School News

This week, we begin a series to help you become better acquainted with each department at Maranatha.

Representatives from Christian colleges and universities from all across the country will be at Maranatha next week.  
  

Birth, marriage, death, and everything in between.  

Don’t miss out on reduced pricing for next summer’s Europe trip!  

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha.  
  

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and did you know that a single donation can potentially save up to 3 lives?  

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha.  

Spirit Week is underway and you can already see the enthusiasm on campus as we build up to Homecoming this Friday. 
 

This Friday night is not only our final home football game of the season, but it is also Homecoming! 
 

Nothing compares to the fragrance of a fresh, live Christmas tree or wreath. 
 

Did you know that Amazon has donated over $285,795,000 to U.S. charities through their AmazonSmile program? 

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha.

Here is what you need to know about Homecoming and Spirit Week. 

We are! Join us for a fabulous tour of Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland from May 30 - June 13. 
 

This Friday night we will honor our senior football players, cheer squad, and dance team members. 

Due to a scheduling conflict with PSAT Testing, the next monthly Parent Association Meeting will be held on Friday, October 15th.

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha. 

Today’s lunch hour did not look like any ordinary break at Maranatha. 

With only 3 home games left in the season, you don’t want to miss the excitement of Friday night football! 
 

Maranatha’s College Counseling Department will be hosting the Freshmen College Prep Night on Tuesday, October 5th. 
 

Christmas will be here before we know it! 
 

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha. 

On Saturday, September 11, the Maranatha Speech and Debate Team competed at the annual Gabrielino Icebreaker Tournament.

The final bows took place for the cast and crew of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” as the 4-night production came to a close at Maranatha on Sunday, September 12th.

Daniel Hsieh ‘15 recently contributed to the book, “A Compass For Deep Heaven”.

Your annual school picture is an important part of your school record and required of all students. Do you have yours?

Our College Counseling Department has invited colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha.

Maranatha High School’s parking garage is one of the coolest spaces on campus, thanks to the creative talents of some seniors. 
 

The September Parent Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9/8, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commons. 
 

Many things came to a stop during the 2020-2021 school year… but Maranatha Worship Music was not one of them!

You never know where you might spot one of Maranatha’s students, but one junior recently ended up on TV!

You can help ensure our students arrive and depart campus safely and make certain we remain compliant with City regulations. 

We are looking forward to seeing our sophomore parents and students tomorrow, August 31, to discuss preparation for college.

Ever wished you could purchase that Maranatha blanket, coffee tumbler, or umbrella from your cell phone?

If a situation arises and we need to reach you quickly, is your contact information on file with the school accurate and complete? 

On August 21, 2021, a group of Maranatha High School students headed to Santa Monica to lend a hand with cleaning up the beach.

Walk a few steps in the shoes of your student at this Wednesday evening's Back to School Night.
 

Smile for the camera! Picture Day is this Friday, August 27. 
 

If you missed the Parent Association meeting on August 13th don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 
 

If you want to keep current about things that are happening on campus, the Weekly Student Announcements can help. 

Maranatha High School's online bookstore is now available for students to purchase their textbooks. 
 

We've planned three events to kick off the start of the school year, all taking place on Tuesday, August 17. 
 

Are you ready to enjoy a casual evening of food, fellowship, and conversation? 
 

 

 

Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, August 17, for three events taking place all in one great evening. 

The Parent Association invites you to join them for the first PA meeting of the school year this Friday, August 13, at 8:00 am in the Commons. 

The 2020-2021 yearbook is here and it looks fantastic! Students will have the opportunity to get their yearbook later this week. 
 

Maranatha students can be part of this exciting squad and have a chance to perform at football games, pep rallies, and in the Ambassador Auditorium! (Click here to view teaser video.) 
 

Maranatha families can enjoy huge savings by shopping for their school uniforms this Saturday! 
 

It’s that time again when we have to say goodbye to an incredible group of performing arts seniors. 
 

Fifteen Maranatha Psychology students participated in the Directing Change Program & Film Contest which provided a mini-grant to our school! 
 

Do you have a senior who is about to graduate or a current student that has outgrown some of their school uniforms? 
 

The 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held live, in-person, and will also be live-streamed.

This summer, Maranatha High School will host students on campus as Summer Academy returns after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

For the first time this school year, the Parent Association meeting will be held in-person on campus. 
 

The Parent Association is seeking two energetic individuals to head up their annual Used Uniform Sales, which take place in July and August, and the All-School Family BBQ. 
 

