May and June are bittersweet months at MGCS. Summertime is in sight but June ushers in too many goodbyes. When it comes to our 8th grade students, that goodbye is a bit more significant. Some students have been at MGCS since preschool, some came to us during elementary school, and some jumped in for the middle […]
Middle school years are filled with transition and growth. Our teachers are experienced experts and stand ready to partner with parents to navigate this challenging and exciting time in the lives of students. Here are some thoughts from two MGCS upper school veterans with a combined 43 years of teaching experience about what has changed and […]
“Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education.” – Naturalist David Polis Money […]
MGCS continually upgrades facilities and expands programs so students are equipped to serve others and succeed academically. Money from the Annual Fund helps sustain these ongoing improvements. Recently, seventh grader, Sydney Short was recognized by the Wilmington Star News as one of 15 outstanding young southeastern North Carolinians. We are proud of all of our MGCS Warriors and […]
Piper Cook started at MGCS in 2013. Her cousin, Savannah Cook joined us last winter and this fall, MGCS welcomed 2 more “Cook Cousins” to MGCS. How did one student become four? Here’s what moms Anne and Tiffany Cook had to say. Anne Cook Our daughter Piper came to MGCS in Kindergarten. Her sister Preslee will […]
Upper school science teacher, Angie Pleasant is currently enrolled in the K-12 Environmental Education certification program by the NC State Parks. The certification requires 200 hours of combined instruction, state park visits, and teaching over the next four years. This summer, Angie and upper school science teacher Julie Thompson, traveled to one of the program workshops […]
Glenn Pleasant serves as our Lower School Principal and Director of Admissions. He also teaches 6th grade social studies. Several years ago, Glenn began pursuing an M.Ed. in curriculum, instruction and supervision at UNCW. Course work completed and thesis project defended, Glenn will walk to receive his degree on May 6th. Here are some thoughts from […]
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team (coached by Angie Pleasant) for an outstanding performance at the 2016 Regional Science Olympiad Tournament. Our team competed against 25 Varsity Teams and 15 JV Teams from New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties. Students prepare for this competition during a year long elective class and will continue to […]
Our dear family friends, the Treppels (daughters Arianna, Lilli and Gloria) recommended Myrtle Grove Christian School to us. In the fall of 2007, we enrolled Collin in the 3 year old preschool class. Our second son, Parker, followed in the fall of 2010. We knew from that year forward that this was the place that […]
You may know or remember Bill Jackson as a great teacher but did you know he is also an Olympian? Bill competes at the State Senior Games each year and has been qualifying for the National Senior Olympics since the 90s. <p=””></p=””>In this year’s State Games, Bill placed 1st in the 800 meter, 3rd in the 200 […]
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