The Fall 2024 edition of the Lamplighter is now available! A print copy will be in mailboxes soon. Click here to get a sneak peek of the digital copy.
This is Dock Mennonite Academy
This is Dock Mennonite Academy
The Dock community welcomes you!
We would like to introduce you to our faculty and staff--people of integrity, respect, and professionalism, who will know you by name. We invite you to explore a curriculum that is infused with faith and values, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Several distinctives characterize and guide Dock Mennonite Academy: Christ-centered educational excellence, opportunities, community, peace, and service. Our Confession of Faith is taken seriously and guides all that happens each day on our campus.
This web site will provide schedules, news, course descriptions, and a multitude of other important information about our school. It will attempt to capture the essence of a faculty, staff, and student body that is committed to an exceptional learning experience and campus tone based on high trust. For students and parents, this experience is unlike any other, and it makes Dock Mennonite Academy an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Welcome!
Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber, Superintendent
Mission and Graduate Profile
Our Mission
Dock Mennonite Academy inspires and equips each student to serve with a global perspective by integrating faith, academic excellence and life-enriching opportunities in a Christ-centered community.
Our Graduate Profile
Dock Mennonite Academy provides an Anabaptist-Mennonite education1 and recognizes that its graduates are in transition. The educational process seeks to honor and develop the uniqueness of each student within the community, fostering each one’s gifts and talents. To this end, a graduate of this educational system is a person who is encouraged to become someone who:
Academic
- values and demonstrates life-long learning including skills of problem solving, problem posing, critical thinking, and cooperation.
- exhibits competency in the basic skills and knowledge of the academic disciplines.
- communicates effectively through speaking and writing.
- uses, recognizes, and appreciates creativity and artistic expression.
- incorporates available technology appropriately.
Spiritual
- embraces a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- exhibits a growing life of discipleship.
- practices spiritual disciplines.
- discovers, defines, and develops her/his God-given gifts.
- cultivates a Christian worldview informed by Anabaptist/Mennonite theology and tradition.
- articulates his/her beliefs, values, and convictions clearly.
- accepts the scriptures as the Word of God and as the fully reliable and trustworthy standard for Christian faith and life.
Lifestyle
- practices stewardship of all that God has entrusted to her/him.
- thinks and operates with a global perspective.
- promotes forgiveness, understanding, reconciliation, and non-violent resolution of conflict.
- participates in congregational/church life.
- respects diversity.
- models servanthood by participating in service opportunities.
- practices wellness of mind and body.
- values God’s Word, people, and creation.
- understands and applies digital citizenship.
1Framed within the context of the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective.
Accreditation
All-School News
Dock is gearing up for the 2024-25 school year! We are working diligently this summer to prepare buildings, classrooms, and much more!
Information for new and returning families is linked below. Please review the information. Look for more details later this summer!
New Families: EC-Grade 8 and High School
Returning Students: EC-Grade 8 and High School
Last Thursday, Dock Touring Choir students were visited by Dr. Nathan Zullinger, professor of music at Haverford College. Dr. Zullinger and Mrs. Sensenig both studied music at Messiah College 25 years ago! We are grateful to Dr. Zullinger for leading our rehearsal and for his expertise and passion for choral music. Thank you, Dr. Zullinger for helping us continue to fine-tune our Touring Choir repertoire!
Please plan to join us for the Spring Concert this Wednesday at 7pm for a wonderful night of music featuring the Orchestra, Band, and all Choirs.
Check out the High School Touring Choir's Spring Itinerary below and be sure to stop by a show to support our talented students!
Do you like to golf? Grab a few friends and sign up for the Dock Golf Classic on April 22, 2024 at Indian Valley Country Club. Register HERE!
