Dock Mennonite Academy

A private Christian school whose balanced integration of faith and learning teaches students from Early Childhood to Grade 12 to be confident thinkers who lead lives of purpose

When two Mennonite schools with a common mission merged—Penn View Christian School (early childhood to grade eight) and Christopher Dock Mennonite High School (grades nine through 12)—they needed a new name that communicated their core strength as one entity: providing exceptional academics from a faith perspective. A new name—Dock Mennonite Academy—built on the significance of Christopher Dock, an 18th Century Mennonite educator who pioneered a shift in the philosophy of teaching to focus on the whole person by integrating academics with faith. A new tagline, Learning for Lives of Purpose, communicated the school’s commitment to providing an excellent education taught from a Christ-centered perspective, with an emphasis on service, peace and justice, community, global citizenship, and faith in action.

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Discovery and Planning
Institution Renaming
Verbal Identity
Visual Identity
Marketing Platform
Guide to the Brand
Style and Standards Guide
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Campaign Case Statement


Two Schools Become One

Dock Mennonite Academy’s new logo brings together the best of the two existing logos, while authentically reflecting the focus on college-prep academics through a faith lens. The words “Mennonite” and “Academy” are positioned with equal weight beneath “Dock,” to graphically illustrate the complete integration of faith and learning.

Independent school brand style guide
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A Tagline With Purpose

The tagline, Learning for Lives of Purpose, reinforces a key strength of a Dock education. Because Mennonite values are fundamental to a Christ-centered education at Dock Mennonite Academy, students embody a humble attitude of service. They are kind, forgiving, and ready to serve one another selflessly. Students use the education they receive as a tool to carry out their faith walk in everyday life.

A Tagline With Purpose

The tagline, Learning for Lives of Purpose, reinforces a key strength of a Dock education. Because Mennonite values are fundamental to a Christ-centered education at Dock Mennonite Academy, students embody a humble attitude of service. They are kind, forgiving, and ready to serve one another selflessly. Students use the education they receive as a tool to carry out their faith walk in everyday life.

Independent school viewbook
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“Leapfrog led a comprehensive process in helping Dock Mennonite Academy develop our new name and brand. They met with our various stakeholder groups, allowing each to feel heard in the process. Leapfrog showed respect for the varied voices and directed our process toward the strongest brand for our school. Their professionalism and knowledge of marketing and branding was essential for the effective work they did with us.”
Dr. Conrad Swartzentruber
Dock Mennonite Academy
Independent school magazine
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From the first day of preschool until the day they graduate, Dock students are supported by a caring community that serves as an extension of family—a safe environment where inquiry is encouraged, and learning is inspired.
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