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 Sophie. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Sophie Sojka senior photo in front of a green background with the side of a tree wearing a grey sweater; mp logo; text reads: sophie sojka class of 2026 future plans: get a job and go to college. favorite class at mphs: 3D art, awards and honors: gold honor roll, work habit honor roll, 1st place and winning a trophy with my steer. my best advice to underclassmen would be: try your best and forget the rest. my favorite mphs highlight is: junior year prom. best thing about being a golden hawk: you can be you.
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 Ethan. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Ethan Slay senior photo leaning against a tree in a wooded area wearing a tan hooded shirt and jeans; mp logo; text reads: ethan slay class of 2026 future plans: go to the university of iowa for a degree in electrical engineering. favorite class at mphs: advanced welding or woods. awards and honors: perfect attendance all 4 years. special interests and talents i have are: fishing. my favorite mphs highlight is: being in jones' seminar. 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 Max. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Max Sieren senior photo standing in front of a red brick wall wearing a blue button up shirt and jeans; mp logo; text reads: max sieren class of 2026 future plans: i plan to attend kirkwood in order to become a vet tech. my favorite class at mphs: an yenglish or history classes. awards and honors: silver honor roll, gold honor roll, work habit honor roll, perfect attendance, and super student. one thing i will miss about mp is: being with my friends. my favorite mphs highlight is: algebra 1 with allie. best thing about being a golden hawk: the community because they support everything.
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 Madelyn. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Madelyn Sieren senior photo sitting on a black bench in front of a red brick wall wearing a pink blazer, black t-shirt and jeans; mp logo; text reads: madelyn sieren class of 2026 future plans: i plan to attend kirkwood community college. i plan on getting an ag business and animal science degree with a beef certification. favorite class at mphs: ag classes. awards and honors: iowa ffa degree, keokuk county fair queen first runner up, ffa chapter degree, 4-h club officer, state archery 4 years and national archery 1 year, state trapshooting 4 years. - 25 straight. my mp extracurricular activities: golden hawk archery club, golden hawk trap shooting club, ffa, silver cord. my favorite mphs highlight is: being involved in ffa and getting to try new things. best thing about being a golden hawk: support from the community and the available activities.
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 James. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
James Shetler senior photo wearing a sweatshirt that says Vans in front of a red truck; mp logo; text reads: james shetler class of 2026 future plans: undecided. favorite class at mphs: advanced welding. awards and honors: national honor society and renaissance awards. my mp extracurricular activtities: silver cord, national honor society, student council. my favorite mphs higlight is: mr. troyer's advanced welding. best thing about being a golden hawk: snake singing occasionally.
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 Jonathan. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Jonathan Shapiro senior photo sitting on stairs next to a brick wall wearing a brown plaid flannel and jeans; mp logo; text reads: future plans: undecided. favorite class at mphs: western civilization. awards and honors: .5 gpa improvement, won the rock, paper, scissors tournament in 9th grade. one way i have changed from freshman to senior year is: matured a lot. my favorite mphs highlight is: weightlifting class in 10th grade. best thing about being a golden hawk: getting to know all of the people i've met over the years.
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 Caroline. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Caroline Schrader senior photo standing in front of a weeping willow tree in the sunset wearing a yellow dress; mp logo; text reads: caroline shrader class of 2026 future plans: going to roosevelt university to pursue a bfa in musical theater. favorite class at mphs: british literature. awards and honors: platinum, gold, and silver honor roll, work habit honor roll, 11 group and individual all-state nominations (school record), national honor society, 1st place (two years in a row) for individual speech acting, and 2nd place (2 years in a row) for musical theater. my mp extracurricular activities: drama, speech, choir, student council, silver cord, national honor society. my favorite mphs highlight is: my senior homecoming week with my best friends. best thing about being a golden hawk: the supportive staff that wants you to succeed, and the many extracurricular activities offered.
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 Lance. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Lance Schlabaugh senior photo standing in front of a white car wearing a plaid flannel, blue shirt, and jeans; mp logo; text reads: lance schlabaugh class of 2026 future plans: wyo tech for autobody. favorite class at mphs: welding. awards and honors: silver and gold honor roll, .5 gpa increase, perfect attendance, super student. one way i have changed from freshman to senior year is: grew taller and got a beard. my favorite mphs highlight is: miles kicking john's baby in palm. best thing about being a golden hawk: school spirit.
