Signature Experiences
Discover the one-of-a-kind learning opportunities that make a Minnehaha education truly exceptional.
What distinguishes a Minnehaha education? It's our commitment to providing students with experiences they can’t find anywhere else. These Signature Experiences go beyond the expected—combining academic excellence, faith integration, and hands-on discovery. Whether partnering with NASA, serving the community, or diving deep into leadership formation, our students engage in learning that is as distinctive as it is transformative.
Our Signature Experiences are thoughtfully designed to deepen academic learning, cultivate potential, and grow faith. These programs offer more than enrichment—they provide students with defining moments that shape how they see the world and their place in it.
International Space Station Program
A team of innovative students collaborate each year to send a science experiment to the International Space Station. ISS is one of only four such programs in the nation.
Core Specialist Class
In our Core Specialist class, each grade level focuses on a different project and students build a number of skills as they learn from experts, conduct research, launch their projects, and see how their work can profoundly impact others.
Core Formation Experiences
Core Formation Experiences focus on preparing students for impactful living. Through service and experiential learning, students are educated, equipped, empowered, and engaged - gaining wisdom, compassion, respect, and a global perspective.
Minnehaha Leadership Institute
Empowering students to lead with purpose, the Minnehaha Leadership Institute blends faith, mentorship, and real-world experience to shape tomorrow’s servant-leaders.
Innovation lab
Students are innovators and learn to think like design engineers through our unique approach to Innovation Lab. In the I-Lab, students solve real-world issues while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Faith Formation
Ultimately, integrating faith and learning happens by creating a space that welcomes conversations and questions, and fosters relationship. Daily, we strive to be a caring community of whole and holy people who walk with Jesus.
"Minnehaha helped me discover my passions and grow both academically and personally. I've participated in sports, the Minnehaha Leadership Institute, and the ISS team, all of which have helped contribute to a well-rounded high school experience in which I've developed a variety of practical skills. Minnehaha has prepared me for the next part of my life journey in college and beyond."
-Greta, Senior