MAY 15, 2026
2026-2027 Advisor Announcement
In the next week or so, students will have the opportunity to re-up with their current advisor or choose a new one for the 2026-2027 school year. Please see this important letter from Dr. Flocco about the advisor selection process.
2025-2026 Edition of The Lattice
We are pleased to present the latest issue of The Lattice, MKA's student publication highlighting outstanding academic writing. This edition features pieces from current students as well as last year's graduates. We hope you enjoy reading!
A Message from Dr. Flocco: Course Registration Process for 2026-2027
Please see this letter from Dr. Flocco, Head of Upper School, with important information about course recommendations, academic planning, and the 2026–2027 registration process.
UPDATED: Junior Parent College Info Evening — May 21 & May 22
It has come to our attention that our May 21 evening program is in conflict with the Boys’ Lacrosse end-of-season banquet. In order to accommodate those parents who are involved with that event and are unable to attend our CCO program, we will run an additional session the following morning on Friday, May 22, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
As a reminder, the program will focus on this year's admissions cycle and provide guidance about how to approach your child's search/application process as you put together a balanced college list. Our plan is to provide some data, but then reserve the majority of our time together for questions and conversation.
For seating and planning purposes, please RSVP for one of these sessions by Friday, May 15.
NOTE: If you have already registered for Thursday evening, May 21, and still plan to attend that session, you do NOT need to register again. If you need to change your previous registration for Thursday evening, you can edit your response through the confirmation email you received from “Forms Response Receipts.”
P.S. This program is designed for parents only.
Information Regarding Upper School Awards Assemblies
Awards season is upon us! Please view our awards webpage for more information on the awards we give and why. Parents of students receiving awards will be notified on or around Monday, May 18.
Awards Assembly (Grades 9-11)
Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m.
Senior Awards Assembly
Friday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Commencement Reminders — Last Chance to Purchase an MKA Tie
Commencement will take place at the Upper School’s Van Brunt Field on Saturday, June 6, at 5:00 p.m. (rain date, Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m.). Be sure to read this letter sent by Dr. Flocco in March for important information related to all end-of-year activities.
Please note: The deadline to purchase an MKA tie from the school store is today, May 15. Please use this updated link to place your order. Remember that graduates wear green or blue ties.
Prom 2026 — Thursday, June 4
Prom season is upon us! Prom will take place on Thursday, June 4. If your child is attending the MKA Prom, please read this letter from Dr. Flocco and Mrs. Branigan on Prom safety. See below for more details:
Pre-Prom
(for seniors, their guest if they decide to bring one, and senior parents)
Van Vleck House and Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Prom
Brooklake Country Club & Events
139 Brooklake Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Common App Essay Workshop — Monday, June 8
Mark your calendars! Students in eleventh grade are invited to join our College Counseling Office (CCO) on Monday, June 8, at 9:00 a.m. for a Common App essay workshop. Common App® is a non-profit membership organization representing more than 1,100 diverse institutions of higher education. It connects applicants and those who support them to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states and 18 countries.
RSVPs are required and due by Friday, May 29. Please see this flyer for workshop details and RSVP instructions.
Don’t Forget to Snap a Photo of Your Lawn Sign
Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 by snapping a photo of your lawn sign and sharing it with MKA! Tag MKA in your photo on Instagram, Facebook, or email it to socialmedia@mka.org.
Fall 2026 Athletics Pre-Season Schedules
All Upper School athletes who are trying out for a fall sport must be present at the beginning of pre-season. Please see this announcement for more information.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, May 20, 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. — PAMKA Annual Meeting
- Wednesday, May 27, 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. — PAMKA Board Meeting
- Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — PAMKA Maintenance Appreciation Lunch
For a complete calendar listing of events, view the PAMKA Calendar in Veracross.
PAMKA Annual Meeting — Wednesday, May 20
PAMKA’s Annual Meeting is on Wednesday, May 20, at the Middle School.
Please join us in the dining room to celebrate PAMKA’s achievements, learn about the new slate of volunteers, and hear about PAMKA’s gifts to MKA. Head of School Nigel Furlonge will also speak. A continental breakfast will start at 7:45 a.m. with the meeting to follow at 8:15 a.m. We hope to see you there!
Please see a copy of the 2026-2027 Budget Summary. You can also review our annual meeting
agenda in advance, along with the PAMKA Board Annual Reports.
Middle School Supply Sale — Order by Tuesday, June 30
Get a jump on school shopping and help support PAMKA, too! Order your Middle School student supplies for next year from now until Tuesday, June 30. They will be delivered directly to your home. Prices are competitive, and PAMKA earns a portion of the sales.
Our school ID is MON348. Place your order online or view this flyer for more information. School supplies will be shipped directly to your home address by August 21.
Please Note: For all grades, organizational binders and folder systems (such as case-its, trapper keepers, and accordion files) are not included in these supply packs and will need to be purchased separately. Calculators are only included in supply packs for fifth graders. For grades six through eight, calculators will be provided by the school for classroom use. Parents are welcome to purchase calculators for home use separately. For questions, please contact PAMKA Finance VP, Rupa Coutinho.
Celebrating the Class of 2026: College Matriculation
We are pleased to present the college matriculation list for the Class of 2026.
Our seniors will be heading off to 72 different colleges in 22 states (including two to Scotland). Approximately 50% of the class will matriculate at schools with an admit rate of 15% or lower. Colleges that will welcome the greatest number of new MKA undergraduates this fall are Cornell (6), Notre Dame (5), Princeton (4), and three each at Elon, George Washington University, Georgetown, and the University of Miami. The achievements of this class are the result of a combination of talented students who worked hard and the faculty and staff who guided them along the way. We could not be prouder of our Class of 2026 and can’t wait to see all they will accomplish in this next chapter.
Please note: The college matriculation image has been updated from an earlier version to ensure all college and university logos are accurately represented.
Check Out Recent Photo Galleries 📸
From performances to celebrations, it’s been a full and joyful spring season at MKA so far. Explore photos from recent events by visiting our Photo Gallery Portal.
The archive of weekly tri-campus newsletters can be located on the homepage of your Veracross Portal.