High School - 8/13

This year we are strengthening our enforcement of the cell phone policy. In order to help us enforce the policy, if your child 1) does not have a cell phone, or 2) does not bring their phone to school, please complete the attached form and return it to Mrs. Andrea Shoup, Assistant Principal, by email or dropping it off at school.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Shoup directly.

On Tuesday, September 29th, Dr. Rachel David and I will be hosting a Parent Meeting for all Middle & High School students (Grades 5-12). This meeting will include a deep dive into the House System as well as other important update.

Time: 5:30PM

Location: MCA Cafeteria

Mr. Van Otterloo and Ms. Welsch will be holding a Band and Orchestra Open House for families on August 13th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. In addition Mr. VanOtterloo will be holding a Band Open House the night of Back to School Night, August 20th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

If you already have an instrument and the correlated book one, you are good to go. If your student is unsure of which instrument they’d like to play, or your family has additional questions, please join us at either of these.

You can also visit the nearest Schmitt store and let them know you are with Maranatha and they can get you signed up and ready to go. If you’d rather order online, visit their website to set up a trial purchase plan and also to order an Essential Elements Book 1. You can search for the correct instrument on the left-hand side of the webpage.

Please feel free to email Mr. V at gvanotterloo@mcamustangs.org for questions about band and Ms. Welsch at kiana.welsch@mcamustangs.org for questions about orchestra.

We are piloting the Work/Internship Program for the 2026-2027 school year with a small group of eligible students.

The Work Program provides eligible juniors and seniors with the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining valuable work experience, developing professional skills, and exploring future career interests.

Students leave campus for 1 class period per semester (H Period) to work for a job or internship. Students must work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week.

Employment may be paid or unpaid (internship-based) provided it meets program requirements.

Students enrolled in the Work Program may leave campus during H Period after signing out through Student Services. Students are not required to report directly to work during that class period. However, students are expected to fulfill the required number of work hours each week and remain in good standing within the program.

For the 2026-2027 school year, MCA will pilot the Work Program. Interested students may apply by filling out a Work Program Application and turning it into the College & Career Center (CCC). Administration will choose a small group of students per semester who may participate in the program.

As a new school year is upon us, please take a moment to refresh your memory on our parking lot flowchart and assigned parking areas for families and students.

Families of returning students entering Grades K, 7, 10, and 12 are required to submit updated Health/ Sports Physical and Immunization forms for the upcoming school year.

Please click the link below for detailed requirements and access to the necessary forms.

• May 29 - August 24: Summer Break
• Thursday, August 20: Back to School Night (5PM)
• Monday, August 24: First Day of School
• Wednesday, September 2: All School Picture Day
• Tuesday, September 29: Middle & High School Parent Meeting (5:30PM)