We want to celebrate and invite you to join us for Cheri Clausen and Gary Isaacs' retirement party on Friday, September 25 from 3:10–4 pm in the MCA Gym after school.

Between the two of them, they have poured nearly 100 years of time, heart, and passion into making our community the best it can be.

Mark your calendars for September 25, and we'll see you there as we celebrate these two pillars of the Maranatha community!

Join us for the second annual Family Fall Fest on Saturday, October 3 from 11 am–2 pm out on Inspire Field!

Last year's launch of this new tradition was a big success and so much fun.

We do have some special things planned for this year that you won't want to miss, including:

• a 5K run leading up to the Family Fall Fest (see "The Extra Mile 5K" below for more details—race starts and ends right on Inspire Field to kick off the Family Fall Fest!)

• games and prizes for the kids

• other fun surprises you'll just have to be there to see!

So mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3, and we'll see you out on Inspire Field for a great time of community!

The Extra Mile 5K at MCA is a celebration of community, school spirit, and the shared commitment to go above and beyond.

Students, families, staff, alumni, and friends are all invited to run, walk, and cheer as we come together in support of MCA on Saturday, October 3 to kick off the second annual Family Fall Fest! (race runs 8–10:45 am, leading right into the Family Fall Fest at 11 am)

Click here for *registration, race times, and more information

*registration is required and covers race entry, t-shirt, and timing bib (t-shirt sizes guaranteed up to September 19)

Both the Student Ambassador Program (Grade 6–12) and Student Marketing Team (Grade 9–12) are looking for students who are excited about our school and ready to step up as the heartbeat of Maranatha.

• Student Ambassadors help welcome new students, and serve the community in various ways during special events.

  • Click here to apply

• Student Marketing students showcase things that are going on here at Maranatha to engage the community and share all the fun things going on here at MCA.

  • Click here to apply

September 4: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Day)

September 7: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

September 8–11: NWEA Fluency Testing (K–Grade 4)

September 11: 40:31 Retreat (Grade 9–12)

September 14: Clubs Begin

September 14–17: NWEA Growth Testing (K–Grade 8)

September 23: See You at the Pole (7:45–8:15 am)

September 25: Gary Isaacs and Cheri Clausen Retirement Party (3:10–4 pm)

September 26: Grade 9–12 Fall Daze Dance (8–10:30 pm)

September 29: Grade 5–12 Parent Meeting (5:30–7 pm)

October 3: The Extra Mile 5K (8–11 am)

October 3: Family Fall Fest! (11 am–2 pm)