Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade Camps

Sixth grade students make a yearly three-day, two-night visit in April to Camp Pendalouan, located on Big Blue Lake. Students are led by MCC high school student cabin leaders and participate in canoeing, orienteering, and a ropes course.Fifth grade students spend two days and one night at camp in February participating in cross counrty skiing, orienteering, survival, and animal habitats, while fourth graders attend a day long camp in the fall.

Music and Musicals

GMCS is proud of its music programs, and rightly so. Each annual spring musical involves over seventy middle school and high school students both on stage and behind the scenes. Recent shows have included Meet Me in St. Louis, Once Upon A Mattress, Anything Goes! and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The MCC Marching Band and Symphonic Band consistently earn high ratings at competitions and festivals. Jazz band and choir offer even more opportunities for musical growth.

In the Spotlight

Performing arts talents are recognized each year with the productions of "Floodlight Fever" in the fall by high school students and "Flashlight Fever" in the spring by middle school students. St. Francis holds Candlelight Fever in February. MCC students are recognized annually for their talents in academics, sports, writing, visual arts, and performing arts during the Muskegon area presentation of "Showcase" every March.

Sports

Sports play a big role in the lives of GMCS students. Both the middle school and high school boast football, basketball, swimming, baseball, softball,wrestling and girls' volleyball teams. The high school also sponsors hockey, tennis, track, golf, and soccer. The grade schools offer soccer and basketball programs. Additional programs are offered based on student interest.

Senior Class Activities

Members of the senior class enjoy a variety of activities at the end of their time in the GMCS. Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances, Senior Seminar, Baccalaureate, graduation ceremonies and an all-night party help the soon-to-be alumni make the transition from student to proud MCC grad.

Clubs and Organizations

Outside the classroom, students have numerous opportunities to share activities with others. MCC groups include National Honor Society, student government, yearbook, ski club, Spirit Club, and a Volunteer Club. Middle school activities include publications class, Spirit Club, student government, science fair and activity nights. Our elementary school offers Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, safeties for recess, reading buddies, lunch workers, and fifth-grade band.