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Dream Big. Do Right.

Mounds Park Academy, a top-ranked private school in the Twin Cities, engages students in a rigorous college-preparatory experience that cultivates dreamers and doers. Our academic program is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Here, academic rigor prepares students to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world.

.We stand ready to push the limits.

.We are on a journey to find a place.

.We are a freethinkers — free spirits.

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MPA'S FIFTH HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dr. Lori-Anne S. Brogdon

On behalf of the board of trustees and the head of school search committee, I am overjoyed to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori-Anne S. Brogdon as Mounds Park Academy’s fifth head of school in its 42-year history. Dr. Brogdon will assume the position on July 1, 2025, after Dr. Bill Hudson’s retirement, to build upon his remarkable 12-year MPA tenure.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

My MPA Experience

My MPA Experience

Meet The Reid Family

The Reid Family comes from St. Louis Park. Warner ’26 and Hazel ’27 both started at MPA in ninth grade. Get to know their family! More...

My MPA Experience

Welcome to MPA, Mindy Ruane!

Welcome to MPA, Mindy Ruane! Later this fall, Mindy will join us as a Middle School English teacher. We can’t wait to introduce her to our community! More...

My MPA Experience

Welcome to MPA, Nelle Tokheim!

Welcome to MPA, Nelle Tokheim! Nelle will be joining us as the library assistant later this fall. We can’t wait to introduce her to our community! More...

UPCOMING EVENTS

First Day of School Coffee - 28th January 2033

Jan 2033

Stay after drop off the first day for coffee and conversations with friends old and new. You can also join us to take a walk immediately following coffee. Read more

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Event - 12th April 2033

Apr 2033

Parents provide meals and snacks for faculty and staff during conference weeks, gift wrapping before Winter Break, and pop-up events, to show our appreciation. Read more

Lower School Class Parties - 2nd September 2033

Sep 2033

Each Lower School class gets a chance to celebrate Halloween and Valentine's Day with a party during the school day, hosted by the PA. Read more

Parent Education - 24th September 2033

Sep 2033

Learn about and discuss current issues of interest around child development, parenting, and education, usually specifically tailored for Lower, Middle, or Upper School. Read more