Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
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3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
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 Katelyn. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Katelyn Harland senior photo outdoors in a green grassy field with a tree in the background wearing white shorts and a brown shirt and holding a bouquet of white flowers; MP logo; Test reads: Katelyn Harland Class of 2026 Future plans: attend Kirkwood and get my degree in PTA. I want to specialize in pediatrics. Favorite class at MPHS: anatomy. Awards and honors: State qualifier, honorable mention for volleyball. My MP extracurricular activities: Big hawk little hawk mentoring program, volleyball, and basketball. My favorite MPHS highlight is: Going to state in volleyball my junior and senior year. Best thing about being a golden hawk: the community.
Congratulations to our AP Chemistry students! You made it! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Group of high school students holding a cookie cake that says Congrats AP Chem Students with a picture of a science beaker with green frosting inside; Students are smiling, one student's sweatshirt reads The. University of Iowa Hawkeyes and another sweatshirt reads American
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 Clayton. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Clayton Davidson outdoors at the golf course with a golf club looking up into the sky, pine tree behind him; MP logo, Text reads: Clayton Davidson Class of 2026 Future plans: join the workforce. Favorite class at MPHS: p.e. I've been employed by: Gingerich Well. My MP extracurricular activities: basketball and golf. My favorite MPHS highlight is: seminar kickball. Best thing about being a golden hawk: the environment
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 Jillian. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Jillian Clark standing in front of a gold colored striped decorative wall wearing a black leather jacket and black shirt; MP logo; Text reads: Jillian Clark Class of 2026 Future plans: I am attending William Penn to major in music hwile focusing on orchestration and music education. Favorite class at MPHS: British Literature. Awards and honors: four all-state speech nominations; My MP extracurricular activities: royal court, jazz band, marching band, speech, and drama. My favorite MPHS highlight is: practicing and performing in all of the musicals and plays. Best thing about being a golden hawk: the family!
Congratulations to our MPHS Students of the Week, Douglas, Johnathan, and Eliana! Douglas, Johnathan, and Eliana were nominated by Mrs. Seward, "They were absolutely amazing in the kitchen (Douglas and John), and as a server (Eliana) for the 8th-grade meal. Douglas and John were amazing with the food preparation, but really stepped up during clean up and stayed with the dishwashing process all the way through to the end, making everyone else's job easier!! Eliana was recognized by all of the adults helping with the meal as someone who stepped up, saw what needed to be done, and then did it!" Great work! #mphawks
*Not pictured: Johnathan
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Eliana Popejoy and Douglas Stephenson standing in front of the MP Golden Hawk logo on the wall behind them, Eliana wearing a black and gold sweatshirt with an Iowa Hawkeye on it and Douglas wearing a Pokemon sweatshirt that reads Pika Pika Pika; Text reads: MPHS Student of the Week Congrats, Douglas, Johnathan & Eliana!
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 Cyris. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Cyris Christner standing on the Mid-Prairie football field with the score board in the far background wearing his Mid-Prairie football jersey and jeans, Jersey says Hawks and number 75, he is holding his football helmet and a football; MP logo; Text reads: Cyris Christner Class of 2026 Future plans: Go to Coe College to study kinesiology. Favorite class at MPHS: P.E. Weightlifting and Yoga. Awards and honots: Gold and silver honor roll, work habit honor roll, all-district academic all-district, Nick Peck weightlifter. My MP extracurricular activities: football, basketball, and golf. My favorite MPHS highlight is: winning back to back district champs. Best thing about being a golden hawk: opportunities that were given to me.
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 Paiton. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Paiton Chittick senior photo standing in front of a pink brick wall, door, and window frame outdoors; MP logo; Text reads: Paiton Chittick Class of 2026 Future plans: I plan to keep working. Activities I'm involed in outside of school: work, hanging out with friends, and golfing. My best advice for underclassmen would be: Keep up with all of your homework. Make new friends. Pack your own lunch. My MP extracurricular activities: golf. My favorite MPHS highlight is: Bus rides to golf meets. They are always fun and exciting. Best thing about being a golden hawk: We have a nice and helpful 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 Leah. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Leah Chapek senior photo sitting in front of a stone wall and leaning on a brown fence post; MP logo; Text reads: Leah Chapek Class of 2026. Future plans: I am going to the University of Iowa to get a degree in art and radiation science in order to get a job as an ultrasound tech. Favorite class at MPHS: AP chemistry or Physics. Awards and honors: Silver honor roll and work habit honor roll. My best advice to underclassmen would be: Enjoy your high school career. My favorite MPHS highlight is: playing poker in seminar. Best thing about being a Golden Hawk: Getting to have so many opportunities to do different things.
New teachers, big impact. 🍎✨

