Mennonite Collegiate Institute
{{Infobox school
| name = Mennonite Collegiate Institute
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| address = 123 Main Street
| city = Gretna
| province = Manitoba
| country = Canada
| established = 1889{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://mciblues.net/about-us/ |website=Mennonite Collegiate Institute |access-date=2025-04-18}}
| type = Private secondary
| grades = 9–12
| enrollment = 56 (2022){{cite web |title=Enrollment Report – September 29, 2022 |url=https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/finance/sch_enrol/enrolment_2022.pdf |website=Government of Manitoba |access-date=2025-04-18}}
| website = {{URL|https://mciblues.net}}
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Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) is a private Christian high school located in Gretna, Manitoba, Canada. The school serves approximately 50–60 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers a curriculum that integrates Manitoba provincial education standards with faith-based learning.{{cite web |title=Mennonite Collegiate Institute Academics |url=https://www.ourkids.net/school/mennonite-collegiate-institute/1292/academics |website=Our Kids |access-date=2025-04-18}}
History
Founded in 1889, MCI originally served the Mennonite community and has evolved into a coeducational institution open to students of all backgrounds. It is known for promoting Anabaptist values such as peacebuilding, community, and service.{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://mciblues.net/about-us/ |website=Mennonite Collegiate Institute |access-date=2025-04-18}}
Programs
MCI offers a comprehensive high school curriculum with additional emphasis on music, performing arts, leadership, and Christian studies. Students participate in drama productions through Cottonwood Community Drama, musical theatre programs, and the “Wild Wednesday” outdoor education initiative.{{cite web |title=MCI Hitting The Stage For Annie |url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/mci-hitting-the-stage-for-annie |website=Pembina Valley Online |access-date=2025-04-18}}{{cite web |title=Wild Wednesday at MCI |url=https://www.ourkids.net/school/news/wild-wednesday/4234 |website=Our Kids |access-date=2025-04-18}}
The school has run a Hockey Skills Academy and other athletic opportunities.{{cite web |title=Hockey Skills Academy at MCI |url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/hockey-skills-academy-at-mci |access-date=2025-04-18}}
Community and faith
Faith is central to MCI’s identity, with regular chapel services, student-led worship, and service-learning experiences. The school collaborates with local churches and hosts spiritual retreats.{{cite web |title=MCI Wants Your Son or Daughter to be its Next Graduate |url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/mci-wants-your-son-or-daughter-to-be-its-next-graduate |access-date=2025-04-18}}
The school is home to Buhler Hall, a venue for concerts and community events.{{cite web |title=Buhler Hall Reviews |url=https://reviews.birdeye.com/buhler-hall-168328290645642 |access-date=2025-04-18}}
Student life
MCI hosts fundraising initiatives like the annual Golf Classic{{cite web |title=10th MCI Golf Classic |url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/deadline-approaching-to-register-for-10th-mci-golf-classic |access-date=2025-04-18}} and community events such as “Soup, Pie & a Concert.”{{cite web |title=Soup, pie and a concert at MCI |url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/soup-pie-and-a-concert-you-can-have-it-all-at-mci-in-gretna-this-friday |access-date=2025-04-18}} Recent media coverage has included their theatre productions, new principal announcements, and graduation ceremonies.{{cite web |title=We're Anticipating Amazing Things – New MCI Principal |url=https://chvnradio.com/articles/were-anticipating-amazing-things-says-new-principal-at-mennonite-collegiate-institute |access-date=2025-04-18}}
Notable alumni
- Rick Neufeld, musician
- Jack Thiessen, lexicographer
References
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External links
- [https://mciblues.net Official website]
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Category:Mennonite schools in Manitoba
Category:Private schools in Manitoba
Category:High schools in Manitoba
Category:Educational institutions established in 1889