Back to school is just around the corner! 🍎✏️

We're excited to welcome our Golden Hawks back for another great year! Be sure to check out our upcoming Back to School events, including freshman orientation, elementary and middle school back-to-school nights, HSAP Ice Cream Social, and sixth grade transition day.

We can't wait to see everyone soon—the first day of school is Tuesday, August 25!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
1 day ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Back to School Events flyer for August 2026 from Mid-Prairie Community School District. The flyer has a black, white, and gold school-themed design featuring notebook paper, school icons (light bulb, backpack, book, graduation cap, and school bus), and photos of students participating in classroom activities. Heading: Back to School Events Events: August 18 High School Freshman Orientation 6:00–7:30 p.m. August 19 Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) Ice Cream Social 1:00–3:00 p.m. August 19 East & West Elementary Back to School Night Prekindergarten–1st Grade at East Elementary 2nd–4th Grade at West Elementary 3:00–6:00 p.m. August 19 Middle School 5th Grade Back to School Night 2:00–6:00 p.m. Middle School Open House 3:00–6:00 p.m. August 20 Middle School Sixth Grade Transition Day (In-person, students only) 1:00–3:00 p.m. Additional Information: First day of school is August 25. "We're looking forward to a great year!" Website: mphawks.org Hashtags: #mphawks and #GoldenHawks Decorative Images: The flyer includes decorative photographs of elementary students working together on classroom activities, a yellow school bus, and high school students seated together in a science classroom. These images are decorative and reinforce the back-to-school theme but do not convey additional information beyond the event details.
As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, we would like to introduce some new staff members joining Mid-Prairie! Please help us welcome them as we get started on a great year.

We would first like to introduce Emma Kossley, our new English teacher, assistant speech coach, and theater director at MPHS. Emma was born in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Cedar Rapids. She earned her degree in Communications - Theatre Teaching and English Teaching from the University of Northern Iowa in 2023. She previously taught at Waterloo West High School for three years and is excited to start her fourth year here at Mid-Prairie. She welcomes anyone to stop by her classroom for a laugh or a good book recommendation. Leave a comment to help us welcome Emma! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
1 day ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Emma Kossley smiling with a yellow headband and a shirt that reads Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks
The Quad City River Bandits are hosting Kalona Night at the ball park on August 15th with reduced-price tickets and a metal lunch box giveaway! The first pitch is at 5:30 p.m. at Modern Woodman Park in Davenport. Use the link below to purchase tickets. https://uw1.glitnirticketing.com/uwticket/web/logingroup1.php
Password: Kalona
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
7 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Volleyball web store is open now until August 9. Orders back on August 26. Check it out here:
https://tinyurl.com/MPvolleyballgear
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
13 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Elite. Store closes 8/9/26 Items back 8/26/26. Webstore orders are a fundraiser for mid-prairie volleyball. t-shirt and sweatshirt that say HAWKS
The Mid Prairie Football webstore is now open! Store closes on 8/9 and orders will be back 8/26. https://www.teamelitesports.com/midprairie
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
13 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Elite Store close 8/9/26 Orders back 8/26/26 Get your geer. www.teamelitesports.com/midprairie. photo of mid-prairie football t-shirts and a sweatshirt, all black grey white and gold
We're hiring at Mid-Prairie Community School District!

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students. We currently have openings for:
* General Cook
* Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Maternity Leave) – East Elementary

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve our school community, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply online today: https://tinyurl.com/MidPrairieJobs
#mphawks
15 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD Logo; We are hiring! Join our team. General cook, Long-term substitute for maternity leave; apply today at: https://tinyurl.com/midprairiejobs
Mid-Prairie is now hiring full-time bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year! Check out the details and join our team. Contact Teresa Hartley with questions: 319-646-6881 or thartley@mphawks.org. #mphawks
28 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Join the Mid-Prairie team and help keep our Golden Hawks on the move!

We're looking for Activity Bus Drivers for the 2026–2027 school year. If you're looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit!

As an activity bus driver, you'll safely transport our student-athletes and activity groups to competitions, performances, and events throughout the region while playing an important role in their success.

Why drive for Mid-Prairie?
Flexible part-time schedule
Earn $19.32 per hour
Training support available
Work with a great team
Make a positive impact on students every day

A CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements is required, or we'll help you get there if you're willing to obtain them.

Interested or have questions? Contact the Mid-Prairie Transportation Department at 319-646-6881 or thartley@mphawks.org.

