Congratulations to our MPMS March Students of the Month! We are proud of the example they set for their classmates and the contributions they make to our school community each day. Keep up the great work!
5th Grade - Mona
6th Grade - Cael
7th Grade - Raegan
8th Grade - Eden
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about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPMS March Student of the Month - Mona 5th Grade - Mona is a positive leader within our class. She especially shines in her ability to work with anyone in our class. Mona is patient, kind, and looks out for all of her peers. Mona sets a positive example for others by being an active listener and participant in class. She consistently raises her hand to volunteer answers or ask questions. She takes her time with her work. In addition to her leadership, Mona brings a positive attitude to school each day.
MPMS March Student of the Month - 6th Grade Cael - Cael's confidence in class has improved immensely. He is always willing to be challenged and to go above and beyond. He continues to advocate with his learning. We are very proud of the growth he has made this year. Way to go, Cael!
MPMS March Student of the Month - 7th Grade Raegan - Raegan is an amazing student with great character. She is kind to those around her, taking time to talk to those who aren't even in her friend group. She is a Hawk Link and loves playing games and making sure they feel safe and included. Raegan is very respectful to me as her teacher and to other students. She is very positive and has encouraged me on several occasions. I appreciate her and am happy to nominate her for student of the month.
MPMS March Student of the Month - 8th Grade Eden - Eden always shows excellent character in everything she does. She works hard and gives her best effort in all her classes. She treats everyone, students and staff, with kindness and respect. She is compassionate and caring and is always a friendly face with a positive impact wherever she goes.
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/OKoO-xnHulU
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
It’s time to brighten your day. Mrs. Stumpf’s class is bringing you a bold and brilliant episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/NoqdC0iX1BI
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
After a month of intense book battling (and a whole lot of fun!) our students at MP-East have narrowed it down to two books for our final faceoff. Next Wednesday, April 8th, we will find out just how Lucky Duck is or if The Wrong Book turns out to be the right one after all! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Battle of the Books bulletin board with book cover photos, two final books in the championship are Lucky Duck and The Wrong Book
Brian Stone reading The Wrong Book to students
Jessica Dodds reading a book to students
Sarah Puttmann reading a book to students
Mid-Prairie students have been busy creating, and now it’s time to celebrate their work! 🎨

Join us for the 5th Annual Mid-Prairie K–12 Student Art Show, featuring artwork from talented students in every grade level—from kindergarten through 12th grade. This community showcase highlights the creativity, imagination, and hard work happening in our classrooms all year long. Visit the art show in the Wellman YMCA Banquet Hall on April 13–16.

Opening Night: Monday, April 13 at 6:00 PM
Enjoy snacks and be among the first to view the exhibit!

The show is free and open to the public anytime the YMCA is open, so stop in and support our amazing young artists. You won’t want to miss this colorful display of Mid-Prairie creativity! ✨
#mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie 5th Annual K-12 Student Art Show April 13-16 at the Wellman YMCA Banquet Hall Join us Monday, April 13th at 6:00 PM for the Opening Night; Snacks provided on opening night. Show closes on Thursday, April 16th. Show is Free to the public anytime the YMCA is Open.
Mid-Prairie is excited to announce the opening of the new Mid-Prairie Activities Facility! This new space will provide outstanding opportunities for students and activities for years to come, and we’re proud to share it with our community.

Community members are invited to stop by and take a look during Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight and Thursday evening from 3:30–7:30 PM. Take some time to walk through the new facility and see the latest addition to the Mid-Prairie campus.

We look forward to welcoming students, families, and community members into this great new space! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/Oo34QO5Q46A
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to this month’s MP-East PBIS winners! Thanks for doing such a great job demonstrating what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe. #mphawks
https://youtu.be/ax5rEFYBjI8
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Thomas Lueck! Thomas was nominated by Mrs. Kunz, "Thomas is the first Mid-Prairie High School musician to be selected to play in the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. The Class 3A jazz band is usually full of musicians from much larger schools such as Harlan, Pella, and Xavier. It is a great accomplishment for Thomas to make it into this elite group of musicians. His talent was recognized by the Jazz Educators of Iowa. The All-State Jazz Band Concert is on Thursday, May 14 at 3:30 pm at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott during the Iowa Bandmasters Convention." We are proud of you, Thomas! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS Student of the Week - Congrats, Thomas!
Today we held an exciting ribbon-cutting for the new Mid-Prairie Activities Building! This incredible new space is now officially open and ready for students to use.

