Blog - Myrtle Grove Christian School

February 17, 2015

Welcome To Middle School: The Norman Family’s Story

The Normans joined the MGCS family this year. We asked this middle school family to share their thoughts about transitioning to MGCS in 6th and 8th grade. Here are the 5 words they used to describe their experience: WELCOMING That was the first word both Eliza and Joshua used to describe their transition to MGCS. My kids […]

February 6, 2015

Ready For Kindergarten

DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS This is the time of year when our preschool team and preschool parents begin thinking about kindergarten. As you approach this critical transition, you may run across the term “developmental readiness” and wonder exactly what that means. Developmental readiness for kindergarten is reached when a child has the capacity to receive instruction at […]

January 21, 2015

Why We Chose MGCS

When my husband and I began to research schools, we were not just making a decision on academics. We were also concerned with the influences during the course of a day. Was it safe? What would the day look like? What type of environment was best for our children? Would they be cared for? It was important […]

January 8, 2015

Our MGCS Story: The Yow Family

About 3 years ago, my husband Mark and I felt like there was an important piece missing from our daughter’s education – faith. We wanted a solid academic program that was framed by a biblical worldview. We wanted to partner with a school whose culture and values reflected what Mark and I taught at home. […]

December 16, 2014

Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Here’s a chance to get to know our teachers and staff a little bit better! We asked them to share favorite Christmas traditions for celebrating this festive time of year. Jodi Davis – 3rd Grade Teacher On Christmas morning, we all pile into one bed and read the Christmas story from Luke 2. Then we listen […]

December 3, 2014

Scott Stier’s MGCS Story

MEET SCOTT STIER: MGCS ALUMNUS I attended MGCS from 3-year-old preschool through 9th grade (1988-2001). I attended Ashley High School, and then went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I graduated with a double-major in Business Administration and Spanish. In 2012, I graduated from Liberty University School of Law in […]

November 17, 2014

Big Changes In Science, Schedules, And Electives

What 21st century skills do our students need? How can we increase student engagement in learning? What is the best environment for learning? Answers to these questions prompted big changes at MGCS this year. THERE IS VALUE IN DIVERSIFYING WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE BECAUSE EVERYONE LEARNS DIFFERENTLY. We know that a student’s engagement in learning increases when […]

November 17, 2014

Our MGCS Story: The Brooks Family

We are honored to partner with parents as they raise their children. In this special guest post, Stephanie and Phil Brooks share their gratitude for the role our school played in the lives of their children, Hannah and Harrison. Hannah, Class of 2001, graduated with a Pharm D from UNC Chapel Hill in 2012 and […]

November 5, 2014

Parenting And Social Media

Like it or not, social media is part of our children’s lives and, given rapid changes in technology, it is usually right at their fingertips. David Heinrichs, Pastor of Youth and Education at Christ Community Church, visited MGCS for a parent seminar to discuss ways to help children navigate the evolving world of social media. David […]

October 21, 2014

Bullying And A Biblical Worldview

“So God created mankind in his own image…” – Genesis 1:27 “…love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31 Statistics indicate that between 15% and 30% of students nationwide are involved in bullying as either a perpetrator or a victim. Although MGCS is not immune from such problems, our philosophy and policies help us minimize […]

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