Governor Kim Reynolds recently released a bill to restrict students’ cell phone use during instructional time. The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025. The Mid-Prairie Board of Education has had multiple work sessions inviting individual to attend that were able to provide them with research based information. However, the Board of Education is interested on what you have to say on this matter. Please take time to provide the board members your thoughts as we all want what is best for our students. At the February 24th work session the board will be processing the data and encourage community members to attend. #mphawks https://forms.gle/FBkvgMka4Ck3aP4r9

Mid-Prairie Community School District will have a 2-hour delay on 2-13-25. No morning practices or morning preschool. Stay safe, and Go Hawks! #mphawks

Kindergarten and 2nd grade students are participating in a Junior Achievement program this March. In order to make this a meaningful experience, we need a volunteer that is willing to help teach the lessons to our classrooms. The volunteer is provided with all materials and a short training. The kindergarten JA program, JA Ourselves ® uses hands-on activities to teach students about wants and needs. The 2nd grade program, JA Our Community®, uses fun activities to teach about jobs, roles, and responsibilities in our community. If this is something you are interested in, contact Andrea Porter at andrea.porter@ja.org #mphawks

Mrs. G's class is proud to host this week's episode of MP-West School News. Check it out! #mphawks https://youtu.be/1qx7-4Gq0J8

Eight Mid-Prairie Large Group Speech teams competed Saturday, February 8 at Cedar Rapids Washington High School for the Iowa High School Speech Association State Large Group Speech Contest. Seven of the eight groups earned division 1 ratings, with four of the eight groups earning nominations to participate in the IHSSA Large Group All-State Festival at the Iowa State Center in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, February 22. Only the top 5% of IHSSA performers from all over the state of Iowa earn All-State nominations. Groups that earned Division 1 ratings at the State Contest, and are performing at the All-State Festival are: Musical Theatre - Back to the Future - Ryann Dolan, Tabitha Fisher, River Gehling, Wren Harris, Logan McClellen, Jeremiah Rempel, Caroline Schrader, and Georgia White. Ensemble Acting - The Importance of Being British (written by Mid-Prairie alum Kyra Helmuth) - Tabitha Fisher, Niah Leaton, and Caroline Schrader. Groups that earned a Division 1 rating at State Contest, and are being recognized at the All-State Festival are: Ensemble Acting - Sleepover From Hell (written by Mid-Prairie alum Kyra Helmuth) - Ryann Dolan, River Gehling, Wren Harris, and Georgia White. Group Improvisation - Jillian Clark and Niah Leaton. Other groups receiving Division 1 ratings at State Contest: Readers Theatre - Nerdbullies and Other Strange Creatures - Brock Lowenberg, Fiona McClellen, Hunter Miller, Grace Puttmann, Lilly Redig, Diego Sanchez, Addison Skelton, and Parker Thomas. Ensemble Acting - Medieval Medicine - Jillian Clark, Logan McClellen, Grace Puttmann, and Jeremiah Rempel. Group Improvisation - Rita Du, Greyson Ghumm, and Brock Lowenberg. Receiving a Division 2 rating at State Contest: Group Improvisation - Hunter Miller, Diego Sanchez, and Benjamin Trotta. Mid-Prairie Speech Coaches are Christine Meader and Lisa Helmuth. #mphawks

Due to anticipated weather tomorrow, there will be no school or activities at Mid-Prairie Community School District on Wednesday, 2-12-25. Stay safe, and Go Hawks! #mphawks

Mid-Prairie Kindergarten Registration is open! Please use the link below to register. #mphawks https://sites.google.com/mphawks.org/mid-prairiekindergarten/home

Check out this week's episode of MP-East School News hosted by Mrs. Fisher's class! #mphawks https://youtu.be/62SjEBvkCbM

Mid-Prairie 4 Year Old Preschool Registration is LIVE. Register at the link below! #mphawks https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyJEjc5v0gVwK4Zagi5gY-20f1Elm2ZADJ7Z_yoxbgC95uYQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Due to the projected weather forecast, Bagels with Buddies at the Middle School will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 19th from 7:00-7:45 am. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Bartels. #mphawks

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks https://youtu.be/kdCEp33RQcc

Today Mrs. Whitten’s 2nd-grade Spanish class went to Mrs. Droll’s 1st-grade class to read their friends a book they have worked on for several weeks. They were able to showcase their hard work and practice their reading fluency while 1st-graders made connections to their own Spanish lesson. They were so proud of sharing their hard work! #mphawks

Mid-Prairie will have a 2 hour delay on Thursday, February 6th. #mphawks

MP Elementary Spanish Teacher, Elena Beachy, celebrates Three Kings Day with her students by sharing a special snack to honor this meaningful tradition! 🎉👑 #mphawks

Mid-Prairie will dismiss students today, 2/5/25, at 1 PM due to anticipated weather. No after-school activities. Stay safe, and Go Hawks! #mphawks

Congratulations to MPHS Staff Rockstar, Jen Riddle! Thanks for all you do for our students! #mphawks

It's a "soup"er day for another steaming hot episode of MP-West School News! Mrs. Barber's class stirs by today's episode - don't miss a single spoonful! #mphawks https://youtu.be/mCqvKW5K6z4

Congratulations to the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk Jazz Band on receiving their 5th consecutive Division 1 rating at State Jazz Contest! #mphawks

Check out this week's paw-some episode of MP-East School News. This tail-wagging broadcast is hosted by Mrs. Lundberg's class - it's sure to be a golden moment in your day! #mphawks https://youtu.be/kVm3EGJxZfo

Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Isis Rodriguez! Isis was nominated by Mrs. Baker, "Isis is so friendly and helpful to other geometry students. Whenever she misses school, she has worked hard to get caught up. She is great at asking questions and working with others." Great work, Isis! #mphawks