Commencement Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 18, a shift from the traditional Sunday ceremony. The reason for this change is the availability of two high-ranking community members: Head of School Jay Rainey...

A debate has arisen regarding the dress code, with some members of the community questioning the necessity of it, and others saying that it is important to retain. Since MICDS's foundation, the dress code...

Throughout this year’s college admissions cycle, the Class of 2026 has faced low acceptance rates, high rates of waitlists and deferrals, and higher than ever application numbers. These trends have resulted...

At MICDS, AI is often at the forefront of academic discussions. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Flint are names that float around the hallways. AI is now integrated in many places, in every Google search,...

The Class of 2026 had some struggles with running the game of Senior Assassin this April. The Class of 2025 brought the game to MICDS. Senior Assassin is a group game in which each voluntary participant...

The Girls Swim Team competed in MSHSAA’s Class II Swimming and Diving State Championship, facing the most competitive schools in the state head on and placing third overall. Many readers may not recognize...

Snow interrupted this year's winter term, squeezing two weeks of content into six days of lightning-fast instruction. With a variety of classes on offer, ranging from wilderness survival to the history...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...