Visitor Information

Choosing the best educational setting for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. We invite you to visit our campus to meet our administrators and faculty and to see our safe, beautiful facilities for yourself.

Administration

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  • Wessel Mr. Christian
    Mr. Christian Wessel Dean of Students, Residence Hall Director Send message »

    Dean of Students, Campus Minister | House Director

    Christian is from Atchison, KS. Christian graduated from Maur Hill - Mount Academy in 2016. After graduating from MH - MA, Christian went to Benedictine College and studied secondary education and social sciences. After graduation, Christian continued his education at Benedictine College and received a master's of school leadership in 2022. Christian has served as the coordinator of youth ministry for St. Benedict Parish and has coached several sports in and around Atchison. Christian is entering into his fourth year at MH - MA and serves as our campus minister and is the head boys basketball and is a golf coach.

    Education

    Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)

    Bachelor of Social Science (2020)

    Bachelor of Secondary Education (2020)

    Master of Arts in School Leadership (2022)

    Quote

    "Behold the mystery of your salvation laid out for you; behold what you are, become what you receive."  St. Augustine

    Mr. Christian Wessel

Community & Services

Maur Hill – Mount Academy resides in the town of Atchison located in the northeast corner of Kansas, about 45 minutes north of Kansas City. We enjoy the convenience and proximity to a metropolitan area and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the safety and friendliness of a small town.

Community

Historical Atchison is a quaint town with brick-paved streets lined with local and family-owned businesses and restaurants, museums and historical sites, and haunted Victorian mansions. We are proud to be the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, a pioneer in aviation and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Medical Services

The health and well-being of our students is a priority. With parent approval, our residence director will schedule any medical appointments your child needs. We have cultivated relationships with many medical professionals including local doctors and nurses at Amberwell Health, dentists, orthodontists, optometrists, chiropractors, therapists, and pharmacists we know we can rely on to assist at any time.

Higher Education

In 1858, the sisters and monks of Mount St. Scholastica and St. Benedict’s Abbey started Benedictine College, a four-year college. We partner with Benedictine College to offer college credit courses and provide guidance and resources for our juniors and seniors as they embark on the college search process.

Traveling To and Visiting MH – MA

Plan your trip to explore our campus or to visit your son or daughter. We look forward to seeing you.

Flying In

The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is approximately a 35-minute drive to Maur Hill – Mount Academy.

Transportation

We recommend renting a car at the airport so you have flexibility in scheduling your flight arrival and departure times. Enjoy the freedom of your own transportation to explore the area and see the surrounding communities. At this time, public transportation is not a reliable means for travel to and from the airport or around town.

In certain cases, prospective families may make advance arrangements with the admissions office for transportation to and from the airport, campus, and hotel. Contact us to learn more.

Hotel Accommodations

We recommend the following hotels located within close proximity to our campus in Atchison:

Additionally, visitors may choose to find accommodations in Platte City, Leavenworth, or near the Kansas City International Airport (MCI).