Law enforcement has closed Iowa Street, south of school grounds, to all foot and street traffic. Students that normally walk home on Iowa Street will need to use an alternative route after school today. The Des Moines County Sheriff's press release is available on our website.
The school has been contacted by the Des Moines County Law Enforcement Agency, who are currently on school property conducting an investigation. We want everyone to be aware there is no threat to the health or safety of anyone at the school or community.
The band concert postponed from Thursday, March 9th will be held next Friday, March 17th at 6:30.
All after school activities including tonight's (March 9) band concert have been cancelled.
Mediapolis choir students attending the SEISC Select Honor Choir at Central Lee on Monday, March 6. Guest director: Kent Keating from Mount Mercy University.
Once again...a HUGE thank you to all the mystery readers who volunteered to read to students last week! Thank you for making it a special week!
The MEPO Group (Mediapolis Elementary Parent Organization) is seeking volunteers for upcoming events! On Monday, May 22, we will host MEPOlympics with “Minute to Win It” style games to celebrate the end of the school year. Please see the image for more details.
Big thanks to all the guest readers this week! SOOO much fun!!
Mediapolis School will dismiss at 12:45pm today due to gym floor refinishing odor.
The fun week of reading continues!
Reminder, Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten Orientation will take place April 24 & 25th. Please see the link below for more information and to fill out the form (please complete the form before March 31st)
https://www.meposchools.org/article/1003099
Its been a blast having so many guest readers visit the elementary school to celebrate "Read Across America Week"
Congratulations to the Mediapolis Individual Speech Team for their performance on Saturday the 25th. The students performed 27 events with nineteen "1 ratings" and eight "2 ratings". State is on Saturday, March 11th at North Scott.
The Mediapolis Choirs will perform a Pops Concert this evening at 6:30 PM (2/27/23) in the auditorium. Come hear some of your favorite songs and support music at Mediapolis!
Second grade had fun guessing who our mystery readers were today! We enjoyed listening to favorite stories to kick off Read Across America Week
Mediapolis School will dismiss at 1:30pm today due to gym floor refinishing odor.
Varsity girls basketball at Muscatine vs Iowa City Regina tonight has been postponed until tomorrow, Feb 23.
The TK and Kindergarten classes had a blast learning basic coding skills with a BeeBot & unplugged activities. The students discovered the importance of sequencing and used many problem solving skills to help complete their tasks!
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress Update
3rd-5th grades will be assessed the week of March 13th.
7th and 8th grades will be assessed the week of March 20th.
6th grade will be assessed the week of March 27th.
9th grade will be assessed on April 3rd, 4th, and 6th.
10th grade will be assessed on April 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 14th.
11th grade will be assessed on April 3rd, 4th, and 17th.
The Mediapolis Booster Club is sponsoring a free pep bus to Muscatine this Wednesday, February 22, for the varsity girls’ basketball regional final vs Iowa City Regina at 7:00. Mediapolis students interested can sign up at the high school office immediately.
Students are responsible for purchasing their ticket to the game online at the following link, and must show proof of purchase before boarding the bus.
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20230201060439797ccde10b6d9be43/checkout
Community members may sign up to ride the pep bus beginning at noon on Tuesday, Feb 21 by calling the high school office.
There will be a chaperone on the bus, and it will leave from the high school circle drive at 5:30. Sign up will end Wednesday at noon. Seating is limited to 44 passengers.