Help us cheer on Kendal Landstrum!

Kendal had an incredible day at the State Cross Country Meet on Friday, finishing 5th individually and helping her team capture the State Championship. Vote for Kendal for KCRG Athlete of the Week! Head to KCRG, scroll down, and look for the poll on the right side of the page.

Let's show Kendal some Golden Hawk support and help her bring home another win! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://www.kcrg.com/
about 15 hours ago, Mid-Prairie School District
¡La Feria del Libro de Scholastic ya llega a MP Middle School y East Elementary!

¡Prepárense para vivir aventuras a través de la lectura! 📖✨ Este evento es una excelente oportunidad para que los niños descubran nuevos libros, se entusiasmen con la lectura y, al mismo tiempo, ayuden a recaudar fondos para nuestra escuela.

Fechas: 9 y 12 de noviembre
Horario: 3:30–7:30 p. m.

¡Los esperamos! ¡No se pierdan esta divertida oportunidad de encontrar su próxima gran aventura entre las páginas de un libro! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
about 18 hours ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Volante promocional que anuncia la Feria del Libro de Scholastic en MP Middle School y East Elementary. En el lado izquierdo aparece el logotipo de Scholastic Book Fair y el lema: «Prepárense para vivir aventuras a través de la lectura». En el lado derecho se lee: «¡Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic!». El volante explica que este evento fomenta el entusiasmo de los niños por la lectura y recauda fondos para la escuela. La feria se llevará a cabo en MP Middle School y East Elementary los días 9 y 12 de noviembre, de 3:30 a 7:30 p. m. En la esquina inferior derecha aparece una ilustración de una manzana roja sobre una pila de libros de colores.
🗳️ Election Day is just TWO days away!

Make your voice heard! Tuesday, November 3, is your opportunity to make a difference in your community by exercising your right to vote.

Every voice matters, and every vote counts. Take a few minutes to get informed, head to the polls, and make your voice heard!

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 3!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
1 day ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Tan background with black text: Vote Nov. 3 Mid-Prairie facility improvements; hawk logo
gold background; text reads: Mid-Prairie facility improvements, what's next? As the district wraps up construction at West Elementary SChool and begins our first school year with the new activities facility, we are ready to complete the next step in the facility improvement plan recommended by a community-led facility group. A vote on november 3 will allow the district to add fine arts and special education classrooms, create an events entrance & add an auditorium without raising the property tax levy. Vote november 3, 2026
White background; Text reads: Why these projets? A community based facility advisory committee composed of 45 individuals representing a broad cross-section of the Mid-Prairei community, including parents, district staff, and a mix of public and private sector professionals has been meeting since 2023. Using input from a community-wide survey, this group originally identified around 37 facility needs. To date, the district has completed 17 of those priority items using a combination of fundes. The final top priority items are: fine arts and special education classrooms, events entrance, auditorium. vote november 3, 2026
White background, text reads: What's the plan? Auditorium A 500 seat auditorium for choir, band, theatre, all-school assemblies, community events, all-district staff assemblies, etc. An addition includes a 500 seat auditorium and new fine arts classrooms. Renovated classrooms will improve spaces for special education. Vote November 3, 2026. A photo rendering of the auditorium from the back looking toward the stage.
White background, text reads: What's the plan? Events Entrance A new event entrance, with new ADA compliant restrooms and concessions, will connect the new auditorium to the existing gym. Events entrance with concessions & restrooms to connect the new auditorium to the current gymnasium. Vote november 3, 2026. Rendering photo of the new events entrance attached to the current gym and large auditorium in the front of the school.
White background, text reads: What's the plan? Classrooms The addition will include new band and choir classrooms, rehearsal space, and storage. Current band and choir classrooms will be renovated for special education. The current special education classrooms will then be converted to create much-needed space for general edcuation use and additional ADA compliant restrooms. Vote november 3, 2026. Rendering ariel photo of the district pointing out the proposed location for the events entrance. Boxes label: New event entrance with ADA compliant restrooms and concessions. Auditorium with seating for 500. Existing music classrooms converted for special education. Band & choir classrooms, rehearsal space, and storage. Existing main entrance with new courtyard. Existing special education classrooms converted for general education.
White background, text reads: How will we pay for it? This plan will cost $19 million dollars. Because Mid-Prairie's school board and district leadership have been careful stewards of both taxpayer and state revenue streams, the district can address facility needs without raising taxes. The plan will be funded through a general obligation bond that requires voter approval but will not increase property tax rates. How will the bond affect my taxes? Your property tax rate will not go up. We can do this because the Mid-Prairie district leadership and board have strategically been planning for these projects. Because the district paid off prior debt early, used sales tax to pay for work at the middle school and East Elementary, and is aggressively paying down the 2023 bond, we are able to address facility needs at no additional cost to taxpayers. Vote november 3, 2026.
White background, text reads: What will the ballot say? On November 3, 2026 the Mid-Prairie Community School District will ask voters within the district boundaries to approve a general obligation bond that will fund improvements for the district: Shall the board of directors of the mid-Prairie community school district int he counties of washington, iowa, and johnson, state of iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip an addition to the high school, including a new events entrance, auditorium, and fine arts classrooms, with related remodeling and improvements and related site improvements; and to renovate, improve, furnish and equip several existing special education and general education classrooms? Vote november 3, 206.
White background, text reads: How do I vote? 1. Vote absentee in-person: in-person absentee voting is available beginning October 14 through 5 p.m. November 2, the day prior to the election. 2. Vote absentee by mail: submit requests to receive absentee vallots by mail between August 23 and October 19. Ballots must be recieved by 8 p.m. Election Day. Hand deliver yoru ballot to the auditor if you do not mail it in time. Visit this link to request absentee ballot request form: https://sos.iowa.gov/voters/absentee-voting 3. Vote in-person on November 3: The only way to vote on Election Day is by casting a vote at your assigned polling place. Contact your auditor's office or visit this website to confirm your polling place: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx Vote November 3, 2026
The Christmas Assistance Program is available to Mid-Prairie families with children ages 18 and under.

