Mediapolis CSD| Great news, as our elementary addition project is charging ahead!
We're thrilled with the solid progress on the new addition to the Mediapolis Elementary. It's really coming together and will give our young Bulldogs even more amazing spaces to learn, grow, and thrive!
Here is a sneak peek as we begin building the incredible new Bulldog signage that will proudly be on display—our school spirit is stronger and fiercer than ever!
The new parking lot is set to start paving very soon, followed by pouring a brand-new driveway in partnership with the City of Mediapolis. These upgrades are all about boosting safety for drop-off and pick-up, making parking more convenient for families, and providing better access for events and community gatherings.
A massive thank you to our dedicated contractors, school staff, city partners, supporters, and the entire Mediapolis community for continuing to help make this vision a reality. #MEPOPride
We're thrilled with the solid progress on the new addition to the Mediapolis Elementary. It's really coming together and will give our young Bulldogs even more amazing spaces to learn, grow, and thrive!
Here is a sneak peek as we begin building the incredible new Bulldog signage that will proudly be on display—our school spirit is stronger and fiercer than ever!
The new parking lot is set to start paving very soon, followed by pouring a brand-new driveway in partnership with the City of Mediapolis. These upgrades are all about boosting safety for drop-off and pick-up, making parking more convenient for families, and providing better access for events and community gatherings.
A massive thank you to our dedicated contractors, school staff, city partners, supporters, and the entire Mediapolis community for continuing to help make this vision a reality. #MEPOPride
Please see our website, under District Notices, for the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Tax Notice.
Due to pending severe weather, Parent-Teacher Conferences will end at 5:30 pm tonight (3/10). Elementary teachers will reach out to parents and reschedule any missed conferences. Thank you.
The State Champion Mepo Dance Team is hosting a Youth Dance Camp this Friday, March 13!
Open to Preschool–5th Grade students. Campers will learn a fun routine and perform at the Spring Showcase that evening at 6:00 PM in the HS Gym.
👉 Register your student here: https://forms.gle/HSP7YaVrckWt9Mbr6
SAVE THE DATE!
A huge "Thank You" to our school, community, and sustaining donors for making another amazing show choir season possible!
--Mediapolis Show Choir
--Mediapolis Show Choir
It's conference week, which means our schedule looks a little different. Please note the early dismissal days and that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday.
Congratulations to our director, Mr. Greiner, and to our entire band!!! #MEPOPride
Ryan Greiner Named Inaugural SEIBA Outstanding Young Teacher Award Recipient
Mediapolis, Iowa — Ryan Greiner, 5–12 Band Director at Mediapolis Community Schools, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Outstanding Young Teacher Award. Members of the Southeast District selected Mr. Greiner for the honor in recognition of his exceptional accomplishments as an educator with three to seven years of teaching experience.
As the district award winner, Mr. Greiner will now represent the Southeast District at the state level for the Outstanding Young Teacher Award.
Mr. Greiner has served the Mediapolis band program since 2019, where he co-directs the 6th Grade Band, 7th & 8th Grade Band, High School Concert Band, and the MEPO Marching Band, and directs the Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble. In addition to leading ensembles, he provides private and small-group instruction for students in grades 5 through 12.
Under his leadership, Mediapolis ensembles have consistently earned Division I ratings at IHSMA Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Large Group Festivals. The Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble has been invited to compete at the Iowa Jazz Championships for the past two consecutive years. His students have been recognized as IHSMA Outstanding Performers and selected for both the Iowa All-State Band and the 8th Grade All-Iowa Band. A dedicated advocate for comprehensive music education, Mr. Greiner has encouraged strong participation in the IHSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival, resulting in more than 143 student events over the past six years.
The Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association congratulates Mr. Greiner on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued impact on students and music education across the region.
Ryan Greiner Named Inaugural SEIBA Outstanding Young Teacher Award Recipient
Mediapolis, Iowa — Ryan Greiner, 5–12 Band Director at Mediapolis Community Schools, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Outstanding Young Teacher Award. Members of the Southeast District selected Mr. Greiner for the honor in recognition of his exceptional accomplishments as an educator with three to seven years of teaching experience.
As the district award winner, Mr. Greiner will now represent the Southeast District at the state level for the Outstanding Young Teacher Award.
Mr. Greiner has served the Mediapolis band program since 2019, where he co-directs the 6th Grade Band, 7th & 8th Grade Band, High School Concert Band, and the MEPO Marching Band, and directs the Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble. In addition to leading ensembles, he provides private and small-group instruction for students in grades 5 through 12.
