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August 2024 - Midland has been blessed with an amazing enrollment for this coming 2024-2025 school year, especially in the K-8 classrooms. God is good!
In order to retain the best teacher/student ratios, we will now place requests for prospective enrollments in our K-8 classrooms on a waiting list for future openings. Families that also enroll a high school student will be given precedence.
August 2024 - Midland has three new teachers this school year; here are brief overviews on the new folks in town!
Kristie Deutsch (1st/2nd grade) - Ms. Deutsch has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to Christian education, and especially to Midland Academy. She is a former student of Midland, a former teacher at Midland in grades 2, 3 and 4, and has been a faithful substitute teacher here for many years. She is a mom with five children who all attended Midland, and a grandmother besides! Her nurturing personality is obvious as well as her commitment to our students. Kristie has been part of the Midland community, and will continue the standard of excellence that Midland students are accustomed to.
Megan Wehling (5th/6th grade) - Mrs. Wehling is a new graduate in elementary education from Union College. She is excited to join as the 5th and 6th grade teacher for this coming year. Her student teaching has been in 5th-8th grades, so she is looking forward to working with that age group for her first year of teaching! Just married this summer, she and her husband Caleb are both happy to be living in the Kansas City area and getting to know the community.
Brandon Beneche - (7th/8th grade) - Mr. Beneche is a graduate of Southern Adventist University and a learner-centered teacher who uses a variety of methods to help his students reach high academic standards. He is dedicated to helping his students build a stronger relationship with Jesus. Brandon and his wife Hannah, also a graduate of Southern, have moved to the midwest from Canada. They are excited to join the Midland Adventist Academy family and contribute to our school and churches.
May 2024 - Cody Skinner, a member of the #classof2025, has been named the recipient of this year's Caring Heart award.
As described in a recent edition of the KS/NE Outlook, "Codie embodies the very essence of compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness.
Kindness is not merely a trait for Cody; it's a way of life. His genuine warmth and respect towards everyone he encounters create a ripple of positivity throughout the school community. Whether it's offering a helping hand, lending an empathetic ear, or simply sharing a smile, Cody's acts of kindness leave a lasting mark on those around him.
Beyond his innate kindness, Cody's dedication and hard work are evident in all aspects of his life. He doesn't just participate; he fully invests himself in his school and church activities, making meaningful contributions every step of the way."
May 2024 - Since moving to Kansas City in 2019, Coach Liepke has played Goalie for a local team called the Zeppelins. They play in the Upper D league at the KCIC Ice Arena off of Johnson Drive, most often late games on Monday nights.
Three seasons ago, fellow hockey player and Midland parent Bill Heinrich also joined the team. During that first season, the Zeppelins ended up winning the Championship and hoisting the league trophy.
The next season the Zeppelins were the #1 seed going into the playoffs, but with their semi-final game scheduled for Friday night, Coach Liepke and Bill honored the Sabbath hours, and did not play. As a result, their team lost to a much lower ranked team.
The Zepps ended the current season with a record of 16-8, with Bill earning honors as the league's top scorer. The team headed into the playoffs as the #2 seed and after winning two tough playoff games, advanced to the Championship game against the #1 seed.
The Zeppelins scored two goals early, with Bill putting in both shots. At the end of two periods, the score had narrowed to 2-1, but the Zepps got the goal back in the third for a 3-1 lead. The opposition pulled their goalie near the end and managed a final goal, but still lost 3-2 to Coach Liepke, Bill Heinrich, and the Zeppelin squad.
Congrats, Coach and team!
January 2024 - Camron Miranda was recently awarded second place in the 2nd Annual High School Student Writers contest, sponsored by Outlook magazine. Contestants were asked to submit an essay on what Adventist Education has meant to them, and how it has affected their daily lives.
He was presented with an award certificate during chapel, as well as a scholarship and Amazon gift card. His award-winning article will be printed in the March edition of Outlook. We're proud of our students; they all benefit from Adventist Education!
The weather is changing and it’s a good time to remind everyone that students and teachers will continue to be outdoors as much as possible, through the winter months, for fresh air and exercise and promoting a healthy learning environment.
Please make sure that your student is appropriately clothed for the weather, including coat, hat, gloves, etc. For elementary students, it is a great plan to always have gloves, hat and scarf in the backpack throughout the winter.
There will be no outdoor recess when:
If a student is not dressed for the weather, at the discretion of the administration and the teacher, the student will remain in the office during recess.
