Minnehaha Academy

09/09/2026

Did you hear? Mother-daughter alumnae Dr. Amy Bragg Carey ’80 and Anna Marie Carey ’09 have released their debut book, Claimed by God! 📖

Published by InterVarsity Press, the devotional explores 30 life-giving declarations about our identity and purpose in Christ. Each chapter draws from Scripture and personal stories to encourage readers, strengthen their faith, and draw them back to the Lord.

Amy serves as president of Friends University, while Anna is a writer and worship leader based in Saint Paul.

Congratulations to this MA mother-daughter author team!

09/05/2026

Alumni Around the World | Harare, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Over the past year and a half, Andrew Carlson has immersed himself in Zimbabwe’s entrepreneurial community—first developing a loan and financing program for a U.S.-based nonprofit and then partnering with a local entrepreneur to build several startup companies.

Now, Andrew is pursuing business and project ideas of his own, including the possibility of a small boutique hotel near Victoria Falls.

We look forward to seeing how Andrew continues to turn ideas into opportunities while building connections in Zimbabwe.

09/03/2026

Fall musical reveal!!

09/02/2026

What a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🎶

In June, MA alumni Kyle Garay ’26 and Milly Bailey ’25 performed at the Sydney Opera House with the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Symphony Orchestra, the organization’s top ensemble.

Their extraordinary performance showcased an astonishing level of musicianship. We’re incredibly proud of Kyle and Milly!

08/31/2026

Curtain up for an incredible team of MA alumni! 🎭

This summer, Curtain Up Theatre Camps hosted five camps—from costume and technical theatre to musical intensives for kids and teens.

Adela Dubord ’26, June Paradis ’25, Jaeda Hutchinson ’25, Zac Anderson ’21, Ava Knight ’22, Fritz Reding ’26, Matthew Humason ’17, and Nathan Humason ’10 worked together to create memorable learning experiences for dozens of young thespians.

We’re proud to see our alumni inspiring the next generation of theatre artists!

08/31/2026

🎬 The cameras are rolling, the ideas are flowing, and a new team is ready to take over the feed. 📸📚

08/29/2026

Alumni Around the World | Lucerne, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Urs Achermann now lives with his family in Lucerne and works in Zürich as a cybersecurity executive at Microsoft Switzerland.

He advises organizations and leaders on security strategy, cyber risk, and long-term resilience. Yet among his many professional accomplishments, Urs says he feels most grateful for “the most wonderful family.”

08/28/2026

We loved welcoming our students back this week! ❤️ Our first-week photo drop is live—take a look:

https://minnehaha-academy.smugmug.com/2026-First-Week-of-School

08/27/2026

Starting high school is a major transition—for students and parents alike.

Minnehaha Academy Upper School guidance counselor Christine Paton recently joined MPR News host Angela Davis for a conversation about helping teens navigate harder classes, changing friendships, new social pressures, and growing independence. The conversation explores how parents can keep communication open, when to step in or step back, and how to recognize when a student may need additional support.

🎧 Listen to the interview:
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/18/how-to-parent-through-the-transition-to-high-school

Want to learn how MA counselors continue walking alongside students throughout high school? Our College Start Guide in the Spring 2026 issue of Minnehaha Magazine explores how students prepare for college, careers, and purposeful lives across all four years.

📖 Read the magazine:
https://www.flipsnack.com/mamagazine/2026-ma-magazine-spring-for-web/full-view.html

Starting high school can be exciting, and overwhelming, for teenagers and their parents. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how parents can help their teenagers adjust while giving them room to grow.

08/26/2026

First Day!