on Friday Nights.” An aerial photo of the Mid-Prairie football field shows the designated “Student Tunnel” area on the field and a “Student Meeting Spot” near the south end of the track. Text explains that Mid-Prairie football invites elementary and middle school students to form a tunnel for the football team’s entrance. Students should meet at the steps near the south end of the track around the 15-minute mark on the clock and return to their seats after the team’s entrance. The Mid-Prairie logo appears in the lower right corner.
Mid-Prairie is in need of a long-term substitute teacher for 1st grade to provide maternity leave coverage. If you’re passionate about working with students and want to be part of the Mid-Prairie team, we’d love to hear from you!

💰 Pay: $165/day
👉 Apply at: tinyurl.com/MPEmployment

Help make a difference for our Golden Hawks!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
19 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Community School District is hiring a long-term substitute for first grade maternity leave coverage. The position pays $165 per day. The graphic includes application information at tinyurl.com/MPEmployment and a QR code to apply.
🚸 Help keep our students safe! We’re hiring a Crossing Guard at East Elementary to help our students safely arrive and head home each day. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our school community with just 2 hours per day.

Times needed are 7:30–8:15 a.m. & 3:15–4:00 p.m. at $16.77/hour.

Interested? Contact thartley@mphawks.org for more information!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
21 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Community School District is hiring a crossing guard at East Elementary. The position involves helping students safely cross the road before and after school. Hours are 7:30–8:15 a.m. and 3:15–4:00 p.m. daily, for a total of 2 hours per day. Pay is $16.77 per hour. The flyer encourages applicants to “Make a Difference. Keep Our Students Safe!” Interested individuals should contact thartley@mphawks.org. The flyer features the Mid-Prairie logo, a yellow pedestrian crossing sign, and black-and-gold school district graphics.
Check out this Golden Hawks at a Glance from our first week back! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/NQp9Bt4m-xI
22 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
On August 13, during a special meeting, the Mid-Prairie School Board unanimously approved a resolution to call an election for November 3, 2026. On the ballot is a question that would allow the district to issue bonds to pay for the next phase of facility work.

The proposed plan includes fine arts and special education classrooms, a new events entrance, and a 500-seat auditorium. All of these projects were identified as priorities by the community during planning that began in 2023.

The special meeting was called after the board received a petition with 881 signatures from eligible electors in the district. This surpassed the required number of signatures needed to put the question on the ballot.

Watch for more information in the coming weeks as we share additional details about the proposed improvements and what they could mean for Mid-Prairie students, staff, and families.
22 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
“Mid-Prairie Facility Improvements: What’s Next? As the district wraps up construction at West Elementary School and begins its first school year with the new Activities Facility, Mid-Prairie is ready to complete the next step in the facility improvement plan recommended by a community-led facility group. A vote on November 3 will allow the district to add fine arts and special education classrooms, create an events entrance, and add a 500-seat auditorium without raising the property tax levy. Vote November 3, 2026.”
✨ Calling All Future MP Dancers! ✨

If you are an 8th grader interested in joining the MP Dance Team, we want YOU! Don't miss this is your chance to get involved, make memories, and be part of the team.

📩 Email Coach Brenna at mpdance@mphawks.org to find out how to join!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
23 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Flyer with black and gold writing and black sillouettes of dancers leaping; text reads: 8th graders are you interested in joining MPDT? email Coach Brenna to find out how! mpdance@mphawks.org don't miss out!
FCCLA will again be selling shirts for Mid-Prairie's homecoming celebration, which is the week of September 28 this year. High School students should order the color for their grade level to wear at the pep rally Wednesday evening and for class distinction day. Everyone else, of all ages, is encouraged to order the shirt in gold. Shirts will be delivered to all MP buildings on Monday, September 28th. Support our Golden Hawks!
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_hoco/shop/home

Contact Glenda Seward at the high school if you have questions. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
23 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Elite webstore with homecoming t-shirts displayed in pink, red, purple, yellow, and blue; store closes 9/9/26 and items back 9/28/26; Webstore orders are a fundraiser for mid-prairie fccla
We would like to introduce Jodi Meader and Beryl Marner, who will be sharing the Media Secretary position at our MP-HSAP. Check out a little bit about Jodi and Beryl below, and leave a comment to help us welcome them! #mphawks #GoldenHawks

Jodi - My husband, Ryan, and I have seven kids—five by birth and two who married into the chaos! Three are MP graduates, and two are currently at the high school. We’re also the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters, who have us completely wrapped around their little fingers. When I’m not cheering from the sidelines at one of my kiddos’ activities, you’ll probably find me with a good book or on the floor playing with my grands. Life is busy, loud, and a whole lot of fun—and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Beryl - I’m a proud Mid-Prairie alum, Class of ’97! I’m the mom of three kids who have graduated from Mid-Prairie, with a fourth grader currently at West. I’m especially blessed to be called grandma by two sweet boys! Outside of work, I love spending time with my family. I have a definite weakness for coffee shops and bookstores! You can often find me biking the KeWash Trail with my youngest son and husband. In my quiet time, I love to read or listen to audiobooks. I’m excited for this new chapter and so grateful for the opportunity to be working in the Library at MP-HSAP. I’m looking forward to being part of the Mid-Prairie community in a new way!
26 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Jodi Meader and Beryl Marner smiling standing in front of library shelves full of books
We would like to introduce our new special education teacher joining MPMS and MPHS, Aubrey DePew. Aubrey earned her Secondary English 5-12 degree, SPED Strat I endorsement, and master’s degree in Special Education from Buena Vista University. Outside of school, Aubrey wears a few different hats. She’s a fantasy author (The Last Light Keeper series), a traveler, and a gaming enthusiast. She and her husband just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in June and love hitting the road whenever they can. At home, they share their space with a fish named Toothless and two chaos-causing kittens, Nyx and Artemis. In her quiet time, Aubrey is usually either lost in a book, working on her next novel, or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox. Leave a comment to help us welcome Aubrey! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
27 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Aubrey DePew at a sporting event with black and yellow chairs behind her and wearing a black shirt and glasses smiling
DON'T FORGET! The Tackle Cancer Webstore closes on Monday. Items will be back on 9/9 for the 9/18 football game. Help us honor and support those who have been affected by cancer as our MP Golden Hawks take on the Wilton Beavers in the "TACKLE CANCER" game! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/midprairie_tackle_fb/shop/home
28 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Tackle Cancer webstore from Elite Sports; store closes 8/24/26 and items back 9/9/26 ELITE Shirt that reads Mid-Prairie FOOTBALL Tackle Cancer and on the back reads support the fighters admire the survivors honor the taken with a list of players and their family members affected by cancer

The MP Fall Booster Club Webstore is now open! The store closes on 9/3, and items will be back on 9/23. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_booster_club/shop/home

28 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Photo of the booster club Elite Sports webstore; store closes 9/3/26 items back 9/23/26 green and black hooded sweatsrhits that say Golden Hawks and a green long sleeved t-shirt that says golden hawks; Webstore orders are a fundraiser for Mid-Prairie Booster Club