Congratulations to Morgyn Bender on her 3rd place finish at the RVC Conference Golf Tournament! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to Morgyn Bender on her 3rd place finish at the RVC Conference Golf Tournament! Blended photo of Morgan hitting a golf bal out on the course and another photo wearing a blue prom dress smiling.
Congratulations to Olivia Swartzendruber for being named RVC Conference Champion! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congratulations to Olivia Swartzendruber for being named RVC Conference Champion! Blended black and white photo of Olivia hitting a golfball out on on the course and Olivia in her prom dress smiling.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Ariel. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Ariel Kaufman senior photo sitting outdoors on rocks with trees and grass in the background wearing a blue shirt and white pants; MP logo; Text reads Ariel Kaufman Class of 2026 future plans: go to mount mercy university to major in elementary education and be on the MMU dance team. favorite class at mphs: TAing for boman and mercer. awards and honors: platinum and gold honor roll, work habit honor roll, hills bank youth salute nominee, national honor society. my mp extracurricular activities: dance team, golf, yearbook, student council, big hawk little hawk mentoring program, silver cord, national honor society. my favorite mphs highlight is: going to florida for dance team nationals and seminar. best thing about being a golden hawk: all of the extracurricular opportunities.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Stella. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Stella Janecek senior photo in a field with green grass behind her and a blue sky; MP logo: Text reads: Stella Janecek class of 2026 future plans: take a gap year and join the workforce. favorite class at mphs: any schmidt or troyer class. awards and honors: iowa ffa degree, 3rd in the state for crop scouting, work habit honor roll, .5 gpa improvement, greenhand and chapter degree. my mp extracurricular activities: ffa and archery. my favorite mphs highlight is: ffa assemblies. best thing about being a golden hawk: the community.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Dalton. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Dalton Hesseltine senior photo standing outdoors in front of green trees; MP logo; Text reads: Dalton Hesseltine Class of 2026 One way I have changed from freshman to senior year is: I've grown. favorite class at mphs: p.e. the most challenging class I've taken at mp is: art. something interesting or important about me is: I like to ride a bike. I like spicy ood. My favorite musical group or song is: AC/DC. Special insterests and talents I have are: playing video games.
Mid-Prairie High School musician, Thomas Lueck, will be traveling to Des Moines next week to play in Class 3A All-State Jazz Band.

He will rehearse at Johnston High School on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, then he will perform in the Class 3A All-State Jazz Band at the downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel at 3:00 pm on May 14.