Under his leadership, Mediapolis ensembles have consistently earned Division I ratings at IHSMA Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Large Group Festivals. The Mediapolis Jazz Ensemble has been invited to compete at the Iowa Jazz Championships for the past two consecutive years. His students have been recognized as IHSMA Outstanding Performers and selected for both the Iowa All-State Band and the 8th Grade All-Iowa Band. A dedicated advocate for comprehensive music education, Mr. Greiner has encouraged strong participation in the IHSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival, resulting in more than 143 student events over the past six years.
The Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association congratulates Mr. Greiner on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued impact on students and music education across the region.
Congratulations to our High School Individual Speech Team! On Saturday MEPO took 22 performances to the district individual speech contest at Fairfield High School and 18 performances received a 1 rating. These 18 performances will advance to the State Contest at Vinton-Shellsburg High School on March 14th.
NHS Trivia Night Fundraiser. Saturday, March 7. See flyer for more details
Today was a great day at Mediapolis Community Schools! We were honored to host D.T. Magee, Executive Director of the Iowa Association of School Boards, Jesse Howard, President of the Iowa School Board Association, along with our local legislators, Representative Taylor Collins and State Senator Mark Lofgren.
The visit kicked off with an hour-long showcase of the amazing things happening every day in our classrooms and hallways—proof of the dedication and innovation driving Mediapolis forward. We then dove into a productive legislative advocacy session, highlighting key priorities to support rural Iowa schools in this year's session and for the long term. Rural education needs strong voices, and we're grateful for leaders who listen!
Next up: a sneak peek of our exciting new elementary addition and expansion project. This state-of-the-art space will deliver flexible classrooms, dedicated small-group instruction areas, and a multipurpose gym that serves as both a daytime learning space and community hub. Best of all, it opens the door to expanded early childhood offerings, giving even more young learners in our area a strong start.
The day wrapped up powerfully with a presentation from our outstanding Student Lighthouse Team, who shared the impactful projects they're leading this year. Then came the highlight: students took the floor for a thoughtful Q&A with school leaders, digging into how advocacy works in Iowa and why student voices and leadership truly matter.
Proud to see collaboration between educators, students, school board leaders, and legislators all focused on building brighter futures for rural Iowa kids. Thank you to everyone who made today possible—here's to continued progress and support for our schools! #MEPOPride
The visit kicked off with an hour-long showcase of the amazing things happening every day in our classrooms and hallways—proof of the dedication and innovation driving Mediapolis forward. We then dove into a productive legislative advocacy session, highlighting key priorities to support rural Iowa schools in this year's session and for the long term. Rural education needs strong voices, and we're grateful for leaders who listen!
Next up: a sneak peek of our exciting new elementary addition and expansion project. This state-of-the-art space will deliver flexible classrooms, dedicated small-group instruction areas, and a multipurpose gym that serves as both a daytime learning space and community hub. Best of all, it opens the door to expanded early childhood offerings, giving even more young learners in our area a strong start.
The day wrapped up powerfully with a presentation from our outstanding Student Lighthouse Team, who shared the impactful projects they're leading this year. Then came the highlight: students took the floor for a thoughtful Q&A with school leaders, digging into how advocacy works in Iowa and why student voices and leadership truly matter.
Proud to see collaboration between educators, students, school board leaders, and legislators all focused on building brighter futures for rural Iowa kids. Thank you to everyone who made today possible—here's to continued progress and support for our schools! #MEPOPride
Mediapolis CSD| Last call! The deadline is Monday March, 2nd (September 1, 2026, for incoming kindergarten students) for families wanting to open-enroll in the Mediapolis School District.
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.
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.
We hosted 32 winter athletic events over a span of 3 months. We wanted to take this time to say THANK YOU to all the people that helped make these events happen.
Jana Morian (Tickets), Mary Rickard (Tickets/Book), Sandy Wirt (Tickets/Book), Justin Hammons (Scoreboard), Kaitlin Denning (Scoreboard), Jeff Martin (Scoreboard), Roger Thornburg (Supervision/Shot Clock), Rob Tomow (Shot Clock), Dave Pierson (Stat Panel), Molly Peterson (Supervision), Natalie Ulloa (Supervision), Lindsay Gunn (Supervision) and Erin Steffener (Programs, Book, Tickets, Scoreboard).
