Athletics and Activities
Athletic Mission Statement:
At Minnehaha Academy, our athletic program reflects our commitment to love and serve God with every part of our being – heart, soul, strength, and mind – and to serve others as ourselves.
Believing that athletic competition can teach participants many positive values that cannot always be learned in classroom settings, we are committed to teaching the values of hard work, commitment, dedication and discipline through a strong athletic program. We seek to challenge each individual athlete to perform at his or her maximum level and to grow mentally, spiritually, and physically through individual effort, competition, and teamwork.
Our desire is that our athletes will compete with a level of character, intensity, enthusiasm and sportsmanship that is consistent with the Christian faith.
Athletics to Develop Character
The feature that distinguishes the Minnehaha Academy athletic program is its Christian emphasis. Our athletes practice hard, play hard, and honor God. They compete strongly at every level, with great success, but winning is never the only thing for Minnehaha athletes. Sports are seen here as providing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
Under the guidance of dedicated coaches, players are taught how to respect their opponents as equals while still trying their best to win. And it shows. Teams develop a sense of togetherness and character. "Our faith brings and keeps us close," says a member of the girls' soccer team. "It takes our team to a different level. We're very competitive, but win or lose we treat opponents with respect."
Fine Arts and Activities for Every Student
We celebrate the arts. Our student artists, singers, musicians, actors and other performers have built a worldwide reputation for excellence at Minnehaha Academy. Annually, more than half of our students showcase their talents in concerts, dramas, and visual arts events. Over 20 performing groups involve students at every age and experience level.
In addition, the debate team, clubs for chess, film and foreign languages, and opportunities to work on school publications or to serve as student interns, are just a few of the many activities offered our students to enrich their experience at Minnehaha Academy and expand their understanding of themselves.
Exploring the Options We Offer
Each level at Minnehaha - Upper, Middle and Lower school - provides students with a broad selection of extracurricular opportunities throughout the school year, appropriate to their age and development. This section provides an overview for prospective students and parents of what is available.