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For more than 30 years, Mounds Park

Academy has engaged thousands of

students in a transformative college-

prep education that empowers them to

think independently, act with integrity,

and blaze new trails.

Our rigorous curriculum and exceptional

faculty are a catalyst for academic

excellence, creating a vibrant learning

environment where it’s cool to be smart,

embrace your talents, and unlock your

full potential.

We’ve worked hard to create a place

where children thrive. Where they focus

and have fun. Where the joy of learning

is ignited in every student.

InnovationRigorCharacterJoy

Our strong sense of community begins on MPA’s 32-acre

campus, where all students come together each day.

Classrooms are sunny and spacious. Science labs are

meticulously equipped. Here, you’ll find theatres, recital

halls, ceramic studios, a robotics lab, quiet study areas,

and a state-of-the-art sports center. These shared spaces

facilitate mentoring and classroom partnerships, creating

an atmosphere of trust, kindness, and mutual respect from

PreK to grade 12.

PREK–12 UNDER ONE ROOF

MPA students think big, roll up their sleeves, and take risks to build their

creative confidence. In the iLab, students apply the principles of design

thinking to collaboratively solve real-world problems. Our Digital Fabrication

Studio provides extraordinary access to the latest engineering technology,

allowing students to transform their ideas into reality.

Our academic program is demanding

but not draining—and never rote or

routine. Our approach challenges

students to think beyond the page

and question the “right answer”

while grounding themselves in an

established curriculum. As a result,

MPA students set a high standard for

outstanding performance without

taking themselves too seriously. They

achieve long-term success and earn

high honors while having some fun

along the way.

Children are natural learners, eager

and open. That innate curiosity is

cultivated throughout MPA. Our

educational experience is challenging

and rewarding, designed to inspire

and energize. Students are self-

directed, internally motivated, and

proud of their accomplishments. Here,

students and teachers feel great about

school and develop meaningful and

lasting partnerships. Authentic people

and a genuine love of learning is truly

what sets MPA apart.

GLOBALLY ENGAGED

Here, learning goes beyond

the classroom walls. Students

step bravely into their greater

community and the world to get

a first-person understanding of

different cultural experiences and

diverse voices. They realize that

their opinion isn’t the only point

of view. They become both book

wise and street smart.

GLOBALLY ENGAGED

MPA graduates go on to do great things. Like Sam Robinson, a rocket

scientist who designs space camera lenses that mimic the human eye. Or

Caitlin Smith, who lives in Germany and manages sustainable agriculture

projects in Africa and Europe. And Naomi Barry-Perez, Director of the Civil

Rights Center for the U.S. Department of Labor. All MPA. All changing the

world. All continually finding new ways to achieve, to be, and to become.

WE’D LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU.Office of Admissionadmission@moundsparkacademy.orgtelephone: 651-748-5678

EXPLOREMPA.COM

PreK–12 | Independent | College Prep

2051 Larpenteur Avenue EastMaplewood, MN 55109

651-748-5678explorempa.com