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Welcome to Mustard Seed School

A Letter from the Head of School

Dear Friend,

Walk down the hallways of Mustard Seed School (MSS) and you will see seeds being planted, ideas sprouting, and learning blossoming around you. The school is known for hands-on, experiential education and a unique integration of strong academics, arts, faith, and service.

What does this look like?  When Sixth Grade students write memoirs in literature class, they also create self-portraits in art class.  When the Third Grade studies Alaska in social studies, they also study weather in science and how it affects Alaska. They follow the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race as a statistics study in math. Students then stage a mock Iditarod race in the park, an event that brings together aspects of all of their Alaska studies.  The Second Grade studies trees and Native Americans in the fall. This study culminates in the Thanksgiving Celebration that they lead in worship.   They also lead the school in a service project, a perishable food collection for the local homeless shelter. 

These are just a few examples of the integrated curriculum at MSS that prepares students for competitive high schools and more importantly, for life.  Explore our website to read more about curriculum, school life, and the talented faculty and staff who serve the students.  Find out more about how our students become

    •    inquiring and reflective thinkers.
    •    effective communicators.
    •    self-directed and ethical individuals.
    •    responsible and caring people.
    •    world contributors.

See for yourself!  The best way to experience MSS is to visit and see the school in action.  Come see students active and engaged in learning. Come see teachers and students who care for one another. Come see a school that lives out its mission to serve students of all backgrounds and provides financial aid for over 50% of the student population.

Come be a part of a community with outstanding education that celebrates each child.

Thomas S. Postema
Head of School

P.S. Catch a glimpse of the school right now by watching a webisode.   Webisodes are short one to two minute segments that highlight different aspects of the school's education model.  They were developed as a part of a documentary project by filmmaker Brian Fuller.  If you are new to MSS, start with "Area and Multiplication" and "Language Arts."