June 23, 2026
This message is from MPA’s Office of Admission from the June 13 issue of Inside MPA. Click here to get in touch with Admission and learn more!
At the end of every school year, we take time to reflect and celebrate the many moments, milestones, and members of our community that make MPA special. Many of these acknowledgments take place at the annual Upper School Awards Assembly, moments after the graduating class finishes embarking on their final Senior Walk as MPA students. This celebration not only recognizes amazing student achievements but also applauds the teachers, families, coaches, and classmates who help make such growth possible.
Eleven students were named Cum Laude Inductees; three members of the Class of 2026 matched the highest GPA and were named valedictorian; three were National Merit Finalists; and another was a National Merit Commended Student. Five members of the Class of 2027 are National Merit entrants for next year.
The assembly also recognized award-winning students in specific subjects.Three Upper Schoolers were named to the All-State Choir and two to the All-State Band, while other individuals were named to the All-State Orchestra and received the National Orchestra Award.
Students also received recognition from their teachers, leaders, and peers for their outstanding and robust work in the areas of academic subjects, service, community, and the specific Global Certificate of Distinction areas of STEM, Global, Literary Arts, and Fine Arts.
The Awards Assembly, as well as other end-of-the-year school traditions at MPA, reflect the character, dedication, and spirit of our community. Throughout the year, MPA students challenge themselves while also supporting one another and contributing meaningfully to make an impact on our world. And together, we continue to foster a place where students are encouraged to dream big and do right.
