🏐 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

4 months 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
4 months 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
🏈 Mid-Prairie Football Camp 2026 🏈

Come train with Mid-Prairie coaches and players during four nights of football fundamentals, position drills, teamwork, competitions, and fun!

📅 August 3–6, 2026
📍 Practice football field behind Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman
• 5th–8th Grade: 5:00–6:20 PM
• 9th–12th Grade: 6:30–8:30 PM

💲 Camp Fee: $40 - Maximum family cost: $80

Football cleats are recommended for high school players.

Register today: https://forms.gle/mFLreVFtJx4v3Y5g7
Don’t wait — t-shirt sizes are only guaranteed for early registrations! #mphawks
4 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Football Camp 2026 Grades 5th-12th (26’-27’ School Year) Description: The camp will include daily instruction from Mid-Prairie staff and include technique of fundamentals, position-specific drills, teamwork activities, and skill competitions. Dates: Monday, August 3rd – Thursday, August 6th ***No Camp on Friday*** Age Groups and Times: Entering 5th - 8th Grades 5:00 - 6:20 PM Entering 9th – 12th Grades 6:30 – 8:30 PM Location: Practice Football Field behind Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman Football cleats are recommended for high school players Camp Fee: $40 – 5th - 12th grade *Maximum family cost: $80 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/mFLreVFtJx4v3Y5g7 ***All Camp Registrations and Fees (cash or check made out to Mid-Prairie Football) can be sent to Daren Lambert, 946 5th St., Kalona, IA 52247, OR Dropped off 1st day of camp! or can be paid and turned in on the first day of camp (but no guarantee on t-shirt size availability) *If not registering electronically, fill out the form below* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name ________________________________________ Mailing Address ________________________________ Phone:___________________________________ Grade (Fall 2025)___________ Email________________________________________ Amount Paid - ______ Circle T-Shirt Size: Youth: Large Adult: Sm - M - L - XL - XXL I certify that _____________________________ will be in the _____ grade next fall (2026) and has permission to participate in the MP Football Camp. 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 Football 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 son for participation in the camp. Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Mid-Prairie Youth Athletic Movement Camp is coming this summer!

Calling all incoming 5th–6th grade MP athletes! Join us for a fun, high-energy camp focused on movement, speed, sprint work, plyometrics, coordination, and athletic development — all while competing, learning, and having FUN!

✅ No camp fee
📍 Mid-Prairie High School
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | June 8 – July 1
⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
💪 8 total sessions

This is a great opportunity for young athletes to build confidence, improve movement skills, and stay active this summer!

📲 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MPMovementCamp
#mphawks
4 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie youth athletic movement camp running jumping movement fun entering 5th-6th mp athletes no camp fee sign up here mp youth athletic movement camp dates - location - time start week of jun e8th - july 1st 9:30 am - 10:30 am mondays and wednesdays 8 sessions at mid-prairie high school grade of participants mid-prairie athletes entering grades 5th-6th (26/27/) the camp will focus on basic athletic movements, spring, and speed work, plyometrics, and competing and growing as athletes while having fun camp coach - coach lambert - dlambert@mphawks.org
Sometimes it’s the smallest moments that make the biggest difference — a word of encouragement, extra support, a lesson that finally clicks, or simply feeling seen and believed in.

In this special video, students recognize teachers who made a meaningful impact on their lives through specific acts of kindness, support, and inspiration. This is a powerful reminder that what teachers do each day truly matters and stays with students long after they leave the classroom.

Thank you to the educators who go above and beyond to make every student feel valued, capable, and supported. Your impact reaches farther than you know. #mphawks
https://youtu.be/nbAkTBCpWlg
4 months 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
4 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
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/uVReZxNXBt4
4 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
🚨 Our NEW Mid-Prairie website has launched TODAY! 🚨

We are so excited to officially share the new and improved experience at mphawks.org with our students, families, staff, and community!

The new site features a fresh look, easier navigation, improved mobile access, and updated information to help you stay connected with everything happening across Mid-Prairie.

✅ Same web address: mphawks.org
⚠️ Important: If you have bookmarked links to internal pages on our old website, those bookmarks will no longer work. Please visit those pages through the new website and re-bookmark them for future use.

We can’t wait for you to explore it! Check it out today and discover what’s new at Mid-Prairie. #mphawks
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Image for website launch with a photo of an open laptop screen showing the Mid-Prairie website district homepage, photo of students in culinary jackets; Text reads: Check out...Our new website! Mid-Prairie Community. School District A Focus on real-world, career readiness, welcome to Mid-Prairie
Join us for the Mid-Prairie Girls Junior High Basketball Camp—July 6–8, 2026!

This 3-day camp is perfect for girls entering grades 5–8 who want to build skills, boost confidence, and have fun on the court. Led by Coach Jenny Hobbs and supported by our varsity players, campers will focus on the fundamentals—shooting, passing, dribbling, and footwork—through high-energy drills and instruction.

