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.

Play and Learn From Start to Finish

Lower School Enrichment Classes are underway for the winter season! When the school day is over for our youngest students, there is still room to engage the brain in enjoyable and stimulating activities. With boundless energy at this age, the students are primed and ready to keep the day going.

Students in JK-4th grade engage in classes with titles that might even sound fun for adults, such as Lego Mindstorm, Chess, Video Production, Little Pediatrician School, Supersonic Superheroes, Woodworking, Extraordinary Lab, Yoga, and Charity Crafts.

Extending the day’s learning into robotics, video creation, woodworking, and trying on the role of a superhero fosters imagination, creativity, and resourcefulness for these young students.

“I enjoy watching students do activities with classmates they might not know as well, or don’t necessarily spend the most time with during the school day. And, it’s great to see our own MICDS faculty and staff teach something that is dear to them. Ms. Miller puts her yoga certification into practice by teaching yoga, Mr. Brennan showcases his hidden woodworking skills, Ms. Pupillo shares her love of robotics, and Ms. McGaughey demonstrates her passion for arts and crafts…it’s truly awesome to witness,” remarked Matt Blair, Director of Extended Day.

It’s a good day when you can play and learn from start to finish!