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College Counseling

Fall is a busy time for College Counseling!  The following information provides details about college representatives visiting MPA (open to Seniors and Juniors), and also a schedule of college fairs that will be held in the Twin Cities area this...

Freshman Retreat

The Freshman Retreat to Minnehaha was a success!  Wabun Park has been remodeled and the facility is excellent.  The ninth graders did five relays and then a water balloon toss with partners.  After lunch, everyone hiked to the falls and...

Discovering Mounds Park Academy Upper School

Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year at Mounds Park Academy.  As I begin my first year as Upper School Director, I invite you to join me in a journey of discovery as I come to know the philosophy, the people...

Congratulations to the Class of 2008!

Upper School Awards Ceremony

On Friday, May 30th, there will be an US Awards Assembly.  Many students will be recognized for their various accomplishments during the past school year.  We invite family and friends to join faculty and students in the Nicholson Center at...

Quiz Bowl Team Goes to Nationals

The MPA Quiz Bowl team qualified for the 2008 NAQT National Tournament in Chicago.  Logan Sand, Sammy Schliepman, Matt Miller, and Josh Meltzer will compete this weekend at the National Quiz Bowl Tournament.  Congratulations and good luck to our team...

MPA Senior Speaks at State Capitol

Senior Beth Larson has always been interested in HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.  Beth joined MN-TAP (Minnesota Teens for AIDS Prevention) as a way to share her knowledge on the subject with peers.  On March 18th, Beth spoke at the...

Upper School Students Selected to All State

Carl Runge and Pete Simpson were selected to participate in the Minnesota Music Educator's Association (MMEA) All-State Instrumental program.  They will attend summer camps at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the College of St. Benedict in early August.  Carl...

Keeping in Touch with "Mr. Ed"

Five English 9 students in Marilyn Shardlow's class are corresponding with the students of former MPA teacher John Edmundson (a/k/a Mr. Ed) who is currently serving in the Peace Corps in Tanzania.  The five girls - Cera McDonald, Greta...

Upper School Parent Meeting

The next Parent Group on Student Learning meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13th, in the Large Conference Room.  The meeting will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  We will discuss Books on Tape, web page links for...