This concert plays to a packed house of parents, band directors from all over the state, and college jazz band directors scouting for new talent. The Class 3A jazz band is directed by Ben Markley, who teaches jazz piano at the University of Wyoming and leads his own big band. Good luck, Thomas! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Good luck Thomas Lueck We are proud of you! MP logo, black background with white music notes
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Ryann. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Ryann Dolan senior photo sitting backwards on a black chair wearing a black sweater and arms crossed with a white wall in the background; MP logo; Test reads: Ryann Dolan Class of 2026 Future Plans: I am going to the University of Iowa to doubl emajor in psychology and musical theatre. Eventually, I plan on going to medical school. Favorite class at MPHS: AP psychology and choir. Awards and honors: all-state speech, renaissance awards, IHSMTA outstanding behind the scene, madrigal queen. My MP extracurricular activities: drama, speech, choir, royal court. My favorite MPHS highlight is: being able to go and bother Mrs. McClellen with our jokes. Also AP psychology in its entirety. Best thing about being a golden hawk: The teachers are amazing.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Bryce. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Military headshot photo of Bryce Henry in uniform in front of the US flag; MP logo: Text reads: Bryce henry class of 2026 future plans: iowa army national guard. favorite class at mphs: seminar. awards and honors: platinum honor roll, 3rd team all-state basketball, conference champ in golf. my mp extracurricular activities: basketball, golf, student council class representative. my favorite mphs highlight is: lunch table talks with my friends. best thing about being a golden hawk: the teachers are nice.
Congrats to the Mid-Prairie Girls Golf Teams for winning the River Valley Conference golf meet today in Muscatine. The girls finished with a score of 375, second place team shot a 397. Congrats to Olivia Swartzendruber for finishing in 1st place as an individual with a score of 82 and Morgyn Bender for finishing in 3rd place with a score of 90, both named first team all conference. Noelle Nelson and Macie Ihrig were 2nd team all conference and Delani Blum was all honorable mention all conference! Great job by Coach McArtor and the Hawks!
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Congrats to the Mid-Prairie Girls Golf Teams for winning the River Valley Conference golf meet today in Muscatine. The girls finished with a score of 375, second place team shot a 397. Congrats to Olivia Swartzendruber for finishing in 1st place as an individual with a score of 82 and Morgyn Bender for finishing in 3rd place with a score of 90. Noelle Nelson, Macie Ihrig and Delani Blum were all honorable mention all conference! Great job by Coach McArtor and the Hawks! Golf team members standing on the green each holding a certificate.
Congratulations to MPHS Student of the Week, Wendell Rodgers! Wendell was nominated by Mr. Troyer, "At the Build My Future Career Fair in Cedar Rapids, they always have a display inside a semi-trailer that includes a simulator to help recruit drivers. The guys in charge were sitting on the steps, turning kids away because their simulator wasn't working. Wendell to the rescue! He got it up and running, and everyone got to experience the driving simulator." Great work, Wendell! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPHS student of the week Congrats, Wendell! Wendell Rodgers standing in front of a wooden shiplap wall wearing a sweatshirt that says IOWA
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Avery. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Avery Helmuth senior photo wearing a red and white flowered dress sitting on a porch leaning against a white house; MP logo; Text reads: Avery Helmuth class of 2026 future plans: I will be attending capri college to become an esthetician. Favorite class at MPHS: anatomy. Awards and honors: platinum honor roll, and work habit honor roll. my mp extracurricular activities: volleyball, soccer, and big hawk little hawk mentoring program. my favorite mphs highlight is: cyris doing the superman at the valentine's dance. best thing about being a golden hawk: the community support.
🚨 Our NEW Mid-Prairie website has launched TODAY! 🚨

We are so excited to officially share the new and improved experience at mphawks.org with our students, families, staff, and community!

The new site features a fresh look, easier navigation, improved mobile access, and updated information to help you stay connected with everything happening across Mid-Prairie.

✅ Same web address: mphawks.org
⚠️ Important: If you have bookmarked links to internal pages on our old website, those bookmarks will no longer work. Please visit those pages through the new website and re-bookmark them for future use.

We can’t wait for you to explore it! Check it out today and discover what’s new at Mid-Prairie. #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Image for website launch with a photo of an open laptop screen showing the Mid-Prairie website district homepage, photo of students in culinary jackets; Text reads: Check out...Our new website! Mid-Prairie Community. School District A Focus on real-world, career readiness, welcome to Mid-Prairie
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Kadence. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Kadence Grout senior photo sitting outdoors on a public park bench with green grass and a stone building behind her wearing a black top and jean skirt; MP logo; Text reads: Kadence Grout Class of 2026 Future plans: attend university of mississippi and major in integrated marketing and communications. favorite class at mphs: all of the art classes. awards and honors: all-conference softball and youth salute. my mp extracurricular activities: softball, fccla, student council, peer-to-peer tutoring, basketball. my favorite mphs highlight is: our grade winning powderpuff multiple years in a row. best thing about being a golden hawk: the positive community.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Haley. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Haley Gross senior photo standing in front of a body of water and browned tall grass wearing a gold, blue, and white striped sweater; MP logo; Text reads: Haley Gross Class of 2026 future plans: I am going to attend kirkwood to get my degree in business management, and then transfer to the university of ohio state for cybersecurity and robotics. favorite class at MPHS: pe. awards and honors: gold honor roll (1), silver honor roll (3), super student (1), work habit honor roll (6). my best advice i could give to underclassmen would be: don't let the drama get to you, mind your business, and work hard in class. my favorite mphs highlight is: seminar holiday parties. best thing about being a golden hawk: knowing that a lot of my classmates are phenomenal athletes and watching them succeed.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Gabriel. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Gabriel Groff senior photo standing in front of a brick wall wearing a black t-shirt with orange and white fire on it; MP logo; Text reads: Gabriel Groff Class of 2026 future plans: I want to go live with my grandparents in Milton, PA, get a job, and maybe go to college. Favorite class at MPHS: government. Awards and honors: super student. My MP extracurricular activities: theatre and speech. My best advice to underclassmen would be: go to school where you can be kind to people, do the homework, and graduate. Special interests and talents I have: I like music and books.
Mrs. Stumpf’s class is ready for liftoff as they present this out-of-this-world episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/NXgUp17EUYI
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Miss Stanley’s class has tapped into the Force to bring you today’s stellar episode of School News. May the news be with you! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/93dO2KZkU3g
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie has installed new shot put and discus throwing rings, but they aren't marked! Geometry students have been tasked with finding the center of these rings and other markings using theorems and ideas they have learned about circles this half. Last week, our kids tested some of their ideas in the parking lot, before officially marking the rings. #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Male and female high school students drawing circles with chalk on the parking lot pavement
Male and female high school students drawing circles with chalk on the parking lot pavement with adults standing nearby watching
High school students pointing to circles drawn on the parking lot pavement with chalk discussing them
Male and female high school students drawing circles with chalk on the parking lot pavement
One male student tracing a circle with a hula hoop and chalk on the parking lot pavement with two male high school students standing next to him watching
Female student using a measuring tape to measure a circle drawn with chalk on the parking lot pavement with two students standing next to her watching
Join us for the Mid-Prairie Girls Junior High Basketball Camp—July 6–8, 2026!

