These short clips are printed each week in the church bulletins of our constituent churches. Here are the most recent Midland Musings...
This week has been Week of Prayer for students in grades K-8. Pastor Samuel Vidal spent time each afternoon talking with students about “Heroes Like You and Me!” God has a plan for each one of us, not just Noah, Moses, David, Esther and other Bible heroes.
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Midland’s Physical Science and Statistics students had the opportunity to learn key STEM principles, then defy gravity by actually flying at the Overland Park iFly indoor skydiving facility. They were fired up about math and physics when they saw it come to life in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel. Instructors guided them through an immersive, hands-on experience that taught them how surface area and weight affect an object’s terminal velocity.
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Congratulations to Natalie, Emma, Cody and Jordan; who were recognized as some of Shawnee’s outstanding student-athletes during Mayor Mickey Sandifer’s State of the City address. We are proud of our students for their leadership and Christ-like example on and off the court. Follow us on Facebook.
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Midland’s Spiritual Activities Committee organized a thought provoking, student-led Week of Prayer, focusing on the Purpose in Life. Music, group activities and daily devotions directed minds to Jesus.
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Midland students had a great time participating in Read Across America Week. Home and School helped furnish fun activities and treats to go along with each themed day. The favorite day was a toss-up between hat day and pajama day. Follow us on Facebook.
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Weather Ahead! Music and science came together for Midland’s Kindergarten through 2nd grade students, as they joined the Kansas City Symphony and KMBC Chief Meteorologist Bryan Busby for a wild and weather-filled performance, in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. From an indoor rainstorm to a beautiful rainbow, and a snowstorm to a bright sunny day, they heard notes that painted pictures in their imaginations. It was reported that the oboe and the bassoon were the most interesting instruments. Follow us on Facebook.
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Midland seventh and eighth graders are learning about rhetorical persuasion as they prepare for their upcoming debates at the end of 3rd quarter.
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Midland’s Black History Celebration was a time for reflecting on ways that Black musicians, artists, writers, scientists, preachers, athletes, inventors, and many others have helped shape this country into “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. One of those highlighted was George Washington Carver, who resided in Olathe for a time! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Mrs. Wehling’s 5th & 6th grade students are completing a Science project on ways to help reduce Global Warming. Students are filming videos, writing letters, and creating posters to show ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. www.midlandacademy.org.
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Midland Kindergarteners have been studying about arctic habitats during our cold, wintery January, They have also been having fun learning about liquids and solids. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Midland is blessed to have many volunteers who help make our school amazing. We want to say a special “thank you and God bless you” to our many, many helpers. Whether you - work behind the scenes assisting with the website, taking pictures, live streaming; - are a board member; - help with hot lunch; - work with Home & School, we truly appreciate you!
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The core value we are focusing on this month at Midland is living a Christ-Centered life. We’ve discovered that means, "I will reflect Christ through my actions." Our mission is Developing passionate followers of Christ who love God and serve people.
With every conversation focused on the snowy forecast this week, we are reminded of the verse in Isaiah that says “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow.” It has been the perfect time to assure students that they have a clean page, a fresh beginning for a new semester of learning. Thank you for keeping Midland students and staff in your prayers.
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It’s been good for students and teachers to have a break from the classroom for a few days. Isaiah tells us in chapter 40, verses 30 & 31, “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” We look forward to what God has planned for Midland in 2025! Follow us on Facebook.
Happy New Year from Midland Adventist Academy! Our verse to live by for 2025 is 2 Corinthians 5:17. “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Please pray with us for God’s transforming power to change lives this year at Midland.
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The students and staff at Midland Adventist Academy are thankful and blessed by God’s gift that we celebrate this season. “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
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Midland's vocal ensemble, Diversity, represented our school in a stellar way, performing on the Penguin Stage at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s GloWild event. Thank you, Mrs. Gilbert and students for being Midland Ambassadors. Follow us on Facebook.
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Midland’s kindergarten class has been learning about different cultures. This week they had a fun time learning about Ethiopian Christmas traditions. The students enjoyed seeing different Christmas decorations, hearing special songs and even tasting special treats. Thank you to the Fikru family for sharing wagon loads of fun!
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Midland students and staff are thankful for the support of each one of our constituents. Whether you have taken time out of your busy schedule to volunteer in various ways, if you have supported us financially, or if you are one of our prayer warriors, you are very important to us! We agree with King David, Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! Psalm 118:1.
