Mrs. Amy Napoles and the Poetry of Science
By Nichole Smith I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love,If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles. – Walt Whitman, Song of Myself, 52 Mrs. Amy Napoles, an Upper...
View ArticleDr. Caryn Long to Be Inducted into The National Teachers Hall of Fame
1 Kellogg Circle • Campus Box 4017 • Emporia, KS 66801 1-620-341-5660 • hallfame@emporia.edu • www.nthf.org CONTACT: NTHF Deputy Director Ken Weaver (620) 341-5660, nthfdeputydir@emporia.edu or David...
View ArticleEnvironmental Club Hosts Pop-Up Thrift Store
By Amy Napoles, Upper School Science Teacher and Environmental Club Sponsor Several of our Environmental Club members have been interested in the concept of “fast fashion” and learning more about how...
View ArticleMs. Taneka Rubin: Adding Value Wherever She Goes
By Nichole Smith Ms. Taneka Rubin joined the Middle School in January to supervise the study halls and aftercare program. Born into a military family in Germany, she moved many times throughout her...
View ArticleCreating Music Lovers for Life
By Nichole Smith Mrs. Gina Mobley has been the Lower School music teacher since 2015. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education with an emphasis in piano and voice from Mid-America Christian...
View ArticleThe Upper School VEX Robotics Team Represents Montverde Academy at State...
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation On March 11, the Upper School VEX Robotics Team represented Montverde Academy, besting all of their previous competition showings....
View ArticleMVA Inducts 78 New Members into the National Honor Society
By Natalie Nesmith, President of the MVA Chapter of the National Honor Society The National Honor Society chapter of Montverde Academy has been inducting members since 2003, selecting students that...
View ArticleThe Galactic Girls +1 Take Top Honors at the North/Central Florida Regional...
Media Contact:Kellyann Goring, Coach352-408-2811kellyann@home2schoolconnection.com Local Team Qualifies for a Spot at the 2023 Vex Robotics World ChampionshipTavares,FL – March 18, 2023– Lake County...
View ArticleThe Class of 2023 Senior Surprise: Senior Performers Surprise Their...
By Margaret Price The Class of 2023 enjoyed ice cream, cookies, photos, and live entertainment by some of their very talented classmates. The seniors were “surprised” with this event, which took place...
View ArticleEA SPORTS Gaming at MVA Students Participate in Lake Nona Performance Club’s...
By Dr. Caryn Long On Saturday, April 1, the EA Sports Gaming at MVA attended a day-long event sponsored by Lake Nona Performance Club to test their new physical and mental improvement program...
View ArticleUpper School Students Had Fun in the Sun at Brazil Fest!
By Mrs. Margaret Price It was beautiful day for a pool and beach court party. Brazil Fest 2023 was festive and inviting. The student committee included Maria Eduarda “Duda” Silva Mendes, Aiyana...
View ArticleMVA Seniors Attend “Senior Seminar: Alumni Edition”
By Nichole Smith The graduating class of 2023 attended their final senior seminar of the year where they had the opportunity to hear from a panel of three MVA alumni who were eager to share some...
View ArticleIain Plank and Cody Werner Present Apex Projects
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation On April 4, 2023, Iain Plank and Cody Werner presented their Apex projects to an audience of family, faculty, and esports...
View ArticleGSA Celebrates National Day of Silence
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) hosted a moment of silence at the center of campus today in...
View ArticleMVA Robotics Supporting Two National Programs
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation Montverde Academy Robotics incorporates two major national programs. Our Lower School and Upper School currently focus on the VEX...
View ArticleSixth Graders Debate: Should Recess Be Structured or Unstructured?
By Mrs. Sara Parets, 6th Grade English Teacher Should recess be structured or unstructured? That is the question sixth graders debated while wrapping up Unit 6, The Power of Play. For the last three...
View ArticleMVA’s Distinguished Scholars Sign College Commitments
The Distinguished Scholars Program at Montverde Academy provides students with a path toward admission to the most competitive colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Yesterday, we...
View ArticleMVA Announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2023
Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2023. Trevor Turnquist is this year’s Valedictorian, and Siddhartha Somani is the Salutatorian. Trevor Turnquist...
View ArticleMVA Key Club Attends DCON in Daytona
By Cadence Whitehouse, Division 9B Lieutenant Governor of Key Club Last weekend, I traveled with a group of 10 other Upper School students to the Florida District Education and Leadership Conference...
View ArticleMontverde Academy Key Club Partners with Builders Club, K-Kids, and Kiwanis...
By Cadence Whitehouse, Division 9B Lieutenant Governor of the Florida District of Key Club International For the past four years, I have had the privilege of being part of Kiwanis Family Day event....
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