May 8, 2025
from Dr. Bill Hudson, head of school
At Mounds Park Academy, we often speak about creating a school where every student feels seen, valued, and safe. But it’s not enough to say it—we must live it. That’s why I want to share something close to my heart: our initiative to provide additional inclusive, all-gender restrooms specifically in the Upper School.
This project is not just about construction or facilities—it’s about people. It’s about honoring the dignity of every student, employee, and guest who walks through our doors. It’s about ensuring that our school reflects the values we teach: empathy, respect, and belonging.
All-gender restrooms are becoming common in schools across the country because they work. They provide privacy, safety, and affirmation. For some of our students, these spaces are essential to feeling like they belong. For all of our students, they are a lesson in how we care for one another in community.
The renovated restrooms outside of the head’s suite in Upper School will feature fully enclosed stalls and updated designs that prioritize comfort and privacy. This is not just a step forward for some—it’s a benefit to everyone.
We are just $42,000 away from making this vision a reality, and we need your help to cross the finish line.
Thanks to a generous MPA alumni family, every dollar you give will be doubled through our 50K for 50K Challenge. That means your $100 gift becomes $200. Your $500 becomes $1,000. Every contribution matters, and every act of generosity brings us one step closer to a more inclusive, welcoming campus for all.
This isn’t just about restrooms. It’s about showing our students what it means to lead with courage and compassion. It’s about building a school where every person feels safe, seen, and respected.
Let’s come together—as the MPA community always does—and model the values we hold dear. Please consider making a gift today to help us begin construction this summer and open the doors in time for the 2025–26 school year.
Give today. Double your impact. Help us build a future that reflects who we are.
