MPA Main Calendar
August 2026
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Alumni Gathering
5 PM - 6:30 PM | South Lawn; Family Commons (in case of rain)
5 PM - 6:30 PM | South Lawn; Family Commons (in case of rain)
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PreK Parent Meeting
9 AM - 10 AM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
9 AM - 10 AM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
US New Students & MPA Peer Leaders
5 PM - 7:30 PM | US Commons, Courtyard
5 PM - 7:30 PM | US Commons, Courtyard
PreK Parent Meeting
6 PM - 7 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
6 PM - 7 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
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Class of 2006 20th Class Reunion
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Union Rooftop, Minneapolis
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Union Rooftop, Minneapolis
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US College Essay Workshop
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
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US College Essay Workshop
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
US Family Night
6 PM - 8 PM | The Burrow, Oakdale
6 PM - 8 PM | The Burrow, Oakdale
12
Make-Up PreK Parent Meeting
9 AM - 10 AM | Virtual
9 AM - 10 AM | Virtual
LS Summer PreK Ends
11:45 AM - 12 PM
11:45 AM - 12 PM
US College Essay Workshop
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
LS Kindergarten Picnic on the Playground
5 PM - 6 PM | MPA Playground & South Lawn
5 PM - 6 PM | MPA Playground & South Lawn
LS Playgrounds & Popsicles (Kona Ice)
6 PM - 7:30 PM | MPA Playground
6 PM - 7:30 PM | MPA Playground
PreK-G12 Summer Library Night
6 PM - 7:30 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
6 PM - 7:30 PM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library
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US College Essay Workshop
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
US New Students & Families and MPA Peer Leaders
5:30 PM - 8 PM | Family Commons; Courtyard; Family Commons (in case of rain); Courtyard; Family Commons (in case of rain)
5:30 PM - 8 PM | Family Commons; Courtyard; Family Commons (in case of rain); Courtyard; Family Commons (in case of rain)
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US College Essay Workshop
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
1 PM - 4 PM | Room 150-151
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LS Used Uniform Sale
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
MS Playground Hangout & Kona Ice Social
6 PM - 7:30 PM | MPA Playground
6 PM - 7:30 PM | MPA Playground
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LS Used Uniform Sale
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
MS/US Theatre Welcome Back Party
3:30 PM - 5 PM | Black Box
3:30 PM - 5 PM | Black Box
20
LS Used Uniform Sale
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
Back to School Open House
4 PM - 7 PM
4 PM - 7 PM
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LS Used Uniform Sale
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
7:30 AM - 3 PM | Atrium
LS G1-G4 Orientation: New Students Only
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
LS PreK/K Orientation: All Students
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
MS G5 Orientation: All Students
8 AM - 3 PM | MPA Campus
8 AM - 3 PM | MPA Campus
MS G6-8 Orientation: New Students Only
8 AM - 3 PM | MPA Campus
8 AM - 3 PM | MPA Campus
New Parent Orientation
8 AM - 12 PM | Family Commons; Gallery; Nicholson Center; Recital Hall; US Commons
8 AM - 12 PM | Family Commons; Gallery; Nicholson Center; Recital Hall; US Commons
US G9 Orientation: All Students
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
8 AM - 12 PM | MPA Campus
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First Day of School
MPA PA First Day of School Coffee / Kick Off Meeting
8 AM - 9:30 AM | South Lawn; Family Commons (in case of rain); Family Commons
8 AM - 9:30 AM | South Lawn; Family Commons (in case of rain); Family Commons
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