Millwoods Christian School (MCS) began in the fall of 1978 as private school that was a ministry of Calvary Temple, now Calvary Community Church.
There were 47 students the first year; ranging from grade one to grade nine, with classes being held in the basement of the church. In September 1980, a dedication was held for the new school building, which is now the high school building. Enrolment had increased to 197 students.
MCS’ first curriculum was from Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and, in 1985, a decision was made to switch to the Alberta Program of Studies. This enabled MCS to apply for limited provincial funding as a certified private school.
In 2000, MCS entered into an agreement with Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) to become an Alternative Faith Based School. The basis of the agreement was that EPSB would provide the teachers and the curriculum and Millwoods Christian School Society (MCSS) would provide the facilities and oversee the Christian programming. A Facilities Use Agreement and a Vision and Mission Statement were created and signed.
MCS has always had strong parental involvement. Volunteers were integral in the early days of developing the school and volunteers are still a valued part of MCS.
As of fall 2023, MCS has an enrolment of approximately 930 students from kindergarten to grade 12. We have excellent fine arts programs, sports teams and a strong emphasis on academic excellence.
MCS principals:
Millwoods Christian School offers quality education where young men and women are challenged to excel in character and leadership to serve their community in the name of Jesus Christ.
Millwoods Christian School will operate within the framework of an interdenominational and evangelical world view. The central belief to our faith is that all are born in sin and need to accept Jesus Christ as Savior in order to be saved. All who profess Christ as Savior are to live according to principles found in the Bible.
The Millwoods Christian School (MCS) Society will work together with the Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools to safeguard the integrity of the Vision and Mission Statement of Millwoods Christian School.
A. The spiritual foundation is the reason for the uniqueness of Millwoods Christian School. Therefore, the school will demonstrate its spiritual nature in every part of its operation, with the intent of bringing glory to God. “We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you” (2 Thess. 1:12)
The school will offer several spiritual programs (such as daily devotions, weekly chapels, and annual camps) to both staff and students to reach this goal.
B. Prayer will have a major focus at MCS. “Pray continually” (I Thess. 5:17)
Various groups associated with the school, ranging from Society members to administrators, teachers, parents, and students will all be involved in regular prayer times.
C. Knowledge of God will be promoted at every opportunity. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge… ” (Prov. 1:7)
God’s presence and peace will be demonstrated by the atmosphere of Millwoods Christian School. Individuals will demonstrate God’s love for one another, and will seek God’s direction on a daily basis.
A. MCS teachers and students will develop strong relationships between each other
B. MCS will honour students for their success academically and athletically, and for demonstrating good character.
C. MCS will provide a safe environment for all students
MCS will present a program that gives equal value to the spiritual and the academic facets that make up our school. The Alberta curriculum will be taught from a biblical perspective, regardless of the course that is taught. The goal is to produce students that have good academic skills accompanied by a strong faith in Jesus Christ.
A. MCS will offer a program that combines the spiritual with the academic
B. MCS will offer a program that recognizes student differences
C. MCS will make program revisions on a regular basis
Teaching staff and administration will be well trained academically as well as spiritually in order to carry out the program of Millwoods Christian School. It is expected that each teacher will desire to teach from an evangelical perspective.
A. Teachers will accept the philosophy of Christian education
B. Teachers will demonstrate competency within their subject areas.
All students who attend Millwoods Christian School will have the opportunity to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to serve Him in a loving manner while in school and in the community. Students will not be required to attend Calvary Community Church.
A. Students will experience the invitation to accept Christ as Savior and to live for Him.
B. Academics will also be stressed at MCS, but will be taught from a Christian perspective,
C. Students will be expected to behave in accordance with school policy at all times
D. Student leadership will be developed, particularly in the Secondary grades
The MCS Society will promote healthy relationships with the parents of our school. We will practice mutual respect, effective communication, enthusiastic cooperation and commitment to this Vision and Mission Statement.
A. The MCS Society will promote the Vision and Mission of MCS
B. The MCS Society will be characterized by open communication, caring interaction, and a shared unity with parents
C. The principal and teachers of MCS will involve parents in the education of their children
D. The MCS Society will promote Christian education in the South Edmonton area