Karima Grant ’86, Founder and Director, ImagiNation Afrika
I think there are few places in the world that can offer the quality of education MCS offers while turning on the principle of accessibility and social justice. I also think it is important that the scaling effect that MCS has - with alumni working in various fields but sharing the same values and connection - is a powerful network for change."
Recent News
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The Class of 2021 is Going Places
From En Casa to hybrid to the return of Farm trips, MCS 8th graders have had a unique end to their time at MCS. Their creativity showed in their commitment to learning this past year and we will miss their leadership. We look forward to seeing them as alumni.Read More -
MLK Living the Dream Book Award
On Friday, June 4, 2021, Manhattan Country School, Central Park East II and Children’s Workshop School, will present the MLK Living the Dream Book Award to the children’s book, Sulwe, by Lupita Nyong’o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, in a live ceremony online.Read More -
The Annual MLK March - Uplifting Youth Voices
Covid-19 has changed so much about how we interact, socialize, learn, and gather. MCS families, faculty, and staff have worked together to find creative ways to keep MCS traditions alive. One such tradition is the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative March.Read More -
Farm Reflections
For the past year, there have been no children at the MCS Farm. This April we welcomed students back to their Farm. John McDaniel, Farm Director, reflects on the changes of the last month.Read More -
Thank You for Your Support at Big Night In!
Big Night In! was a wonderful success. We cannot emphasize how grateful we are for the generosity, participation and support of the MCS community this past Saturday at our first virtual benefit. Watch the video here.Read More
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MCS At A Glance
List of 8 items.
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7:1
Student to Teacher Ratio -
75%
of MCS families participate in our sliding-scale tuition program -
10k
students have learned to live sustainably at the MCS Farm -
100%
of our food waste is composted -
214
tons of C02 were prevented from being released into the atmosphere -
65%
of MCS students are students of color -
100%
of MCS students attend the top public, boarding and independent high schools in New York City -
> 900
teachers trained at MCS
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