More than a School: The Mustang Experience

How Maranatha Creates Authentic Connections from Day One

Everyone has a place at Maranatha. No matter what type of learner a student may be, how busy a parent is, or how new or old a teacher might be, everyone has a home at Maranatha. Each day we strive to build an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. From the small things such as having staff hold doors open for students and parents as they walk in in the morning, to making sure a member of admin is around at all times for those students who just need to talk with someone, we want to make sure Maranatha feels like a home away from home for all. Other than the things we do on a daily basis, we also make sure to have consistent events that students, parents, and staff alike can all be a part of for those that want to get the most out of their Maranatha experience. 

Lower-school students are given every opportunity to be a part of a community and grow closer to God in the process. Not only do each of our teachers teach from a biblical worldview, but students are immersed in Bible classes and weekly chapels. Students have recently been challenged in chapel to see the immensity of God and how wonderful He truly is. And even though God might be immense, He still cares about you! We want our lower-school students to not just feel comfortable here at Maranatha, but to be so connected that they don’t even hesitate to turn to their teacher for help or encouragement when things get tough. 

For middle school, Character Hour is a consistent time where students are taught core principles of the Word of God. This is a time where students are mentored in how to have strong character, how to affect the world with positive change, and how to be a good friend. Beyond Character Hour, middle schoolers participate in weekly chapels and are taken on various retreats/field trips such as the 6th grade retreat where an emphasis is put on teambuilding and growing closer to God together. 

For high school, D-Groups (Discipleship Groups) have become a mainstay both spiritually and socially. D-Groups are in many ways like an Advisory or Homeroom, except more emphasis is placed on building and growing community—students even stick with their same group and mentor all the way from 9th grade through senior year! D-Groups give time and a place for students to really connect with each other about what matters most to them and to create that spiritual community as they study the Word of God and pray together on a weekly basis. 

Bonfire worship, the senior retreat, and See-You-at-the-Pole are just a few of the other events where community is emphasized at Maranatha. We know that before a student can succeed academically, they must first feel safe. 

For the parents, our parent community is strong due to the hard work of PWP (Parents With Purpose). No matter the time of year, there’s always a PWP event to look forward to such as Friendsgiving in November and monthly moms coffees. We also host various alumni and grandparent events throughout the year. 

Our goal is to make Maranatha a place where all students feel comfortable, parents feel supported, and all those connected to Maranatha feel emboldened to pursue their God-given dreams with passion and to become all that He created them to be.