Campus Closed to Students 1/28

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Missouri American Water informed our staff today that they will begin repairs on the ruptured water main just northeast of campus on Warson Road at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. They advised us that MICDS could lose water service to most buildings either intermittently or throughout the duration of the repair, which is scheduled to last most of the day. Until they begin the repair, they cannot predict with confidence the scale or duration of the resulting water outage. Because of the uncertainty of the impact of this water main repair on our facilities, MICDS will be closed to all students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, during the school day. Information about after-school activities and athletics is currently unknown and will be communicated at a later time. Especially given this week’s inclement weather disruptions, I regret the necessity of tomorrow’s school-day closure and appeal to you for understanding. We will run a normal 8:00 a.m. start time on Thursday and a 9:00 a.m. late-start time on Friday in all three divisions. In the Middle and Upper Schools, Thursday will be an A day to pair with today's H day, and Friday will be a B9 day. On Monday, we will run a D day as originally scheduled. Thank you for your partnership and understanding. We will be back in touch with you should there be any changes to Missouri American’s water main repair schedule.

Harry Agress, Jr. M.D., class of 1964, poses in front of a photo in the messing gallery

Photographer Harry Agress, Jr. M.D. `64 Inspires the MICDS Community

Photographer Harry Agress, Jr. M.D. `64 showcased his work in Messing Gallery, interacted with students at a scavenger hunt at the St. Louis Art Museum and shared inspiring remarks at an Upper School assembly this week.

The Messing Gallery Opening Reception kicked things off on Friday, January 19. Photography enthusiasts from the MICDS community perused and admired his work.

On Saturday, MICDS art students and faculty accompanied Dr. Agress to the St. Louis Art Museum for a scavenger hunt prepared by our AP Art History students. The art history students selected 17 works and photographed details of those works. These details were then shared with participants as clues.

Group shot at SLAM
Students look at the art at SLAM
Students look at the art at SLAM

During an Upper School assembly on Monday, Dr. Agress shared his story of how he discovered his passion for photography. He encouraged students to embrace curiousity – not only in school but in their everyday lives, now and well into their future. Photography and art students also had the opportunity to dive deeper into his story and craft during class interaction time.

His photography is viewable in Messing Gallery through March 2, 2018. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9 am – 4 pm. Be sure to check it out next time you’re on campus! You can also view his work digitally at www.harryagressphotography.com.