During On the week of April 6, all seniors in an Advanced Literary Topics (ALT) class submitted a 12-15 page paper. ALT is a core part of the senior experience for those who choose it. It requires serious...

As MICDS approaches five years since the implementation of the current daily schedule, debate over the quality of the schedule has continued. For example, the rotation is non-standard, at times. Last week,...

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...

Hearth, the lounge and or study space that has steadily evolved into a  “senior only” area since the  STEM building was completed in early 2014, is often the center of commotion during the school...

Five MICDS students went to Springfield, Missouri to compete in the MSHSAA Speech and Debate State tournament, April 23-24. Three years ago, nobody in the history of MICDS Speech and Debate had made it...

Attending a college prep school often means a jam-packed schedule. Going from one class to the next, finding times to meet with teachers, participating in sports, and somehow squeezing in extracurricular...

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...

It’s 8 AM and the first class has yet to start, but students have already stopped for caffeine. Inside, students clutch iced coffees from Starbucks and energy drinks like lifelines, trading yawns for...

The junior and senior prom took place on Saturday, April 18. But long before the Grand Prix Gala happened, students had to navigate the to-do list to prepare for this event, and at the top of the list...

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 body-focused jokes become more commonplace around MICDS, students have begun to discuss the comments’ nuances.  Body shaming at MICDS takes different forms, the most common of which is jokes....

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...