January 9, 2026
The final PreK-12 Preview of the school year will take place on Thursday, January 22, from 5-7 PM, and we warmly invite you to join us on campus and spend the evening exploring campus at your own pace. Take a student-led tour, connect with faculty, engage with casual experiences, and/or enjoy a light meal. You are invited to pause, connect, and ask questions along the way.
Student-led tours depart every 15 minutes from the Family Commons. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are organized in small groups by division. Faculty and staff will be throughout the Family Commons, representing curricular areas, student support, admission, tuition, and more. Stop by to ask questions and connect about the topics that matter most to your family. Enjoy a scratch-made meal in the Family Commons, including pizza, a salad bar, and a pasta bar.
Experiences
These all-ages experiences invite you to explore campus, meet additional faculty, and get a feel for the MPA way.
Lower School Homeroom Teacher Meet & Connect
Homeroom Classrooms | PreK: 105, Kindergarten 103 & 104, Grade 1: 109, Grade 2: 112, Grade 3: 113,Grade 4, 106, 116, 117
Step inside the homeroom for the grade(s) you’re exploring and meet the teachers who guide each day. While your child enjoys casual activities, learn more about the space and the student experience.
Coding For All Ages
Stephanie Kollm | Library
Drive, code, and create using Indi Cars, Sphero Bolts, and OctoStudio. This real-world experience offers a fun, approachable introduction to coding concepts through movement, design, and exploration.
Art Walk
Samah Fahmy, Ellen Scharfenberg | Gallery, Rossbach Art Walk
Wander, wonder, and connect as you explore the current Upper School visual arts exhibit. Meet visual arts faculty, learn about the creative process behind the work, and enjoy the gallery together.
Marble Roll
Keith Braafladt, Michael Moran, Sean Andrews | Makerspace
Design, build, and test as you create a rolling marble course in the Makerspace. This hands-on challenge encourages teamwork, creativity, patience, and a whole lot of joyful problem-solving.
RSVP today to discover why Mounds Park Academy is the #2-ranked private school in Minnesota.
