{"id":30110,"date":"2026-04-23T13:38:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=30110"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:38:37","slug":"parents-association-news-and-events-april-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2026\/04\/23\/parents-association-news-and-events-april-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Association News And Events April 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30111 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pawp-2.png\" alt=\"The MPA community at the Spring Auction\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>Join us for a fun evening of connection and celebration as we look ahead to end-of-year festivities at the Upper School Parent Social on Saturday, May 2, from 8-10 PM at Lucky Guys Distillery in Hudson, Wisconsin. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evite.com\/event\/00E9IIAE4SKDAACCWEPRF2LORCU6AQ?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&amp;utm_source=evitelink&amp;utm_medium=sharable_invite\">Click here to RSVP! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll gather after sending off the prom boat\u2014come toast the moment and enjoy time together. Light appetizers will be provided. All Upper School parents are welcome\u2014whether or not your student is attending prom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper School Division Coffee | <\/strong>Monday, May 4: 8 AM, PCR<\/p>\n<p>Current Upper School parents and Class of 2030 (rising ninth grade) parents are warmly invited to join us for the final Parents Association Upper School Quarterly Coffee of the year. This gathering will center on an \u201cIf I knew then what I know now\u201d theme, with current Upper School parents sharing insights, reflections, and practical advice from their personal experiences to help families early in their Upper School journey and\/or those preparing to enter Upper School.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Upper School director Mark Segal will share important information about the end-of-year Upper School calendar, along with key details related to graduation.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll join us for this helpful and community-building conversation as we wrap up the school year and look ahead!<\/p>\n<p><strong>MPA Parents Association National Teacher Appreciation Day | <\/strong>Tuesday, May 5: 8 AM-3 PM, \u00a0Peacock Family Teaching Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><strong>MPA PA Middle School Quarterly Coffee | <\/strong>Thursday, May 7: 8 AM-9:30 AM, Gallery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Division End-of-Year Parties<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease RSVP for fun celebrations to close out another wonderful school year. We can\u2019t wait to celebrate together and make the end of the year extra special!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower School<\/strong> | Monday, June 1: 3:30-5:30 PM, Fun City, Maplewood, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evite.com\/event\/00E9IIAE4SKDAAMUGEPRHA4AIGNK6I?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&amp;utm_source=evitelink&amp;utm_medium=sharable_invite\">RSVP &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle School<\/strong> | Wednesday, June 3: 12:30-3 PM | Urban Air, Coon Rapids, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evite.com\/event\/00E9IIAE4SKDAA4D6EPRF6JL36C6LY?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&amp;utm_source=evitelink&amp;utm_medium=sharable_invite\">RSVP &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper School<\/strong> | Wednesday, June 3: 11 AM-1 PM, Smash Park, Roseville, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evite.com\/event\/00E9IIAE4SKDAAGZ4EPRGUKIOIKLGQ?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&amp;utm_source=evitelink&amp;utm_medium=sharable_invite\">RSVP &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a fun evening of connection and celebration as we look ahead to end-of-year festivities at the Upper School Parent Social on Saturday, May 2, from 8-10 PM at Lucky Guys Distillery in Hudson, Wisconsin. 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