We're tops again!
Niche just released their annual school rankings this week, and MSA has once again been named the #1 Middle School in Minnesota. Not only that, they were the 39th ranked school in the nation.
Our High School wasn't too far behind, ranking #2 in the state.
This is all possible because of the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, families, and staff.
Niche just released their annual school rankings this week, and MSA has once again been named the #1 Middle School in Minnesota. Not only that, they were the 39th ranked school in the nation.
Our High School wasn't too far behind, ranking #2 in the state.
This is all possible because of the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, families, and staff.
Mondays are a good indicators of how the rest of the week is going to shape out. I have a feeling it's going to be a good week.
Ms. Meleck's Project Lead the Way Biomedical Explorer's class was learning about rate of cooling. Students were measuring rate of cooling in a cold, room, and hot temperature setting. Instead of using hotdogs, Ms. Meleck made a call (the right one I might add) to use sodium polyacrylate to simulate the human body.
In Ms. Weirich's Chemistry class, the students were reviewing for their Unit test coming up at the end of this week. Students were grouped into 3 stations: working up front with Ms. Weirich, working with a partner doing Jenga review, and one individually at their seats. I think there's going to be a lot of A's on this test.
Looking to stay warm this weekend? Come watch our awesome theater program's take on Matilda.
Some say it's a Monday. Some say it's cloudy and rainy outside. Dragons don't make any excuses when it comes to putting in the work. Classrooms were full of energy today.
Ms. Seif's Project Lead The Way Energy and Environment class was analyzing design aspects of wind turbines. Mr. Stewart's U.S. Studies 7 class was selecting their National History Day topics. While in the gym, Mr. Sommers and Ms. Thao's PE 7 and 8 classes were playing a game that combined two of the classics: Sharks and Minnows Dodgeball.
Rumor has it, Mr. Lee may have gotten a minnow or two.
Ms. Seif's Project Lead The Way Energy and Environment class was analyzing design aspects of wind turbines. Mr. Stewart's U.S. Studies 7 class was selecting their National History Day topics. While in the gym, Mr. Sommers and Ms. Thao's PE 7 and 8 classes were playing a game that combined two of the classics: Sharks and Minnows Dodgeball.
Rumor has it, Mr. Lee may have gotten a minnow or two.
To finish up the week, we'd like to highlight a couple of classes that had kids up and moving around. In Dr. Sassaman's Advanced Choir class, they were up and singing in a circle formation. This allowed for students to hear the whole group from different perspectives and within different sections.
While in Mr. Benton's AP Business class, they were discussing Business Ethics in groups, then sharing as a whole class. Their discussions ranged from core values of a business to why companies engage in unethical practices such as lying about carbon emission. We have some future Fortune 500 CEOs in the making.
Way to end the week strong Dragons!!!
While in Mr. Benton's AP Business class, they were discussing Business Ethics in groups, then sharing as a whole class. Their discussions ranged from core values of a business to why companies engage in unethical practices such as lying about carbon emission. We have some future Fortune 500 CEOs in the making.
Way to end the week strong Dragons!!!
Todos los estudiantes de MSA toman una clase de español cada año. (All MSA students take a Spanish class every year).
In Spanish 2, Ms. Shypulski and her students practiced everyday vocabulary through a crossword puzzle, learning words like baño (bathroom) and despertador (alarm clock).
Meanwhile, Spanish 4 students with Ms. Holst explored Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), learning about its origins and how it is celebrated around the world.
¡Buen trabajo, Dragons! 🐉
In Spanish 2, Ms. Shypulski and her students practiced everyday vocabulary through a crossword puzzle, learning words like baño (bathroom) and despertador (alarm clock).
Meanwhile, Spanish 4 students with Ms. Holst explored Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), learning about its origins and how it is celebrated around the world.
¡Buen trabajo, Dragons! 🐉
We’re thrilled to celebrate George Yassa, a @CokeScholars Semifinalist from our bottling territory! Chosen from more than 113,000 applicants nationwide (one of 1,227), George is being recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Great job representing MSA!
#MSA #Changemaker #Impact
Great job representing MSA!
#MSA #Changemaker #Impact
What's better than 1? 2! Team Staff are BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS! 🏀🏆
Great job to DECA for organizing another fantastic game! It was awesome to see our students, staff, and families come together to enjoy such a thrilling basketball game. Events like these remind us what makes the MSA community special. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and be part of the fun!
Great job to DECA for organizing another fantastic game! It was awesome to see our students, staff, and families come together to enjoy such a thrilling basketball game. Events like these remind us what makes the MSA community special. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and be part of the fun!
What is one thing that makes our Dragons different from other students? They like to learn. It usually takes a little more on a Monday morning, but our Dragons are back at it already!
Ms. Iannuzzi's English 8 class read and discussed poems in a group setting, then shared their thoughts with the class through a "lightning share" activity. Every group had 90 seconds or less to share about what their poem was, the importance of what happened, and why they thought it mattered.
Mr. Roberson's 7th grade Design and Modeling (a Project Lead The Way course) were hard at work drawing the image on the Smart TV. According to multiple students, this is to help them view things as a designer from different angles and perspectives, which connects to how someone may choose to add or not add certain things to their design.
