February 21st, 2024

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 […]

The Jungle Adventure Junior Benefit

The Jungle Adventure Junior Benefit

February 8th, 2024

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 […]

Ski the Summit 2024

Ski the Summit 2024

December 19th, 2023

Join us for Ski the Summit! Ski the Summit is a unique spiritual retreat offered by MEA 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. You will have the opportunity to experience academy life, meet students […]

November 30th, 2023

Established in 1902, Mount Ellis Academy (MEA) was founded as a Christian boarding high school for the youth of Montana. We are still located on the land donated to the school by the Rouse brothers all those years ago. For over 120 years, God’s Hand has never been far from this school. In 1952, God […]

New Faculty House Underway!

New Faculty House Underway!

October 31st, 2023

We have progress on the new faculty house!!  Bryce Rasmussen, Senior, has taken on the framing and general contracting of the house as his Senior Project.  He has already had several students volunteer to help and they can be seen in the above photo beginning the framing process.

Annual Agape Feast Closes Year on Spiritual High Note

Annual Agape Feast Closes Year on Spiritual High Note

May 23rd, 2023

At the top of Mount Ellis Academy’s legendary ski hill, the students of MEA gathered for the very last vespers of the year.   Most years, the Agape Feast has been held at the base of the hill in the lodge, but a couple teachers decided to get creative this year. After being chauffeured in […]

Track and Field Day Brings Good-Natured Competition to the Finish Line

Track and Field Day Brings Good-Natured Competition to the Finish Line

May 23rd, 2023

The toe of my shoe lay on the front of the starting line. My knee was bent at a 45 degree angle, and I drew in a long deep breath. My head swiveled to face my competition. His eyes pointed at the finish line just 50 meters away, he barely moved in anticipation. My head […]

Spring Concerts!

Spring Concerts!

May 12th, 2023

Join us for our Spring Concerts! Our student musicians have been working hard to prepare for this special event.

2nd Annual ’70s Party

2nd Annual ’70s Party

April 7th, 2023

The 2nd (annual?) ‘70s get-together happens on Thursday, April 13, 7:30pm, in the Alloway Dining Hall. Be there! Encourage classmates to join you. Catch up, visit, enjoy some snacks—to the background of ‘70s music.

Alumni Homecoming 2023

Alumni Homecoming 2023

February 22nd, 2023

Join us for Alumni Homecoming April 14-16, 2023! Honor Classes: 1943, 1948, 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2013, and 2023. This year’s special guest speaker will be Gene Dotolo, ’73. We are looking forward to having you return to campus! If you would like to reserve a room in our Guest Services Building, […]

MEA Offers Trade Programs with Certification

MEA Offers Trade Programs with Certification

September 28th, 2022

One of our core missions at Mt. Ellis Academy is to help our students develop their God-given gifts. For some of our students, this means preparing them for the academic rigors of college, but that isn’t the case for all our students. With the major labor shortage around the country across all trades and the […]

Ski The Summit

Ski The Summit

December 8th, 2022

Attention all 7th-11th graders! You are invited to join us for Ski the Summit and Academy Days February 5-7, 2023. We are excited to combine two fun events into a 3 day experience. Pastor Douglas Elsey is returning as our special Guest Speaker, and we have lots of fun activities planned for those who don’t […]