Last week we celebrated our Mid-Prairie Beginning Teacher Network—because supporting teachers from day one isn’t just important, it’s part of how we help all students learn at high levels.

Our first- and second-year teachers are doing more than just finding their footing in year one. Through mentoring, coaching, co-planning, professional learning, and growth aligned to Iowa Teaching Standards, they’re building strong practice, strong relationships, and strong classrooms. 💡

The Beginning Teacher Network includes:
✔️ Instructional coaching + induction support
✔️ New teacher trainings
✔️ Personalized professional growth goals
✔️ Collaboration with mentors and principals
✔️ Reflection, feedback, and continuous improvement

Translation? We don’t just hire great educators—we invest in them. 🌱
#mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Groups of 5 teachers sitting at tables in the MP Central Office community room with gift boxes on the table in front of them; Text on the video screen reads Beginning Teachers Network Celebration
Teachers serving themselve through a buffet line of food prepared in the MP Central Office community room
Teachers outside in the MP Central Office parking lot playing cornhole games int he parking spaces
Two MP Teachers Cate Burke and Justin Barthelman pointing to a bracket competition drawn on a large piece of paper hanging on the wall showing that they made it to win the championship; Poster reads BTN BAGS Tournament with names in each player space and Cate and Justin written on the final champion line
Teachers sitting in groups of 5 at tables in the MP Central Office community room talking to each other; Table sign reads West Elementary
Superintendent Brian Stone cooking personal pizzas in his outdoor pizza ovens with three teachers standing to the side waiting
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 Alex. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Alex Castillo senior photo sitting outdoors on hay bales; MP logo: text reads: Alex Castillo Class of 2026 future plans: I want to become a flight attendant. Favorite class at MPHS: Computer science principles 1 and 2. I've been employed by: Farmers Hen House. My MP extracurricular activities: Track and cross country. My favorite MPHS highlight is: the times ahna and I would talk about the little Amish dog. Best thing about being a Golden Hawk: We're superior.
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 Griffin. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Griffin Caskey senior photo standing outdoors in front of a field leaning on a white fence; MP logo; Test reads Griffin Caskey Class of 2026 Future plans: I plan to keep pursuing goals as a cyclist and get my bachelors in neuroscience in hopes to work in research. My favorite class at MPHS: anatomy. Awards and honors: national honor society, youth salute, homecoming king, nations cup competitor, 5x state champion, platinum honor roll, work habit honor roll; My MP extracurricular activities: student government, big hawk little hawk mentoring program, tutoring. My favorite MPHS highlight is: going to prom as a freshman and seminar poker tournaments. Best thing about being a golden hawk: the amazing staff that always encourage and support us.
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 Jadyn. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Jadyn Carrillo senior photo standing outdoors near the railing of a porch; MP logo; test reads: Jadyn Carrillo Class of 2026 Future plans: I am going to Kirkwood for my RN and the University of Iowa for my BSN and CRNA. Favorite class at MPHS: anatomy. Awards and honors: platinum, gold, and silver honor rolls. My MP extracurricular activities: I have been in choir, lyrica, band, did makeup for theater, and girls' wrestling maager. My favorite MPHS highlight is: grad parties weekend of 2025. Best thing about being a golden hawk: Our school is very connected through activities, school spirit, and our student section.
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 Ellie. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Ellie Callahan senior photo our in a wooded area; MP logo; Test reads Ellie Callahan Class of 2026 Future plans: I plan to attend the University of Northern Iowa and major in communication sciences and disorders and pursue a career in speech pathology. Favorite class at MPHS: physics and anatomy. Awards and honors: renaissance awards, my Iowa degree through FFA, Youth Salute. My MP extracurricular activities: FFA, FCCLA, big hawk little hawk mentoring program, national honor society, girls' wrestling, volleyball, girls' soccer, silver cord, student council. My favorite MPHS highlight is: hanging out with friends and playing poker in seminar. Best thing about being a golden hawk: the environment of supportive teachers and kind 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
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Emilie Burnett senior photo standing in front of a greenery bush; MP logo: Text reads: Emilie Burnett Class of 2026 Future plans: I plan to study music at the University of Iowa. Favorite class at MPHS: Choir and intro to psychology. My most important accomplishment: I am proud of the solo I sang this year. My MP extracurricular activities: Choir. My favorite MPHS highlight is: my seminar starting an orange drawer at the end of freshman year. Best thing about being a golden hawk: meeting new people and being in a community of different people.
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 Gentry. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Gentry Bontrager senior photo in a barn doorway; MP logo; Text reads Gentry Bontrager Class of 2026 Future Plans: To work for J.S. Builders as a sales rep. Favorite class at MPHS: construction. Awards and honors: going to state in football 2 years in a row. My MP extracurricular activities: football, baseball, track. My favorite MPHS highlight is: singing "love me" on stage at junior year homecoming. 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 Tate. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Tate Bombei sitting on a tractor step senior photo; MP logo; Text reads: Tate Bombei Class of 2026 Future plans: I plan to go to Kirkwood for two years and major in something agriculture. Favorite class at MPHS: Ag Business. Awards and honors: Platinum honor roll, gold honor roll, work habit honor roll, FFA Iowa degree, Livestock Award for 4-H, 3rd place crop scouting. My MP extracurricular activities: FFA and Trapshooting. My favorite MPHS highlight is: drive your tractor to school day. Best thing about being a Golden Hawk: Our school is very good about 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 Delani. We’re proud of you! #mphawks