Ms. Iannuzzi's English 8 class read and discussed poems in a group setting, then shared their thoughts with the class through a "lightning share" activity. Every group had 90 seconds or less to share about what their poem was, the importance of what happened, and why they thought it mattered.
Mr. Roberson's 7th grade Design and Modeling (a Project Lead The Way course) were hard at work drawing the image on the Smart TV. According to multiple students, this is to help them view things as a designer from different angles and perspectives, which connects to how someone may choose to add or not add certain things to their design.
Coming off of a three-day weekend may be difficult for some, but not our Dragons. They are back at it without skipping a beat.
Check out what they're learning on this rainy Monday.
Ms. Nielsen's CIS History (a University of Minnesota course) was studying about the Middle Passage, otherwise known as the Atlantic slave trade. Students were discussing the horrible conditions that were experienced by captured humans and searched a database that recorded the thousands of voyages.
Mr. Barth and his AP Calculus AB students were tackling functions, more specifically rational functions . There's nothing more exciting then intervals, discontinuity, asymptote, and knowing that the unit test is next Friday.
Check out what they're learning on this rainy Monday.
Ms. Nielsen's CIS History (a University of Minnesota course) was studying about the Middle Passage, otherwise known as the Atlantic slave trade. Students were discussing the horrible conditions that were experienced by captured humans and searched a database that recorded the thousands of voyages.
Mr. Barth and his AP Calculus AB students were tackling functions, more specifically rational functions . There's nothing more exciting then intervals, discontinuity, asymptote, and knowing that the unit test is next Friday.
We are proud to announce that Edward Lee is a Semifinalist for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship!
We are also proud to announce that Mithun Senthilkumar was recgonized by the National Merit Scholarship as a 2027 Commendable Student.
Congratulations to both of our Dragons! Way to represent MSA!
We are also proud to announce that Mithun Senthilkumar was recgonized by the National Merit Scholarship as a 2027 Commendable Student.
Congratulations to both of our Dragons! Way to represent MSA!
We can't wait to see our amazing community at our Grand Opening Celebration on October 3rd! 🎉
Come explore the new campus, enjoy student showcases, grab refreshments, and celebrate this huge milestone with us.
Celebration Timeline:
9AM - Doors open + Refreshments + Opening remarks
10AM - Photo Opportunities + Ribbon Cutting
11AM - Tours + Student Showcases
Come explore the new campus, enjoy student showcases, grab refreshments, and celebrate this huge milestone with us.
Celebration Timeline:
9AM - Doors open + Refreshments + Opening remarks
10AM - Photo Opportunities + Ribbon Cutting
11AM - Tours + Student Showcases
First A day of the school year and the students and teachers are already putting in work! Mr. Leonhardi's AP Stats class was hard at work collecting data and plotting points while Ms. Huang's World Lit class discussed books that have had an impact on their lives. Way to go Dragons!
Our MSA students are doing wonderful things in the community. Today, we want to recognize Lydia Darsow and the incredible work she is doing through her project, One Storytime. This project provides free children's books in multiple languages so every child can enjoy stories they understand and love.
You can support Lydia and One Storytime at One Woodbury on September 26th, where she will have a table with free books available for young children.
#MSAProud #StudentSuccess
You can support Lydia and One Storytime at One Woodbury on September 26th, where she will have a table with free books available for young children.
#MSAProud #StudentSuccess
We build lifelong relationships with our students. These current and former Dragons have been working all summer long, climbing ladders, running cables, labeling Chromebooks, and hanging SMART boards and TVS. Great job guys!
It's still summer, but our MSA students are still doing wonderful things. Recently, Lincoln was awarded the Minnesota Civic Seal award, recognizing him in his work with voter pre-registration. Lincoln was one of only 23 students in the entire state of Minnesota to be given this recognition. Congrats Lincoln!
Congratulations MSA students, you're #1 again. Our ACT score is top in the state with an average of 30. We also did great with an average score of 1370 for the SAT. Way to go Dragons!
Help us congratulate our April SOTM winners! They are another outstanding group of students who continue to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement while showing true Dragon FIRE in and out of the classroom. Their hard work, leadership, perseverance, and positive contributions to our school community have made a lasting impact throughout the year. We are proud to recognize them as our final SOTM winners for the 2025–26 school year and celebrate all they have accomplished.
6th: Atticus A.
7th: Joseph E.
8th: Henry B.
9th: Cambell F.
10th: Jovan M.
11th: Victoria T.
12th: Caroline S.
6th: Atticus A.
7th: Joseph E.
8th: Henry B.
9th: Cambell F.
10th: Jovan M.
11th: Victoria T.
12th: Caroline S.
FNN is at it again. This week's broadcast is below, enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJjSDqvsd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJjSDqvsd8
UPDATE 5/4/26: The Diggabots earned FIRST place in the Core Values Award - one of the World Championship competitions top honor! This award recognizes outstanding values in teamwork, innovation, inclusion, and respect.
MSA's very own award-winning FLL team, the Diggabots, are down in Texas at the First Lego League Worlds Challenge. To follow along on their journey, please visit their IG or website below. Way to Dragons!!!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggabots
Website: https://diggabots.com/