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During this Thanksgiving season, we want to say how thankful we are for our School. Midland Adventist Academy is blessed to have amazing teachers in each classroom who not only care about academic achievement, but who pray with and for their students each day. Kindergarten, first and second graders recently enjoyed exploring what wildlife might be found in “My Big Backyard” with staff from the Ernie Miller Nature Center. To the delight of the students, an owl, a turtle, and a bunny came along. Follow us on Facebook!
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Midland’s Acro Club traveled to Southwestern Adventist University to participate in Acrofest 2024. One of the highlights of the trip was when Midland partnered with four other clubs to present an assembly at a local public junior high school. “Those kids were so into our message. I can’t believe how God opened the door for us to enter this mission field and openly share Jesus.” said Jonathan Borne, sponsor.
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Thursday, November 14 from 1:30 – 2:30pm, Midland will host the NAD College Fair. Eleven colleges from across North America will have tables with information about their programs and scholarships. Recruiters from each college will be available to answer questions. High school seniors who attend schools other than Midland and are interested in finding out more about Adventist colleges are invited to attend.
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Midland teachers are continuously finding fun ways to engage students in learning. Mr. Dennis brought his VR headset to world history class so students could explore the Terracotta Army, after they studied about it in their China unit.
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Midland high school students and staff were blessed this week by Pastor Elizabeth Adams' messages about Trusting Jesus during our fall Week of Prayer. Pastor Beth is the associate pastor at the Linwood Blvd SDA Temple in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Mrs. Wehling and Midland’s 6th grade students enjoyed learning outdoors at Broken Arrow Ranch with thirty other 6th grade students from across the Conference. Their classes included wilderness survival, orienteering, and camp cooking. Special thanks to Seth Groeneweg and Greg Creek for going along as helpers on the adventure. One student said their favorite activity was reading a Bible story and then acting it out like it was today. Follow us on Facebook.
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Five Midland seniors have been accepted into Midland’s chapter of the National Honor Society this year. The four pillars of the NHS are scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Congratulations to Briley, Cody, David, Logan, and Natalie! A special Induction Service will be held in a few weeks to mark this milestone.
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Midland students in Mrs. Murphy’s and Mrs. Shields’ classrooms have been working diligently in their STEM gardens, mixing soil and fertilizer, planting for fall and of course watering. They are enjoying using the new gardening tools purchased with funds from a grant through the Shawnee Garden Club. Follow us on Facebook.
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In Midland's first Cross Country meet of the season, Aiden Cowan was a top-10 medalist! All runners finished the race and Emma Dean had a personal best time. Congratulations to Coach Murphy and each runner.
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Midland K-2 students enjoyed exploring the world famous Topeka Zoo this week. As Mrs. Murphy and Ms. Deutsch led the students from the tropical rainforest to the African savannah, there were animals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles everywhere they looked! They were reminded all day long what an awesome creator God we have!
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The core value we are focusing on this month is Service. One way that students demonstrate this value is by volunteering at the Renewed Hope Food Pantry. Each week a group of Midland students and teachers serve the community with smiles and a kind word while packing their vehicle with helpful food items. Follow us on Facebook.
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Students in Mrs. Shields classroom are down to business in the first weeks of school. In Language Arts, they are creating a Growth Mindset Journal to help promote a positive attitude. This type of writing will help grow confidence and resilience, fulfill potential, and encourage the students to become more flexible in different ways of learning.
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Midland’s high school students and staff enjoyed the annual Broken Arrow Ranch retreat this week. It is always a highlight of the year. Thank you to those who volunteered their time to make this a successful event. Special thanks to Pam DeCamp for the delicious meals and to Pastor Whitni Carlson for leading the week’s worship experience.
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We are ready for another amazing school year at Midland Adventist Academy. It is exciting to watch God work and reward the faith of students, parents, and staff with answered prayers. We ask you to join us on Sabbath evening, August 17 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. for our annual Prayer Walk. We’ll pray for each student and staff by name, seek God’s guidance and protection and thank Him for answered prayer.
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It has been a very busy summer at Midland! We are getting ready for a fresh, new school year, filled with learning and making new friends. Promethean Interactive Display Panels have been installed in each classroom to help increase student engagement and interest. Thank you to the volunteers who spent time helping with the installation; we appreciate you!
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For Principal’s Scholar Day, Mr. Murphy and the twelve Midland high school students who maintained a 3.90+ GPA throughout the first three quarters of the school year, spent the day in Topeka. They visited Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, enjoyed lunch at Hu Hot and toured the capitol. Follow us on Facebook.
We are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. If you would like to meet with Principal Greg Murphy and take a tour of the school, please call the office for an appointment. 913.268.7400
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Mrs. Frishman’s STEM students in grades 3 – 6 had the amazing opportunity to visit the Apple Store for an adventure in coding.
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