If you would like to help make the holiday season brighter for a local family, please use the link provided to sign up as a supporter.

Families wishing to receive assistance can apply using the links below or by scanning the QR code.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026.
#mphawks #GoldenHawks

Support a family: https://tinyurl.com/Supportfamily2026
Ayudar a una familia: https://tinyurl.com/ayudarfamilia2026

Apply for assistance: https://tinyurl.com/assistanceapplication2026
Solicitar asistencia: https://tinyurl.com/navidadasistencia2026
3 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Flyer titled “Mid-Prairie Christmas Adoption,” featuring a festive Christmas design with green decorative greenery, red and gold ornaments, white snowflakes, and stars on a beige background. Ways You Can Help: - Donate wrapping materials. - Donate gifts. Donation Information: If you sign up to donate, additional information and a list of needed items will be emailed to you. The flyer encourages community members to support the Mid-Prairie Christmas Adoption program by donating gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to help make the holiday season special for local families.
Volante titulado “Adopción Navideña de Mid-Prairie”, con un diseño festivo de Navidad que incluye follaje decorativo verde, adornos rojos y dorados, copos de nieve blancos y estrellas sobre un fondo beige. Formas en que puede ayudar: - Donar materiales para envolver regalos. - Donar regalos. Información sobre las donaciones: Si se inscribe para donar, recibirá por correo electrónico información adicional y una lista de los artículos que se necesitan. El volante invita a los miembros de la comunidad a apoyar el programa de Adopción Navideña de Mid-Prairie mediante la donación de regalos y materiales para envolverlos, ayudando a que las familias locales disfruten de una temporada navideña especial.
Flyer titled “2026 Mid-Prairie Christmas Assistance” with a decorative Christmas greenery border featuring pine branches, holly berries, and pinecones. Program Details: The Christmas Assistance Program is available to Mid-Prairie families with children ages 18 and under. Participating families will have the opportunity to select gifts for their children from a variety of available items. Wrapping paper will also be provided so families can wrap their selected gifts. Additional information regarding the date and location of the gift selection event will be shared at a later time. How to Apply: Families interested in applying should scan the QR code on the flyer or click the application link provided with the flyer to complete the Christmas assistance application by Monday, November 9, 2026. After the application has been received, additional information will be provided.
Volante titulado “Asistencia Navideña de Mid-Prairie 2026”, con un borde decorativo de follaje navideño que incluye ramas de pino, bayas de acebo y piñas. Detalles del programa: El Programa de Asistencia Navideña está disponible para las familias de Mid-Prairie que tengan hijos de 18 años o menos. Las familias participantes tendrán la oportunidad de seleccionar regalos para sus hijos de una variedad de artículos disponibles. También se proporcionará papel de regalo para que las familias puedan envolver los regalos seleccionados. Próximamente se compartirá información adicional sobre la fecha y el lugar del evento para seleccionar los regalos. Cómo solicitar asistencia: Las familias interesadas en solicitar asistencia deben escanear el código QR del volante o hacer clic en el enlace de la solicitud que se proporciona junto con el volante para completar la solicitud de asistencia navideña antes del lunes 9 de noviembre de 2026. Una vez recibida la solicitud, se proporcionará información adicional.
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/KcM_vceUDYU
4 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
The East Elementary and MP Middle School Book Fairs are coming November 9 and 12! Stop by during parent-teacher conferences from 3:30–7:30 p.m. to shop for books for your student's home library or pick up a special book for your favorite teacher.

