Indian Prairie Family Newsletter
January 26, 2026
Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every time !
School Vision: Our vision here at Indian Prairie is to provide an academically rigorous, structured, literacy-focused learning environment where all students strive to meet high expectations while acting peaceful, attentive, cooperative and kind.
School Mission: The Mission of Indian Prairie Elementary School is to create an environment that nurtures young children to be responsible, productive, life-long learners and to promote high academic achievement, family participation, community involvement and an exemplary staff and encourage the unique abilities of each student
Principal's Corner
Dear Indian Prairie Families,
I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits, and that you are staying warm and safe during this cold season. I want to take this moment to express my profound gratitude for the steadfast support you consistently offer to our students and staff at Indian Prairie.
Your unwavering commitment is highly valued and is instrumental in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere within our educational community.
We are deeply appreciative of the ongoing support and dedication from everyone involved. Your contributions greatly enhance the educational experience of our students, and for that, we are sincerely thankful.
Warm regards,
Tammo Nelson
Principal, Indian Prairie
Special Food/Diet Accommodations
If your student has a food allergy, intolerance, milk sensitity, and/pr relifious preference...
1. Complete the form KPS Student Allergy and Modified Diet Assessment Link.
2. KPS Food Service will need a completed Diet Accommodation Form for any student needing modified menu BEFORE we can make modifications.
First Day Shoe Fund
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for each child to receive a brand-new pair of shoes for the spring season. To streamline the process, we kindly ask that you place your orders online, as traditional paper forms will no longer be utilized.
The online ordering window will be available from January 22nd until 6 PM on February 10th, 2026. Following this period, shoe fittings will take place from February 18th through March 12th.
Please ensure that you complete your order before the deadline to guarantee participation in this wonderful program.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Girls on the Run Spring 2026
Registration for the Spring 2026 season is open now at sites with space remaining on their team(s). Registration is first come, first served.
Click on the lik below to register your girl.
Join the Girls on the Run Team
Coaches Needed! Join the Girls on the Run Team at Indian Prairie!
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help lead and inspire a group of girls at
Indian Prairie! As a coach, you’ll guide a team of 6-15 participants through our fun, interactive
Girls on the Run curriculum, while supporting them in their journey toward completing a 5K. No
running experience necessary – just your enthusiasm and dedication! Through your leadership,
participants will discover their strengths, embrace their unique gifts, and learn to pursue their
dreams with confidence. You’ll coach alongside other volunteers twice a week from March 16 -
May 19. Interested? For for more details visit
https://www.girlsontherunkazoo.org/ to learn more about this incredible program.
Dates to Remember
Jan. 23- No school-Records Day
Feb. 2nd- No Students district PD
Feb. 11th.- Count day
Feb. 25th- Literacy night
Feb. 27th- Mid-Winter break no school
March 4th- PEEP and Kinder orientation 9:30 and 5:30
March 19th- No students District PD
March 20th- No students records day