A special thanks to all our teachers, students, families, and friends who braved rather chilly weather this week for Kickball, Food, and Fellowship together in support of Mennonite Central Committee - MCC --My Coins Count as part of our Dock All-School Family Service Night! A huge thank you to our food trucks for delicious fare throughout the evening and for helping support the cause! Thanks also to Dock Athletic Director, Seth Frankenfield, and our Dock high school students for making our Kickball tournament happen!
High School Musical, Matilda!
Click here buy tickets online. There will be 4 shows in our EC8 auditorium (420 Godshall Rd., Souderton, PA 18964):
- Thursday, March 14, 7:00 pm
- Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm
- Saturday, March 16, 2:30 pm
- Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm
Online Tickets are $13.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Senior Citizens, and $7.00 for Students. Note: Seats are assigned again this year. When selecting your seats, please do not select seats that would leave singles available.
Discover Dock's Summer Camps
June 17 - July 26, 2024
We have lots of options to choose from for campers aged 4-15. Some of the camps offered this year include: CAL Sports, Upward Adventure Games & Flag Football, Crafting in the Sunshine, Crafting Music, Camping, Christmas in July, Kids Can Cook!, Mini-Sports camps (on the HS campus) and much more!
Click here to view the great options. The mini-sports camps on the HS campus are run by our Dock HS coaches!
Don't delay --Many summer camp options fill up quickly. Register your children TODAY!
The 2024-25 framework calendar is now available. Click here to view the calendar.
The Winter 2024 edition of the Lamplighter is now available! A print copy will be in mailboxes soon. Click here to get a sneak peek of the digital copy.
Christmas Benefit Concert
On December 1 at 7pm, Dock's EC to Grade 8 had their annual Christmas Benefit Concert. The concert was at Franconia Mennonite Church. The concert featured our Kindergarten students reciting Luke 2, the Elementary (Grades 1 to 4) Choir, Middle School Choir, Middle School Orchestra, Middle School Band, & our Handbells!
The offering at the Christmas Benefit Concert was matched dollar for dollar by several supportive families.
Click here to view a recording of the program.
Congratulations to Dock Girls Soccer Team on bringing home the State Championship! This is Dock's first ever Girls Program to win a State Championship. All season the girls have lived by the motto that they are Better Together. “We had one big saying, better together,” senior co-captain Ashley Lapp said. “That brought us to where we are now by playing as a team.” Congratulations on a wonderful season!
Click here to read The Reporter article. Click here to read the Philly Burbs article.
Come and cheer on Coach Stacey Vaitis-Dubost and the HS Girls Soccer team this Saturday, November 18 at 10am! The game will be played at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg.
Click here to purchase tickets. See below for how to watch the game live on PCN.
Catch PCN's coverage of the 2023 PIAA Soccer Championship Finals LIVE on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, starting at 10:00 AM. Watch LIVE on cable in PA or streaming with PCN Select.
Last Friday’s Fall Concert and Alumni of the Year Awards ceremony was a wonderful way to kick off this year’s homecoming weekend!
Check out the videos of each of the Alumni of the Year Award presentations here. Full video of the Fall Concert and Award presentations can be found here. Thanks to Mike Landis Photographer for the photos!
Click here for the Alumni of the Year and Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award Playlist.
Click here for the full video of Fall Concert with Award presentations.
Open House and Homecoming Weekend 2023 - October 6 and 7 on the HS Campus
(1000 Forty Foot Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446)
Friday, October 6
7:00 p.m. - Fall Concertand Alumni of the Year Reception (Clemens Center)
Recognize Alumni of the Year recipients
Saturday, October 7
- 10:00 – Spikeball OpenTournament – stadium (Ken)
- 11:00 – Color Fun Run (5K – walk or run) – Varsity Baseball Field (Cody)
- 11:45 – 12:30 – Lunch (cafeteria)
- 12:00 – 4:00 – Food trucks: Philly Waffle Cabin & Van Pelt Hot Dog Co.
