As we begin the 2024-25 school year, we would like to introduce some new staff members joining Mid-Prairie! Watch for these introduction posts as we get started on a great year.
Our first introduction is Mid-Prairie High School's new special education teacher, Ryan Cortum. Ryan previously graduated from Mid-Prairie in 2016 and earned his BA in Elementary Education with a Strategist I endorsement from the University of Iowa in 2021. He previously taught 5th grade at Highland CSD, and he enjoys coaching football and basketball in his free time. #mphawks
MP staff members started the year off with some teamwork in the Mid-Prairie Olympic Games. Everyone had a great time trying their skills in paper airplane building, code-breaking, pool noodle jousting, minefield navigating, rubber band flinging, and marshmallow catching. Congrats to the gold, silver, and bronze medal winning teams! #mphawks
Congratulations to our Mid-Prairie staff who were recognized for their years of service today! Thank you for your dedication to MP! #mphawks
35 Years - Kathy Miller
25 Years - Jill Hartsock, Robin Kent, Kim McAtee, Marnett Meier, Elsa Schmidt
20 Years - Karmen Cady & Coralie Miller
15 Years - Jane Blieu, Paula Buckwalter, Melissa Gerot, Taylor Weber
10 Years - Karen Fair, Jeff Swartzentruber, Pat Winborn
5 Years - Rob Benge, Kayti Chalupa, Evelyn Hershberger, Amy Mercer, Miranda Miller, Hannah Mougin, Katy Ruth, Kyla Schneider, Lori Slaughter, Jana Stout, Kelly Tyler
Come check out MP Football's open practice on August 16th! Gatorade/sports drink donations are welcomed. #mphawks
Are you looking for a flexible option that can match your student's needs and help them reach success? Check out all that Mid-Prairie's Virtual Academy has to offer. Flexible schedules. Fully accredited Iowa-certified teachers. Diverse opportunities. Your student can find success in a program that's built to meet their needs. Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss your opportunity! #mphawks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhG1lT4x7nI
The MP Volleyball Webstore is open! The store closes on August 14th, and items will be back by September 3rd. #mphawks
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_volleyball/shop/home
We have some exciting changes happening in the parking lots of MP-East and MP-West! Check out the parking flow maps to be ready for our first day of school on August 23rd. It will be here before we know it! #mphawks
Several Mid-Prairie High School Band students played in the Washington Municipal Band this summer and made a big contribution to the high quality of the band's performances. We are proud of your performances! The final concert of the summer was on Thursday, August 1st. #mphawks
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Dear Families of Incoming 9th grade students:
Welcome to MPHS! We are happy you are here! High school is an exciting step in a student’s educational career, and we are committed to helping all students and families have a positive and exciting experience. We are honored to have the opportunity to work together and help our students prepare for their future. To assist students and families for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share some important information.
On Tuesday, August 20 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm we will be having our family orientation evening for incoming 9th grade MPHS students. Students and families will begin in the cafeteria at the high school. Please enter the building through doors W3 or S2. Students will then go with their Seminar Advisor to their classrooms. Students will receive their schedules and have an opportunity to have questions answered. Family members will remain in the cafeteria and receive additional information about MPHS and have questions answered. Parents will also be visiting with the Seminar Advisors to learn more. Students will then rejoin their families and be given time to tour the building, find their classrooms, and meet their teachers.
To help us prepare, please make sure your student is registered through the district’s eRegistration. If you have questions or are unable to get your student registered, please contact Karmen Cady kcady@mphawks.org.
We hope that our family orientation will help answer questions and ease any anxiousness that comes with new beginnings. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Go Hawks!
Sincerely,
Chuck Banks and MPHS Staff
319-646-6091
The Mid-Prairie Athletic Boosters 4-Person Best Shot is accepting sponsorships, team registrations, and prize donations! Lunch will be provided for this great day out on the course. RSVP by August 1st if you're interested in supporting the MP Athletic Boosters! #mphawks
Beginning Fall of 2024, MP will be a full partner with BOUND. If you have a student in MP activities, it is highly recommended to download the BOUND app to your phone. This app will be used for schedules, ticketing, schedule-change communications, and more! Check out the link below for more MP BOUND information. #mphawks
https://www.mphawks.org/activities/bound-information
It's not too late to sign up for Mid-Prairie Football Camp! #mphawks
Don't miss your chance to support the Mid-Prairie Athletic Boosters at the 4-Person Best Shot Fundraiser on August 24th! RSVP by August 1st, and sponsorships are available. Contact Josh Mitchell with questions: 319-359-0066 or J_mitchell_07@yahoo.com.
#mphawks
There has been a lot happening at Mid-Prairie this summer. Thank you to all of our custodians and crews who have managed multiple projects taking place at once! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/W11XacQRFYc
Our Mid-Prairie Transportation team joined in on the fun for the Wellman 4th of July parade! #mphawks
Mid-Prairie JV Softball tonight (July 2) is cancelled due to incoming weather.
Mid-Prairie JV and Varsity Baseball is still playing at Davenport Assumption tonight.
We are excited to announce that starting Fall of 2024 we will be a full partner with BOUND, a full-scale athletic, activities, and facilities management system. This partnership should create a seamless experience for all Golden Hawk stakeholders - all of our schedules, ticketing, scores and standings, and fundraising opportunities will be in one location!
To get started, click on the link below (and be sure to bookmark it for easy access later). This is the landing page for Golden Hawk families, fans, and students. You and your family will be able to get everything you need from this one site. *Parents who have a child in a school sport, band, choir, speech, and/or drama at Mid-Prairie Middle or High School need to register them on BOUND.*
Mid-Prairie BOUND Link: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/midprairie
#mphawks
Congratulations to MP Bus Driver, Kathy Miller, who was selected to receive the 2024 Longevity Service Award. This prestigious award from the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association recognizes her dedication and significant contributions over the years. Kathy's award will be presented to her at the Awards Ceremony during the IPTA 60th Annual Conference on July 16th. Congratulations, Kathy, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud of you! #mphawks
Is your student in need of transportation for the 2024-25 school year? ALL riders must register EACH year. Use the link below to be ready for next school year! #mphawks
https://tinyurl.com/MPBus
Congratulations to the Class of 2024. We are so proud of you! #mphawks
