One Community. Endless Possibilities. 

November 12, 2026

At Mounds Park Academy, “Dream Big. Do Right.” is more than a motto. It is a sentiment that echoes throughout our community. From our youngest learners to our oldest community partners, I am continually inspired by the joy, creativity, and seemingly endless ways our community members seek to make a difference, both big and small. This fall, our One Community. Endless Possibilities. Fall Campaign has a goal of raising $450,000 to support the extraordinary experiences and opportunities that make an MPA education so special. Every gift made between now and November 21 will bring us closer to that goal.

This year, we invite you to choose where your gift will make a difference:

• MPA Fund: Support the school’s greatest needs and the everyday experiences and opportunities that make an MPA education exceptional.
• Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (CITL): Help us raise the final $200,000 needed to bring the vision for the CITL to life.
• Nicholson Center: Help bring performances and community to life through a new sound and lighting board and acoustical panels. Nancy Nicholson will generously match gifts up to $30,000, doubling the impact of your support!
• Athletics: Provide the resources our Panthers rely on to compete, grow, and thrive.
• Access: Open doors to an MPA education for more students and families through tuition assistance.
• Upper School Commons: Help refresh this important gathering space where our Upper School students connect, collaborate, and build community.

Giving is personal. Each of us connects with MPA in different ways, and my hope is that these opportunities allow you to support something that holds special meaning for you. Whatever you choose, please know how grateful we are for your generosity and belief in our school.

And, of course, our Fall Campaign wouldn't be complete without our annual Give to the Max Day Lip Sync Assembly! I hope you'll join us on Thursday, November 19, at 2:15 PM in the Nicholson Center to cheer on our performers, share a few laughs, and celebrate all that makes this community so special.

Thank you for the many ways you show up for MPA and for one another. I look forward to celebrating with you on November 19! Click here to make a gift to make a gift to the Fall Campaign.