Can't make it in person? No worries! You can preview the fairs and shop online using the links below.

📚 East Elementary Book Fair:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairieeastelemschool

📚 MP Middle School Book Fair:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairiemiddleschool

Thank you for supporting our school libraries and helping our Golden Hawks grow their love of reading! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
6 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Book Fair announcement supporting the school library programs at East Elementary School and Mid-Prairie Middle School. Book fairs will be held November 9 and 12 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. during parent-teacher conferences. Families can purchase books for their student's home library or a favorite teacher. Those unable to attend in person can preview the fairs and shop online using these links: East Elementary Book Fair, https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairieeastelemschool; MP Middle School Book Fair, https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/midprairiemiddleschool.
The middle school celebrated National School Lunch Week last week with a fall coloring contest and a few fun foods. Thank you to our nutrition department for all you do for our students! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
6 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
two middle school female students holding coloring sheets and baskets of candy
two middle school female students holding coloring sheets and baskets of candy
two middle school female students holding coloring sheets and baskets of candy
two middle school female students holding coloring sheets and baskets of candy
Mid-Prairie FCCLA and FFA would like to honor all who served with an invitation to a Veterans Day assembly and luncheon on November 11th at 10:30 a.m. Guests can arrive at 10:15 a.m. at Mid-Prairie High School for the special assembly and luncheon. All veterans are invited to join, and we encourage you to bring a guest! RSVP to Sarah O'Rourke at sorourke@mphawks.org. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
7 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Decorative flyer with American flag along the top and sillouettes of soldiers in salute; Text reads: Mid-Prairie FCCLA & FFA invite you Veterans Day Assembly and Luncheon November 11, 2026 at 10:30, arrive at 10:15, honoring all who served Mid-Prairie High School 1634 IA-22, Wellman, IA 52356 RSVP:sorourke@mphawks.org, All veterans are invited to join us, and please bring a guest!

Let's go!!! First official day of wrestling practice in our new facility! The middle school boys wrestlers getting after it! #mphawks #GoldenHawks

8 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
a group of middle school boys and coaches at wrestling practice on black mats with gold and white circles
🗳️ Election Day is November 3!

Mid-Prairie Community School District encourages our community to learn more about the proposed facility improvements ahead of the upcoming bond election.

We’re committed to keeping our community informed about the proposed projects, plans, and priorities for our schools.

Find project details, updates, and additional information at mphawks.org/o/district/page/facilities

#mphawks #GoldenHawks
11 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Decorative image with a cream background and the MP hawk logo in the top right corner, text reads VOTE NOV. 3 >>>> Mid-Prairie Facility Improvements
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/pgRbs-GIE-g
11 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie High School Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, October 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium!

Every donation can make a difference in someone's life. Join us in giving back to our community and helping save lives!

Location: Mid-Prairie High School Gymnasium, 1634 Highway 22

Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

🩸 Ready to donate? Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment, or contact Jenny Hobbs at 319-646-6091 or jhobbs@mphawks.org.
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
12 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Blood Drive at Mid-Prairie High School, sponsored by Student Council. The blood drive will take place Monday, October 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium at 1634 Highway 22. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code on the flyer, contact Jenny Hobbs at 319-646-6091, or email jhobbs@mphawks.org. Group code: 560. Last date to donate elsewhere: August 31, 2026. The flyer’s slogan is “Protect. Serve. Save Lives.”

Satisfy your sweet tooth and support Mid-Prairie Post Prom!

