He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers--all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him... Continue Reading →

This is what was spoken through the Prophet Joel: In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Acts 2:16-18, NRSV

"You have heard that it was said...." is one of the more common ways Jesus introduced principles of his gospel. Found at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew Chapters 5 through 7, Jesus introduces principles of faith that were radically--and I use that word intentionally--different than traditional or common expectations of... Continue Reading →

Our scripture theme for 2021-22 is Philippians 2:3-5, with an emphasis on verse 4, "Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others." After several messages in chapel interpreting this passage and providing examples for our students to follow regarding how they can look after the interests of... Continue Reading →

Earlier this month, the elementary chapel message was on being kind to others. We had some ideas about how to be kind to people, but the chapel speaker said that students could start practicing that principle when they went back to class. In fact, he asked the students to remember what they did when they... Continue Reading →

We have had two open houses for prospective families up to this point, with a third one scheduled for March 22. "Tell me about your school," is one of the most common things prospective families ask us to do when they visit. I'll share with you what they also get to hear. MCA has been... Continue Reading →

Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 NRSV When I came to MCA in the summer of 2018, the main building was in the process of a complete renovation. Standing in the doorway, I looked up... Continue Reading →

We are planning to include a weather closing policy in our parent/student handbook for next fall. In the meantime, this will help you understand what goes into the decision to close or not to close, depending on the circumstances. The decision about whether or not to close school is never easy. There are multiple considerations... Continue Reading →

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew... Continue Reading →

We have opened the re-enrollment/registration for the 2022-23 school year to currently enrolled families. This includes a $250 per student registration fee and locking in the lowest rate for annual tuition and fees. Since we are anticipating that several grades at MCA will reach their enrollment capacity, we are providing the first opportunities to our... Continue Reading →