This 3-day camp is perfect for girls entering grades 5–8 who want to build skills, boost confidence, and have fun on the court. Led by Coach Jenny Hobbs and supported by our varsity players, campers will focus on the fundamentals—shooting, passing, dribbling, and footwork—through high-energy drills and instruction.

July 6–8
9:00–11:00 AM
Mid-Prairie High School Gym
$45 (family max $100)

Come ready to learn, compete, and grow your game! 💪

Register here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026032505012117968eaedbd076a41/register
#mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Girls Junior High Camp July 6-8, 2026 Girls entering Grades 5-8; 9:00-11:00 am Where: Mid-Prairie High School Gym Costs: $45 ($100 maximum for a family) Mid-Prairie Elementary Girls Basketball camp will be directed by Coach Jenny Hobbs and assisted by members of the Girls Varsity Team. Coach Hobbs has many years of camp experience having directed camps at Drake University, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Mid-Prairie, Ames, Sigourney, Keota Schools. She has had the good fortune to lead fundamental clinics at Snow Valley Basketball School as well as Michigan State, Arkansas and Elite University. Coach Hobbs specializes in FUNdamentals of the game of basketball. Each day will consist of the repetition of fundamental drills with an emphasis in proper footwork in the areas of shooting, passing, and dribbling. Be ready to be challenged. Name _____________________________________________ Entering Grade _________________ Address__________________________________________________ City____________________ Parent Name & email ______________________________________________________________ Phone#__________________________________ Emergency #_____________________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): Youth S M L / Adult S M L XL Parental Release: I hereby authorize the staff of the Mid-Prairie Girls Jr. High Basketball Camp to act for me according to their best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention, and I hereby waive and release the Mid-Prairie Schools and all employees of the Mid-Prairie Jr. High Basketball Camp from all claims on account of any injuries sustained to my daughter while attending camp; and I agree to indemnify Mid-Prairie Schools and Mid-Prairie Girls Jr. High Basketball Camp and its employees for any claim which may hereafter be presented by my daughter as a result of any such injuries. ______________________________________________ ____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Use Bound Link: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026032505012117968eaedbd076a41/register OR Make Checks payable to: Mid-Prairie Community Schools Bring form first day of camp or send to: Mid-Prairie Girls Basketball Camp ℅ Girls BBall Camps 1636 Hwy 22 Wellman, IA 52356 Please email (jhobbs@mphawks.org ) or text (515-291-8600) if you have any questions.
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our seniors. Make sure to leave them a note of encouragement and congratulations. Today we celebrate Cameron. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Cameron Gingerich senior photo standing outdoors in front of greenery and a wooden fence; MP logo; Text reads: Cameron Gingerich Class of 2026 future plans: workforce. favorite class at MPHS: advanced woods. Awards and honors: renaissance awards. My MP extracurricular activities: FFA. My favorite MPHS highlight is: beating walter in a race. Best thing about being a golden hawk: supporting community