Congrats to the Mediapolis students who performed at the SEISC Vocal Festival!
We had an amazing time celebrating Dr. Seuss week! The week was filled with engaging activities, from immersive reading sessions to exciting dress-up days that sparked creativity. Our students were thrilled to have mystery readers join us, adding an extra element of surprise and fun to our literary festivities. The highlight, however, was seeing families actively participate by coming in to read with us, fostering a love for reading and bonding over timeless stories. It was truly a week filled with joy, laughter, and the magic of Dr. Seuss's imagination.
The Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble has BIG NEWS. They had an outstanding performance on Saturday and placed 2nd at our District Jazz Festival, which means they have qualified to participate at the Iowa Jazz Championships on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Founded in 1976, the Iowa Jazz Championships showcases 60 of the state's finest high school jazz ensembles. It is held in Ames every April and features 15 groups from each of the four Iowa high school classifications. All 60 ensembles perform in the daytime preliminary round, and the top two bands from each classification perform in the evening finals. After a hiatus since the early 2000s, The Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble is thrilled to be returning to this prestigious event.
"They came, they saw, they connected with new stories—and started some of their own. But if your child didn’t make it to the Fair (or they missed out on a favorite), it’s not too late to make your school and your book-crazy kiddo very happy. Your Fair continues online, where you can
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Fifth-grade students are reading the novel "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper whose main character, Melody, has cerebral palsy and is unable to speak. To help the students understand how Melody communicates with her communication device, we asked Mrs. Borrison, Mrs. Rosas, Mr. Hartsock, and some special helpers to come in and present information about AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Student Spring Pictures: March 21st and 22nd. Please see the image for more details.
Mediapolis Elementary wrapped up Dr. Seuss week with guest readers in the halls, but one mystery reader surprised everyone - Mr. V! Dave Van Ness returned and read some of his favorite books to students in the library. Thanks, Mr. V, for visiting and reading to the kids!
The final day for the book fair is here! It is open today until NOON!!
Order gear from the Mepo Choir Store! Proceeds go to the choir activity fund.
Store is open now through noon on March 18. Orders will be delivered the week after Spring Break.
Thanks for supporting our singers!
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Congratulations to the Mediapolis Individual Speech Team and Coaches. 22 performances (of 34 total) advanced from the state competition on Saturday, March 9
Due to a fire on Main Street, multiple intersections are closed around Northfield and Main. Please plan for an alternative route avoiding Northfield and Main during after-school pickup.
REMINDER: Kindergarten Orientation Registration!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6lYKcZ_88d043HQz8Y2sTldkMJqSNy4ir53ourzP8InlMKw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Mediapolis Large Group Speech ended the season by performing at the IHSSA Large Group Speech Festival on 2/17 in Ames. The Radio Broadcasting group, KMDA, received stellar comments from festival critic Alyx Sacks of KCCI. Congratulations!
Our 7-12 "Pop's" concert was last night. Congrats to the students and staff for putting on an entertaining and well performed show!
Before tonight's choir concert be sure to stop in to the Book Fair! It's open until 6:00 tonight! The hours the rest of the week are: Tuesday 9-4, Wednesday 9-1, Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12!
District| We are in need of two full-time cooks to join our kitchen staff and we are looking for a full-time teacher associate. Please visit Iowa Works or call our office today if you are interested! #MEPOPride
Mediapolis is looking for individuals interested in making an impact in the lives of our student athletes. We have the following opportunities available for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Contact Brian Borrison or Sabrina Petersen for more information.
Kindergarten Orientation Registration!!
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Mediapolis Elementary will be celebrating Dr. Seuss Week NEXT week.
