Academics Articles

Community and Belonging at Minnehaha Academy

After five unprecedented years, MA focuses on belonging at school On January 3, 2022 teachers returned from Christmas break for a professional development day and chapel. The chapel speaker, David Hoffner, Director of Faith Formation at Minnehaha, prepared a speech...

New at North: Joel Johnson

'Rev. J' moves to high school from South Campus to teach Bible courses Joel Johnson, better known as Rev. J, joins Brian Zimmer in the sacred studies department at the Upper School. Both taught at the middle school for several years. "I knew that I...

Staff Editorial: a 7 period schedule may be a good idea

The pros and cons of a new schedule As many of us know, the school has been in the midst of a huge debate about next year's schedule. Recently, the discussion has shifted towards potentially switching back to a seven-period schedule. In general, instead of having...

The importance of truth in a time of uncertainty

What it means to navigate a "post-truth" world "What is a woman?" "I don't know, I'm not a biologist."  This is the scene that played out between Senator Marsha Blackburn and Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Judge Jackson's response -- "I don't know, I'm...
What are Microtones

What are Microtones

Tuning into any news broadcast, you will quickly be made aware that these are unprecedented times. Social unrest,...

Worldwide Wonders

Worldwide Wonders

What happens next? What changes will stick? The past eight months have been a whirlwind of chaos and change. COVID-19...

ISS Update

ISS Update

Project returns to Earth after 3 months On April 6, the Minnehaha Academy International Space Station experiment...