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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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!
#mphawks
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Our students had fun celebrating FFA Drive Your Tractor to School Day! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/q_w8DO7Wlmg
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance with audio featuring our 3rd and 4th grade students! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/c5BmmBf0Ra0
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Speech Individual Events Recital - Sunday, March 29th @ 2 pm
Free to attend! Come support our speech students and help send off our All-State nominees!
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Speech Presents 2026 Speech Individual Events Recital Sunday March 29 2 pm Free All-State Sendoff Event Featuring IHSSA All-State Nominees
Congratulations to MPMS February Students of the Month. Great work leading by example! #mphawks
5th Grade - Noelle
6th Grade - Eliza
7th Grade - Cora
8th Grade - Lucy
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPMS Student of the Month Noelle 5th Grade Noelle does a fantastic job of helping others when they are out of the room to get their notes all caught up. She looks out for her classmates and friends in many different ways with either the notes or other ways to help them. She is ready to participate in class discussions and ask questions to further her learning and the learning of others around her. Noelle has a kind and caring heart to all staff and students. If someone near her is needing help, she makes sure that they get the help they need either from her or the teacher.
MPMS Student of the Month Eliza 6th Grade Eliza is an exemplary student. Staff can always count on her to be a positive role model in groups, help others, and always be respectful to those around her. She decides to lead by example in the classroom and produces exceptional work. As her confidence has grown this year, it has been fun watching her participate more in class discussions and share her unique and well thought-out perspectives with her classmates. We appreciate the creative mind she is willing to share. Keep up the great work, Eliza!
MPMS Student of the Month Cora 7th Grade Cora gets her work for classes done on time and rarely misses any days of school. Cora treats teachers and staff with respect and is kind to her peers. She follows expectations in all areas of the school.
MPMS Student of the Month Lucy 8th Grade Lucy went out of her way to make sure that her work was complete before an absence. She is always on task, prepared for class, participating, and ready to complete work. She will choose to work with students that maybe do not have a partner. She does not complain about who she may have to work with and is always a positive person when it comes to working with others. Lucy works so hard. She wants to do well in all things. She asks for help when it is needed and is not afraid to try at something even when it is hard. She is such an awesome student and person inside and outside of the classroom.
Congratulations to Thomas Lueck on being selected to play in the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band! Thomas is the first Mid-Prairie musician to make it into the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to Thomas Lueck on being selected to play in the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. Thomas is the first Mid-Prairie musician to make it into the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band.
In geometry on Tuesday, students made dilation mobiles as they investigated how linear scale factors affect area.
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
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Get ready to scoop up some fun and dip into this episode of MP-East School News, hosted by Miss Beitzel’s class! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/jyEg8QiHvpM
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Two students standing in a news studio background with Mid-Prairie East Elementary shown in the background also
*REMINDER - YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!*

Kids’ Brains & Screens: A Community Conversation

Parents, grandparents, students, and community members—this is a conversation that affects all of us. Join us for an important workshop about helping kids develop healthy relationships with screens and technology at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th, in the Mid-Prairie High School Cafeteria.
ScreenStrong Ambassador Jan Hochstetler, a retired school administrator and author, will share practical strategies to help families prevent and reverse childhood screen dependency. With years of experience working with children and families—and as a parent herself—Jan brings both professional insight and real-life perspective.

This event is open to everyone in the community:
• Parents and caregivers
• High school and middle school students
• Grandparents
• Educators and community members

A complimentary meal of pork burgers generously donated by Brenneman Pork, chips, water, and cookies will be available beginning at 6:00. Whether you’re looking for guidance, curious about the impact of screens on kids’ brains, or simply want to start meaningful conversations at home, this workshop offers practical tools and encouragement.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more about ScreenStrong.

Hear what past audiences have said:

"Thank you for bringing this conversation to the **** community! It's a relief that other parents are thinking of these things too." - AG

"I took time off from work to attend and feel like it was well worth it! I've shared info and resources with friends and family." - M.H.

"I hope you can keep on presenting these findings. They are so important!" - V.D.

"It was very thorough and relevant. I just think that more people need to be hearing this often and again and again. I think there is a movement that is beginning with parents and this would be the perfect way to get them fired up and informed about what to do next."

Please help us spread the word and invite others who might benefit. We hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Kids' Brains & Screens Strong Kinds Strong Families ScreenStrong Empowers parents to prevent & reverse childhood screen dependency. We provide practical solutions to free children from toxic screen habits. Tuesday March 24 @ 6:30 PM MPHS Cafeteria. Presented by ScreenStrong Ambassador Jan Hochstetler. Jan is an author and retired school administrator with years of experience working closely with children and families. As a mother of two children, Jan has experienced screen struggles firsthand and brings both professional insight and personal understanding to her presentation.