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Preparing for Back to School

Believe it or not, the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner, which means summer reading is due soon! If you haven't started yet, no need to worry. With a month and a half until reading is due, starting a chapter a day today gives you plenty of time.

Click here to brush up on the requirements.

Back-to-School Checklist

Our one and only dress code Summer Sale starts Monday for 15% off your entire order! Click here to start browsing what's available and be sure to place your order during July 14-25.

Other helpful tips:

For measurement/sizing guidelines, click "Sizing Details" within an item's page
Branding Warehouse return policy
BSTG page - for used clothes and items

HS Principal Update – July 10

Hello MCA High School Parents,

I hope you are enjoying a restful summer and had a joyful 4th of July! I just returned from a wonderful week at our family cabin in south central Colorado, celebrating with loved ones. Continue reading here...

Annual Mustangs Golf Invitational – July 14

Join us for the Annual Mustangs Golf Invitational hosted at Fox Hollow Golf Club

7:00–7:50 am | check-in

Swag bag pick up
Complimentary breakfast
Putting green
Driving range

8:00 am | shotgun start

Event Details

Alumni and Current Family Playdate – July 17

Calling all alumni and current families!

Pack a lunch and bring your kids to Elm Creek Park for a fun-filled time with fellow families. We’ll be gathering at the Deer Reservation Pavilion near the playground—it's the perfect spot for catching up while the kids play. We can’t wait to see you and your family there!

Date: July 17

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Place: Elm Creek Park Reserve, Deer Picnic Area, in Maple Grove, MN

State of Education Update

The MN state legislature just passed that they would not be cutting crucial aid for non-public schools in the areas of nursing, counseling, textbooks, and transportation for the 2026-2027 biennium.

This is a big win, and it couldn't have happened without your help! Thank you!

July 14: Mustangs Golf Invitational

July 17: Alumni and Current Family Playdate (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

July 29- 31: CCC's Ultimate College Workshop (Incoming Seniors)

August 15-17: HS and MS Student Council Retreats

August 18: Band/Instrument Open House

August 21: All-School Back to School Night

August 25: First Day of School Grades 5 - 12

August 25: X-Tended Day Experience Grades 5 & 6 Begins [In-person]

August 26: First Day of School Grades PreK - 4

2025-2026 at-a-Glance Calendar

More Events

Athletics Calendar

Fall Sports Registration is Live!

Looking to play fall sports? Click here for more details

Get a Jump on College Applications and Essays!

Class of 2026! Get started now on college prep with the College and Career Center staff. Details here

Enhancements to Your Student's Educational Tools

Click here for the updates

Cheer Camp!

Join us on July 21-24 for MCA Cheer Camp! Details here

We are grateful for our community business partners. The following organizations are community partners that regularly invest in our students. If you are in need of any of their services, click through to learn more about their work.

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