A very special thank you to Scott Wonderlich and Kim Schmidgall for helping manage the concession stand. Thank you to Mepo Foods, Pepsi and the Flour Barn for being extremely flexible in helping keep the concession stand stocked. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time to help make the concession stand run.
Thank you to Dennis Breuer and the custodial staff for always having the school ready to go for these events.
Thank you to all the officials who came from near and far to help provide a positive experience for our kids.
Thank you to the administration and transportation offices for helping keep everything moving behind the scenes.
Thank you to the coaches for doing all that they do to make our students successful on and off the court/mat.
We are blessed to be where we are. Go MEPO!
Jana Morian (Tickets), Mary Rickard (Tickets/Book), Sandy Wirt (Tickets/Book), Justin Hammons (Scoreboard), Kaitlin Denning (Scoreboard), Jeff Martin (Scoreboard), Roger Thornburg (Supervision/Shot Clock), Rob Tomow (Shot Clock), Dave Pierson (Stat Panel), Molly Peterson (Supervision), Natalie Ulloa (Supervision), Lindsay Gunn (Supervision) and Erin Steffener (Programs, Book, Tickets, Scoreboard).
A very special thank you to Scott Wonderlich and Kim Schmidgall for helping manage the concession stand. Thank you to Mepo Foods, Pepsi and the Flour Barn for being extremely flexible in helping keep the concession stand stocked. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time to help make the concession stand run.
Thank you to Dennis Breuer and the custodial staff for always having the school ready to go for these events.
Thank you to all the officials who came from near and far to help provide a positive experience for our kids.
Thank you to the administration and transportation offices for helping keep everything moving behind the scenes.
Thank you to the coaches for doing all that they do to make our students successful on and off the court/mat.
We are blessed to be where we are. Go MEPO!
Girls State Basketball tickets are available for purchase online. The ticket link and a link to the Casey's Center Bag Policy are below.
Ticket link: https://hyveetix.evenue.net/event/T26/GB01
Bag Policy & Other Info: https://www.iowaeventscenter.com/plan-your-visit/faqs-venue-policies
The Mediapolis Girls Basketball team is headed to the state tournament for the first time in 11 years! What an incredible achievement after their hard-fought regional win. We're proud of these talented athletes, coaches, and everyone who has supported them along the way. Go Bullettes! Our girls are scheduled to play next in the Class 3A State Tournament quarterfinals on Monday, March 2nd, at 8:30 p.m. at Casey's Center in Des Moines. Please note that while this is the listed start time, game times can fluctuate during the state tournament due to scheduling adjustments. In the interest of safety and to allow our community, families, students, and fans to travel to Des Moines and attend the game without rushing back late, we will be cancelling school on Tuesday, March 3rd. At this point in the year, we still have enough hours built into our school calendar, so this cancellation will not need to be made up. If our team advances and plays again on Thursday, March 5th, we will share another announcement on Tuesday with any updates regarding school and activities. Let's pack the stands in Des Moines and cheer our girls on! #MEPOPride
Girls State Basketball Shirt Orders – DUE TODAY!
Today is the last day to order your Girls State Basketball shirt! Be sure to place your order online before the deadline. Shirts will be delivered to the school and will be available for pickup on March 2nd.
Don’t miss out—order yours today! 🏀
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mepo_girlsbasketball/
Today is the last day to order your Girls State Basketball shirt! Be sure to place your order online before the deadline. Shirts will be delivered to the school and will be available for pickup on March 2nd.
Don’t miss out—order yours today! 🏀
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mepo_girlsbasketball/
Mepo @ New London JH Basketball Schedule Update: The 8th grade game will be played at 4:30 p.m. followed by two quarters with running clock for the 7th graders.
Girls State BB Info:
Mediapolis GBB will play Maquoketa at 8:30 PM on Monday, March 2
Tickets can be purchased on Tuesday, February 24. A link will be sent out that day.
Girls State T-Shirt Orders are due by Monday, Feb 23. Link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mepo_girlsbasketball/shop/home
Mediapolis GBB will play Maquoketa at 8:30 PM on Monday, March 2
Tickets can be purchased on Tuesday, February 24. A link will be sent out that day.
Girls State T-Shirt Orders are due by Monday, Feb 23. Link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/mepo_girlsbasketball/shop/home
🏀 STATE BOUND! 🏀
The Mediapolis Girls Basketball team is headed to STATE!
They’ll be escorted back into town by the Mediapolis Fire Dept around 11:15 PM tonight
Come out and help us congratulate these girls on an amazing accomplishment!
