Principal's Note

Welcome back, middle school families! It was wonderful to see our hallways fill up with energy again this past Monday as classes resumed. We are hitting the ground running as we enter the final few weeks of the second quarter.

These next few weeks are a busy transition time where we wrap up our Quarter 2 and finalize Semester 1 grades. Please continue to challenge your students to finish the semester strong!

In addition, we have our half day coming up next Friday. If you are planning to have your student attend, please get them registered as soon as possible, as we want to ensure every student is accounted for and has the opportunity to eat lunch!

Weekly Updates and Events:

Classes Resume: Monday, January 5
End of Quarter 2 (HALF DAY): Friday, January 16
- Important: You MUST sign up in advance if your student will be attending on this day.
NO SCHOOL: Monday, January 19 (MLK Day) & Tuesday, January 20 (Professional Development)
January 23 Maranatha Morning - 6th Grade choir performing
February 2-6 MCA Homecoming Week
February 12 Sweetheart Dance (Father/Daughter Dance)

Blessings,

Allen Banks

Middle School Principal

Middle School students who are not picked up at the 11:45 dismissal will require supervision on Friday, January 16th from 11:45am - 3:15pm.

Students who remain after our half-day will need to pre-register and will be charged $24.50/student to cover the cost of pizza, sides, a drink, and supervision through 3:15 p.m.

When: January 16th 2026
Hours: 11:45am-3:15pm*
Pickup: Cafeteria

*Note: 5th and 6th grade X-Tended Day is available from 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and our regular school-day rates apply.

Registration is required to ensure we have enough food for all those who come join! Registration deadline is at 4:00 p.m. January 12th

Click here to register

This week in our Middle School Chapel, we reflected together on what God has in store for our student body. The power of words has been a big theme for many teachers, and it was the focal point of the chapel experience this week. Ephesians 4:29 challenges all of us to let "no corrupt speech come out of our mouth," and Jesus reminds us in Matthew 12:36 that we will be held accountable for the words we speak. As we build a culture in Middle School that expects students to edify one another with their lips, it is essential that we lean on the power of Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let God have His way as we begin 2026.

Seek the King, He is so worth it

- Mr. Agrimson

Our Student Council has been working hard to plan a fantastic week of spirit and celebration! The theme for this year is "Stomp 'em Out," and we are looking forward to a week full of friendly competition and school pride.

Homecoming Middle School Dress-Up Days We encourage all students to participate! Please remember that modesty dress code policies apply during spirit week (including no leggings).

Monday (Feb 2): PJ Day
Tuesday (Feb 3): USA Day
Wednesday (Feb 4): Jersey Day
Thursday (Feb 5): Color Wars
- 5th Grade: Orange
- 6th Grade: Blue
- 7th Grade: Red
- 8th Grade: Pink
Friday (Feb 6): Spirit Friday

Middle School Activities

Door Decorating Contest: Advisories will begin decorating their doors on January 26 to compete for the top prize! Judging will take place on Monday, Feb 2.
Homecoming Activites: On Thursday, Feb 5, during Character Hour, grades will compete in a massive game of "Ships Across the Ocean," featuring staff members as the "Captains."
Pep Fest: We will wrap up the school week with a high-energy Pep Fest on Friday, Feb 6 from 1:30–2:30 PM in the Gym to get ready for the big games!

Homecoming Games

When: Friday, February 6 Where: Maranatha Christian Academy Gym

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating our Maranatha community! Whether you are a current student, a proud alum, or a family member, we want to pack the stands and show our Mustang Spirit.

Game Schedule:

Girls JV: 4:00 PM
Boys JV: 5:15 PM
Girls Varsity: 6:30 PM
Boys Varsity: 8:00 PM

What to Expect: Join us for exciting basketball action, halftime contests, and a special performance by our Cheer team! The concession stand will be open with plenty of food and refreshments to enjoy. Join us as we create an atmosphere to support our teams! Go Mustangs! 🎉

The annual Sweetheart Dance (PreK–Grade 8) is right around the corner!

The dance will be taking place on Thursday, February 12 (note: it is correct that the dance will be on a Thursday this year compared to a Friday as it's been in previous years.)

LS (PreK–Grade 4) will dance from 6–7:30 pm, and MS (Grade 5–8) will dance from 8–9:30 pm.

Registration is required ($25/couple + $5 for additional daughters).

Click below to register