Parent Portal & Resources | Maranatha Christian Academy

Daily Logistics

Essential information for the daily operations of MCA.

Report an Absence

If your student will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early, please submit an absence form as soon as possible (no later than 9 am). This includes late arrivals, full absences, and early pick-ups. If you call Student Services, they will direct you to submit this form as well.

Report Absence

Lunch

Lunch pricing, monthly menus, and more.

Lunch Information

School Hours & Closings

Standard operating hours, bell schedules, half-day timings, and weather-related closing procedures.

School Hours & Closings

Traffic Flow

Maps, parking details, and procedures for safe morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.

Traffic Flow

Calendars & Events

Stay up to date and a part of what's happening here at MCA.

School Calendar

The MCA school calendar is your authoritative source for the full academic year — including the first and last days of school, semester breaks, early dismissal and non-school days, holidays, and flagship community events like Fall Fest, Grandparents Day, and the Spring Gala.

The online calendar is updated in real time as dates are added or changed. A one-page quick-glance PDF is also available for planning, though the web calendar should always be treated as the most current source.

View Calendar

'26-'27 at a Glance

A concise one-page overview of the 2026–2027 school year at Maranatha — including key dates, tuition rates, enrollment information, and community highlights.

Available as a PDF download.

Download

Ways to Get Involved

You are critical to forming a community that supports our students.

Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of the MCA community. From classroom support and event staffing to athletic event help and campus projects, there are meaningful opportunities to serve throughout the school year.

Volunteer opportunities are managed via Galaxy Digital, MCA's volunteer platform.

Volunteer Information

Parents with Purpose

Connect with our dedicated parent organization.

More Information

Support Us

Ways to financially partner with the mission of Maranatha.

Give Today

Business Directory

The MCA Business Directory is a curated network of businesses owned or operated by MCA families — a great way to support fellow community members and find trusted services. Listings span a wide range of industries and local businesses.

If you own a business and would like to be included in the directory, contact the school to learn more about how to get listed.

Browse Directory

Parent Resources

Tools to help you stay informed and engaged.

Back to School

Everything you need to prepare for the start of the school year, all in one place.

Get Started

Summer Reading Requirements

At Maranatha, we believe in keeping minds active over the summer. Many grade levels have required summer reading assignments to maintain academic momentum and prevent the "summer slide."

Requirements vary by grade and typically include one or more assigned titles along with reflection activities.

Summer Reading Requirements

BYOD

For details on our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program, click below.

BYOD Guides

Policies & Handbooks

MCA's student and family handbooks provide comprehensive guidance on community standards, academic expectations, attendance, behavioral policies, and daily operations. All families are expected to review and be familiar with current handbook content at the start of each school year.

Policies & Handbooks

Dress Code

Dress code policies, requirements, and approved vendor information.

Dress Code

Health

Campus health protocols, nurse access, medication forms, and required immunization records.

More Details

X-Tended Day

Maranatha's X-Tended Day programming offers great opportunities for students in Grades K–6 to build relationships, enhance creativity, achieve homework goals, and have fun together.

X-Tended Day Information

Senior Year

Everything you'll need for senior year will be added here as the information comes in.

Get Started

Weather and Emergency Closing

Any school closures will be communicated vial text message, email, and news/media outlets.

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Parent Feedback

MCA welcomes formal feedback from families as part of our ongoing commitment to serving our community well. The Parent Feedback form allows you to share concerns, suggestions, or commendations directly with MCA administration.

For general questions or direct staff communication, use the Staff Directory to reach the right person. The feedback form is specifically for formal submissions to school leadership.

More Information + Form

Portals

Direct access to our student and parent platforms.

Schoology

Schoology is MCA's Learning Management System where students and parents can view daily assignments, grades, and course materials.

FACTS Family Portal

FACTS Family Portal is MCA's Student Information System where families manage directory access, view report cards, handle tuition and billing, and manage lunch accounts.

Use district code MCA-MN to set up or access your account.

FACTS Financial Aid

FACTS manages MCA's tuition payment plans and financial aid programs. Log in to set up payment plans, review financial aid agreements, or manage your aid application. For more on tuition and affordability, visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page.

Apply for Financial Aid

Programs

Quick links to involvement outside regular academics.

Athletics

On the court, the field, or the track, a Maranatha Mustang plays for something greater. MCA Athletics is a training ground for life — where students learn discipline, the power of teamwork, and resilience through competition.

MCA coaches the heart as much as the skill, challenging athletes to perform Above and Beyond — not for personal accolades, but as an act of worship. Middle and upper school students can register for sports through the MCA Athletics website.

Click here for team schedules, rosters, and registration information.

Athletics Page

Clubs & Organizations

Information on student groups and how to join.

Explore Clubs

College & Career Planning

Mustangs can graduate from Maranatha with both a high school diploma and a college degree.

Click Here to Learn More

Publications

Archive of our core communications.

The Mane Things

Our central communication hub for weekly, school-wide updates.

More Details

Annual Report

We publish an Annual Report to provide our community with an understanding of our financial stewardship and how resources are managed in support of our mission.

Explore the Archive

State of the School

The State of the School Address is a time to celebrate all of our accomplishments and highlight exciting new things to come.