Back-to-School Resources and Info

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year

Whether it’s your first year at MPH, or you or your student is a “lifer” set to graduate, we offer a wealth of resources for your return to school.

Blackbaud

Blackbaud is the most important resource for current students and their families. It includes links to information such as:

• MPH health forms
• Sports sign-up
• Division block schedules
• Supply lists
• Calendars and events
• And, more!

Visit the Resource Board page for links and information.

Other important places to visit on the website:

• MPH Academic Calendar (print and Google versions)
• LS Extended Day and MS After-Hours (including vacation coverage)
• Athletics Blackbaud signup and Schedule Galaxy

Back-to-School Picnic – Thursday, August 29 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Grade 6 Orientation | 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Phoenix Lobby)
Back-to-School Community Fair | 5:00-5:45 p.m. (Gym)*
Lower School Classroom Walkthrough | 5:00-5:45 p.m. (see details below)
Welcome Speeches | 5:45 p.m. (Gym)
Dining Hall Opens | 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)

*This year’s Back-to-School Community Fair features MPH programs and offerings that will help you get the most out of the school year. You will be able to purchase MPH merchandise to show your school spirit, learn ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities with the Parents’ Association and Athletic Booster Club, explore online resources, and more!

Lower School families are invited to visit classrooms from 5-5:45PM on Thursday, August 29th.

PreK classrooms are located in the Center for Early Learning and all K-5 classrooms are in the Bradlee hallway.

Please see specific grade-level classroom locations below. Feel free to bring your child’s school supplies  this evening as well.

2024-2025 Lower School Faculty and Staff: 

• Amy Abdo: Head of Lower School
• Alyssa Palmer: MPH Events and Lower School Support
• Maria Ricciardiello: Lower School SEL
• Carlie Rivera: Lower School Coverage & Student Support
• Katie Dowhy: Lower School Academic Support
• Luke Schlachter: MPH School Counselor
• Jennifer Concepcion: Fifth Grade Lead Teacher and LS Math Coordinator

PreKindergarten: Center for Early Learning

• Sondra Jones and Megan Campbell (TA)
• Raegan Gould and John Davidson (TA)

Kindergarten: Bradlee 1/2

• Emily Gannon
• Alissa McCall (TA)

1st Grade: Bradlee 4/5

• Sarah Keser
• Maxx Rhody (TA)

2nd Grade: Bradlee 12

• Merredith Ruymen

3rd Grade: Bradlee 10 and Bradlee 11

• Rachel Goepfert
• Navdeep Dhillon

4th Grade: Bradlee 9

• Shelah Meyer

5th Grade: Bradlee 7/8

• Jennifer Concepcion

MPH Lower School Encores Teachers:

• LS Performing Arts: Arvilla Wendland, Benjamin Borenstein, Lexi Wilson, and Anna Freebern
• LS Core Health/Physical Education: Jay Brown, Julia Aguair, Bill Houser, and Rodney Shephard
• LS Art: Katelynn Capps
• LS Library: Liza Morrison

We look forward to seeing you! 

Additional Notes for September

Health and Safety Guidelines for 2024-2025

The Health Office will be using a Blackbaud add-on called August Schools to keep track of our students’ medical information. Log in to your Blackbaud account and visit the Health Forms ’24-’25 resource page for more information. From Blackbaud you can complete required health forms, visit August Schools, sign up for fall sports, access schedules, and more.

Extended Day, After Hours, and Vacation Coverage

MPH hosts three programs that offer additional coverage for children beyond the school day.

Extended Day is for students in Grades PreK to 5. Information about the program can be found on the Extended Day webpage.

After Hours is offered to students in Grades 6-8. Information can be found on the After Hours webpage.

Vacation Coverage is offered on specific days throughout the year. More information can be found on the Extended Day and After Hours webpages.

After School Clubs are offered for lower and middle school students throughout the school year. Registration will open soon for fall clubs on the Clubs and Activities page.

Fall Sports Signup Reminder

Our school platform for registration can be found in Blackbaud. Please note the following dates and information.

Varsity sports (Grades 10-12) start on Monday, August 26

Modified sports (Grades 7-9) start on Tuesday, September 3

Student-athletes in Grades 7-9 who wish to play soccer at the varsity level should plan to attend pre-season on Aug. 26 with permission from either Coach Goldman or Coach Bentley Hoke

All students (Grades 7-12) playing Tennis should attend pre-season on Aug. 26.

You may access your sport’s competitive schedule here on Schedule Galaxy. Please be sure to subscribe to your child’s team to get updates for contests and other announcements. Practice times during the school year will be after school and are specific to each sport. Please refer to email sent on July 26, 2024, for additional details. 

Save the Date: September 3, 2024
Back-to-School Welcome for Families
7:45-8:45 a.m. at the Knox Farmhouse

Parents’ Association Stock-the-Lounge Event