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Delani Blum senior photo sitting outside; Mid-Prairie logo; text reads: Delani Blum Class of 2026 Future plans: undecided. favorite class at mphs: algebra 1 with Potts or chemistry with boman. Awards and honors: varsity award, silver honor roll, work habit honor roll, perfect attendance, super student. my MP extracurricular activities: golf. my favorite mphs highlight is: freshman year homecoming. best thing about being a golden hawk: getting candy at assemblies.
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 Mardie. We’re proud of you! #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mardie Berry in a field senior photo; MP logo, text reads: Mardie Berry Class of 2026 Future Plans: Studying farm, Ag. Business, and ag mechanics at Iowa State or Kirkwood Something interesting or important about me: I'm good at solving problems. Awards and honors: Iron man (x2), Gold Honor Roll, Work Habit Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance. My MP extracurricular activities: wrestling for three years. did volleyball for one. My favorite MPHS highlight is: junior prom. Best thing about being a Golden Hawk: getting candy at assemblies.
Mid-Prairie Girls Golf won it's home invitational on Thursday!
From Head Coach Tracy McArtor - "Great outing by the Golden Hawk Girls at our home Girls Hawk Invite. The kids outlasted runner-up Williamsburg by a single shot, shooting a team score of 361. That score may be a team record along with the 9 hole front side score of 176. I'll have to check my archives. Plenty new personal bests by the kids as well. Senior Delani Blum's 100, Junior Morgyn Bender's 85 and Freshman Macie Ihrig's 9 hole and 18 hole scores of 44 and 92. Olivia Swartzendruber shot a team best 84.
Conditions got a little tougher as the day went on with the winds really kicking up, but the girls kept their focus and did an amazing job. This was also possibly the first time that the kids have won our home invite in back to back years and also both the Boys and Girls teams winning the same year. Lots to celebrate and then back to work to get even better. Awesome job by the kids!" #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Girls golf team posing with coach and awrd plaque out on the course
Girls golf team sitting at a table together with golf carts in the background