Welcome to East Elementary

Kristan Hunter, East Elementary Principal

Welcome to Mid-Prairie East Elementary, where strong relationships are built and students' sense of belonging and growth are foundational elements that drive our work.  Our staff is committed to collaborative work on behalf of students, while celebrating and sharing joyful moments in our daily learning.

Our community partnerships are a critical piece in our school community's achievements and success.  We share in great gratitude to all of the caring members, parents, community members, staff and students that support and encourage the East Elementary members and students.

Thank you for your partnership with us!

Kristan Hunter
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School Principal

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Community Connections

Why Mid-Prairie East Elementary

Students eating lunch together at a classroom table

Relationships

Strong relationships drive everything we do—staff to staff, staff to student, and student to student—creating a connected, supportive school community.

Four students holding up a poster about their teacher and why she is the best

Caring Culture

School-wide celebrations recognize positive behavior, building momentum for a respectful, engaged, and encouraging school culture.

Students holding up papers with the picture of a historic figure on it and a paper they are writing notes on

Partnerships

Purpose-driven partnerships connect our school with the community, creating real-world opportunities and meaningful impact for students.

Programs

Students sitting at tables with ipads working on a coding application wearing headphones plugged into each ipad
Computer Science

Our elementary computer science program builds problem-solving, creativity, and digital skills, preparing students to think critically in a tech-driven world.

Two students standing in front of a green screen fabric wearing microphones being recorded through an ipad for a school news video
School News

Students produce a weekly school news show, building confidence, communication, and teamwork while sharing stories that keep our school community informed and connected.

Two students holding up their academic awards; text on award says Kalona Cash
PBIS

Our PBIS program promotes positive behavior through clear expectations, recognition, and support, creating a safe, respectful school environment where every student can succeed.

Two staff members serving dry ingredients into bowls for three female students for a chex mix snack
Teacher-Child Interaction Training

100% of teachers are offered training in TCIT, strengthening positive teacher-student interactions, building trust, and supporting behavior and learning in every classroom.

A female and male student sitting on the classroom floor building a circular tower with wooden planks
Character Strong

Our guidance curriculum, Character Strong, builds empathy, confidence, and resilience while developing social-emotional skills for success in school and life.

Students standing with the MP Mascot Herschel in the school gym; one sweatshirt text says Champion
Social Skills

Social Thinking helps students understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, building social awareness, communication skills, and positive interactions in the classroom.

Student Spotlights

MP East student, Molly, standing in front of a turquoise wall with a sign that says Welcome to our class; wearing a pink shirt
I love coming to school and learning during the day. I enjoy Guidance the most because we get to sing fun songs. All of the adults here are really kind and help us in our classroom, at lunch, and at recess.
Molly, East Elementary Student
I really like the Golden Hawk assemblies we have. I got a Golden Hawk award this year, and I was really excited about it!
Miles, East Elementary Student
Cameron Seward wearing a pink tie dye shirt in front of a turquoise wall and a plant behind her
School is really fun. I love my teacher because we have a lot of fun learning skills in our classroom.
Cameron, East Elementary Student