Maranatha High School’s Spring Showcase, “What A Wonderful World,” takes place this Friday and Saturday, April 16-17 at 8:00 pm. This will be the final performing arts event of the year, and one you won't want to miss! 
 

Do you find yourself wondering, "What can I do to lower the cost of college tuition?"

With the Junior/Senior Prom less than two weeks away, anticipation for the biggest student social event of the year is high!

The Parent Association meeting this Wednesday will feature a special presentation by Maranatha’s C.A.R.E. Team.

On March 20, a team of Maranatha students competed in the prestigious 2021 National Science Bowl, a nationwide academic competition designed to inspire students to further explore subjects related to STEM.

A group of Maranatha students recently wrote cards to thank the front-line workers at a local hospital.

Our campus has re-opened and activities are finally resuming, which means parent volunteers are needed more than ever!

Just over a year ago, Maranatha High School launched the C.A.R.E. Team in order to create safe spaces and inviting conversations where students can discuss race and culture.

Our Visual and Performing Arts students will be in the spotlight during a special 2-night event in April.

Maranatha is preparing to transition to Hybrid learning as we plan to welcome students back to campus on Monday, March 22. 
 

With so many events and activities on the school calendar this Spring, there are numerous opportunities for parents to get involved and also earn Parent Service Program (PSP) hours, some even this week! 
 

Last week, Maranatha parent, Pastor Ray Causly, blessed us with a powerful message of hope for parents of teens. 
 

The Silent Auction for Maranatha’s virtual benefit, The Sky’s the Limit, will open tomorrow at 8:00 AM, so be sure to check it out and start bidding!

Even before the pandemic, many in our own communities were suffering or in need. But as we all know, this last year has only compounded the needs many families are facing. As a school community, we have an opportunity to help. 

Join us for an inspiring morning at the upcoming PA Meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 8AM with Pastor Ray Causly as he shares "Patient Endurance: How to Patiently Lead our Teens toward Intimacy with God and Us."

If you missed School Picture Days, you’ll be happy to know we have another opportunity for you this month.

Coming soon to a drive-in movie theater near you (actually Maranatha’s South Lawn), the Maranatha Theater Arts film production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” 
 

During this pandemic, feeling isolated in quarantine is something to which everyone must learn to adjust. Unfortunately, for many preemie* families awaiting the release of their tiny babies from the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), an already difficult time can become even more isolating, without the support of others.

The welcome that faculty and staff received this morning, as they arrived back on campus, put smiles on every face!

Will you be the next member to join “Maranatha's Diamond Cross Club”?

The tradition of Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) continues at Maranatha High School this week even though the school cannot be together in-person. 

This Friday during business lunch, we will have the third installment in our Women in STEM Series.

If the current state of things is frustrating you because you’ve “got a lot of livin’ to do”, or if stay-at-home orders are making it difficult for you to “put on a happy face,” we would love to help!

Recently, a group of Maranatha students took the initiative to help the homeless.

If a situation arises and we need to reach you quickly, is your contact information on file with the school accurate and complete?

One of the greatest challenges facing Maranatha’s Visual and Performing Arts Department during this pandemic has been how to allow the Maranatha community to experience and enjoy the awesome talent of our students.

We are sure you have heard that this year’s benefit, The Sky’s the Limit, will be virtual and is planned for Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. We hope you are getting excited as the Annual Benefit Committee is busily planning a fun and entertaining virtual event for you! 

As the pandemic continues, many Maranatha parents have asked questions about the school’s preparedness to welcome students back to campus, what activities are allowed currently, and more.

Senior Tributes are available for the 2020-2021 yearbook.

While school, sports, and much of life remain shut down due to the continued global pandemic, one sense of normalcy at Maranatha is the continued successes of our hard-working Speech and Debate Team. 

On January 28, Principal Tim Fenderson and the Academic Team will host the next online forum for Maranatha High School parents.

Maranatha High School is looking forward to hosting 10th and 11th-grade students on campus for the PSAT exam on Tuesday, January 26.

Maranatha High School’s annual benefit event, “The Sky’s the Limit,” will be held virtually on Saturday, March 6.

Morning Worship is a great way to gather with the student body outside of the weekly chapel setting.

There are several items that some parents need to pick up at school.

The Maranatha High School C.A.R.E. Team is proud to launch C.A.R.E. Roundtable Conversations this semester.  
 

The Parent Association welcomes special guest, Greg Matuskiewicz, to speak at the PA meeting on Wednesday, January 13, at 8:00 a.m. 
 

Maranatha’s Visual Arts Department has a rich history of developing the talents of young artists and equipping them to pursue their dreams of using those skills in their profession. Two MHS alumni recently shared with us their unique accomplishments.