Happy last week of school before our well-deserved holiday break!
We couldn't wait to share this exciting announcement now that it's public: The Iowa Department of Education is now ranking school districts across the state, and Mediapolis Community School District has earned a HIGH PERFORMING rating – one of the highest achievements possible!
This outstanding recognition is a direct result of the amazing hard work, dedication, and passion from every single student, staff member, and our supportive community. You all truly live our vision: Motivated by Excellence, Pride, and Opportunity! Let's head into the holidays celebrating this huge win – Let’s Go MEPO!!!!
#MEPOPride #HighPerforming #BulldogExcellence
Friday:
Girls Wrestling Regional Qualifier at Wapello (4:00 PM)
JV Boys, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys BB vs HT (4:30, 6:00, 7:30)
Dance Team Chili Supper (5:00)
Teacher Appreciation and Senior Night
Saturday:
Boys Wrestling Conference Meet at Van Buren County (10:00)
JV G/B, V G/B Basketball at Mount Pleasant (10:30, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30)
GO MEPO!
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4:30: 8th Grade (Full Game)
5:30: 7th Grade (Half Game)
Mediapolis is currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you love working with young athletes, value teamwork, and want to make a positive impact in our students' lives, we want to hear from you!
Schedule Updates:
JVB, VG, VB Basketball at New London for Friday (1-23) WILL be played as originally scheduled.
District Speech at Wapello on Saturday (1-24) will start at 10:00 AM
Varsity Boys and Girls Wrestling at LM on Saturday (1-24) will begin at 11 AM. Weigh-Ins will be at 9:00 AM
Freshman-Soph/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball at Waterloo Columbus (1-24) will be played as originally scheduled.
Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on March 2nd and 3rd. Additional details are included in the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5HqiZD--b4AYjgqGspnntpkI-6V3DkTjQ3PHHh8fDe5rbEA/viewform?usp=header
The deadline is March 1, 2026 (with a later September 1, 2026 deadline for incoming kindergarten students).
Applications go through the Iowa Department of Education—grab the form and submit to both your current district and Mediapolis. For more details, check the official info at https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline or reach out to our district office.
Mediapolis, Iowa- The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education announced that the Mediapolis Community School District is one of 31 school districts to receive the 2026-27 STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program award. The STEM BEST® Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real-world workplace experiences, introduce them to businesses and career opportunities in Iowa, and help them gain career-ready skills.
The STEM BEST® Program encourages teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side to develop a work-based learning model that integrates STEM subjects such as mathematics and science with workplace skills.
We appreciate the support of our local partners Afinitas and MTC Technologies during the application process. STEM Council's investment: VR-Enhanced WBL Program. This grant will allow Mediapolis students to engage in virtual career exploration and innovative learning across various courses, including, but not limited to, Science and World Studies. The total grant awarded to Mediapolis is $50,000. #MEPOPride
'26-'27 LIttle Bulldog Preschool Information/Application Form
The CEO program is coming in the fall of 2026! All students who will be Juniors and Seniors in Des Moines County schools are eligible to participate in this program. Students will design a business plan, pitch it, and receive advice from local business leaders. Space is limited, and students interested in this program must submit an application and an essay. Information on this will be provided by our counseling department at a later date.
Students will be selected based on their essays and intent in a blind selection process. Students selected will meet every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and will be off-site at local businesses and at classes held at various locations to be announced at a later date. Students selected will have an incredible opportunity to network with many local leaders to build connections for future opportunities.
Learn more about the program highlighted here on WQAD: https://www.wqad.com/video/news/local/as-seen-on-tv/des-moines-county-schools-launching-new-ceo-program/526-f68a324b-04e2-4720-b040-1d565d1f3622?fbclid=IwY2xjawPPblVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeopqJfh1ovywxAq4iLRokav5g3cEJIHqFwS_tREfDdF8N28XKi5M5IoAoe50_aem_bMiJ859giamStue-8p7dmA
