Mariana González Hernández’s Makes an Impact on Preschoolers in Bogotá, Colombia
Rising senior Mariana González Hernández volunteered with a preschool initiative in Bogotá, Colombia, where she engaged students in activities designed to promote interaction with nature and country...
View ArticleMontverde Academy Announces Kristen Kladiva As New Associate Dean of the...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Manager Montverde Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kristen Kladiva as the new Associate Dean of the Lower School. Mrs. Kladiva holds a bachelor’s...
View ArticleRising 10th Grader Frank Jones Gains Hands-On Medical Experience at National...
This summer, rising 10th grader Frank Jones was nominated by a Montverde Academy faculty member to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care, a unique...
View ArticleBrothers Explore Medicine: From ER Trauma to Cancer Bioinformatics
This summer, rising 9th and 10th graders Corbin and Ethan Huynh delved into various aspects of medicine to deepen their interest in the field. The brothers began by participating in a trauma and...
View ArticleLeading with Compassion: HLI Students Make a Lasting Impact Through Service...
The Head of School Leadership Institute (HLI) is a dedicated group of students who have spent the past two weeks actively contributing to campus life and the broader community. The focus of HLI is to...
View ArticleMontverde Academy’s Interlachen Yearbook Earns Prestigious ‘All-Florida’...
By Mrs. Savannah MillerYearbook & Journalism Teacher The Interlachen yearbook staff at Montverde Academy is thrilled to announce that their latest edition, titled What Makes Us, has received the...
View ArticleMr. Hopman Awards 44 Employees for Their Years of Service at Montverde Academy
On Wednesday, August 7, Montverde Academy’s Head of School, Mr. Jon Hopman, recognized 44 MVA employees who have reached a significant milestone in their career with MVA. Mr. Hopman honored 21...
View ArticleVisual Arts Students Elevate Their Craft: Jery Chen and Aubrey Harry’s...
Visual Arts senior Jery Chen and sophomore Aubrey Harry participated in summer programs designed to take their artistic skills to the next level. Jery participated in the Rhode Island School of Design...
View ArticleCelebrating Excellence: MVA Honors 55 Outstanding Students
At the Upper School Assembly on Wednesday, August 21, Montverde Academy, honored 55 students with Excellence T-shirts in recognition of their outstanding achievements in academics, the arts, and...
View ArticleBuilding Life Skills and Resilience: The Role of ‘Second Step’ in Student...
The Second Step program, a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum administered during the Middle School advisory period, is designed to equip students with the life skills needed to face the...
View ArticleCelebrating Academic Excellence: College Board Honors 144 Montverde Academy...
We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned awards for their exceptional performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These awards highlight their...
View ArticleThe Hulk of Cabbages: Christian Huynh Wins Top Prize for 18.2-Pound Cabbage
During the Lower School Assembly on Monday, September 9, fourth grader Christian Huynh was awarded the first-place prize for growing the largest cabbage in MVA’s third-grade class for the annual...
View ArticleMy Favorite Number Project: Sixth Graders Discover Fun and Creativity in Math
Mrs. Bledman’s sixth-grade class recently engaged in a fun and imaginative math activity called “My Favorite Number.” The goal was to ease students into math by showing them that math can be enjoyable...
View ArticleThe Senior Bike Build: Montverde Academy Students Give Back During Annual...
Each year during senior retreat, the senior class participates in the highly anticipated bike build, a beloved Montverde Academy tradition that combines teamwork, philanthropy, and a bit of friendly...
View ArticleAP Spanish Students Reflect on Family and Community during Hispanic Heritage...
In Ms. Salazar’s AP Spanish class, students have been exploring the theme of “Families and Communities.” Last week, the class wrapped up the unit with a special focus: “During Hispanic Heritage Month,...
View ArticleMontverde Academy Honors Outstanding Students for Excellence in Academics and...
On Wednesday, September 18, Montverde Academy honored eight Upper School students with Excellence T-shirts in recognition of their outstanding achievements in academics and athletics. Senior Joao...
View ArticleInspired by Thomas Dambo: Fifth Grade Science Class Creates Trolls to Protect...
In a creative and meaningful science project, Montverde Academy’s fifth grade students explored the art of conservation and protection by creating their own trolls, inspired by Danish artist Thomas...
View ArticleMVA Celebrates 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Ali Cheema,...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that seniors Ali Cheema, Phoenix Connick, and Leon Liu have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition. This prestigious...
View ArticleStudents Promote Musical Discovery Through Interactive Sound Safari
By Sanvhi Gandhi (’28) and Sophia Liu (’28) Freshman students Sophia Liu and Sanvhi Gandhi created an instrument exposition called the Sound Safari, encouraging young students to try out different...
View ArticleUnpacking Pandora’s Box: Seventh Graders Explore Ancient Myths and Modern-Day...
Ms. Courtney Williams’ seventh-grade Greek Mythology class recently worked on a creative project that blended ancient myths with modern-day themes. After studying the ancient Greek myth of Pandora’s...
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