- 12:30 – 2:30 – Admissions Open House and Tours (Longacre Commons) - Click here to register
- 12:30 – Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Lansdale Catholic (Longacre)
- 1:00 – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium)
- 1:00 – Boys JV Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium Grass)
- 1:00 - 5:00 - Kids Fest and Inflatables(Rosenberger lawn)
- 1:45 – JV Girls Volleyball vs. Lansdale Catholic (Longacre)
- 2:30 – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium)
- 4:30 – 8:00 – Class Reunions (Rosenberger)
- 5:00 – 6:30 – Reunion Reception – Scratch Kitchen by Fry’s Catering
- 7:00 – Varsity Field Hockey vs. Pottstown (Stadium)
Homecoming Weekend 2023 - October 6 and 7 on the HS Campus (1000 Forty Foot Rd., Lansdale, PA)
Friday, October 6
7:00 p.m. - Fall Concertand Alumni of the Year Reception (Clemens Center)
Recognize Alumni of the Year recipients
Saturday, October 7
- 10:00 – Spikeball OpenTournament – stadium (Ken)
- 11:00 – Color Fun Run (5K – walk or run) – Varsity Baseball Field (Cody)
- 11:45 – 12:30 – Lunch (cafeteria)
- 12:00 – 4:00 – Food trucks: Philly Waffle Cabin & Van Pelt Hot Dog Co.
- 12:30 – 2:30 – Admissions Open House and Tours (Longacre Commons)
- 12:30 – Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Lansdale Catholic (Longacre)
- 1:00 – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium)
- 1:00 – Boys JV Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium Grass)
- 1:00 - 5:00 - Kids Fest and Inflatables(Rosenberger lawn)
- 1:45 – JV Girls Volleyball vs. Lansdale Catholic (Longacre)
- 2:30 – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Lansdale Catholic (Stadium)
- 4:30 – 8:00 – Class Reunions (Rosenberger)
- 5:00 – 6:30 – Reunion Reception – Scratch Kitchen by Fry’s Catering
- 7:00 – Varsity Field Hockey vs. Pottstown (Stadium)
We are excited to welcome our new Dock faculty for the 2023-24 school year!
Mrs. Monica Jefferson EC-Grade 8 Counselor
Mrs. Kelly Weaver High School Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Nikki Rossi 4th Grade Teacher
Miss Jamie McKnight 3rd grade Teacher
Mr. Tim Keller Discover (Grade 7 & 8) Math & Science Teacher
The Summer 2023 Lamplighter is on its way to your mailbox! In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek:
Dock staff, administrators, and faculty had a great time reconnecting and preparing for the 2023-24 school year during In-Service! Part of the group’s time together was spent reflecting on the school theme verses for this year: Matthew 5: 1-6, the Beatitudes. We are looking forward to connecting with new families and students today, and welcoming all students on Thursday!
Checklist for School Year!
- Download Dock's NEW MOBILE APP - APP STORE or GOOGLE PLAY - on the APP you will be able to view all events, news items, and much more!
- EC-Grade 8 and Grades 9-12 calendars will be available at EC-Grade 8 Open House and at the Grades 9-12 Yearbook Night, New Student Social and at the New Family Orientation. You are welcome to stop by the main office to get a calendar. School offices are open between the hours of 8am-3pm Monday - Friday.
- Click here for the EC-Grade 8 School Supply List. You can support Dock with your back-to-school shopping with ShopRaise. More info on how you can help here!
- We do not have a formal supply list for grades 9-12, recognizing that students will begin to organize and manage their classwork in different ways depending on learning preferences. We recommend that students are prepared with multiple writing utensils and notebook paper. A TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver is needed for Algebra II and other advanced math courses.
- August 24 - First Day of School for Grades K-12
- August 24-25 - EC Explore Days
- Read through the 2023-24 Student and Parent Handbooks
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Summer is coming fast! We have lots of options and NEW this year are mini-sports camps for ages 10-15 on the high school campus! Click here to register for more summer camps!