School News

Attention 8th-grade families, please be sure to RSVP for 8th Grade Visitation Day happening on October 17 from 8:00-12:30 p.m.

In the next few weeks, the Minutegram will be highlighting our newest faculty and staff to the Maranatha community. This week we are featuring our two new Deans of Students, Johnny Marmelstein and Trishia Arrington, and our new Academic Dean, Tim Fenderson.

On October 16, all freshman, sophomore, and junior students at Maranatha will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

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

Looking for a fun way to connect with other MHS parents and enjoy a delicious meal? Look no further! Please join us for one of our upcoming parent parties this month. Note that RSVP deadlines are fast approaching, so please respond today.

Grandparents’ Day invitations will arrive in homes by mid-October!

Due to recent changes made by the FCC that impact wireless phone carriers, bulk text messages, like the ones Maranatha High School sends you in case of an urgent alert, may not get delivered to your cell phone!

Homecoming 2019 is right around the corner! Here are all the great events that are happening during the week of Homecoming!

Seniors, don’t miss out on the College Essay Workshop!

Each school year our College Counseling Department invites colleges and universities from across the United States to send representatives to visit Maranatha.

Congratulations to Maranatha senior Michael Wilkins who was selected as one of the seven 2020 Rose Princesses by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses!

Come enjoy a casual evening of food and fellowship with other parents from your student’s grade!

Maranatha High School cordially invites all our wonderful grandparents to Grandparents' Day this November!

Is your freshman student getting a head start on preparing for college?

Each year, a group of dedicated volunteers works quietly and diligently to help ensure our student-athletes have the resources and support they need.

Maranatha High School welcomes guest speaker Kara Powell, Ph.D. to our Parent Association meeting on Wednesday, October 9!

Thank you again to everyone who has donated to this year’s Maranatha Fund. As of September 30, $88,497 has been raised.

Congratulations to Dorothy Chen ‘22, Harper Tzou ‘22, and Timothy Chen ‘23 on achieving 1st Place at the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY).

Homecoming 2019 is right around the corner! Here are all the great events that are happening during the week of Homecoming. We encourage everyone in our Maranatha community to come join in all the festivities!

Register TODAY for Maranatha High School’s Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Athletic Booster Club!

This year’s Maranatha Fund officially began two weeks ago and has had a wonderful start thanks to donations totaling $65,482 as of September 16.

On Saturday, September 14, the Maranatha High School Speech & Debate Team participated in the Annual Icebreaker Tournament at Gabrielino High School.

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

What do dry spaghetti, string, and a marshmallow make?

Watch balls “skydive” from a helicopter at the Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Athletic Booster Club!

The difference between being accepted or denied into a college can sometimes come down to a student's essay.

The Maranatha Chapter 34658 of the National Honor Society has open applications until Thursday, September 12, 2019.

The PA welcomes all Maranatha parents to join them this Wednesday morning for a special presentation.

A two-week trip to Europe just might be your perfect “cuppa” tea!

Maranatha High School invites you to the Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Athletic Booster Club.

Now students can pay for their purchases more quickly and securely with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Maranatha High School’s annual Back to School Family Fiesta was a huge success with hundreds in attendance!

It is easy to make an impact on the lives of our students and staff by volunteering to help through the school’s online SignUp Genius. 

Maranatha students can now access important college and university information on myMHS quickly and easily!

Thanks to the very generous 2019 Gala donors, the Academic Center’s renovations began this summer!

Maranatha High School’s LAP continues to help students thrive in a college-preparatory environment.

From June 9-14, thirteen members in our Maranatha community traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to help serve God’s people as they continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

From June 1-15, 2020, the English and Art Departments will be taking a group of our very own students on an exciting 2-week tour of Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland.

The Maranatha online bookstore will be officially open on Monday, August 12.

Maranatha High School’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John Rouse has assumed the role of Head of School.

Lauren McFarland has been hired as Maranatha High School’s new Cross Country and Track & Field coach.

Maranatha High School welcomes Tom Lewis as the new coach for the Varsity Girls' Basketball team.

Do you need to purchase Maranatha High School uniforms? This summer you will have an amazing opportunity to buy your child's uniforms at the Parent Association's Used Uniform Sale. So beat the crowds and be the first to buy your Maranatha uniforms!

The Maranatha Community recognized their top achieving students at the Annual Maranatha Awards Program.

Maranatha’s ASL 3 class visited Pasadena Christian Preschool to translate books using sign language.

Congratulations to five Maranatha students who have been inducted into their NHS leadership positions!

We invite your student to continue his or her high school trajectory at Maranatha this summer!

Congratulations to our spring sports for an outstanding CIF season!

Congratulations to Maranatha senior Allyson Wei for winning 3rd Place at Congresswoman Judy Chu’s “Artistic Discovery” ceremony.

Around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, you should have received Maranatha’s test alert message. If not, here are steps to take.

We invite your student to continue his or her high school trajectory at Maranatha this summer!

This summer Maranatha High School is offering eight sports camps for students entering grades 4-9.

On Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00 PM, we will be conducting a school-wide test of our new communication system. The test message will be sent to current parents, students, and staff.

As announced on April 8th, Maranatha has acquired a new tool to further enhance the school’s communication abilities. The new software will enable the school to send a text message, email, and voice message to each parent, student, and staff member in just a matter of minutes in the event of an emergency or other urgent matter.

Maranatha will soon be launching a new method to quickly communicate with our families in urgent matters.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." – Saint Augustine

Don’t miss out on Maranatha Boosters Golf Tournament this fall!

A huge “Southern thank you” to everyone who was involved in the success of Maranatha’s annual benefit Gala, “Sweet Home Maranatha.”

If two weeks in Europe sounds like an amazing opportunity, then come to the Europe Trip information meeting!

Maranatha High School’s Varsity Cheer Team took 1st Place at the SHARP CIF Cheer Competition in Corona on Saturday, March 23.

Congratulations to Maranatha senior Brendan Fong for breaking the record in the 400-meter track race!

Though there are only 3 weeks left before the Parent Service Hours deadline, the good news is there are several vital opportunities to earn hours coming up this month.

Congratulations to 24 Maranatha students for their achievements and induction into the Spanish Honor Society!

Seniors, there is still time to apply for scholarships that will assist in helping pay for college necessities.

Congratulations to Leo Osses ‘19 and Marian Seo ‘20 for being recognized in The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!

On Wednesday, March 13, junior Victoria Luo competed in the Club Level round of the Rotary Four Way Test Speech Tournament.

The Maranatha Science Club Underwater Robot Team participated in the 2019 Navy City Outreach West Southern California Regional Competition SeaPerch Underwater Robot Showcase.

Thirteen Maranatha Science Club members participate in the Regional Los Angeles County Science Olympiad.

Maranatha High School recognizes two outstanding seniors in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

A school the size of Maranatha holds many events throughout the year, and while each one is unique and purposeful, most all share one thing common - they rely on the help of parent volunteers. 

The classic tale of a young girl going on a journey somewhere over the rainbow is coming to the Ambassador Auditorium this spring!

What could be better than heading off to college minus the worries of paying for school? 

On Friday and Saturday, January 25-26, the Maranatha Debate Team competed in the Southern California Debate League Tournament at Arroyo High School and East Los Angeles College. 

The Admissions Department is now accepting applications for Tuition Assistance through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition).

Each week Maranatha High School emails out the Minutegram - a brief “news digest” to help keep parents informed about Maranatha’s key events and recent happenings.

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Maranatha High School will host its Annual Benefit Gala at the Pasadena Westin.

Juniors, can you believe after this semester you will be seniors?