The MP Post Prom Committee is partnering with Sugar Bottom Bakery for a cookie fundraiser! Order a dozen delicious deep-dish cookies for just $28/dozen, choosing from two flavors:

🍪 Deep Dish Monster Cookie
🍪 Deep Dish Peanut Butter Blast

*These cookies freeze well, so you can order extras!

20% of sales go directly to Mid-Prairie Post Prom!

Order by: 8 a.m. Monday, October 26
Pick up: Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Mid-Prairie Middle School

To Order: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://tinyurl.com/MPPromCookies27

Thank you for supporting Mid-Prairie Post Prom while enjoying some seriously delicious cookies!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks

13 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Sugar Bottom Bakery Cookie Sale benefiting Mid-Prairie Post Prom. Order a dozen deep-dish cookies for $28. Choose from Deep Dish Monster Cookie or Deep Dish Peanut Butter Blast. Mid-Prairie Post Prom will receive 20% of sales. Orders must be placed by 8 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026. Pick up orders on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mid-Prairie Middle School. Scan the QR code on the flyer to place your order. The flyer features photos of stacked cookies, a bright turquoise background, pink and orange lettering, and a green “Order here!” banner with an arrow pointing toward the QR code, link to order: https://tinyurl.com/MPPromCookies27
SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for November 21, 2026, for the Mid-Prairie Post Prom Pulled Pork Fundraiser Meal!

Join us from 4–7 p.m. for a delicious pulled pork meal while supporting Mid-Prairie Post Prom!

Drive-thru locations:
📍 Mid-Prairie High School, Wellman
📍 Mid-Prairie Middle School, Kalona

Enjoy a great meal for a great cause! More details to come. #mphawks #GoldenHawks
13 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Save the Date: Pulled Pork Post Prom Fundraiser Meal on November 21, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Drive-thru service will be available at two locations: Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman and Mid-Prairie Middle School in Kalona. The flyer features a pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce, macaroni and cheese, and green beans, with black, white, and gold lettering and graphics.
Congratulations to our MPMS October Students of the Month!

Mid-Prairie Middle School is proud to recognize our outstanding October Students of the Month!

5th Grade: Cadence
6th Grade: Blakely
7th Grade: Maylee
8th Grade: Bryce

Way to go, Golden Hawks! Keep up the great work and continue to shine!
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
15 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPMS October Student of the Month, Cadence 5th grade, Cadence goes above and beyond to be helpful in the classroom and to be kind to her peers. She frequently jumps in to help clean up materials and assist her peers if they have questions. Cadence includes everyone and treats her peers with respect. In addition, she consistently displays her best effort in her work. -Mrs. Adam
MPMS October Student of the Month, Blakely 6th grade, Blakely is a responsible and hardworking student who consistently sets a great example for her classmates. She takes pride in her work and holds herself to high expectations, even when something is challenging. Blakely is not afraid to ask thoughtful questions, which shows that she wants to do her best. She is also very helpful to both her classmates and teachers and is someone we can all count on. Blakely comes to class with a positive attitude, is ready to learn, and gives her best effort each day. We are very proud of Blakely and feel she is very deserving of Student of the Month! - Mrs. Bartels
MPMS October Student of the Month, Maylee 7th grade, Maylee is an amazing role model for everyone around her. She is always positive and kind, and she makes people feel welcome and included. When she works with classmates, she listens, shares ideas, and helps the whole group do its best. She also goes above and beyond with her work. She doesn’t just do what is asked. She puts in extra effort and takes pride in doing a great job. When she isn’t sure about something, she asks questions so she can really understand it, which shows how much she cares about learning. - Ms. Lunsford
MPMS October Student of the Month, Bryce 8th grade, Bryce is an excellent example of a respectful, honest, and optimistic student. He is respectful to all staff members and students no matter who they are. Bryce brings a positive and optimistic attitude to class every day, and he is motivated to tackle any challenge that he may encounter. Bryce is an honest and trustworthy student that others can depend on. -Ms. Tunning
MP is excited to share that the middle school had 3 students accepted into the OPUS honor choirs in Ames: Kendrix Miller, 6th grade (5/6 Choir), and Keilah Fleming and Lillian Campbell in 8th grade (7/8 grade Treble Choir)!! Ruby Greiner, in 9th grade at the high school, was also chosen - now a 3-year Opus veteran! Hundreds of students across the state of Iowa audition for spots in the choirs of 180 voices each. Their performance is Thursday, November 19th, at CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
15 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Black background with grey shadow leaves, and gold musical aesthetics and text that reads: Congratulations! Accepted into the OPUS Honor Choirs; photos of students - 3 middle school students standing together and one vertical photo of Ruby Greiner

