A huge shout out to our MSA Dragons who were named National Merit Semifinalists. This is a highly competitive and prestigious accomplishment. Students qualify by achieving a high score (top 1%) on the PSAT, demonstrating a consistently high academic record, and submission of a written essay, among other rigorous criteria. Way to represent!!!
Every space is a learning space. Physics students used the Gym to conduct a lab exploring different motions that included walking, skipping, hopping, and freestyle. It was a great learning activity to connect speed, distance, and time in a real world setting. Great job Mr. Cava and students!
More than math and science. Mx. Lynn's art class was spotted working on their coffee mugs. Each student's mug had to be slab built, include a handle, and a sculptural element incorporated into the design. Great job Dragons!!!
Can you believe it Dragons? We've completed two weeks of school already. Great things are happening in the classroom, case in point, Ms. Borrell's health class. Students were asked to use their knowledge of physical activity and heart rate to evaluate their fitness levels in 4 types of exercises: endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. Students assessed themselves at each of the 4 stations, and reflected on their results.
Yesterday was the first day of school for 6th and 9th graders at MSA. Ms. Neisse and the WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) leaders did an awesome job with the Class of 2032. Our 9th graders had the opportunity to enjoy the campus all to themselves.
Our New-to-MSA teachers are already on campus and have started preparing for our students' return. We spent the last two days catching them up on the MSA way. We're excited to have them on the team and we can't wait to see them in action.
It's starting to look like a school. Shout out to the construction crew for doing a great job. We can't wait to see what next week will look like.
As many students and teachers are enjoying their summer break, Ms. Meleck, Ms. Brunshidle, and a group of MSA students visited Belize. There, they learned about the ecosystem of Belize and Belizean culture. Looks like the students had a great time there, way to represent MSA!!!
Work is getting done at the new site! Continue to visit our website for new and exciting photos of the expansion project.
Join us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary! More information to come in the near future.
WOW!!! Sections of walls are going up already. The project is moving right along. Fall of 2026 can't come soon enough.
Summer break is only a couple of weeks old, but MSA staff is already back at it. A select group of teacher leaders attended the PLC Institute last week, learning about effective strategies that will ensure learning for all students. Thank you for dedication to all of our MSA students!!!
Look at the progress that has been made. The new building is starting to take shape, with walls expected to go up next week. Also, check out the track outline in the back...
A huge congratulations to a couple of MSA Chess wizzes, Henry Zou (left) and Aadya Meshram (right). They were awarded the following recognitions:
Aadya: 2025 SE Regional Spring Open Top Player 6th Grade
Henry: 2025 SE Regional Spring Open 3rd Place overall
Congrats to MSA's very own McKaylen Lewis. With success on the track (as well as in the classroom), she was recently featured in the Star Tribune. We couldn't be more proud of you McKaylen!
Article Link: https://www.startribune.com/mckaylen-lewis-math-science-academy-high-school-track-and-field-minnesota/601346623?utm_source=gift_email
MSA's Zoology Club recently visited the Minnesota Zoo. It's always great to see students connecting what they're doing in the classroom to the real world. Shout out to Ms. Meleck and Ms. Weirich for giving our students this awesome experience.
We were invited to check out some amazing careers presentations. We learned about many careers including Coder/Programmer, School Psychologist, Author, and Chemical Engineer. The students did a great job of creating engaging slideshows, speaking loudly and clearly, having eye contact with the audience, and just being comfortable in front of an audience. Great job Dragons!!!
Ms. Metcalf kept her promise that any students who donated nonperishable items would have the opportunity to dump a bucket of cold water on her. Thank you to the students for donating and thank you to Ms. Metcalf for being a great role model! #MSA #Dragons #Community
Ms. Coutermash's Integrated 2 math class combined their skills in marketing and probabilities and created unique carnival games. A part of their project will also ask students to reflect on their games and life lessons that are important outside of the classroom. Great job students! Side note, Mr. Lee won 2 erasers and 1 piece of candy, but owes the class 78 "green papers."
MSA American Literature students chose a novel from the Modern Literary Time Period and dedicated much time and effort in studying their novel this second semester. The culminating project was to create a Museum Exhibit that focused on an aspect of the novel. These exhibit pieces were on display this week and they did a masterful job of presenting. Great job students!
