Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

This past summer, around 30 Mid-Prairie students attended a fine arts-focused camp.  These camps ranged from Drum Major Marching Band camp, Speech Improvisation camp, Broadway camp in New York, acting in Greece, vocal and acting camps at the University of Iowa and ICON, Dorian Camp at Luther College, and singing in cathedrals in England, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.  The MP Fine Arts Boosters highly encourage students to strengthen their skillsets in all areas, and provided almost $5,000 worth of scholarships to these students.  

This past school year, the Fine Arts Boosters also: purchased a new bari sax for the high school, purchased a new saxophone case for the middle school, purchased a new euphonium for the high school,  provided the Jazz Band a charter bus for their trip to the State Jazz Competition, portable speakers for the speech team, custom drill for the Marching Band, new wireless microphones and other upgrades to the sound system, costumes for play, musical, color guard and Madrigal; accompanists for contest, pit musicians for musical, multiple meals for students at honor bands, state contests, and more.

We would like to thank everyone who has donated to the FAB in support of these students and activities. We all greatly appreciate everything you have done to help them become better student musicians!

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/zrzY0bmA0kk

Our talented MPHS Choir performed the National Anthem at the Veterans with Disabilities Golf Tournament—thank you for sharing your voices to honor our veterans and make the event extra special! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/g5BrFO43ZjY

Congratulations to Cadance Yoder and Griffin Caskey who were named Homecoming Queen and King last night.

Thanks to everyone who made the day fun and eventful from the pep assemblies for all schools, the parade, games and coronation. A special shout out to Chris Hotchkiss who always does an amazing job announcing for us and Nate Nisly for the sound equipment. We appreciate both of your efforts. Photos courtesy of Nicole Miller.

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

The MP Dance Team Webstore is now open! The store will close on Wednesday, September 17th. #mphawks
https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/MPDT/?action=viewall

Miss Bontrager's class is bear-y excited to share this episode of MP-West School News with you! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/chNA8OgiRUk

Get ready for Football Bingo at the Varsity Homecoming Game! Have fun playing and help raise money for the 2026 Post Prom at the same time. Bingo cards are $10 each, and prizes will be awarded to the first bingo in each age category! #mphawks

MP-West began their garden club today. Students planted radishes, carrots, spinach, and lettuce. They still have tomatoes and bell peppers in the garden. In 30 days, they should be able to harvest a salad! #mphawks

Mrs. Fisher's 2nd-grade class is launching us off into orbit with MP-East School News this week. Check it out! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/SzhzIQHwlq4

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

Global Cuisine students identifying a dozen different culinary herbs. The lab culminated with each team selecting the herbs they wanted to use for some delicious garlic herb bread!

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/uE5TIiefbV0

The MP Booster Club Webstore closes at midnight tonight!
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_booster_club/shop/home

Congratulations to our MPHS Student of the Week, Abby Kraus! Mr. Banks nominated Abby, "Abby is a TA in Mr. Walther's US History class. She has worked to support our new freshmen and was seen seeking some of them out and giving them encouragement in the hallway before school. Her commitment and willingness to help others are a great example of positive senior leadership. Way to go, Abby!" #mphawks

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!

Check out our first Golden Hawks At A Glance for the 2025-2026 school year! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/X-6lBPZ2r5s

Did you know that School Board Elections are coming this fall? Would you consider running for a seat on the School Board, or do you know of someone you would like to encourage to run for the School Board Election? *Three Board seats will be on the ballot. *The filing period to file your paperwork with our School Board Secretary, Jeff Swartzentruber, begins Monday, August 25th, and closes at 5pm on Thursday, September 18th. *Check out our Elections page for more information including the required forms and a candidates guide at: https://www.mphawks.org/district/leadership/school-board/elections Contact Jeff at jswartzentruber@mphawks.org or 319.646.6093 ext. 503 for information and questions. Are you passionate about the education of our students while serving in an advisory role? Would you be a voice for Mid-Prairie Schools? Every Student! Every Day!