Commencement Address: Dr. Lisa Daniel-Olimene ’89
admin2026-06-17T11:42:20-05:00We welcomed Dr. Lisa Daniel-Olimene ’89 to deliver the commencement address at Morgan Park Academy’s 153rd graduation exercises on June 6, 2026.
Alumni Speaker: Savi Rathi ’17
admin2026-05-13T12:41:17-05:00We welcomed Savi Rathi '17 to speak to Upper School students at our celebration of National College Decision Day on May 1, 2026.
First-Graders Publish Zoo Animals Book
admin2026-05-11T12:53:39-05:00Lower School's hottest read is “The Secret Life of Zoo Animals,” a new hardcover book by Ms. Lopez’s first-graders.
Eighth-Grader Named State History Finalist
admin2026-05-07T11:46:35-05:00Eighth-grader Wynston is one of 13 students in the state who were selected as Middle School finalists for their research projects at Illinois History Day.
Musicians Shine in Spring Concert
admin2026-05-07T14:50:01-05:00Our Spring Concert showcased the incredible work of award-winning singers and musicians in grades 4-12, filling the stage with energy, creativity, and heart.
Enright Twomey ’99 Receives Malcolm Volunteer Award
admin2026-05-06T10:26:47-05:00This year's recipient of the Thomas Malcolm Award, our highest award for MPA volunteers, is Erica Enright Twomey '99, an MPA parent and alumna whose dedication, service, and generosity over the past year have made a tremendous impact on our school community.
Launching Into Growing Season with Hands-On Learning and Community Leadership
admin2026-04-28T09:14:13-05:00Through a vibrant partnership between faculty, students, and dedicated parent volunteer Emily Lambert, Lower School is bringing sustainability to life with hands-on garden learning experiences that connect directly to the classroom.
Arts Hall of Fame Inducts Inaugural Class
admin2026-04-22T13:09:03-05:00We inducted the first members of a new MPA Arts Hall of Fame, celebrating acclaimed actor Paula Newsome '79 and accomplished filmmaker and visual storyteller Peter Babakitis '76.
Lillian Mackal Stage Dedicated in Memory of Beloved Educator
admin2026-04-22T13:50:47-05:00The Morgan Park Academy community gathered April 18 to dedicate the stage in our Baer Theater in memory of beloved educator Lillian Mackal, whose passion for the arts inspired a generation of MPA students.
Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Mullings ’15 and Khobi Price ’15
admin2026-04-14T12:14:10-05:00Stephanie remembers clearly the first time she met her future husband on a bus ride during orientation before their freshman year at Morgan Park Academy in 2011.