May 8, 2024
With strong storms in the forecast this afternoon, MICDS is canceling all after-school activities today, May 8. This includes all extracurricular activities and athletic practices and games, both at home and away. The Middle School ASAP program and Lower School Extended Day program are also canceled. Please make arrangements to pick up your children at our usual dismissal time today (3 p.m. for Lower School, 3:15 p.m. for Middle and Upper School). Campus will be closed at 4:00 p.m. Please note: the Band Concert scheduled for this evening will be rescheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, May 9, with the 6th/7th Grade Band Concert beginning at 6 p.m. and the 8th Grade/Upper School Bands performing at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bernard Berry.
A catalyst for boundless creativity.
Arts
At MICDS, the fine and performing arts are an integral component of the JK-12 curriculum. In fact, 100% of our students study vocal and instrumental music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts. Create with us.
In the spring, all current and newly enrolled MICDS families, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to celebrate the Arts at MICDS Arts Fest. Amid a plethora of performances and activities suitable for all ages, guests come together to enjoy the evening in many wonderful and creative ways. Check out a glimpse of Arts Fest in the highlight reel below!
Opportunities in the Arts
Unleash your imagination.
Theater
From production to performance.
MICDS offers multiple avenues for students to explore theater arts, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight. Our world-class faculty coaches performers to feel as confident as solo artists as they do supporting an ensemble. Students can also learn technical theater skills, including lighting, set and sound design. The MICDS theatrical experience uniquely caters to all divisions of students of various interest and skill levels, offering age-appropriate challenges and inspiration to make them lifelong patrons of the Arts.
Instrumental and Vocal Arts
Discover your own beat.
From choir concerts and band performances to our new strings ensemble course, students of every division create musical melodies throughout the year. They perform, listen, rehearse and work together while sharing harmonies at assemblies, competitions and everything in between.
Visual Arts
Express yourself.
A foray into the world of ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting, MICDS offers a vibrant Visual Arts program. As evidenced by the handcrafted masterpieces on display throughout the School, our commitment to the arts is palpable. Classes include ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, architecture, digital design, sculpting and more.
Arts Boosters
We believe that art is for everyone.
Promote & Fundraise
Our Arts Boosters volunteers share updates on arts-related news and activities, as well as promote upcoming events and performances. They work diligently to help provide MICDS students with the best fine arts resources like instruments, supplies and new technology.
Events
Events throughout the year allow the MICDS community to celebrate our thriving arts programs and our students' unique talents and accomplishments.
Contact
Kelly Wright & Trudie Davies
Arts Boosters Co-Chairs
Contact information can be found on the Parent Portal