Come be part of something bigger—because together, we drive success! #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Community School District recruitment flyer for 2026–2027 Activity Bus Drivers. The design features the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks logo, a large photo of a yellow school bus, and bold text reading "Now Hiring! Activity Bus Drivers." A badge highlights the starting wage of $19.32 per hour. The flyer notes that drivers help transport student-athletes and activity groups safely to competitions and events across the region. Benefits highlighted include a flexible part-time schedule, making a difference for students, working with a great team, and training support. Requirements include a CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements (or willingness to obtain them), a safe driving record, completion of required training, and a commitment to student safety and excellent customer service. Interested applicants are directed to contact the Mid-Prairie Transportation Department at 319-646-6881 or thartley@mphawks.org. The flyer also features the slogans "Together, We Drive Success!", "Go Hawks!", and the district values: "Be Kind • Work Hard • Make an Impact."
Mid-Prairie is now hiring full-time bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year! Check out the details and join our team. Contact Teresa Hartley with questions: 319-646-6881 or thartley@mphawks.org. #mphawks
about 1 month ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs
#mphawks
about 2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD WE ARE IN NEED OF Long Term Subs for maternity leave coverage More information: for the 2026-2027 school year Apply at Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs Scan the code above to apply! Mid-Prairie Community School District
Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs
#mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD WE ARE IN NEED OF Long Term Subs for maternity leave coverage More information: for the 2026-2027 school year Apply at Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs Scan the code above to apply! Mid-Prairie Community School District
As part of the MPMS Kindness Challenge, Mrs. Bartels’ Advisory collected donations for PAWS & More. MPMS student Jenna delivered a generous collection of toys, treats, towels, soap, and other much-needed items. The staff at PAWS & More were incredibly grateful for the support and kindness shown by our Mid-Prairie Middle School students! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Jenna Puttmann and PAWS & More staff smiling with a laundry basket full of pet toys and supplies and another white tub of pet supplies
Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs
#mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD WE ARE IN NEED OF Long Term Subs for maternity leave coverage More information: for the 2026-2027 school year Apply at Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs Scan the code above to apply! Mid-Prairie Community School District
As we wrap up a great year, our libraries have lots of highlights to share! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Libraries 2025-26 Highlights! Mid-Prairie High School New Hawk Block Library Enrichment Program. Mid-Prairie Middle School Library book collection expanding to better represent student needs and interests. West Elementary School 36 students participated in reading Iowa Children's Choice Award books and 16 students voted on the winner. East Elementary School March Reading Madness with 27 guest readers from throughout the district and community. Creating a Culture of Reading Successful Scholastic Book Fairs Elementary Schools Visited by Author and Mid-Prairie Graduate Generous Community Grants for Library Improvement Project Cate Burke District Teacher Librarian
On Wednesday, May 20th, Washington County Riverboat Foundation's Board of Directors voted to fully fund a $101,473 grant to renovate our school libraries!

This project will modernize library spaces at East Elementary, West Elementary, and Middle School through new age-appropriate signage, flexible seating, collaborative work areas, upgraded projection system (Middle School), improved shelving, and updated book collections to better support student learning and instructional use.

In 2017, Mid-Prairie High School received a WCRF grant to transform the library. We are extremely grateful to the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for their continued support of our schools, students, and community! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
WCRF Representative smiling with Cate Burke, Jana Stout, Robin Foster, and Tim Bartels
Thank you to Hills Bank for their continued support of Mid-Prairie students through their Classroom Cash program!

This spring, Hills Bank presented the Mid-Prairie Community School District with a generous donation of $4,634.24. Since 2004, Hills Bank has donated an incredible $154,273.76 to Mid-Prairie and more than $1.6 million to participating schools across Eastern Iowa.

We are grateful for community partnerships like this that help support learning opportunities for our students. Thank you, Hills Bank, for investing in education and in our Golden Hawks! #mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Thank you Hills Bank! Black and gold with gold heart
Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs
#mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD WE ARE IN NEED OF Long Term Subs for maternity leave coverage More information: for the 2026-2027 school year Apply at Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs Scan the code above to apply! Mid-Prairie Community School District
Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs
#mphawks
2 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie CSD WE ARE IN NEED OF Long Term Subs for maternity leave coverage More information: for the 2026-2027 school year Apply at Mid-Prairie is seeking long-term substitute teachers for maternity leave coverage during the 2026–27 school year. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/MPLongTermSubs Scan the code above to apply! Mid-Prairie Community School District
Have you explored the new Mid-Prairie website yet?

We’ve put together a few quick navigation tips to help you find what you need more easily!

✔️ Click the “Menu” button in the top right corner to access the full site menu and additional pages.
✔️ Click the “+” next to any menu item to expand and view more page options.
✔️ Looking for school supply lists, printable district calendars, or other parent resources? Check out the Digital Backpack!

We’re excited to continue improving your online experience and helping families stay connected and informed.

Still having trouble finding something? Reach out to Taylor Weber at tweber@mphawks.org with questions or feedback! Explore our site at mphawks.org. #mphawks
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Welcome to our new website! Navigation tips: Click the "menu" button in the top right corner to access the full site menu and additional pages. Click the "+" next to any menu item to expand and view more page options. School supply lists and printable district calendars can be found in the Digital Backpack. Thanks for visiting our updated site - we hope these tips help you navigate it more easily! Still having trouble finding what you need? Email Taylor Weber at tweber@mphawks.org with questions.
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/thY856Kualg
3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District