The Shield: Summer 2025

Check out the latest issue of The Shield for Summer 2025!

Charging Forward

Featuring:

• STEM in the Classroom: We integrate STEM education across all grades, combining science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and reinforce biblical stewardship of God’s creation.

  • STEM Projects by Grade: Our students in 2nd through 5th grade tackle creative STEM challenges—from designing aqueducts and Mars colonies to building battering rams and irrigation systems—all reinforcing classroom learning through collaboration and problem-solving.

  • Middle School STEM: Our 3rd graders explored ancient civilizations by engineering floating gardens and creating robotic hands while learning about body systems and God’s design.

  • STEPS Program Spotlight: The STEPS program provides deeper engagement with STEM concepts, preparing students to lead in the classroom and beyond through focused, student-centered learning.

• Trout in the Classroom

  • West Campus: We expanded the Trout in the Classroom program to our West Campus, where 2nd–5th graders helped raise and care for trout, reinforcing science lessons with real-life application and spiritual reflection.

  • High School: Our high school students continued leading the trout program, collaborating with elementary students on trout release day while teaching lessons on ecosystems, stewardship, and environmental science.

• Student Reflections: Students like Payton, William, and Jasmine shared how the trout program taught them about conservation, water quality, and reignited their curiosity and love for learning.

• Let’s Celebrate: We celebrated fine arts achievements, including Isaiah Butler’s participation in “Experience Live” and Jordan DeGroft’s Hershey Apollo Award for Singin’ in the Rain. We also welcomed weddings and babies among staff!

• Class of 2025 Graduates: We honored our seniors and their next steps—whether college, trade school, missions, or workforce—along with reflections on their time at MCCS.

• West Campus Dedication: We officially dedicated our West Campus to the Lord, celebrating His faithfulness with students, church and school leadership, local officials, and our community.

  • Stories of Faith at West Campus: At our evening gathering, we shared stories of answered prayer, student salvations, and the Spirit’s movement through verse plaques and classroom moments—rejoicing in God’s work.

• Fine Arts Accolades: Our students participated in Cairn University’s Fine Arts Festival and regional music events like Stringfest, earning top placements and growing in their creative gifts.

• Athletics Highlights: Our teams broke numerous records in track & field, won championships in baseball, and saw students sign to college athletic programs across sports.

• Students of the Month: Seniors were recognized for their spiritual leadership, character, and achievements, sharing heartfelt reflections on their growth and relationships at MCCS.

• Charger Giving Recap: Through the combined efforts of Charger Giving Day and our elementary Read-a-Thon, we raised over $165,000 for improvement projects at both campuses—praising God for every gift and every giver!