Being involved in extra-curricular activities is expected and encouraged, and that has a profound effect on the culture and character of the school. In fact, MPA looks for student who aren't afraid to jump in and explore new things.
We know that students consistently perform better academically when they're involved in other parts of the school. They develop broader groups of friends, greater self-confidence, and deeper levels of tolerance and compassion. They become inspired by their experiences and unafraid of taking on new challenges.
Mounds Park Academy believes that physical education and competitive athletic programs complement the academic experience, which is why we offer one of the broadest prep school athletics programs in the Twin Cities. Many MPA coaches are teachers, and the fields and courts are extensions of their classrooms.
We encourage each MPA student to participate and strive for excellence. Student athletes develop commitment, character, discipline, perseverance, initiative, leadership, cooperation, self-reliance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Activities
| Lower School (PreK-4) |
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Art Enrichment Karate Piano Lessons Baseball and Tee Ball skills Soccer Clinic Basketball Clinic Climbing Club STEM Club Chess Club Golf Skills Pickleball Camp Disc Sports Academy |
| Middle School (5-8) |
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BIPOC Affinity Groups Book Club Cubing Club Design Club Dungeons & Dragons Club Fall Show Garden Club Gender and Sexualities Alliance Magic: The Gathering Club Math Counts Math Masters Math League Quiz Bowl Social Change Club Sports Clubs: Swim Club, Sailing Team |
| Upper School (9-12) |
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Anime Club Art & Design Club Asian Culture Club BIPOC Affinity Group Black Student Union Cheese Club Chess Club Chinese Language & Culture Club Cooking Club Cum Laude Society Debate Team Dungeons & Dragons Club Election Club Environmental Club Film & Animation Club Freethinker Student Newspaper French Club Gender Sexuality Action Habitat for Humanity Hackey Sack Club HOSA-Future Health Professionals Lake Phalen Rowing Magic: The Gathering Math Lab Math League MPA Underground Orchestra Outdoor Adventures Club Peer Leaders Peer Prep Tutors Ping Pong Club Pop Culture Club Quiz Bowl Racial Justice and Equity Club Robotics Team Sailing Team Service Club Social Consciousness Club Spanish Club Speech Team Spring Musical STEM Education Club Student Ambassadors Student Council Upper School Drama Club Writing Lab |
Athletics
| Middle School |
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Girls and Boys Alpine Ski (7, 8) Boys Baseball Girls and Boys Basketball Girls and Boys Cross Country (6-8) Girls Fastpitch Softball Girls and Boys Golf (7, 8) Girls and Boys Nordic Ski (6-8) Girls and Boys Soccer Girls Swimming and Diving (7, 8) Girls and Boys Tennis (7, 8) Girls and Boys Track and Field Girls Volleyball |
| Upper School |
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Girls and Boys Alpine Ski Boys Baseball Girls and Boys Basketball Girls and Boys Cross Country Girls Fastpitch Softball Girls Gymnastics Girls and Boys Golf Girls and Boys Hockey Girls Lacrosse Girls and Boys Nordic Ski Girls and Boys Soccer Girls Swimming Girls and Boys Tennis Girls and Boys Track and Field Girls Volleyball |
