School Year Theme

Every Hour Matters. Every Life Changes.

Because what fills their minds shapes their hearts.

The 2025–26 theme for Mansfield Christian School is more than a phrase. It is a call to remember that every moment matters in the life of a child. At MCS, we know that the 1,000 hours your child spends in school each year are not just about lessons and grades. They are hours that shape who they are becoming. In those moments, friendships are built, truth is taught, and faith is strengthened. Each class, chapel, and conversation becomes part of the foundation for a life of conviction and courage.

Anchored in the Story of Daniel

The Bible tells us about Daniel, who stood firm in a culture that tried to change his identity. He could do that because he was deeply rooted in God’s Word. That is the kind of preparation we want for every student at MCS, an education that equips them to live boldly in a world that often pulls in the opposite direction. Our 2025–26 theme is not just for students. It is for our entire school family, reminding us that every hour matters.

The Simmering Family

We see this lived out in stories like the Simmering family. Tara Simmering (Bohland ’03) and her husband Jason are moving with their three children to Liverpool, England, to help plant and grow a church. They sold their possessions and followed God’s call with joy, and their children are excited to serve alongside them. Their story is a living example of faith in action, rooted in a foundation that was planted years ago.

Our Desire for Every Student

This is what we desire for every MCS student. Whatever God calls them to, we want them to commit and follow with confidence. Sometimes that calling may look countercultural like Daniel and his friends. Other times it may be bold and unexpected like moving across the world to serve Christ. At MCS, we strive each day to teach students a biblical worldview because we know that what fills their minds will shape their hearts. And when their hearts are rooted in truth, they are prepared to change the world for Christ.

Living Out the School Year Theme Together

From kindergarteners with wide-eyed excitement to seniors beginning their final first day, they worship together, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and are prayed over by teachers.

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First Day of School

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Alumni Weekend & Homecoming

Celebrating Homecoming and Alumni Weekend with a parade, pep rally, soccer, food trucks, and time with family and alumni.

Honoring senior athletes with special nights that celebrate their hard work, leadership, and the friendships built through years of teamwork.

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Falls Sports Senior Nights

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Annual Banquet

Performing at the annual banquet, using their gifts to inspire others and support the Capital Campaign while building a lasting legacy.

Launching winter sports at 400 hours, basketball and cheerleading teach students perseverance, teamwork, and the chance to honor Christ as a school family.

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Winter Sports Begin

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Christmas Performances

Sharing the good news of Christmas at 500 hours, students of all ages join in music, storytelling, and performance to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Celebrating family at 600 hours, our youngest Flames enjoy Muffins with Mom, creating simple, joy-filled memories that shape hearts for a lifetime.

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Muffins with Moms

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Elementary Talent Show

Shining on stage at 700 hours, our 4th–7th graders showcase their God-given gifts in the annual Talent Show, reminding us that every hour is a chance to discover and develop their talents.

At 800 hours, spring performances showcase student talent in music and drama, uniting creativity in a way that inspires and uplifts the entire school family.

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Spring Performances

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Prom

Celebrating at 900 hours, juniors and seniors enjoy Prom in a Christ-centered environment that highlights joy, friendship, and community as a milestone in their journey.

At 1000 hours, MCS celebrates graduation as kindergarteners take their first steps in learning and seniors launch into the future, proving that every hour has mattered and every life has been changed.

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Graduations

Ready to take the next step?

The best way to find the right fit for your child is to experience MCS for yourself. Whether you choose to schedule a personal tour or take a virtual tour from home, you’ll get a true sense of our Christ-centered community, meet dedicated teachers, and see firsthand why so many families choose Mansfield Christian School.