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 Olivia. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Olivia Schlabach senior photo wearing a long purple dress standing in a grassy area with a weeping willow tree behind her; mp logo; text reads: future plans: attend the university of iowa and get my bsn (bachelor of science in nursing). then, I plan to become a nurse practitioner. favorite class at mphs: advanced biology. awards and honors: track state qualifier, youth salute leadership. my mp extracurricular activities: varsity track and field, silver cord, student council, fccla, peer 2 peer tutoring, national honor society. my favorite mphs highlight is: going to football games and being with friends. best thing about being a golden hawk: being surrounded by a close-knit community that is uplifting and the inclusivity of the school.
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/thY856Kualg
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Last week, the Wellman Rotary Club hosted local senior students graduating top of their class. Representing Mid-Prairie were Cassandra Trimpe, Allie Whetstine, Cadance Yoder, Olivia Schlabach, Kassidi Greiner, Hannah Rodgers, Leah Wilson, Griffin Caskey, Harper Pacha, and Elijah Statler (not pictured). We are proud of all of your hard work here at MP! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Cassandra Trimpe, Allie Whetstine, Cadance Yoder, Olivia Schlabach, Kassidi Greiner, Hannah Rodgers, Leah Wilson, Griffin Caskey, Harper Pacha, and Elijah Statler (not pictured)
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 Alaina. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Alaina Safly senior photo standing in front of a tree with green grass behind her wearing a white and black striped shirt and jeans; mp logo; text reads: alaina safly class of 2026 future plans: attend kirkwood in order to become an occupational therapy assistance, favorite class at mphs: british literature. awards and honors: platinum honor roll, work habit honor roll, perfect attendance, super student, national honor society, youth salute, kirkwood's dean's list, varsity, team camptain. my mp extracurricular activitites: track, cross country, silver cord, student government. my favorite mphs highlight is: playing poker during seminar. 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 Cuyler. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Cuyler Rourke senior photo sitting in a roadway with a green field and brown fence behind her wearing a brown shirt, gold belt buckle, and jeans; mp logo; text reads: cuyler rourke class of 2026 future plans: attend kirkwood community college in order to become a veterinary technician. favorite class at mphs: ag business. awards and honors: honor roll awards, ffa greenhand degree, ffa chapter degree, ffa iowa state degree. my mp extracurricular activities: ffa and student council. my favorite mphs highlight is: doing ffa activities and going on ffa trips. best thing about being a golden hawk: having the support of friends, peers, staff, and 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 Henry. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Henry Rodgers senior photo holding a large fish wearing a Mid-Prairie shirt. mp logo; text reads: henry rodgers class of 2026 future plans: go straight to the workforce. favorite class at mphs: computer apps with blake swartz. awars and honors: work habit honor roll, .5 gpa improvement. my mp extracurricular activities: silver cord. my favorite mphs highlight is: winning senior class in kickball. 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 Hannah. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Hannah Rodgers senior photo sitting in a field of sunflowers wearing a white dress; mp logo; text reads: hannah rodgers class of 2026 future plans: attend iowa state to major in dietetics and minor in global health. favorite class at mphs: ap biology. awards and honors: xc rookie of the year and team captain, platinum honor roll, work habit honor roll. my mp extracurricular activities: cross country, track, silver cord, big hawk little hawk mentoring program, yearbook, student council, national honor society. my favorite mphs highlight is: brit lit potlucks and listening to caster's crazy stories. best thing about being a golden hawk: the teachers are so kind and will do anything to help you 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 Keelin. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Keelin Reinier senior photo standing on a bridge overlooking a frozen lake wearing a brown shirt and peach dress; mp logo; text reads: keelin reinier class of 2026 future plans: indian hills community college for an associates of applied science in culinary arts. favorite class at mphs: choir or any of the culinary classes. awards and honors: work habit honor roll, silver honor roll, gold honor roll, and platinum honor roll. my mp extracurricular activities: choir and volunteering. my favorite mphs highlight is: seeing a live performance of "let it go" from mr. snakenberg. best thing about being a golden hawk: the sense of community and support the school provides to both athletes and drama/choir students.
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 Emilie. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Emilie Ramsey sitting in the grass in front of yellow fall trees wearing a green shirt and jeans; mp logo; text reads: emilie ramsey class of 2026 future plans: go to kirkwood to become a vet tech or a social worker. favorite class at mphs: any boman class. awards and honors: silver honor roll, perfect attendance. my mp extracurricular activities: big hawk little hawk mentoring program. my favorite mphs highlight is: when lani blum pushed me off the bench at lunch. best thing about being a golden hawk: the great teachers.
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 Caitlynn. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Caitlynn Peters senior photo sitting in front of a tree wearing a black shirt and jeans with her FFA jacket laying in her lap; mp logo; text reads: caitlynn peters class of 2026 future plans: go to kirkwood, and then go to the university of iowa for psychology to become a social worker. favorite class at mphs: seminar. awards and honors: honor roll, greenhand degree, chapter degree. my mp extracurricular activities: ffa. my favorite mphs highlight is: every day in seminar. best thing about being a golden hawk: the community.

