Dear MCS Families,

During the week of April 28–May 2, Middletown Christian Schools will administer the IOWA Assessments to all students in grades K–12. These standardized tests help both parents and our school evaluate academic progress and identify areas for continued growth.

For high school students, the state of Ohio permits the use of IOWA scores to fulfill certain graduation requirements in place of Ohio’s end-of-course exams. This includes students in the 8th grade Algebra I course. All students in grades K–12 will complete the full IOWA test battery appropriate to their grade level.School hours will remain unchanged during testing.

• Elementary students (grades K–5) will test according to their individual classroom teacher’s schedule.
• Middle and high school students will follow a special testing schedule but are still expected to report to homeroom at the regular start time each morning.

We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling any appointments during this week that would result in students missing class or testing time.

To help students perform their best, please ensure they:

• Arrive on time each day
• Get plenty of rest the night before
• Eat a nutritious breakfast each morning

If you have any questions about IOWA testing, please contact Mr. Brown at dustin.brown@mcseagles.netor by phone at extension 1188. Thank you for your continued support.

Thanks for your time,

Mr. Brown

All MCS students Grades K-12 are encouraged to invite their Mom (or their grandmother, aunt, older sister, other family member, or trusted adult) to Donuts with Mom on Wednesday, April 30th, from 7:15 – 7:45 am in the MCS Gymnasium. We will have a special time of breakfast and fellowship for our MCS students and that important person in their life. We hope to see you there!

We are in need of volunteers for this event! If you are able to help out please click HERE to sign up!

Our 2025 art show “Under One Roof”, will take place on May 6th and 8th from 6:30-7:00 PM in the GBC Lobby and adjoining room locations. This show will include work from Art Survey, Materials and Techniques and Installation as well as thesis shows from Nola Robertson and Olivia Clifford (Art 4). You don’t want to miss it!

PULSE is preparing for another AMAZING Teacher Appreciation Week. We need your help! Please click HERE to help us show our teachers just how much we appreciate them!

Please join us for a retirement open house honoring Susan Dugas on Saturday, May 10. The Open House will take place in the MCS Cafetorium from 3-6 PM. Mrs. Dugas has been teaching at MCS for the past 47 years. She has been a tremendous blessing to students and faculty in her time here. We are grateful for her faithful service to the ministry of this school!

This summer we will have a Youth Boys Basketball Camp taking place on May 27-29! It will run from 9 AM to 11:30 AM, and it is for rising 3rd-8th graders! The cost is $75 per camper, please bring your own basketball. To sign up today scan the QR code in the graphic or click HERE!

Are you a Middletown Christian Eagles fan? Scan the QR code in the graphic or click HERE to buy spirit wear, softball gear, tennis gear, track and field gear, and volleyball gear!

The Middletown Christian School Board began the process of a new vision plan by engaging an outside consultant to review all aspects of the school and then present any recommendations to the Board. This process began last spring with individual interviews of Board members and administrative personnel. A detailed survey was sent to all teachers (including the ELC), after which a series of collaborative conversations were held to delineate and expand upon their feedback. Parents were surveyed electronically; each response was thoroughly evaluated and became a significant part of the overall vision document. High school students were also given a survey to complete, which helped us better understand their perspectives.

All of the data was combined and presented to the school board. This led to the following considerations and improvements:

Personnel:

1. Hired a Human Resource Manager to deal directly with all aspects of personnel.
2. Hired a Fine Arts Coordinator to oversee all fine arts programs, specifically to organize and recruit the needed resources for each event.
3. Restructured the principals and added a third (K-4, 5-8 and 9-12).
4. Surveyed surrounding public and private schools’ pay for employees (K-12 and preschools). In each case, we were noted to be middle/average for private schools and low for preschools.
5. As a result, the board instituted pay increases for all employees appropriate for each department.

Academics:

1. Established a STEM task force composed of faculty and administration to analyze our K-12 curriculum (including the computer program) and make recommendations for changes within the 25/26 school year.
2. Consider revising the high school schedule to include double bells for science (and/or other classes) to have labs.
3. Provide Bible electives in high school classes such as apologetics, creation/flood studies, comparative religions, etc.
4. Evaluate the class schedule to see if there could be a separate high school Bible class for each grade level.
5. Consider reorganizing music classes and choir with beginner and advanced levels in middle/high school.
6. Look at options for offering foreign language studies in middle school.
7. In the next several years, hire a curriculum coordinator who would direct needed changes, streamline classes, and be an instructional coach for all teachers.  Before then, consider finding an instructional coach.

Athletics:

1. Consider additional avenues to enhance the finances of the Athletic Department.
2. Develop a more comprehensive yearly budget that includes money needed for each sport (travel expenses, uniforms, gym rental, application fees, banquets, etc.).
3. Prioritize hiring coaches with experience in their sport who are interested in coaching long-term, when possible.
4. Refinished the school gym floor this summer and exploring the ability to replace gym seating in the next 3-4 years.
5. Refinishing the Howard Sears Fieldhouse (HSF/church gym) floor within the next year. Replaced doors, installed new lighting, painted walls and rails, and stabilized the HVAC system for the HSF gym.
6. Expanded the trophy case for the main lobby, and moved the donor recognition board to the cafetorium lobby.
7. Developing a vision for the land the church owns (athletic fields, etc.).
8. Considering the expansion of summer athletic camps.

Student Conduct:

1. The most noted issue throughout all interviews/surveys, including the students, was discipline and the balance of giving grace while maintaining an effective learning environment.
2. Working on consistent enforcement and continuing to discipline with a Christ-like manner and focus.
3. Adjusted report slips to include two tiers. Reviewed this change with students and parents at the beginning of the school year.
4. Updated the after-school detention policy: removed electronics and added a reflection paper.
5. Will review the Statement of Cooperation and make recommendations to strengthen the parents’/students’ understanding of expectations and rules.

Building Resources:

1. Developing a long-term plan to address more room for offices and classes.
2. Placed a new awning over the main entrance.
3. Addressed student concerns of gaps in bathroom stalls by installing a covering over the gap.
4. Upgraded classroom resources based on individual teacher requests: more shelving in the art room, cello holders, additional instruments, and consistent temperature heater for storage in the music room.
5. Consulted with ELC teachers as to which laptop brand/model will best meet their needs; purchased those devices from donations.
6. Moved the fine arts trophy case to the cafetorium lobby.
7. Completed the blacktop sealing/patching project in conjunction with the church this summer and fall.
8. Will be upgrading the landscape area in the front of the main building.

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