Mid-Prairie West Elementary

Today, the MP-West Staff is proud to present the final paw-sitively tail-wagging episode of School News! 🐶 So sit, stay, and don’t go barking up the wrong tree. You won’t want to miss this dog-gone awesome episode! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/HG2TD3-f_98

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/thY856Kualg

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

🏐 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Mrs. Hartsock’s class has whipped up a fresh and tasty episode of MP-West School News, just for you, baked to perfection! Bon appétit! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/8hVMDwF6bmY

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Join us for the Mid-Prairie Girls Elementary Basketball Camp on June 8–10, 2026, at Mid-Prairie High School!

This camp is open to girls entering grades 1–4 and is a great opportunity to build basketball fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and have FUN with Coach Jenny Hobbs and members of the Girls Varsity Team!

Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Cost: $45 ($100 family max)
Mid-Prairie High School Gym

Campers will focus on:
✔️ Shooting
✔️ Passing
✔️ Dribbling
✔️ Footwork & fundamentals

Register today using the link below or bring the completed form to the first day of camp!
https://tinyurl.com/MPGirlsBBElemCamp
Questions? Contact Coach Hobbs at jhobbs@mphawks.org or text (515) 291-8600. #mphawks

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Mid-Prairie Girls Eleemntary Camp June 8-10, 2026 Girls entering grades 1-4; 9:00-11:00 am where: MPHS 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, and 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 int he areas of shooting, passing, and dribbling. form information: name, entering grade, address, city, parent name and email, phone #, emergency #, t-shirt size; parent release: i hereby authorize the staff of the mid-prairie girls elementary 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 elementary basketball camp from all claims on account of any injuries sustained to my daughter whiek attending camp; and i agree to indemnify mid-prairie schools and mid-prairie girls elementary 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 and date; use bound link: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h20260424075845729fc0933f495e24e/register or make checks payable to mid-prairie community schools; bring form first day of camp or send to: mid-prairie girls basketball camp c/o girls bball camps 1636 hwy 22 wellman, ia 52356; please email jhobbs@mphawks.org or text 515-291-8600 if you have any questions

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

3 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

3 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

3 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

Mrs. Stumpf’s class is ready for liftoff as they present this out-of-this-world episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/NXgUp17EUYI

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Registration is open for the Mid-Prairie Boys Basketball Camp 2026! This camp is perfect for boys entering 1st–3rd grade who want to learn the game, build skills, and have fun doing it.

June 2–4 (No camp Friday)
Mid-Prairie High School
12:00–1:00 PM
$25 per camper (family max $100)

Led by our coaching staff and current players, campers will work on fundamentals, skills, and games in a fun, positive environment.

👉 Register using the link or QR code on the flyer!
Let’s build the next generation of Hawks!
#mphawks

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Mid-Prairie Boys Basketball Camp 2026 Boys grades 1st-3rd ('26-'27 school year) - 16 conference champions - 19 district champions - 8 state appearances Description: The camp will include daily instruction from MP staff and current players. The camp will include the teaching of techniques, fundamentals, skill competitions, and games. Date and location: June 2nd-4th, 2026 (no camp on Friday) @ MPHS Contact Information: Head coach Daren Lambert dlambert@mphawks.org Age Group and time: Boys entering grades 1-3 12:00 - 1:00 pm Camp fee: $25 per camper - maximum family cost $100 Registration Link (if this is filled out, you do not need to send the form below): https://forms.gle/DEi5LtL8BixGTkZn6 *Campers may register on the first day of camp but are encouraged to register early so we have a good idea on t-shirt sizes and the overall number of participants. Make checks payable to: Mid-Prairie Boys Basketball **CAn pay day 1 of camp** If sending form- Send to: Daren Lambert, 713 F Ave, Kalona, IA 52247 **If payment is an issue please reach out to Coach Lambert - We want all future hawks to attend and offer camp scholarships!** Send form below if not registering with link: Name Mailing Address contact phone # email address grade (fall 2026) Amount paid or pay day 1 t-shirt size (note if it is a youth size) I certify that (student) will be in the (number) grade next fall (2026) and has permission to participate in the MP basketball 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 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 son for participation in the camp. Parent/guardian signature Date

Congratulations to this month’s MP-West PBIS winners! Your actions speak loud and clear—you’ve set the standard for what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe in our school community. Keep leading by example and making a positive impact every day! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/NMirwvLz-Pw

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Check out this week's Golden Hawks at a Glance! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/ABu78KG_-Cg

3 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

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

Miss Ruppenkamp’s class is ready to save the day with today’s episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/hTRO0M_fn40

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Miss Beitzel’s class is ready to share a bear-y sweet episode of MP-East School News today! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/kEW7szUvdtg

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

Mrs. Meier's class is ready to share this extra-sweet episode of MP-West School News! #mphawks
https://youtu.be/klpOaWq2iK8

3 months ago, Mid-Prairie School District

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

3 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