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, 2026. If you have questions, please email our Finance Office at m_zarifian@mhs-hs.org.

  • "Welcome" Enrollment Gift

    Enrolled students will be able to pick up their gift at the time of their appointment with their College Counselor, Dr. Charles Fields. 
    If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.

  • 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 8 - July 17 
    • 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

    If your student is a dancer, we would love for them to come audition for our Dance Company.

    This is a class during the school day and a performing group. They perform at community events throughout the year and in our annual dance showcase, and it’s one of the most tight knit, joyful groups on campus. If you are curious about the culture and performance level of our Dance Company, take a look at this dance recital photo album HERE. 

    If you want to join Dance Company, please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM so we can plan accordingly! 
    A few things to know:
    • This is for intermediate through advanced dancers
    • We train in all styles, but each dancer must have foundational training in ballet and/or jazz technique
    • No prep is needed for auditions. We’ll teach choreography on the spot and spend time working on technique
    Prerequisite:
    At least one year of technical ballet or jazz training in a studio, or completion of our Beginning Dance class at Maranatha.
    Summer Community Musical: The Wizard of Oz - June 26-27

    Questions? Email l_peabody@mhs-hs.org.

  • Orchestra & Choir

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

  • Performing Arts

    Summer Community Musical: The Wizard of Oz - June 26-27
    This summer we’re doing something brand new! We’re launching our first ever Summer Community Musical, and it’s The Wizard of Oz. This is open to students, families, alumni, teachers, and friends of Maranatha. It’s meant to be fun, flexible, and truly community centered. Imagine creating fun memories with the entire family by your side! 
    This show also holds a bigger purpose: This production is going to help fundraise for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Our program was recently selected to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland in summer 2027, which is a huge honor, and we want to make that experience possible for as many students as we can! This show will help raise funds for our incredible students! 
    What this summer looks like:
    • A 3 week rehearsal process
    • Performance on an outdoor stage! 
    • Flexible evening rehearsals and Saturdays to work around family schedules
    • Ensemble opportunities with no audition required, just sign up with your family and friends! (lead roles will need to audition)
    Whether you want to be center stage or just try something new in a low pressure way, there’s space for the whole family! If your interest is peaked, please read the information packet HERE for all dates and details! Register as soon as possible! 

    Our 2026/2027 Theatre Season
    We have an exciting season ahead, and we would love for your student to be part of it!
    • Fall Play: The Light Burns Blue by Silva Semerciyan
    Inspired by the true story of the Cottingley Fairies, this play is set in 1917 during World War I and follows a young girl whose photographs of fairies spark a worldwide sensation.
    As grief and loss weigh heavily on her village, people begin to cling to the images as a source of hope, believing they may be signs from loved ones they’ve lost. When a journalist sets out to prove the photographs are a fraud, deeper questions begin to rise.
    Where should hope be placed in a time of uncertainty? Is it wrong to find comfort in something unseen, or is belief sometimes what helps people survive?
    It’s a hauntingly beautiful story about truth, imagination, and the human need to believe.
    • Spring Musical: Peter Pan
    Our spring musical is Peter Pan, a classic story full of adventure, heart, and imagination.
    With nostalgic, larger-than-life characters, and a sense of wonder that never gets old, this show is all about holding onto childlike joy while also learning what it means to grow up. It’s playful, magical, and offers so many opportunities for students to shine both onstage and behind the scenes.

    Questions? Email l_peabody@mhs-hs.org.

  • Senior Portraits

    Book your appointment for your Senior Portrait today!

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  • 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 29 to July 12: 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 to Maranatha's Athletic Trainer, Ms. Synclaire Hamilton, at s_hamilton@mhs-hs.org.

    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

    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!

  • TBA • Norman's Uniform Sale (2:00-6:00PM)
  • TBA • PA's Used Uniform Sale (8:00-10:30AM)
  • August 7-9 • Freshman Retreat (more info to come)
  • August 12 • New Student Orientation (8:30 AM-11:00 AM)
  • August 12 • New Family Orientation (Time TBD)
  • August 13 • First Day of School
  • August 14 • Uprising! (afternoon)
  • August 19 • Back to School Picnic (5:00 PM) 
  • August 19 • All-Sports Opening Night (7:00 PM)
  • August 25 • All-School Picture Day
  • August 27 • Back to School Night (5:30-8:00 PM)
  

FAQs

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