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What a fantastic few days! Packed with adventure, teamwork, outdoor learning, and plenty of camp traditions, it was a trip to remember...

There is nothing quite like a hands-on experiment to bring science concepts to life, and this week, our students across multiple grade levels dived into the fascinating world of fluids using a classic favorite: Oobleck!...

As we honor 150 years of community, friendship, and shared history at MPFS, our music curriculum is reflecting those exact values. This year, our kindergarten - grade 5 students will present a two-part concert series centered around one meaningful theme: "Together, We Grow!" ...

Tonight is the night! As we celebrate our graduation ceremony at 5:00 PM, we are wrapping up our countdown with our final student feature. Over the last few weeks, we've loved getting to know the incredible individuals who make up the Class of 2026. For our final spotlight, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Sky Hunter.

Anything you want your family, friends, or teachers to know about you or your MPFS experience?
I really enjoyed all my time here and I think any kid would be happy to come here.

For our grand finale, we are spotlighting GiGi Hamilton, an MPFS student since the second grade whose vibrant energy, passion for the stage, and deep love for our community truly embody the spirit of the Class of 2026.

Get to know GiGi as she reflects on unforgettable middle school memories and shares her exciting next steps!

What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned at MPFS? The most important lesson that I have learned at MPFS is to treat people how you would like to be treated. MPFS students and teachers treat everyone with this same respect, and I think it is so special that I get to be part of a community that values and exemplifies this.

As we count down to graduation, we're getting to know the incredible individuals who make up the Class of 2026. Each day leading up to our graduation ceremony on June 9, we'll be posting one Q&A. Today, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Xavier Stanek.

What interests have been sparked during your time at MPFS?
I started to want to do more engineering in the future because the school offers a lot of opportunities to explore it.

Six of our talented students—Zoey, Kit, Seeger, David, Eli, and Xavier—spent a high-energy morning competing face-to-face against top student mathematicians from across the district. Math 24 requires incredible mental math agility, speed, and critical thinking, and our students rose to the challenge beautifully...

As we count down to graduation, we're getting to know the incredible individuals who make up the Class of 2026. Each day leading up to our graduation ceremony on June 9, we'll be posting one Q&A. Today, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Delilah Hunter.

What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned at MPFS?
The most important lesson I've learned at MPFS is to be nice and kind to everyone, to be inclusive, and to learn the SPICES.

As we count down to graduation, we're getting to know the incredible individuals who make up the Class of 2026. Each day leading up to our graduation ceremony on June 9, we'll be posting one Q&A. Today, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Eli Eskridge.

What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned at MPFS?
The Criminal Justice lesson in Humanities.

As we count down to graduation, we're getting to know the incredible individuals who make up the Class of 2026. Each day leading up to our graduation ceremony on June 9, we'll be posting one Q&A. Today, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Sydney Wood.

What do you think you’ll miss the most about MPFS?
I’ll miss the strong connection of our class and how close we are.