Lori Smith Delivers Speech on Social Media Safety to the Upper School
By Isabella Salvatori, ’23 TikToks and news clippings played in the Mills Auditorium as Lori Smith, a private school lawyer and mother of two Montverde Academy alumni, delivered her annual speech...
View ArticleTheatre Conservatory Students Explore Summer Training Opportunities
This summer, members of the Theatre Conservatory at Montverde Academy participated in various training camps across the country where they were able to sharpen their performing arts skills. They left...
View ArticleMVA Prepares Students for College Through College Information Night and...
The College Counseling office hosted its annual Information Night for parents of seniors on Tuesday, September 13. The counselors presented information on determining if a college is a good fit for a...
View ArticleMrs. Sinopoli Uses Interactive Mats to Teach Her Kindergarteners the Letters...
Each day, Mrs. Sinopoli explores a different letter of the alphabet with her kindergarteners. At the beginning of each lesson, students sit on the interactive mat and take turns suggesting a word that...
View Article2022 Senior Retreat: A Time of Fun and Giving Back to the Community
By Isabella Salvatori, ’23 The Class of 2023 began their busy senior retreat weekend on Friday, September 16. The retreat, an annual event that takes place early in the school year, celebrates the...
View Article“Just Keep Swimming – Embrace the Journey”: Fifth Graders Participate in...
It’s time for the second annual yearbook cover art contest. Ms. Lori Pollock’s fifth grade art students have been working on their artwork to be entered into the Lower School yearbook contest....
View ArticleMs. Loula Parks’ Science Fiction Class: Exploring What It Means to Be Human
Here at Montverde Academy, students have seemingly infinite opportunities to sharpen the technical skills needed to prepare them for a variety of careers in STEM. But once they enter the job market,...
View ArticleNew Middle School SGA Board Members and Representatives: Ready to Make an Impact
By Mr. Thomas Narducci We had a fantastic turnout of SGA candidates who wanted to serve their school community. What a wonderful display of courage and initiative. I am always very impressed, not by...
View ArticleThe Middle School Social is a “Wrap”: Fall Fun for Everyone
Article and photo by Sanvhi Gandhi, ’28 On Friday the 7th of October, we had our first social of the year. This year so far has been a blast, but this was definitely one of the most exciting things we...
View ArticleFifth Graders Explore the Universe with MERGE Cubes
Mrs. Saliesha Meder, a 5th grade teacher at Montverde Academy, gave her students the opportunity to explore the universe using a MERGE Cube. “They were beyond excited and amazed,” said Mrs. Meder....
View ArticleTrevor Turnquist Brings Innovation Through Apps and Maker Spaces
Trevor Turnquist, a senior at Montverde Academy, has a passion for technology, and he plans to major in computer science and electrical engineering when he goes to college. “My passion for...
View ArticleMVA Families Celebrate a Variety of Culture, Food, and Entertainment at...
By Isabella Salvatori, ’23 The annual Diversity Fest was held after school on Friday, October 21. Student volunteers proudly carried their country’s flag as they marched around the center of campus, a...
View ArticleThe Eighth Graders Learn About Our Country’s History and About Themselves As...
By Tank Chavous, ’27 The 8th grade Washington, D.C., trip was one of the most wonderful educational experiences I’ve ever been a part of. From the historical museums to the flavorful food, Washington,...
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Imen Nasser Lights Up the Fashion Runway with Electric Violin
Imen Nasser, a principal violinist in MVA’s Music Conservatory, has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She played for the National Youth Orchestra in Venezuela from age 7 to age 12...
View ArticleThe MVA Investment Club Kicks Off Its First Month with an Investment...
By Nicolas Galvis, ’23, Vice President of MVA’s Investment Club As the investment club approaches its first month in function, we recap the happenings of the initial month of club operation. Starting...
View ArticleEA Sports Gaming at Montverde Academy: A Gateway to Careers in Esports
By Isabella Salvatori, ‘23 The EA Sports Gaming at Montverde Academy is a new program in the Educational Technology and Innovation Center at Montverde Academy. The program gives students a fresh...
View ArticleUpper School Robotics Team Named Champion at Spin Up at AORE Qualifier...
By Stephen Whitfield, Upper School Robotics Coach Congratulations to the Upper School robotics team at Montverde Academy! Montverde Academy was tournament champion at the Spin Up at AORE Qualifier...
View ArticleFull Sail University Representative Presents to MVA’s EA Sports Academy Students
By Nichole Smith Ms. Jolie Parris from Full Sail University gave a presentation to MVA’s Esports Academy students on the wide variety of opportunities available to students at Full Sail, covering...
View ArticleMVA Alumna Zakiya Newton Competing to Become Food Network’s Holiday Baking...
We are so excited for Alumna Zakiya Newton ’09 (Celestial Sweets by Kia) who will be a contestant on Food Network Holiday Baking Championship. She is one of 12 talented bakers competing to become the...
View ArticleFull Sail University Representative Presents to EA SPORTS Gaming at MVA
Ms. Jolie Parris from Full Sail University gave a presentation to EA SPORTS Gaming at MVA on the wide variety of opportunities available to students at Full Sail, covering everything from scholarship...
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