Parents Association

February 3, 2026

Join us for the third annual Parents Association Trivia Night on Friday, February 27, from 6-8 PM in the Family Commons! In a time when community and connection matter more than ever, this evening is the opportunity to come together, get to know fellow parents, and have some fun along the way.

Hosted by the Parents Association, the night will feature dinner and socializing, with a friendly competition for the chance to hold the title of Parents Association Trivia Night champion. Regardless of your trivia knowledge, we hope to see you for this night of connection and competition. Click here to register!

Details

• All parents and guardians of students in PreK-12 are welcome.
• Upper School and college students are welcome to play trivia with their parents, although this is primarily a parent event.
• Childcare will be provided for students in kindergarten through sixth grade by Upper School student volunteers. Please note that the Parents Association is unable to provide childcare for children in PreK or younger.
• Dinner will be provided for parents and children at a cost of $6 per person.
• You may register and pay in advance using the form below or pay at the door. Registration is appreciated to help us plan food quantities. Registration must be completed in advance for childcare.

January 29, 2026

Lower School Valentine’s Day Party

Calling for volunteers from Lower School families! Please sign up to volunteer at the upcoming Lower School Valentine’s Party on February 12!

Basketball Game Concessions

Support the girls and boys basketball teams and MPA Athletics by keeping the crowd happy and fed during the games! No previous experience needed.

• Girls Basketball Concession Sign-Up
• Boys Basketball Concession Sign-Up

Upcoming Events:

Middle School Quarterly Coffee | Thursday, February 12 from 8-9 AM | Porter Conference Room

Parents Association Trivia Night | Friday, February 27, 6-8 PM | Family Commons

January 26, 2026

We are proud to continue our community-wide effort to support families in need across our local area. Each week from now until spring break, we are collecting and delivering nonperishable food, household essentials, and personal care items to benefit the following:

• Two local schools
• Local clinic on the East Side
• Open Cupboard/Today’s Harvest
• MPA’s own community pantry, supporting MPA families

If you are able, we invite you to drop off needed items at doors one and seven on any weekday.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed weekly! If you would like to join us on campus to help sort, package, and prepare deliveries for our partner organizations, click here!

Most Needed Items 

Please follow MPA’s allergy guidelines and refrain from bringing in anything with peanuts or tree nuts as ingredients or in the precautionary allergen labeling.

If your family needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out confidentially to Ashley Goetzke at agoetzke@moundsparkacademy.org. We would be honored to assist through our MPA pantry.

If you have any questions about the food drive, please contact MPA Parents Association co-presidents Laura Nicholson at laurahnicholson@gmail.com and Jasmin Stees at jasminstees@yahoo.com.

January 22, 2026

Care For Faculty & Staff!

Once again, the Parents Association will host a conference dinner for the Lower and Middle School divisions on Thursday, and snacks to fuel our teachers on Friday. Sign up to contribute perishable and nonperishable items for our upcoming events. Thank you!

Upcoming Events:

Middle School Quarterly Coffee | Thursday, February 12 from 8-9 AM | Porter Conference Room

Parents Association Trivia Night | Friday, February 27, 6-8 PM | Family Commons

January 15, 2026

Care For Faculty & Staff!

Once again, the Parents Association will host a conference dinner for the Lower and Middle School divisions on Thursday, and snacks to fuel our teachers on Friday. Sign up to contribute perishable and nonperishable items for our upcoming events. Thank you!

Upcoming Events:

Lower School Family Forum | Friday, January 16 from 8:15-9:45 AM | Martin Lenz Harrison Library

Middle School Quarterly Coffee | Thursday, February 12 from 8-9 AM | Porter Conference Room

Parents Association Trivia Night | Friday, February 27, 6-8 PM | Family Commons

In case you missed it, here is the January edition of the Parent Press!

January 8, 2026

In case you missed it, here is the January edition of the Parent Press!

January brings several opportunities to connect with school leadership. The Upper School Quarterly Parent Coffee will be held on Thursday, January 15, from 8-9:30 AM in the PCR. Upper School college counselors Lisa Pederson and Justin Quam will begin the morning by outlining how they support students and families throughout the college exploration, search, application, and decision-making process. Upper School director Mark Segal will then share important upcoming Upper School calendar events and address parent questions. We look forward to welcoming you to this informative and engaging community gathering.

Here is the full list of upcoming division coffees and other opportunities:

ISACS Parent Series: Elevating Discipline With the Brain in Mind | Tuesday, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM, Via Zoom >

Upper School Quarterly Coffee | Thursday, January 15, 8-9:30 AM, Porter Conference Room

Lower School Family Forum | Friday, January 16, 8:15-9:45 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library

Middle School Quarterly Coffee | Thursday, February 12, 8-9 AM, Porter Conference Room

December 11, 2025

“Stories In The Snow” at the Book Festival has lived up to its name this week! Thank you to all the families who have joined and the parent volunteers who made it happen. There is still one day left to make purchases!

Please join us tomorrow during the following times or order online:

• 7:30-8:30 AM
• 12-1 PM

As we head into winter break, please look ahead for upcoming events in 2026 via the MPA calendar.

December 4, 2025

Thanks to all the parents who joined our inaugural PA Community-Wide Meeting on Monday! We’ll report back in the January edition of Parent Press. In case you missed it, here is our December edition.

Last Chance To Join The Book Club With Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon

Please join Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon and fellow book-loving parents for a discussion of Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” on Thursday, December 18, from 6-7:30 PM, in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here by Friday, December 5.

Stories In The Snow Book Festival Is Next Week!

There are still a few slots open to volunteer! It’s not too late to sign up to make this festival a success.

Please visit MPA’s very own Scholastic website to…

• Set up your child’s e-wallet (families may still pay with cash or credit card at the event).
• Donate funds to Share the Fair.
• Preview the books at our Book Festival.
• Shop online from Monday, December 8-Friday, December 21 (25% of every online purchase directly benefits our library).

Book Fair Purchasing Hours

• Monday, December 8-Tuesday, December 9: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Wednesday, December 10: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-1 PM, 2:30-4 PM (open later due to the after-school event)
• Thursday, December 11: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-1 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM
• Friday, December 12: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-12:30 PM

Upcoming Events With MPA Admin!

• Tuesday, December 9: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9 AM, PCR
• Thursday, January 15: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9:30 AM, PCR (Date Change)