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Welcome to West Elementary

Robin Foster, MP West Elementary Principal

Welcome to Mid-Prairie West Elementary!

At Mid-Prairie West, relationships are at the center of everything we do. We are committed to supporting each student’s growth—academically and socially—within a safe, inclusive, and caring learning environment.

We believe all students can and will learn at high levels. By maintaining strong academic and behavioral expectations, we help students build the skills, confidence, and character they need to succeed.

We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s journey and ensure a positive and rewarding school experience.

Robin Foster
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School Principal

Elementary Math & Literacy Night

Community Connections
Mid-Prairie’s Elementary Math & Literacy Night welcomed 400+ attendees for hands-on learning and fun. The event highlighted strong family-school partnerships, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to supporting every student, every day.

Why Mid-prairie West elementary

Students sitting at desks with pencils and a cursive practice sheet writing the letters a b c d e f g repeatedly

Relationships

Strong relationships drive everything we do—staff to staff, staff to student, and student to student—creating a connected, supportive school community.

Preschool students playing shapes bingo sitting on the floor; bingo cards have shapes like square, triangle, circle, rectangle, students have red and yellow circular markers to cover each shape

Caring Culture

School-wide celebrations recognize positive behavior, building momentum for a respectful, engaged, and encouraging school culture.

Four students standing together in the classrooms; text on tshirts say NBA, Dr. Pepper, Fever22

Partnerships

Purpose-driven partnerships connect our school with the community, creating real-world opportunities and meaningful impact for students.

Programs

Students sitting at tables with ipads working on a coding application wearing headphones plugged into each ipad
Computer Science

Our elementary computer science program builds problem-solving, creativity, and digital skills, preparing students to think critically in a tech-driven world.

Two students standing in front of a green screen fabric wearing microphones being recorded through an ipad for a school news video
School News

Students produce a weekly school news show, building confidence, communication, and teamwork while sharing stories that keep our school community informed and connected.

An elementary female student and a high school female student smiling together. They are holding signs reading: "She's my Big Hawk!" and "She's my Little Hawk!"
BHLH Mentoring

Big Hawk Little Hawk pairs West Elementary and high school students, building mentorship, leadership, and positive relationships that support growth and connection for all.

Student holding up her award certificate for positive behavior; Text on award reads: Golden Hawk Certificate of achievement Faye Horesowsky Recognized for being a great role-model at West Elementary. They hae worked hard to be respectful, responsible, safe, and should be proud of the effort they've put towards their learning. You bering an incredible attitude and effort each day. Your respectful demeanor, consistent participation, and willingness to help others truly stand out. Keep being the kind, dedicated, and helpful person you are. I am so proud to have you in my class. Mrs. Foster Mrs. Renous
PBIS

Our PBIS program promotes positive behavior through clear expectations, recognition, and support, creating a safe, respectful school environment where every student can succeed.

Two staff members dishing out dry ingredients into bowls for three female students for a chex mix snack
Teacher-Child Interaction Training

100% of teachers are offered training in TCIT, strengthening positive teacher-student interactions, building trust, and supporting behavior and learning in every classroom.

A female and male student sitting on the classroom floor building a circular tower with wooden planks
Character Strong

Our guidance curriculum, Character Strong, builds empathy, confidence, and resilience while developing social-emotional skills for success in school and life.

Students standing with the MP Mascot Herschel in the school gym; one sweatshirt text says Champion
Social Skills

Social Thinking helps students understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, building social awareness, communication skills, and positive interactions in the classroom.

Student testimonials

Jay - West Elementary Student standing in front of a bulletin board that reads 14,842
"I love coming to school because my teacher is really nice, and I have good friends here. All of the adults here are very kind."
Jay, West Elementary Student
Reese - West Elementary Student; standing in front of a bulletin board that reads 14,842
"I love West Elementary because everyone here is so nice. My teacher is so nice and helpful, and she has really improved my learning this year. The adults here are all very sweet, kind, and helpful."
Reese, West Elementary Student