Mid-Prairie Community School District

More updates on the work taking place around MP. The start of the year will be here before we know it! #mphawks https://youtu.be/RLZp9uQQCvY

We would like to introduce our Lead Custodian for MP-West Elementary, Mike Ferguson. In his free time, Mike enjoys watching most sporting events, and he also enjoys bicycling and walking. Thank you, Mr. Mike, for taking great care of MP-West Elementary! #mphawks

In June, High School Spanish took 13 students on a trip to Costa Rica. It was an awesome experience for all, and every student participated in every activity. They all had a blast! #mphawks

In need of Silver Cord hours? Please consider volunteering at the University of Iowa Football games! Our Booster group works in the Sweet Treats stand at all games, serving soft-serve ice-cream, hotdogs, and soft drinks. This is a great way to earn lots of hours! Volunteers need to be 16+ years of age. Questions? Send an email to cmcclellen@mphawks.org More information will be mailed directly to those students and parents who volunteer. Thanks!

Reminder of Fall Athletic Parent Meeting tonight for parents of 9-12 athletes. Meet in the HS gym at 6:30 PM.

Next, we would like to introduce one of our new 5th grade teachers at Mid-Prairie Middle School, Lindsey Sivetts. Lindsey earned her liberal arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College, her bachelor’s degree from Upper Iowa University, and her master’s degree from The University of Iowa. She has lived near Kalona for 5 years. She and her partner, Jake, together have five children who all attend Mid-Prairie. She has previously taught 4th grade, 3rd grade, kindergarten, and preschool. Lindsey’s favorite school subject is Social Studies, which drives her personal interest outside of school in history, particularly American history and the American West. She has enjoyed a great deal of time this summer reading books about American history. She loves to read and learn new things about old topics, listen to history-based podcasts, and watch documentaries. Lindsey also likes to garden and enjoys the many animals at their house, including dogs, cats, and chickens. She’s looking forward to 5th grade and very excited to meet the incoming students and families. #mphawks

There have been lots of positive changes happening with projects in the buildings over the summer. We're excited to see everyone back soon! #mphawks https://youtu.be/WyQ2IF8b4DE

The MP Football apparel store is open! Store closes on Wednesday, August 9th, and items will be back on August 23rd. #mphawks https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_football/shop/home

Next, we would like to introduce MP-East Elementary’s new kindergarten teacher, Emma Corbelli. Emma earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Iowa. During her time at the U of I, she had the opportunity to teach abroad in Costa Rica and completed her student teaching in Ireland. She is passionate about seeing different parts of the world so she can implement the strategies she has learned in her classroom. When she’s not traveling, Emma can be found snuggling with her two cats, Eddie and Elton, or in the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru. #mphawks

We are in our final week of collecting petition signatures to add a question to the ballot on Nov. 7 that will allow the public to vote on funding for additional facility improvements at the high school and West Elementary. Petitions are located at Hills Bank in Kalona, Central Office, Hills Bank, and Federation Bank in Wellman, or contact any Facilities Committee member. Check out the link below to learn more about this plan. #mphawks https://www.mphawks.org/facilities/planning-for-the-future

There will be a fall athletic parent meeting on Thursday, August 10th at 6:30 PM in the high school gym. This meeting is for any parent of 9-12 athlete in a fall sport. Attendance in encouraged!

If you've been looking for a great way to serve in the Mid-Prairie CSD, don't miss this opportunity! The 2023 School Board Elections are open. Check out the process and due dates at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections. You can also contact Jeff Swartzentruber, Board Secretary at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319-646-6093 with questions. #mphawks

We would like to introduce our new 4th grade teacher at MP-West Elementary and 7th grade volleyball coach, Sadie Specht. Sadie received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She enjoys building relationships with her students and integrating mindfulness and yoga into her classroom routines. Outside of the classroom, Sadie is an avid weight lifter/gym goer and enjoys baking. She also enjoys spending time outside hiking or kayaking with her family and friends. #mphawks

Next, we would like to introduce Mid-Prairie Middle School’s new 6th grade Social Studies teacher, Laura Colvin. Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in History: Social Studies Education from the University of Iowa and her Master of Arts in Education from St. Ambrose University. She has subbed for the Mid-Prairie district for two years and is excited to be back full-time in the Social Studies classroom. Laura loves to spend time with her family, read, and travel. She’s always cheering for the Hawkeyes, Cubs, Steelers, and of course, Golden Hawks! #mphawks

As we get closer to the start of the 2023-24 school year, we would like to introduce some new staff members joining Mid-Prairie! Watch for these introduction posts as we head into the new school year. #mphawks Our first introduction is one of our new 5th grade teachers at Mid-Prairie Middle School, Liza Fontaine. Liza earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Endicott College. She recently moved to Iowa from Boston, Massachusetts, and is looking forward to building new relationships in the MP community. She previously taught 3rd grade for 6 years. Liza enjoys crafting with her Cricut, going to exercise classes, and woodworking with her dad back home in Vermont.

Check it out! Renovations at the middle school and East Elementary have made major progress this summer. If you’ve been asked to sign a petition about school 🏫 projects recently, you know we have plans to do more! Members of our district’s community-based facilities committee are out collecting the 272 signatures we need to add a question to the ballot on Nov. 7 that will allow the public to vote 🗳 on funding for additional facility improvements at the high school and West Elementary. This next step will require a tax neutral bond. Your taxes will not 🚫 increase and we will be able to check ✅ several major projects off our to-do list. Want to know more about the plan or how you can add your name to the petition? Check out https://www.mphawks.org/facilities/planning-for-the-future. Thank you for your support! #mphawks

Check it out! Renovations at the middle school and East Elementary have made major progress this summer. If you’ve been asked to sign a petition about school 🏫 projects recently, you know we have plans to do more! Members of our district’s community-based facilities committee are out collecting the 272 signatures we need to add a question to the ballot on Nov. 7 that will allow the public to vote 🗳 on funding for additional facility improvements at the high school and West Elementary. This next step will require a tax neutral bond. Your taxes will not 🚫 increase and we will be able to check ✅ several major projects off our to-do list. Want to know more about the plan or how you can add your name to the petition? Check out https://www.mphawks.org/facilities/planning-for-the-future. Thank you for your support! #mphawks

Check it out! Renovations at the middle school and East Elementary have made major progress this summer. If you’ve been asked to sign a petition about school 🏫 projects recently, you know we have plans to do more! Members of our district’s community-based facilities committee are out collecting the 272 signatures we need to add a question to the ballot on Nov. 7 that will allow the public to vote 🗳 on funding for additional facility improvements at the high school and West Elementary. This next step will require a tax neutral bond. Your taxes will not 🚫 increase and we will be able to check ✅ several major projects off our to-do list. Want to know more about the plan or how you can add your name to the petition? Check out https://www.mphawks.org/facilities/planning-for-the-future. Thank you for your support! #mphawks

On average, over 75+ 7-12 graders participated in strength/speed camp 3 days per week this summer. A huge thank you to Jeff Swartzendruber of Performance Therapies for organizing it & Daren Lambert, Derek Yoder, and Justin Barthelman for helping. Attached are the strength clubs!

Opening day of Golden Hawk Football camp. The young guys are learning alot! #mphawks