For more information on the upcoming bond vote, check out this interview!
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/mid-prairie-voters-to-decide-on-19-million-school-bond

15 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks #GoldenHawks
https://youtu.be/SNuI9xNR0ww
18 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Something exciting is on the way! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up during parent/teacher conferences. Mark your calendars to browse, discover new favorites, and support our school libraries!

Dates: November 9th & 12th
Time: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Locations:
• MP Middle School
• East Elementary

#mphawks #GoldenHawks
18 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Image Title: Scholastic Book Fair "Coming Soon" Announcement Flyer Section 1: Left Side Banner Graphic • Graphic Text: Scholastic Book Fair – Get Ready for Adventures in Reading • Visual Elements: A blue, comic-book style graphic block with white and red lettering, featuring lightning bolts and stars. Section 2: Right Side Announcement Details • Headline: Coming Soon – Something exciting is on the way! • Body Text: Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to these schools during parent/teacher conferences: • MP Middle School • East Elementary • Dates: November 9th and 12th • Time: 3:30–7:30pm • Visual Elements: An illustration of a stack of four colorful books with a red apple sitting on top in the bottom right corner.
*Future Golden Hawks Basketball Clinic 2026*

Sign up your young athletes for the Mid-Prairie Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Clinic this November! Players will learn techniques, fundamentals, and play games with MP coaches and high school players.

Dates: November 7, 14, & 21
Location: Mid-Prairie High School

Session Times:

• Grades K-2: 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM
• Grades 3-5: 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM

Details:

• Cost: $30 per player (Max $50 per family). Includes a t-shirt!
• Note: Early sign-ups help us get correct shirt sizes, but walk-in payments on Day 1 are welcome.

Register Now: Sign up online at the Registration Link or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Questions? Email Coach Lambert (dlambert@mphawks.org) or Coach Hobbs (jhobbs@mphawks.org).
#mphawks #GoldenHawks
18 days ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Image Title: Mid-Prairie Boys and Girls Youth Basketball Clinic 2026 Flyer and Registration Form Section 1: Clinic Overview • Logo: Mid-Prairie Basketball Future Hawk Youth Clinic logo. • Title: Mid-Prairie Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Clinic 2026 • Description: The clinic will include instruction from Mid-Prairie staff and current players from the girls and boys programs. The clinic will include the teaching of techniques, fundamentals, skill competitions, and games. • Date and Location: November 7th, 14th, 21st at Mid-Prairie High School. Section 2: Contact & Registration Information • Contact Information: • Head Boys Coach Daren Lambert: dlambert@mphawks.org • Head Girls Coach Jenny Hobbs: jhobbs@mphawks.org • Registration Link: forms.gle (Sign up and Pay Day 1 of Camp) • Visual Asset: A QR code links directly to the registration form. Section 3: Schedule & Fees • Age Group and Times: • Players in grades K-2: 8:00 AM to 8:55 AM • Players in grades 3-5: 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM • Clinic Fee: $30 per player, with a maximum family cost of $50. Participants will receive a t-shirt. • Important Notes: • If payment is an issue, contact Coach Lambert. All future Golden Hawks players are wanted to attend. • Campers may pay on the first day of the clinic but are encouraged to register early for t-shirt sizes and headcount. • Make checks payable to Mid-Prairie Basketball. • Send mail-in payments and forms to: Daren Lambert, MPMS 713 F Ave., Kalona, IA 52247. Section 4: Mail-In Registration & Liability Form • Form Fill Fields: Name, Mailing Address, Contact Phone Number, Email Address, Grade (Fall 2026), Amount Paid, T-shirt Size. • Waiver Statement: "I certify that [blank] is in the [blank] grade fall (2026) and has permission to participate in the MP Basketball Clinic. I hereby accept full responsibility for his/her actions and participation. I agree not to hold the Mid-Prairie school district and the Mid-Prairie Basketball staff responsible for any injury that may occur during the camp to my child. I understand that I need to have insurance to cover my child for participation in the camp." • Signature Fields: Parent/Guardian Signature, Date.