MGCS teachers are constantly improving their instructional practices and teaching methods. We support this through our ongoing commitment to provide teachers with researched based professional development. Offerings this year include… Charlotte Mason Internship In November, Mrs. Pleasant, Mrs. Blevins, Mrs. Reid, and Mrs. Cartner traveled to Ocala, Florida to participate in a three day internship […]
Savannah Starling joined our staff last fall as assistant in Mrs. Boneske’s homeroom. Together with the rest of the kindergarten team, she works to prepare kindergarteners to make the next steps in their academic journey. She enjoys the genuine curiosity of these young students. “They fearlessly ask tough and profound questions about faith and life.” Here are 4 things you might not know about Savannah…
We’ve been reflecting on the final ten weeks of our school year and reviewing feedback from the distance learning survey. Here are three take-aways from this unusual Spring:
OUR MGCS PARENTS ARE EXCEPTIONAL PARTNERS
MGCS parents quickly set up learning spaces, tirelessly supported our efforts, mastered new technology, and allowed us to virtually visit their homes five days a week. One parent wrote, “we are on board with anything that will promote learning.” This kind of teamwork helped make distance learning successful.
Choosing the right middle school can be a weighty decision. Grades 6th – 8th are a formative season in the life of a student. A positive middle school experience can set the stage for personal, spiritual, and academic success. As parents and students navigate these pivotal years, it is our pleasure to serve as a partner […]
In 2018 we lost two dearly loved members of our MGCS family, Barbara Nail and Jo Carmon. Deeply missed by many, these women made a real difference in the lives of our students and in the life of our school. They lived in a way that reminded us of and pointed us to Jesus. In […]
This year, we’ve made a number of adjustments in curriculum and scheduling. One exciting change has been the expansion of our Spanish program into Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. MGCS Alumna, UNCW College of Education grad, and fluent Spanish speaker, Maddie Goslee returned to MGCS this year to lead our newly expanded program. Now, […]
The first quarter of our school year ends on October 26th. It has been a great nine weeks! In this post, our teachers and staff share what they have learned during these initial weeks of school… I’ve been reminded, time and time again, that children are HILARIOUS. Our office phone sometimes confuses them … “Mrs. Koontz, exactly how […]
Lisa Edwards joins the MGCS upper school team this year as the 6th grade social Studies teacher, 8th grade Algebra teacher, and Math Lab teacher. Her background includes experience in private, public, charter, and home schools where she has taught PK, K, 2nd, 5, 6th and 8th grade. Last year she served as a substitute for Coastal Christian High […]
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 […]
For over 25 years, Pam Noland has invested her days with the students in our preschool. Even after assuming the role of director in 1996, Pam continued teaching the four year old class that she joyfully teaches today. After over two decades in the classroom, Mrs. Noland has seen, and heard, almost everything there is to […]