Thank you to all for your support of these facilities projects. The future is bright at Mid-Prairie! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MP School Board members cutting the ribbon outside the Mid-Prairie Activities building
MP student Tate Jeffries sitting on a new weight equipment in the MP activities building
Weight equipment in the Mid-Prairie activities building
Book Fair this week at West Elementary!
In addition to during parent/teacher conferences, the book fair will be open before school all this week for students to shop.

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Follow the link below for more information about eWallets, to preview the fair, or to shop online.

* Create an eWallet for your student and they will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE poster!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairiewestelemschool
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Scholastic Book Fair Book Fair eWallet The easy way for kids to pay!
Miss Stanley’s class is write on point today with MP-East School News. This episode is sure to draw you in! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/1l67p8s8imE
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie High School musician, Thomas Lueck, has been selected to play in the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. Thomas is the first MPHS musician to be selected for the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. He will play in the All-State Jazz Band on Thursday, May 14 in Des Moines at the downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel. Way to go, Thomas! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Thomas Lueck
The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk Jazz Band placed 1st at District Jazz Contest on Saturday, March 7 and qualified for the 2026 Iowa Jazz Championships on Tuesday, April 7 in Ames. The Golden Hawk Jazz Band will play at the Iowa Jazz Championships at Noon in Scheman Building on the Iowa State University Campus. This year marks the second year in a row that the Golden Hawk Jazz Band placed first in Class 3A at District Jazz Contest. Go Hawks!
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about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Group photo of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk Jazz Band students with instruments on the high school steps
Congratulations to this month's MP-West PBIS winners. Great job showing what it takes to be respectful, responsible, and safe! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/15KFD0srx1c
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
We’ve nou-gat something special for you! Tune in to this sweet episode of MP-West School News hosted by Mrs. Renoux’s class! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/VsAg3MT8Gnw
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie is preparing students for the real world in a unique (and delicious) way! 🍽️

On April 22, our 8th grade students will take part in the annual Etiquette Luncheon, where they’ll learn the fundamentals of dining etiquette and practice professional conversation skills while enjoying a four-course meal prepared by our High School Culinary II and Bakery students.

Community members and businesses are invited to be part of this great learning experience. A $50 donation includes an invitation to attend the luncheon and sit with students as they practice their etiquette and communication skills.

If you’d like to support this event and help our students gain valuable life skills, please consider joining us! RSVP information is included in the invitation.
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Luncheon Invitation - can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WQOFp4YpFZVT7OFKaHzIj8VAiNOUhz95/view?usp=sharing
Students eating at a formal meal in the MPHS cafeteria from 2025
Baseball apparel store is now open! There is also apparel on there that doesn’t say “Baseball” to wear at other events. Store Closes May 5th!

https://tshirtmill-ic.com/collections/2026-mid-prairie-baseball
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MP Baseball webstore - MP t-shirts, Mid-Prairie Baseball t-shirt, MP sweatshirt order here: https://tshirtmill-ic.com/collections/2026-mid-prairie-baseball
Community members are collecting signatures to ask the district to place a question on the November ballot for the next phase of facility improvements at the high school. The proposed project includes a 500-seat auditorium, new band and choir classrooms, and an event entrance with ADA-compliant restrooms and concessions.

Importantly, the plan is designed to move forward with no increase to the property tax levy rate.

Watch for opportunities to learn more and sign the petition!
#mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie petition information to place a question on the November ballot for the next phase of facility improvements at the high school. Will not raise property taxes. Total bond amount $19 million. The plan: Events entrance, classrooms, auditorium.
🍪 Post Prom Cookie Sale! 🍪

Just in time for your Easter gatherings and spring celebrations! Stock up on Sugar Bottom Bakery’s delicious deep-dish cookies while supporting our Post Prom fundraiser.

Sweet treats for a great cause—what could be better? Grab a dozen (or four!) to share with family and friends.

Orders open through Noon on Monday, March 30th | Pick up from 4-6pm on April 1st at the Middle School
https://tinyurl.com/MPPromCookies
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Sugar Bottom Bakery Cookie Sale Help Mid-Prairie Post Prom Committee raise money by ordering Sugar Bottom Bakery Deep Dish Cookies! Post Prom will receive 20% of sales. Pick up your order just in time for Easter celebrations on Wednesday, April 1st from 4-6 pm at Mid-Prairie Middle School Order Online! Offering: Deep Dish Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Blast Order NOW through NOON on Monday, March 30th $26/doz
Check out this helpful video from MP Business Manager, Jeff Swartzentruber, answering questions about the property tax rate mailing you've received. #mphawks
https://youtu.be/oLSZtzP8QDg
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District