Homework Helpers lend experience to freshmen facing first finals It was the first test in the intense physics class, and freshman Alex Brown wasn't sure if he was prepared. He studied long and hard...
Academics Articles
New school, new world
Chinese students overcome challenges and gain valuable experiences during their time at an American school [This story is also available in Chinese] "[In America], when a teacher gives you back an...
Beyond college status symbols
College counselors remind students to, aside from ranking and prestige, consider factors like clubs and programs when making application decisions National ranking. Acceptance rate. School pride....
Pastor Greg Ellis works to integrate faith and academics
Greg Ellis settles into his new role as Minnehaha Chaplain This year, Pastor Greg Ellis is serving as Minnehaha's Upper School Chaplain and is teaching two Bible classes. "I'm teaching the...
Saying good bye to a ‘teacher’s teacher’
"I don't love history. I like it, but I don't love it," said social studies teacher Matt Ridenour. "The best parts of the job are, and it's so cliché but it is so true, these wonderfully dynamic...
Minnehaha sophomores compare The Lord of the Flies to the movie Mean Girls
"I think [watching Mean Girls in English class] is a great idea. It's funny, and then it also shows...how girls act, [not realistically], but it's enhanced. It's really entertaining," said sophomore...
Nancy Johnson: departing after decade as principal
"I'm just going to try to do the very best I can do until the last day," said principal Nancy Johnson. After 19 years...
Mary Carlson: the final walk
"I never had a break,"said health teacher Mary Carlson as she reflected on her early days at Minnehaha Academy. Her...
Day 148 Decision Day
Seniors take photos in their college apparel on decision day, May 1. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 144 Strengths Finder 2.0
Students in leadership class study Strength Finders 2.0. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 143 Flowers
Flowers from a school event are spread around the school. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 142 Reverend Elliot
Former teacher David Elliot speaks in chapel. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 141 Service Project
Goodwill donation bins are placed around school for the service project. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 140 CFE Experiences
Students share their stories from this year's CFE week. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 138 Quiz Board
The librarians write questions for students to answer on the white board. Photo by Maddie Binning.