🏐 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Mid-Prairie Volleyball Camp!

Join the Mid-Prairie coaching staff this summer for three days of skill development, fundamentals, technique training, and FUN!

📅 Camp Dates
▪️ June 17–19 → Grades 2nd–6th
▪️ July 14–16 → Grades 7th–12th

⏰ Camp Times
June Camp:
▪️ Grades 2–4: 8:45–10:15 AM
▪️ Grades 5–6: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

July Camp:
▪️ Grades 7–8: 9:45–11:15 AM
▪️ Grades 9–12: 8:00–9:30 AM

💲 Cost: $45 per camper - Family Maximum: $100

Register by June 1st to guarantee a camp t-shirt! Late registrations will still be accepted, but shirts may not be available.

🔗 Register here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/midprairie/camps

We can’t wait to see our Hawks in the gym this summer! #mphawks

about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Volleyball Camp 2026 Description: The camp will include daily instruction from Mid-Prairie Volleyball coaching staff. Camp will include teaching of techniques, fundamentals and games. All campers must register online using the link below. Payment due while registering your athlete. Registration now open and closes June 1, 2026 for all age groups. All camps will be held at the Mid-Prairie High School Gym. Dates: June 17, 18, 19 (Grades 2nd-6th) July 14, 15, 16 (Grades 7th-12th) Age Group and Times: Athletes Entering Grade in Fall of 2026 June 17,18,19 Grades 2-4: 8:45am-10:15am Grades 5-6: 10:30am-12:00pm July 14,15,16 Grades 7-8: 9:45am-11:15am Grades 9-12: 8am-9:30am Camp Fee: $45 per camper Family Maximum cost $100 Registration Link & Payment - PLEASE use this https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/midprairie/camps Important Notice: Registration closes June 1, 2026 for ALL campers to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Late registrations are accepted but campers MAY NOT get a camp shirt. General Questions can be directed to Coach Becker - bbecker@mphawks.org or 319-541-1807 Questions regarding family discount or late registration can be directed to Coach Sherry sevans@mphawks.org
Congratulations to our retirees - 84 years of combined experience at Mid-Prairie!
Jeff Foster with 34 years
Kerri Bell with 29 years
Paula Buckwalter with 17 years
Shawn Sandersfeld with 4 years
Thank you for your dedication to the students of Mid-Prairie! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Paula Buckwalter, Kerri Bell, Jeff Foster, and Shawn Sandersfeld holding their retirement plaques in front of the sign that says Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks
Jeff Foster and Brian Stone shaking hands holding the retirement plaque in front of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks sign
Kerri Bell and Brian Stone shaking hands holding the retirement plaque in front of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks sign
Paula Buckwalter and Brian Stone shaking hands holding the retirement plaque in front of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks sign
Shawn Sandersfeld and Brian Stone shaking hands holding the retirement plaque in front of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks sign