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Life at Maur Hill-Mount Academy


  • Come Adore Jesus Christ with Us to Find Peace

    Come Adore Jesus Christ with Us to Find Peace

    Our bodies and souls are intertwined, so we need to take care of both so that we can grow and flourish. While the world tells us that the spiritual and physical worlds are separate we know that they are so intimately linked to each other that when the soul hurts so does the body. When Continue reading

  • Baxter’s Poem

    Baxter’s Poem

    If you have not met our resident canine at the dorms, you should stop by to meet Baxter and give this good boy a pet. Little did we know, he is also a prolific poet. Thankfully, our AI overlords can read Baxter’s mind and shared this gem of a poem about Baxter’s life at Maur Continue reading

  • All School Retreat in His Presence

    All School Retreat in His Presence

    In His Presence It is school tradition to kick off the year with an all-school retreat. This year, the theme was “Real Presence” to model the Catholic church’s national Eucharistic Revitalization movement happening now. This retreat is so impactful and starts us all on the right frame of heart for the school year. Head girl, Continue reading

  • ESL at Maur Hill-Mount Academy

    ESL at Maur Hill-Mount Academy

    I was twelve years old when I started to learn English in a school that offered English as a Second Language. While I greatly benefited from those years of structured learning environment, being immersed in the language as a student in England and living in the US are what made my spoken and written English Continue reading

  • MHMA Student Ashtyn Young featured in Atchison Globe

    MHMA Student Ashtyn Young featured in Atchison Globe

    How exciting it is to see the familiar face of Ashtyn in Atchison Globe! We are looking forward to see where life will take her as we know she will excel in whatever she chooses to do. We’re privileged to be part of your journey, Ashtyn! Ashtyn Young is heading into her senior year at Continue reading

  • Testing the New Art Teacher

    Testing the New Art Teacher

    We have a wonderfully dedicated crew of teachers who want the best for their students. Their dedication is so intense that they will not let anyone teach them anything without first vetting the teacher themselves. Our brand new art teacher, Lara Wallace, was, of course, up to the task and demonstrated the Maur Hill-Mount faculty Continue reading

  • Raven Day Approaches!

    Raven Day Approaches!

    Every year, at the beginning of the semester, the students, families, faculty and staff of Maur Hill-Mount Academy come together for a day of filling of forms, meeting of teachers, eating of food and having of fun. We are getting ready for the Raven Day by making sure that everything is in order for our Continue reading

  • Why a boarding school?

    Why a boarding school?

    A family-like community Maur Hill-Mount Academy strives to provide a life of community where every boarder can find his home-away-home. While it is easy to get lost in the crowd of big schools, there is room for everyone at the table in our small but intimate school. No one is allowed fall through the cracks Continue reading

  • Sts. Maur and Placid

    Sts. Maur and Placid

    Obedience and humility are the two virtues most ignored in a world where being rebellious and proud is valued. Yet, these exact attributes are what form a loving and caring community where one’s mind, body and soul can thrive. Through obedience we bring order to chaos and through humility we bring love and selflessness to Continue reading

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