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The progress on our new faculty house is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering support of our incredible community. This much-needed space for a staff family to call home is well underway, and we’re thrilled to share an update on the project.

A special thank you goes out to Bryce Rasmussen, ’24, and his crew of friends who volunteered their time and effort to complete all the framing. Bryce chose to frame this house as his senior project last year. While there is a large degree of variation in the complexity of projects, Bryce chose to tackle a project that would leave a lasting impact.

Their dedication and hard work laid the foundation—quite literally—for this project to take shape. Additionally, we’re deeply grateful to Brian Geary, ’99, for his expertise and significant contributions to the roof and dry-in phase. His commitment to this project is invaluable.

We also want to recognize Jared Rasmussen, ’92, whose vision and leadership as the general contractor have been pivotal in bringing this house to life. Jared’s countless hours of coordination and hands-on work have driven the progress we’re celebrating today.

This project wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our community partners, Simkins-Hallin and Kenyon Noble. Their donations have provided essential materials and resources, ensuring that we can continue moving forward. We’re truly fortunate to have such outstanding local businesses standing beside us.

As the house progresses, we look ahead to the next phase: rough-in for plumbing and electrical. With every step, we are closer to seeing this house completed and ready to welcome a staff family. It’s inspiring to witness the collective effort of so many individuals and organizations working together to make this dream a reality.

To everyone who has contributed to this project in any way, thank you. Your support reflects the heart of our community and our shared commitment to making a positive impact. Together, we’re building more than just a house—we’re creating a home that will nurture and support those who dedicate their lives to serving others through their commitment to Adventist education.

If you are in the market for a little adventure, come join Mount Ellis Academy as they bring Thornton Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker” to the stage. Wilder’s play promises to make you laugh at the misadventures of a wealthy merchant who hires a matchmaker to find him a wife and by play’s end your heart might be touched too. 

The play takes place on The Mount Ellis Academy campus, Saturday March 15 at 7:30 and Thursday March 20 at 6:30. For tickets, call Mount Ellis Academy, or just show up and purchase them at the door. 

You can reserve and pre-purchase your tickets here: https://mountellisacademy.factsmgtadmin.com/form/kKOwvat29?authToken=__token__

February 9-12, 2025

Ski the Summit is a unique spiritual retreat offered by Mount Ellis Academy for 7th – 11th grade students. Participants will spend three days skiing three different mountains – Bridger Bowl; Big Sky;  and our own private slope, Bear Canyon Ski Area – while also having the opportunity to meet MEA students and staff, learn more about the programs offered at MEA, and grow closer to their peers and to Christ through daily worship and activities.  This is an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss!  We will be offering mini courses on Monday and Tuesday for those students who want to come to Ski the Summit  but do not want to ski/board.  Previous mini courses have included cooking/baking, photography, art, and rock climbing.  If you choose to stay for our “Shadow Day”, visiting students will be able to attend classes with our students on Wednesday morning in order to experience the full boarding high school experience.

*Price includes Big Sky lift ticket, insurance, activities, room and board.  Price does NOT include lift ticket to Bridger Bowl or equipment rental fees.  Bridger Bowl requires each individual to set up an account with Bridger Bowl and parents must sign waivers.  Accounts for Bridger Bowl can be made at https://estore.bridgerbowl.com/login.  

**In the event that you need to cancel your registration, we can not guarantee that we will be able to provide you with a full refund.  We will do our best to accommodate your request, however lift tickets are not refundable past the purchase date.

Accommodations and Meals: Up to 3 nights stay on MEA campus, Tuesday night lodging and Wednesday breakfast available upon request.

***********Sign-up Deadline is January 15, 2025***********

Unfortunately, we can not accept applications received after January 15, 2025.

How to Register:  

  1. Register online OR download the registration forms. Downloaded forms can be returned via email to alumni@mtellis.org.

2. Please download and sign the EVENT WAIVER for each participant (student and adult). Email the completed waiver to alumni@mtellis.org.  This must be signed in order to participate.

3. Complete payment. Payments may be made with cash/check, or credit cards/ACS payment via the link below.  In order to reserve your spot, payment is due with event registration. Checks should be made out to Mt. Ellis Academy with Ski the Summit in the memo.  Payments may be dropped off in the front office or mailed to Mt. Ellis Academy Attn: Ski the Summit 3641 Bozeman Trail Road Bozeman, MT 59715.

