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Turkeys fly during the Turkey Train on Nov. 24.

Gratitude at MICDS: Students Reflect on the Virtue of Thankfulness

December 3, 2024

The MICDS community took time to reflect on what they are thankful for this holiday season. Students shared their thoughts on what they are most grateful for, from friendships to impactful opportunities. “I’m...

While teaching Presidential Politics, Kristin Roberts, history teacher, explores campaign spending.

Navigating Division: Voices Respond to the Upcoming 2024 Election

Lewis Adkins November 4, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, MICDS students and teachers feel the weight of a consequential election. With heightened polarization, varying beliefs, and concerns about the future, the...

Ian Zar ‘26, Sean Hogan ‘26, and Beckett Joyce ‘26 play a game at a meeting of the Jewish Student Union on September 13, 2024. Faculty members and club co-heads have been adjusting to the no-phone policy and trying different engagement techniques.

No Phone Zone: Quick Reflections on MICDS’ New Policy

Arjun Puri, Johanna Orwick, and Alexandra Smith September 17, 2024

This academic year, MICDS implemented a new policy that prohibits student use of cell phones during the school day. This policy also bars the usage of headphones outside of the McCulloch Library and the...

Fixing his blazer, Omkaar Alakkassery ‘24 wears his graduation attire in his home prior to the commencement ceremony. At MICDS, young men often wear navy blazers and dark gray trousers to fulfill the school’s graduation attire requirements.

Debate on White Formal Attire and Suits for Graduation Emerges as Commencement Ceremony Approaches

Diane Li, ALT Journalism Student May 1, 2024

Recently, the commencement attire requirements at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS) have sparked a lively debate among students and parents, with some advocating for a switch to caps...

Standing under the American Flag, Patrick Huewe, World Language Department Chair lectures in his classroom. “I look forward to there not being a lot of vitriol. People just believe what they believe and respect the right of everybody else to believe that they believe,” Huewe said, regarding the upcoming elections,

2024 Presidential Election: MICDS Gears Up

Karis Haney, Managing Editor of Audience and Staff May 1, 2024

During the upcoming election season, MICDS faculty members hope to make sure the community stays respectful, and students hope the outcome pushes the country in a positive direction. “I feel like...

Studying seniors Thomas Woodrow, Sonia Oulamine, Chloe Davis, and Shivani Devrapally work on their assignments during their free period.

Winter Term Causes “Crunch Time” for Final Weeks of School Year

Kate Williamson, ALT Journalism Student April 30, 2024

Winter Term made its comeback this year and utilized the first two weeks of MICDS’s second semester. The program gave students in grades 9-11 and teachers a chance to take and teach unique classes while...

Writing his final essay on Persepolis, Dawon Moore ‘27 uses his computer. Students in this Freshman English class are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence for this essay, so he is beginning an outline based on his own ideas.

To Use or Not to Use: MICDS to Introduce Artificial Intelligence Education to Science Curriculum

Rachel Phillips, Editor in Chief April 30, 2024

A new course is coming to MICDS: a course specific to studying artificial intelligence. Beginning in the Spring semester of 2024-2025 school year, the course offerings  will include a science elective...

Scrolling through recent prom photos, Audrey Walker ‘28 favorites those she aims to use as inspiration. She ended up favoriting 23 photos of different dresses with a variety of colors and patterns.

Prom Dress Choices Become Less Traditional as Students Choose Self-Expression over Status-Quo.

Alexandra Walker, ALT Journalism Student April 29, 2024

Attendees of Prom 2024 wore a wide variety of florals, silks, and sparkles that marked the shift away from the traditional prom fashion of full glam that has been noticeable in previous years. The prom...

Andy Mai ‘24 and Azael Mayer ‘24 working together on Rampire’s Robot

MICDS Robotics Team: The End of the 2023-2024 Competition Season

Karis Haney, Managing Editor of Audience and Staff February 28, 2024

MICDS robotics had their last competition of the year on February 3rd, and while the two teams fell short of making it to the final round, Ramifications got 1st place for the Control Award, and Rampire...

Graphic design illustration of phones with ProxTags

The Key to Security: Door Codes or ProxTags

Arjun Puri November 30, 2023

If you’ve been going to MICDS for many years, you’ve surely grown accustomed to the tradition of using a door code to enter the building. MICDS has been using door codes for over ten years, but this...

Mikaela Mikulec '24 and Mason Swartz '24 read the news about the Israel-Hamas war

Israel-Hamas War: MICDS Community Responds

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been a focal point of the Middle-Eastern political and social climate for the last 75 years. However, recently the conflict has evolved into something more:...

Alexa Doumit ‘25, Baishali Biswas ‘25, Avani Reddy ‘25, Tanay Goel ‘24, Omkaar Alakkassary ‘24, and Kristin Roberts represented MICDS at the the Three-Day Model UN Symposium at Washington University

Model UN Wins Two Awards at Washington University 3-Day Conference

Karis Haney October 9, 2023

The MICDS delegation won the award for Outstanding Small Delegation at the WashU Symposium. The award was dedicated for the attendees' work, position papers, the effort they put in during debates, and...

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