What’s Happening at Mesa Grande Academy

Compiled by Terra Herrmann

6th Grade at Malki Museum

The 6th grade class visited the Malki Museum on the Morongo Reservation. Students learned how the Museum preserves cultural traditions and history of the Cahuilla and other southern California Indian tribes. Part of the tour included walking through the museum, looking at pottery displays and other artifacts. Outside students toured the museum garden filled with indigenous plants and learned how the plants were used for nutrition and medicinal purposes. This field trip helped students gain an appreciation for the traditions of local Native American tribes so that this rich history is never forgotten.

- Elisa Suphol

MGA Basketball

Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals basketball teams are having a great season! The girls, led by coach Andrae Chambers, are playing fantastic with a record of 6-2. They are looking to make a strong run at the playoffs. Coach Steven Stott has the boys in position for the playoffs with a record of 10-6. Both teams are looking forward to a trip to Pacific Union College for their Pioneer Basketball Tournament in January. There are eight seniors leading our teams. It has been exciting to watch as these students become competitors and leaders while representing our school in a positive way. Senior night on January 24 celebrated their athletic careers at Mesa Grande Academy and we wish them well as they move forward with their education.

- Justin Serns

Service-Learning days into the schedule. Our focus was on Service Learning during January. Each class has had the opportunity to work with one of our local church members who ships items to communities in the Caribbean. Our students have sorted clothes, packed boxes, loaded containers and organized a storage facility. When interviewed, several students agreed that the day was worthwhile and they felt good about what they accomplished. They said their class was able to bond while working toward the common goal of serving others. Mesa Grande is looking forward to fostering this bond within our student body and continuing education that leads students to serve God by serving others.

-Terra Herrmann

100th Day of School

Our Kindergarten and first graders celebrated the 100th day of

High School Service Learning

While making plans last summer, we intentionally embedded dedication and foresight.