4. Sign up with Bridger Bowl.

  • Please go to www.bridgerbowl.com and create an account. 
  • Purchase your ticket for Monday, February 10, 2025. Lift ticket prices for Bridger Bowl:  Youth/Adult (RFID and ticket) $10 +52/$10 +$82.**  
  • Tickets should be purchased online after January I7 and prior to January 26, 2024 so that Bridger Bowl has time to process our group’s request.  If we have 20 or more adults (19-69) sign up, we will receive a discount code for adult tickets which we will send to you once we qualify so that you can apply it towards your ticket purchase.

Equipment Rental: If you would like to rent equipment for multiple days, we recommend that you check out Chalet Sports https://chaletsportsmt.com or Round House Sports at www.roundhouse-sports.com in Bozeman.  You can also rent equipment at Bridger Bowl and Big Sky, but we do not have equipment rentals at MEA available for Bear Canyon.

Questions?  Please call 587.5178 ext 105 for more information.

Christmas concerts are next weekend! Join us as we welcome the Christmas season with our sacred concerts on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Our Saturday night secular concert promises to delight. Don’t miss out on this musical weekend to remember!

Imagine exploring beside alpine lakes, traversing tree-lined trails, floating through Bridger Bowl’s “Cold Smoke”, sharing the gospel through music tours, developing skills on the court and field through varsity games and tournaments: an entire world of learning made possible because of a safe and reliable ride. This could be the reality for Mount Ellis Academy with your help! We’re fundraising for a new bus to expand our horizons and offer improved transportation.  Our students are going places and we need a bus to get there!  Donate today and be part of the journey! The adventure starts here.

Our goal is to raise $65K for a new-to-us 2010 Temsa TS35 bus with 101K miles. Any monies raised > $65K will go towards new tires and a wrap. Imagine! Where will we go next?

All students grades 8-11 are invited to join us for our Shadow Day on Friday, May 10, to participate in classes and check out campus life. Meet our students and staff! Come for the day or stay for the weekend and enjoy our Spring Concerts. Please contact the school with any questions at 406.587.5178 . You can register online here: https://forms.gle/hTW53Deb8PBSSEG37. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 8.

Mt. Ellis Academy.  What do you think of when you hear that name? Do you think of mountains, Montana, and its great outdoor recreation, friends, teachers, or just another boarding school? Here are some of the ideas shared by the Seniors of ’84. They think of a friendly school with mountains and skiing. They think of a school with a good reputation for its great family atmosphere due to its small, but mighty size. They think of a place where they laughed, cried, felt depressed, felt joy, and all the other human emotions. A place where they grew up, changed, and matured. And as they look back to their years at Mt. Ellis, they will remember their jobs and classes. But even more, they will remember their friends. They will remember the fun times and the bad times they experienced together that strengthened their friendships. And some will remember their teachers as friends who really cared and helped them during this growing, changing, maturing period of their lives.

Mt. Ellis Academy is here to provide skiing, friends, scenery, and a family atmosphere. But the main reason for the existence of Mt. Ellis Academy is to guide each student in their awareness of Christ’s statement of each person’s duty: to love God, to love others, and to love one’s self….We are being changed into HIS likeness (II Chor 3:18). Mt. Ellis Academy is a place to make that kind of change.

Excerpted from the 1984 Ellisonian

Please join us for Alumni Homecoming, April 19-21. We can’t wait to welcome you back on campus. For details regarding the weekend and to register go here: https://mtellis.org/alumni/

Barry Curtis ’84 and Becky (Boyl) Curtis ’84 will be presenting Sabbath’s message “Where We Learn to Love”

Attention Alumni! We are inviting all prior Choir and Dynamics members to join the alumni choir in singing “My Eternal King” during our worship service on Sabbath, April 20. If you would like to sing, rehearsal will be at 9:00 on Sabbath morning, April 20, in the choir room. Janelle Dixon will be accompanying!

In an era when marrying a rich man was the most a woman could hope for, Elizabeth Bennet was WAY ahead of her time. This March, the Class of 2024 presents the story of a modern woman who discovers that the one person she cannot stand might be the one person she may not be able to resist. Showtimes are on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Reserve your seats now: https://mountellisacademy.factsmgtadmin.com/form/d3HundHpy?authToken=__token__

Adventure Awaits!

The Mount Ellis Class of 2025 invites you to an enchanting evening in the Jungle! There will be food, fun, games, and maybe a little monkey business at the Junior Benefit! The adventure will begin on March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Ellis Academy gym! Don’t forget to mark your calendars and prepare to have a roaring time!

Save time and purchase your tickets on pre-sale here: https://mountellisacademy.factsmgtadmin.com/form/kikO4g7mH?authToken=__token__