July 22, 2025
We are getting ready for the 2025-26 school year, and we hope that you are as excited as we are! Below you will find all of the details about each Back To School event. If you have any questions, please reach out to your division director or the Office of Communications at by clicking here.
EVENTS FOR ALL FAMILIES
Thursday, August 21
Back To School Open House | 3:30-6 PM
Come when you can, stay as you please!
LOWER SCHOOL
Lower School students are invited to bring their school supplies, settle into their homeroom classrooms, and visit their specialist teachers. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the school environment, meet teachers, and start the year with confidence and excitement.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School students are encouraged to bring their school supplies, organize their lockers, and walk through their class schedules. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, get oriented with the building, and feel prepared for the year ahead.
UPPER SCHOOL
Upper School students are encouraged to walk through their schedules, meet their teachers, locate their lockers, and get organized for the year ahead. This is a great opportunity to settle in, ask questions, and start the school year with clarity and confidence.
Tuesday, August 26
Parents Association First Day Of School Coffee | 8-9:30 AM, South Entrance
You’re invited! Please join us for a First Day of School Coffee gathering hosted by the MPA Parents Association. After you drop off your child, stop by for a warm welcome, a hot cup of coffee, and a chance to connect with fellow parents as we kick off a new school year together. Whether you’re a returning family or brand new to the community, we can’t wait to see you there!
EVENTS FOR NEW FAMILIES
New families are considered those with students who are just joining our school PLUS all returning families with a student in grade PreK, K, 5, or 9 this fall.
Monday, August 25
PreK-12 New Parent Orientation | 8-11 AM
8-8:30 AM | Refreshments and connection with Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon, head of school
8:30-9:30 AM | Division Breakout Sessions (highly recommended for returning families with a student in grade PreK, K, 5, or 9, too)
9:30-11 AM | PreK-12 New Parent Orientation Topics (optional for returning families with a student in grade PreK, K, 5, or 9)
Monday, August 25
PreK-9 New Student Orientations | Times Vary By Grade
PREK
8-11 AM | Programming will include time in the homeroom classroom getting to know the teachers, learning the classroom routines, and enjoying free play time. Families are welcome to linger together on the playground after 11 AM.
GRADES K-4
8-11 AM | Programming will include time in the homeroom classroom, getting to know the teachers, learning the classroom routines, as well as visiting specialist teachers and other key campus locations.
11-6 PM | Panther Club is available at no cost for grades K-4. Please send a lunch that follows MPA’s peanut and tree nut guidelines: mpa.link/foodallergies. Sign-up is required by August 18 at mpa.link/newstudentfirstday.
GRADES 5-8
8 AM-3 PM | Programming will include Advisory time, technology onboarding, social activities, Makerspace activities, Library visits, building tours, recess, lunch, and more.
3-6 PM | Panther Den is available for grades 5-8. Sign up by August 18 at mpa.link/newstudentfirstday.
GRADE 9
8 AM-12 PM | Programming will include community building, technology onboarding, activities, building tours, lunch, and more.
Note: The first day of school for new students in grades 10-12 is Tuesday, August 26. Email admission@moundsparkacademy.org if an additional building walk-through would be helpful.
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