Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/afu2Jp3hILM
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Zion Price! Zion was nominated by Mr. Couglan, "Any time he is in the gym, whether in PE or seminar, he always makes sure every ball is picked up at the end of class. I truly appreciate this because he does it on his own, without being asked. Great job being respectful and helpful, Zion!" #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS Student of the Week - Congrats, Zion!
Welcome to an enchanted kingdom where all your favorite fairy tale characters have come to retell their stories in fun and unique ways and—NOPE! Scratch that, we’re not doin’ that! We’ve all heard these stories a bazillion times, and Ella ain’t havin’ it. See, Ella's a woman of a certain age who has bulldozed her way into this fairy tale world. And she’s got a bone to pick. She’s tired of the false promises of “happily ever after” that never come true in the real world. Ella’s not retelling these stories—she's just writing what happens AFTER the endings, where reality collides with fairy tales in very messy ways. Now, a middle-aged Cinderella and the entire kingdom are rocked as these aging ingénues and neurotic princes try to deal with life after that perfect moment. Part farce, part vaudeville, part SNL, a little Rocky Horror and a totally wild ride that no one ever imagined after “happily ever after.”

At Mid-Prairie High School, April 17, 18 at 7:00 pm; April 19 at 2:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased at https://mpdrama.booktix.com/
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS Theatre Presents Never After Happily by Cindy Marcus April 17, 28, 2026 7 pm April 19 2026 - 2 pm. Mid-Prairie High School Tickets Adults $12 Students K-12 $10 MPDRAMABOOKTIX.COM
Group Photo of Happily Never After cast in costumes

On Saturday, March 28th, around 40 high school music students participated in the Iowa High School Music Association State Solo & Ensemble contest held at Grinnell High School.  These students worked very hard in preparation for this competition, and performed very well!

Read more about Mid-Prairie Music at State Solo & Ensemble Contest here: tinyurl.com/MPHSMusicNews

2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Music State & Solo Ensemble Contest Read about it at: tinyurl.com/MPHSMusicNews
Get ready, Miss Bontrager's class is about to name it and claim it on today's episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/_PDN3uK72LU
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mrs. Fisher’s class is serving up a sweet and crunchy episode of MP-East School News you won’t want to miss! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/r6tSDHpTKDw
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Due to our unexpected weather excitement, the Scholastic Book Fair at West Elementary has been extended until 4pm on Monday April 6th.

Students and families will be able to shop before/after school. Please consider creating a Book Fair eWallet so your child can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently!
* Create an eWallet for your student and they will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE poster!

Families can also support our library by shopping online until April 12th.
Follow the link below for more information about eWallets, to preview the fair, or to shop online.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairiewestelemschool
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Book Fair Extended: Due to our unexpected weather excitement, the Scholastic Book Fair at West Elementary has been extended until 4pm on Monday April 6th. Families can also support our library by shopping online until April 12th.

Attention 8th grade and high school! Mid-Prairie Dance Team tryouts are coming up. Practices will be on April 27th & 30th, and Tryout Day will be May 1st. Follow the link below to complete your tryout application. #mphawks
https://tinyurl.com/mpdttryouts

2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Dance Team Tryouts Who: Anyone interested in joining the team. When: tryout practices April 27 and 30th from 6-8:30. Tryout Day May 1st at 4:30. Where: MPHS. Questions? Email Coach Brenna at mpdance@mphawks.org
Thanks to the support of our Mid-Prairie community, exciting improvements are happening across the district! From new classrooms and safer site upgrades at East, West, and the middle school, to the new Activities Center and future high school additions, we’re continuing to invest in spaces that support student learning and activities—without increasing the property tax levy rate. Take a look at what’s new and what’s next! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
New at East Elementary: classroom additions, safer parking lots and fenced in recess area. Next phase includes fine arts, general, and special education classrooms, including a new auditorium and activities entrance at the high school.
New at West Elementary: accessible playground, improved parking lot, new classrooms and ADA restrooms. Next phase includes fine arts, general, and special education classrooms, including a new auditorium and activities entrance at the high school.
New at the middle school: New FCS and STEM classrooms, 5th, 7th and 8th grade classrooms, and renovated commons. Next phase includes fine arts, general, and special education classrooms, including a new auditorium and activities entrance at the high school.
New at the high school: Activities Center with 3 mat wrestling room and locker rooms, new weight room, and new concessions, restrooms and storage.. Next phase includes fine arts, general, and special education classrooms, including a new auditorium and activities entrance at the high school.
Congratulations to Mid-Prairie High School musician, Brock Lowenberg, for receiving "Best of Center" recognition at State Solo / Ensemble Contest this past Saturday, March 28 at Grinnell High School.

If a musician receives "Best of Center" recognition, it means that they were considered by the judge to be the best performance that they heard that day at the contest.

Brock played a timpani solo titled Sonata for Timpani by John Beck. We are proud of you, Brock! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Brock Lowenberg
Students from Mid-Prairie High School earned multiple honors at the River Valley Conference Art Show last night, showcasing their creativity and artistic talent among schools across the conference.

Sophie Miller earned 1st place in Painting and 1st place in Colored Pencils, while Josh Turner received 2nd place in Painting. Leah Chapek was awarded 1st place in Mixed Media and 3rd place in Book Sculpture, and Destiny McKinney took 1st place in Book Sculpture. In ceramics, Tommy Miller earned 2nd place, and Jaiden Lara received 2nd place in Book Sculpture.

These awards highlight the hard work, imagination, and dedication of Mid-Prairie’s art students, who represented the Golden Hawks with pride. #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Sophie Miller with two of her artwork pieces, one of a water droplet and one of a boardwalk along a seaside, and her all-conference awards
Destiny McKinney and her artwork made of dollar bills and her all-conference award
Student holding two of her artwork pieces, one a painting of a sea turtle and the other of a castle, and her all-conference awards
Josh Turner with his artwork of a dinosaur and his all-conference award
Student with artwork piece of a table with decorations on an open book and all-conference award
Tommy Miller with his artwork sculpture of a hand and his all-conference award
Students from Mid-Prairie High School earned multiple honors at the River Valley Conference Art Show last night, showcasing their creativity and artistic talent among schools across the conference.

Sophie Miller earned 1st place in Painting and 1st place in Colored Pencils, while Josh Turner received 2nd place in Painting. Leah Chapek was awarded 1st place in Mixed Media and 3rd place in Book Sculpture, and Destiny McKinney took 1st place in Book Sculpture. In ceramics, Tommy Miller earned 2nd place, and Jaiden Lara received 2nd place in Book Sculpture.

These awards highlight the hard work, imagination, and dedication of Mid-Prairie’s art students, who represented the Golden Hawks with pride. #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Students holding their artwork pieces and their all-conference awards
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
#mphawks
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS Student of the Week - Congrats, Thomas!