New Family Welcome Info

Things Every New Maranatha Family Needs to Know

As you prepare for your high school journey, we wanted to provide you with the following important dates and information to make your transition smooth. 

THINGS TO NOTE

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  • Tuition Contracts & Payments

    Go into effect on June 1, 2025. If you have questions, please email our Finance Office at m_zarifian@mhs-hs.org.

  • "Welcome" Enrollment Gift

    If you haven't already, please stop by the Admissions Office anytime after May 5 to pick up your new student gift. 

  • Summer Assignments

    Summer assignments are for students enrolled in select courses. These assignments are designed to sharpen critical skills, reinforce core concepts, and ensure a confident start in the fall. They are required for the following courses:
    • AP Art and Design
    • AP Art History
    • AP Calculus AB
    • AP English Language and Composition
    • AP Literature and Composition
    • AP Precalculus
    • AP Spanish
    • AP US Government and Politics
    • AP US History
    • English 9 Honors
    • English 10 Honors
    To view the assignments, please visit your myMHS Resource page or CLICK HERE to access the instructions and materials.

  • Summer Courses

    Maranatha offers two summer programs:
    • Summer Academy • June 9 - July 18 
    • Inspirit AI Program • June 9-20 
    Learn more about both summer programs at:
    maranathahighschool.org/summer

  • Uniform Store

    We partner with Norman's Uniforms for our school uniforms. You can visit their website HERE.
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  • Dance Company

    Auditions are typically held during the summer. The dates will be announced soon.
    Questions? Email l_peabody@mhs-hs.org. 

  • Orchestra & Choir

    Auditions will be announced soon. 
    Questions? Email l_peabody@mhs-hs.org.

  • Performing Arts

    Auditions for the 2025-2026 season will be announced soon.
    Questions? Email l_peabody@mhs-hs.org.

  • More Information Coming in July!

    Watch your emails and the myMHS Resource page for the Start of School packet coming in early July!

ATHLETICS

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  • Dead Period

    June 30 to July 13: Athletics Dead Period - no activity is allowed on campus, and no contact between coaches and players. Have a great vacation!

  • Physicals (required annually!)

    Maranatha requires that all students who will be playing a sport during the school year have a physical evaluation. We have partnered with Exer Urgent Care for FREE physicals for our student-athletes. 

    Families should download Exer's flyer (HERE), which has instructions for how to make an appointment. You must take our Physical Evaluation form (HERE) with you to the appointment and have it completed by the physician. Then, return the form to Maranatha. You'll be able to upload it in the Medical Summary Form in myMHS this summer, or email it to Synclaire Hamilton. 

    The physicals are free of charge between May 1 to August 31 when an appointment is made. Walk-ins or appointments made outside of this time frame have a cost associated with them. Parents are welcome to make an appointment with their student's primary doctor if they prefer.

    Physicals are good for one calendar year.

  • Summer Sports & Practice

    Football:
    • June 2-26 - Practices (incoming freshmen may join once middle school is complete)
    • July 21 - First season practice
    • Week of August 4 - Football Camp
    Basketball: Block Party Basketball Tournament (varsity only) June 9-14
    Cross Country: Interested students should contact Coach Eaton.
    Girls' Volleyball:     Tryouts are the week of June 23.
    Girls' Tennis: Practice will begin the first week of school. 

    Visit our Athletics Teams page to find contact information for each of our coaches. 
CONTACT US

College Counseling • Dr. Charles Fields  626.817.4033 (Freshmen & Sophomores) • Teresa Petersen 626.817.4033 (Juniors & Seniors, Last Name A-k) • Suzanne Fernandez 626.817.4034 (Juniors & Seniors, Last Name L-Z)

Finance Office • Magda Zarifian  626.817.4052
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

  • June 23 • Norman's Uniform Sale (2:00 - 6:00 pm)
  • July 26 • PA's Used Uniform Sale (8:00-10:30 am)
  • August 7 • New Student Orientation (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
  • August 8-10 • Freshman Retreat (more info to come)
  • August 12 • First Day of School and Uprising!  
  • August 20 • Back to School Picnic (5:00 pm) 
  • August 20 • All-Sports Opening Night (7:00 pm)
  

FAQs

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