July 6–8
9:00–11:00 AM
Mid-Prairie High School Gym
$45 (family max $100)

Come ready to learn, compete, and grow your game! 💪

Register here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026032505012117968eaedbd076a41/register
#mphawks
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie Girls Junior High Camp July 6-8, 2026 Girls entering Grades 5-8; 9:00-11:00 am Where: Mid-Prairie High School Gym Costs: $45 ($100 maximum for a family) Mid-Prairie Elementary Girls Basketball camp will be directed by Coach Jenny Hobbs and assisted by members of the Girls Varsity Team. Coach Hobbs has many years of camp experience having directed camps at Drake University, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Mid-Prairie, Ames, Sigourney, Keota Schools. She has had the good fortune to lead fundamental clinics at Snow Valley Basketball School as well as Michigan State, Arkansas and Elite University. Coach Hobbs specializes in FUNdamentals of the game of basketball. Each day will consist of the repetition of fundamental drills with an emphasis in proper footwork in the areas of shooting, passing, and dribbling. Be ready to be challenged. Name _____________________________________________ Entering Grade _________________ Address__________________________________________________ City____________________ Parent Name & email ______________________________________________________________ Phone#__________________________________ Emergency #_____________________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): Youth S M L / Adult S M L XL Parental Release: I hereby authorize the staff of the Mid-Prairie Girls Jr. High Basketball Camp to act for me according to their best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention, and I hereby waive and release the Mid-Prairie Schools and all employees of the Mid-Prairie Jr. High Basketball Camp from all claims on account of any injuries sustained to my daughter while attending camp; and I agree to indemnify Mid-Prairie Schools and Mid-Prairie Girls Jr. High Basketball Camp and its employees for any claim which may hereafter be presented by my daughter as a result of any such injuries. ______________________________________________ ____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Use Bound Link: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026032505012117968eaedbd076a41/register OR Make Checks payable to: Mid-Prairie Community Schools Bring form first day of camp or send to: Mid-Prairie Girls Basketball Camp ℅ Girls BBall Camps 1636 Hwy 22 Wellman, IA 52356 Please email (jhobbs@mphawks.org ) or text (515-291-8600) if you have any questions.
Summer is coming… and so is the work 💪

Mid-Prairie’s Summer Strength & Speed Program is back! This is a great opportunity for athletes entering grades 7–12 to build strength, improve speed, and get ready for the upcoming seasons.

June 1 – July 23 (Mon/Wed/Thurs)
High School Track & Weight Room
Multiple session options available

Led by experienced coaches and performance staff, this program is designed to help our athletes show up stronger, faster, and more confident.

Check out the flyer for full details & sign up using the link or QR code!

Let’s get better this summer. 💥 #mphawks
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Mid-Prairie summer strength and speed Summer strength and speed session information location: Mid-Prairie high school track and weight room dates: start June 1st-July 23rd Mondays, Wednesdays, and thursdays who: athletes going into grades 7-12 ('26-'27) session #1: 6 am -7:30 am (high school athletes) session #2: 6:45-8:15 am (high school athletes) session #3: 7:30-9 am (female hs & 7th-8th graders) *all athletes will start their session on the track with speed work.* sign up link: https://forms.gle/m1uwV2BCVQmMYREH6 Summe rstaff: Jeff Swartzendruber DPT, CSCS Performance Therapies Mid-Prairei Athletic Coaches Questions Contact Coach Lambert - dlambert@mphawks.org
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/ABu78KG_-Cg
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
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
5 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
Prom season is coming—and you can support it in style!

Mid-Prairie Prom is hosting a fundraiser featuring MP shorts—perfect for workouts, summer, or repping your Hawks pride!

$26 per pair
Orders due by May 4
Pick up at Mid-Prairie High School

Grab yours and help make this year’s prom a great one!
Questions? Contact Megan Neal at mneal@mphawks.org
or 319-646-6091.
#mphawks
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
Order Form: Mid-Praiire Prom Fundraiser Item #1: ST485-Sport-Tek Repeat 7" Short $26/short; +$2 for 2XL, +$# for 3XL-4XL Colors: Black Item #2: LST485-Women's Repeat 3.5" Short $26/short; +$2 for 2XL, +$3 for 3XL-4XL Color: Black Item #1 SM, MD, Lg, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Item #2 SM, MD, Lg, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Please make checks payable to Mid-Prairie Community School District Name: Phone Number: Please have orders turned into Megan Neal by 5/4/2026 mneal@mphawks.org 319-646-6091 All orders will need to be picked up from Mid-Prairie High School
Congratulations to our MPMS April Students of the Month! Great work leading by example. #mphawks
5th Grade - Max
6th Grade - Jenna
7th Grade - Gloria
8th Grade - Willa
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District
MPMS April Student of the Month Max 5th Grade Max is a wonderful student who consistently demonstrates kindness and consideration toward his peers. He produces quality work and serves as an excellent role model for following classroom expectations. His positive attitude and willingness to help classmates create a supportive learning environment for everyone.
MPMS April Student of the Month Jenna 6th Grade Jenna demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude in class. She is always willing to work with others and is a role model for her peers. As her confidence has increased this year she has grown into a leadership role by participating more in class discussions and producing exemplary work. She always gives attention to detail and her full effort. Great job, Jenna!
MPMS April Student of the Month Gloria 7th Grade Gloria always strives to do her best work, and encourages others to do as well. She is always respectful, kind and considerate of others. She is a great role model for others!
MPMS April Student of the Month Willa 8th Grade Willa is respectful to peers, staff, and always shows a willingness to assist others around her. She is supportive of her peers and always participates in class discussion. She has done a great job asking good questions in class, staying off of FLEX, and she always comes to school with a positive attitude.
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
5 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
Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/mCxFkC_PKHY
5 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District