MAY 29, 2026
US Spring Band Concert — TODAY
The MKA Jazz and Concert Band Spring Concert is today, Friday, May 29 at 8: 00 p.m. It will feature and honor our 15 senior band students as well as many others. Dr. Houston will join the band for an Irish piece and seniors Katie Holzer and Gaby Slim will sing with the Jazz Band. Seniors Ahadu Chase, Justin Ajayi, Langston Ajayi, and Alex Crespo will also solo with the Jazz Band. The concert finale will include 64 rubber chickens—a first for the Weiss stage.
Please join us and cheer on our Upper School musicians! Please note that admission is free for this event.
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!
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.
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 would have been 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.
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.
Commencement Reminders
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.
Last Chance to Register for Common App Essay Workshop — Monday, June 8
Mark your calendars! Students in eleventh grade are invited to join Mr. Sam Prouty, Executive Director of Admissions at Middlebury College, 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.
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.
Fall Parent Grade Socials: Hosts Needed
PAMKA is seeking hosts for this coming school year’s fall grade socials in the following rising grades: Jr-K, K, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11. These events are a wonderful way for parents with children in the same grade to connect and spend time together. Parent Grade Socials come in many forms: some have been hosted in a home, others at a local venue. Also, some parents have teamed up to co-host!
If you have any interest in hosting for your child’s 2026-2027 school year or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to PAMKA’s Volunteer Coordinator, VP Meredith Levine.
Stay Connected with PAMKA on Facebook
Join the MKA Parent Watercooler and stay connected to the community!
Health Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
MKA will continue using Magnus Health to collect student medical information, emergency consent, and athletic forms for the 2026-2027 school year.
All forms for next year are available now in the Veracross Parent Portal, and are due by July 10, 2026. Once you have logged in to the portal, you can access the Magnus Health system by clicking on the button titled "Magnus" under School Links.
Please refer to this email that was sent last week for detailed instructions on how to access your online paperwork. For issues accessing the parent portal, please contact Bill Stites, Director of Technology, at wstites@mka.org. For issues or questions regarding Magnus Health, please email dvaneerde@mka.org.
You will receive automated email reminders from Magnus to complete the paperwork if you have not done so already.
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.