Mark your calendars! MP Elementary Music Teacher, Mrs. Hershberger, has a new Fall 2nd Grade Music Program coming up on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30pm at the MPHS Cafetorium. The kids have been practicing. You don’t want to miss this special music program! #mphawks

This week 8th grade math students found the cost of a 100x100 burger (100 patties with cheese) at In 'n' Out. They learned how to write a linear equation to represent this situation and how the equation can make finding our answer faster and easier. #mphawks #mathisfun

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks https://youtu.be/ohON2ZRAuaI

THANK YOU Nate Young, Seif Zaki, and Jacek Gralak with Transition Technologies for speaking to our 6th graders! They shared the math used in factories to produce different pieces of technology and how to create AI. Students also tested RealWear voice-activated devices. #mphawks

Mid-Prairie High School Drama will present the musical Matilda, Friday and Saturday November 1 and 2 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday November 3 at 2:00 pm at Mid-Prairie High School. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, The musical Matilda is about an extraordinary young girl who is unloved by her cruel parents, and bullied by the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. With courage and cleverness in equal amounts, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny, with the help of the other “Revolting Children.” Tickets may be purchased at https://mpdrama.booktix.com/ #mphawks

Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Parker Thomas! Parker was nominated by Mrs. Jones, "Parker is doing a great job in Biology. He has quickly and efficiently made up work from absences, is patient and kind with his classmates, and is a great thinker. He is also good at making connections, asking questions, and helping others. Keep up the good work Parker!" #mphawks

Check out today's episode of MP West School News, presented by Mrs. Meier's class! #mphawks https://youtu.be/Q_pIP9xGOlE

In 6th grade math, students explored unit rates by calculating their speed walking and running 10 meters in the hallways! Then they compared their rates with world record holders in 15 m speed climbing, 100 m hurdles, and 50 m swimming. #mphawks #mathisfun

Check out this week's episode of MP East School News presented by Miss Whitten's class! #mphawks https://youtu.be/JvCQwZcLsfs

On Friday in Social Studies, 6th graders mummified apples in their study of Ancient Egypt! #mphawks

MP East 2nd grade welcomed Washington County Extension Ag in the Classroom Educator, Sam Jamison, for monthly Ag in the Classroom lessons. This program increases their agricultural knowledge about how their food grows & daily products they use. 🎃#mphawks

MP 2nd graders graders welcomed Miss Becky Widmer to teach them about the Washington County Extension TryDay Friday:Nutrition Education Program! It motivates kids to eat more fruits & vegetables & meals and snacks, & to be more physically active. #mphawks

As a reminder, Mid-Prairie has partnered with Care Solace services to support our staff and students. Care Solace works alongside school districts to quickly connect students, school staff, and their families to quality mental health and substance use treatment providers matched to their needs. Learn more about available resources on our MP Guidance website, under mental health resources. #mphawks https://www.mphawks.org/academics/guidance

Have your smile ready for Picture Day at MP! October 22nd - West Elementary & High School (grades 9, 10, 11) October 23rd - East Elementary & Middle School #mphawks

High School Culinary Arts teacher, Glenda Seward, will be offering several adult education classes in the Mid-Prairie High School Culinary Arts Lab this winter/spring. The classes meet from 5:30-8pm each evening: January 22- Asian Dumplings/Potstickers (repeat of this class) February 12 - Cinnamon Rolls March 26 - Sourdough (you will leave with your own starter) April 23 - Homemade Bagels #mphawks To learn more and to register, go to the Kirkwood Continuing Education website: https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay

MP Elementary Schools Trunk or Treat is set for Friday, October 25 located at MP East parking lot from 5:30-7 PM. All elementary students and their families are welcome to this free family event. FYI- food trucks will be on site. We can't wait to see you there! 🎃 #mphawks

WANTED! Trunk or Treat candy for our MP Elementary Trunk or Treat Night on Friday, October 25 at MP East Elementary parking lot. All candy donations can be dropped off at either elementary office by October 23. Thank you for your candy donations! 🎃 #mphawks

The Mid-Prairie Football Playoffs webstore is now open! Store closes 10/20 and shirts will be back 10/24. #mphawks https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mid_prairie_football/shop/home

Nine student members of the Mid-Prairie FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) chapter, along with nearly 500 other students from around the state, attended the Eastern Iowa FCCLA Fall Leadership Rally at Kirkwood Community College on Wednesday, October 9th. The students enjoyed hearing about opportunities FCCLA offers with multiple breakout sessions supporting their development as leaders, team-building activities as a chapter and with students from other schools, and the challenge to find ways to serve our communities. FCCLA is the Career and Technical Student Organization associated with the Family and Consumer Sciences department at Mid-Prairie. Advisers are Sarah O'Rourke and Glenda Seward. The Mid-Prairie FCCLA chapter is 98 members strong!! On the way home, the students got to enjoy some ice cream with the owner of Jon's Ice Cream in Tiffin - a sweet finish to the day! #mphawks

Check out this week's Golden Hawks At A Glance! #mphawks https://youtu.be/rhc2sZPEGcs