Important Dates
Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026
MCA "Spirit Week"
Jan 16, 2026
Early Dismissal
Jan 19, 2026
No School Martin Luther King Day
Jan 22, 2026
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST
Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
Catholic Schools Week
Feb 02, 2026
Discount Card Fundraiser Money Due
Feb 14, 2026
Sweetheart's Dance
Mar 06, 2026
Movie Night and Chili/Soup Cook Off
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No Caption Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade

Member Kimberly Beachy, November 25

Our students celebrated the spirit of creativity, engineering, and Thanksgiving with a special Balloons Over Broadway parade inspired by the beloved book by Melissa Sweet. After learning about Tony Sarg—the imaginative puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—students explored how parade balloons are designed, built, and brought to life.

In the classroom, each student created their own ... (Full Story & Photos)

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MCA Golf Tournament

Member Kimberly Beachy, November 03

What an incredible day on the course! 🌤️
Our annual Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to the amazing support of our players, sponsors, and volunteers. Your generosity and enthusiasm made this event not only fun, but impactful.

A special thank you to:
🏌️‍♂️ Our sponsors for their generosity and partnership
🌟 Our volunteers for keeping everything running smoothly
💚 All the golfers who came ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Member Kimberly Beachy, September 09

First grade went on a short walk around the school to explore the world around them. As they walked, they looked closely and pointed out examples of living things (like trees, grass, birds, or insects) and nonliving things (like benches, rocks, or sidewalks). Together, the class talked about what makes each item living or nonliving. This hands-on activity helped students connect classroom learning ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🌿🔍 Exploring God’s Creation! 🔍🌿

Member Kimberly Beachy, September 04

Our third graders kicked off their first lesson outdoors for a Living vs. Non-Living Scavenger Hunt! Students explored the school grounds, spotting examples of God’s creation, living things like plants, insects, and birds, as well as non-living things such as rocks, benches, and playground equipment.

This hands-on activity gave students the chance to appreciate the beauty and order in God’s world ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🧪🐛 STEM in Action: Save Sammy!

Member Kimberly Beachy, September 02

During the first week of school our 3rd grade students took on the challenge of rescuing Sammy the gummy worm in today’s science lesson! Sammy’s boat capsized, leaving his life preserver trapped underneath, and students had to work together—using only paper clips—to get the life preserver safely around him.

This hands-on activity built teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while giving ... (Full Story & Photos)

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