Midland is in the middle of an upgrade to PowerSchool. We are transitioning to MyPowerHub which we think of as a house for the different products we will offer for parent use.
For now parents will continue to use PowerSchool as they have in the past, you can click on the MyPowerHub link in the left hand navigation column to take a peak at what will be our norm in the near future. More information will be sent out as we get MyPowerHub set up.
Inside MyPowerHub will be:
PowerSchool – to use for parents/students to check grades, attendance, assignments, lunch balances – like you always have. You will complete E-registration forms here again this year.
PowerSchool Pay – we will be offering an online payment method, more information when that is available – we are hoping by August 1st. We hope this makes things easier with the convenience of paying registration, lunch accounts, fees, etc. all online.
PowerSchool Messenger – this will take the place of ParentSquare once set up (we will be using ParentSquare until this is fully functional so don’t delete that app yet). This will be a two way communication method used by staff members to communicate information, photos, etc to parents and students. You will be able to fill out forms for things like field trips, sign up for things like Parent/Teacher Conferences here as well.
PowerSchool Communicate – this will be a one way communication tool that will be used by school administrators to blast out information on school delays, closures, or emergency information
Safe Arrival – this piece allows parents to communicate absences directly to the school. It will run a report each morning and send communication to parents who have not previously contacted us about any absences for their student.
As part of this process we are asking all parents who wish to receive information from staff to OPT IN for text messages:
More information will be sent out when set up, including the direct URL and the APP as well as instructions on how to use these products. We are excited for the convenience these products will offer our parents.
If you need any information that you can’t find here, please call the school at 319-259-5340.
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School registration will be through PowerSchool Parent Account and opens on Monday, July 27th.
Parents with returning students would need to log into their PowerSchool Parent Account on or after July 28th and complete the applicable forms by clicking on FORMS in the left hand menu list. Please be sure to complete all applicable forms #1-8 for each of your students. Only students who are brand new to Midland need to fill out the Home Language Survey – everyone returning can skip over that form!
Please e-register your child(ren) at your earliest convenience so we have all of the information we need. This year most important piece may be checking CONTACTS – be sure Contact 1 and Contact 2 are parents who need direct communication from the school regarding school delays or closures.
Parents can use a computer at home, a computer at your local library, or request a personal one-on-one appointment to get help or to use a computer at school by calling a secretary at 319-259-5340.
Parent Eregistration Instructions
On the contacts page FORM #3 please be sure to include ANYONE you want to be able to pick up your child in case of illness, accident or emergency.
- Student Demographics
- Student Address
- Student Contacts – click on the pencil to edit information for names already there, don’t add new for names already there. But please do add new for anyone you want to be able to pick up your child if not listed. We need full information for parents only, for all others just name, phone number and the correct permissions boxes checked. **This is where our new messaging system will pull information for parents – guardian 1 and guardian 2 should be parents who need to receive important information like school delays, no school notifications or emergency notifications. If you don’t enter the correct information, we may not be able to contact you as needed. Please double/triple check all info for guardian 1 & 2.
- Health Information
- Rural Transportation Request Form– fill out only IF you live in the country AND need a bus pick up/drop off there. Students living in towns or with parents transporting them should skip this form.
- Parent Consents
- Home Language Survey – do this only one time – skip if returning and know you have completed previously!
- Acknowledgement of Completion – after you hit submit you are done
NEW FAMILIES
If you have students who are new to the district, please fill out this google form to get that process started, then a secretary will contact you with e-registration instructions. https://forms.gle/zve4iqQDaiDPycd5A
REGISTRATION PAYMENTS
2026-27 School Registration Fees can be paid via cash or check payable to Midland CSD. We are currently working on setting up PowerSchool Payments so parents can pay online. We are hoping to have this system up and working by August 1st. More information will be sent out to parents once set up.
Registration payment form – can be printed and turned in to either office with cash/check payments. It can be mailed to us at Midland CSD, ATTN: Registration Payments, PO Box 109, Wyoming, IA 52362
We also need payments separated into these three categories for accounting purposes:
- School registration fees, including computer insurance
- Lunches
- Athletic passes
All fees need paid by August 15 to ensure the money gets into the student account prior to the first day of school. Unfortunately the offices don’t have much cash, so please be sure to bring exact cash or close to it, we can’t break large bills.
Parents and students should be able to see their students’ lunch account balance and the charges made to their account during the year in their PowerSchool account. Lunch account balances at the end of last year rolled over to this school year. Parents of middle/high school students are strongly encouraged to discuss the amount you want your child to spend on ala carte items.
If questions, contact the building secretary.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES:
2026-27 Midland Schools Master Calendar
Our Open House Welcome Back Celebration will be held on August 20th from 4-6pm in each building. Watch for information when available.
First day of school is Monday, August 24th. We will have a 2 hour early dismissal that day. The first day of high school runs from 8:00-1:20 (regular days dismiss at 3:20). The first day of elementary runs from 8:00-1:15 (regular days dismiss at 3:15)
The first day of Preschool is Tuesday, September 8th. If questions, contact the elementary school office directly.
Friday, September 25th we will offer School Photos from Interstate Studios. More information when available.
ELEMENTARY COURSE SCHEDULES
Elementary students will not see their schedules or homeroom assignments until right before school starts. This allows us to take in newly registered students and balance the classes. Please be patient, we will post when those are available a week or so before school starts.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULE CHANGES
Middle/high school students and their parents can now see their 2026-27 course schedules in PowerSchool.
Middle schoolers can only change their participation in music courses, if they need a schedule change a parent needs to contact Michelle in the office.
High school students should all check their schedules in PowerSchool. Your most important summer task is to be sure your schedule is good to go by August 24th!
Mrs. Willms has set aside time for scheduling changes on:
July 22 & July 30 from 8-4 and August 12 from 8:00-5:30 for appointments.
If you are wanting to meet with her, please sign up for a time at: https://calendar.app.google/fQiXVykHgUn8619e6. If these days do not work for you, please let her know, she may have other times available. Reminder: Mrs. Lasack will not be available for schedule changes, so please let Mrs. Willms know if you need something.
All schedule changes should be made before the first day of school.
Kirkwood questions can be sent directly to Megan.Stadtmueller@kirkwood.edu
If you still need to sign up for Kirkwood classes, please use this website: https://kirkwood.dualenroll.com/signin
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
THANK YOU to PATS for providing the needed school supplies for our students in PS-6th grade!! Their support makes a huge difference for our elementary familes!
For families needing help with school supplies, please reach out directly to Jones County Family Council for this program:
OPEN HOUSE – WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION – THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 from 4-6PM
Open House is a great time for students to bring their school supplies and settle them in their desk or locker. Both buildings have a few new faces, come meet our new staff. Parents can tour the buildings and ask any questions they may have. Any fees not paid could be dropped off in the offices. Principal and counselor should be in both buildings.
TRANSPORTATION
Our Transportation Director, John Stender, is working on updating our bus information for the year.
If you are new to the district and need picked up on a country bus route please be sure to call him ASAP at 319-259-5340 ext 1350 so you get added.
Watch for complete routes on the transportation website in August for pick up times. Changes may need to be made the first couple of days of school, so please be patient while we work it all out to pick up every student in our district. Transportation Website
Students who live in the Olin School District and attend Midland Middle/High School would need to contact Olin Schools Transportation Department for route information each year.
We hope you enjoy your summer! We look forward to seeing all students on August 24th!