May 2026
From the Desk of the Executive Director and Principal
If you’ve been following the story of MBCI through the last several years, you may already know that we’ve been experiencing steady growth in student numbers. In 2021 – 2022, MBCI had 393 students. For 2026 – 2027 we are looking at 630 plus students, which is an historic high.
This is an exciting trajectory for us! We have worked hard to implement the best of what we know about how students learn and grow, and to tend carefully to the “soil” in which character and faith are able to take root.
Focus on Project Based Learning
MBCI incorporates a Project Based Learning (PBL) approach across grades and in every subject area. Projects are a student-centered, inquiry-based approach to curriculum engagement through which students apply their own curiosity and hands-on problem-solving skills to real-world questions. Learning may incorporate all the elements of a project, or in some instances specific PBL characteristics like “voice and choice”, service component, or public presentation. Learning this way helps students grow in their ability to communicate, collaborate, and think creatively and critically.
MBCI’s Middle School Takes the Stage with Moana Jr.
Our Grades 5 – 8 students set their sights beyond the reef with MBCI’s second middle school musical on February 26 – 28, 2026. Our students and staff “plussed up” the experience after the initial success of Into the Woods Jr. two years ago in the drama room, and took our production of Disney’s Moana Jr. onto the big stage in Jubilee Place. The cast enjoyed four sold-out performances of the lower section of JP and had audiences on their and clapping along.
Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk
Staying Connected Through Alumni Reunions
There’s something special about coming back together with classmates who shared such formative years at MBCI. Alumni reunions are a meaningful way to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the friendships and experiences that continue long after graduation. Whether it’s been 10 years, 30 years, 65 years, or more, we encourage alumni to stay connected by organizing a reunion gathering for their class!
Mr. Andrew Klassen is retiring after 39 years of service at MBCI!
Please join us as we share our best wishes with Andrew, share some memories and stories, and recognize and honour his work and his legacy at MBCI.
Thursday, June 18
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Program at 5:30 pm
No RSVP Required
Light Refreshments
Celebrating Mr. Andrew Klassen
After 39 years of teaching and a lifetime of belonging to the MBCI community, we are honoured to celebrate Mr. Klassen’s retirement and to recognize the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.
Construction is Underway in the Red Gym
Exciting progress is taking place as the Red Gym Refresh Project officially moves from vision to reality. Following our wall-smashing ceremony on March 24, construction crews began work on March 30, and over the past month and a half, the transformation has become increasingly visible.
The Celebrating MBCI Benefit Dinner
In Support of the Red Gym Refresh
The 2026 Celebrating MBCI Benefit Dinner took place on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The event was a tremendous success, welcoming more than 330 alumni, parents, students, friends of MBCI, and community members, and raising more than $278,000!
The MBCI Community Raffle
In Support of the Red Gym Refresh
From February 9 to March 25, MBCI hosted a Community Raffle in support of the Red Gym Refresh. Ten spectacular prizes were made available, supported by generous friends and businesses in the MBCI community.
Stay Connected
As MBCI alumni, you know first-hand the transformative power of an MBCI education. You are an important part of MBCI! You will always have a home here. Our ongoing relationship with you is important to us.
Host a reunion and celebrate the enduring connections and cherished memories that make MBCI a special place. We look forward to welcoming you back home!
Thanks to the gifts of our alumni, the next generation of MBCI students are being given opportunities to develop the character to live a Life Well Learned.
Have you had your 10-year reunion but missing your 10-year letter? We may have it! Inquire by email to advancement@mbci.mb.ca!
Did you know that children of MBCI Alumni may be eligible for a $1000 tuition credit? Learn more today!
MBCI Events
MBCI hosts many events throughout the year that we invite our community to attend. Experience at taste of life at MBCI first-hand at the following events.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Retirement Party in Honour of Mr. Andrew Klassen
MBCI, Multipurpose Room
Please join us as we share our best wishes with Andrew, share some memories and stories, and recognize and honour his work and his legacy at MBCI.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Program at 5:30 PM
No RSVP Required
Light Refreshments
Thursday, June 25, 2026
MBCI’s Graduation Convocation
North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church
7:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2026 into our MBCI Alumni Family.
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Red Gym Re-Opening Celebration
MBCI, Red Gym
Time and other details to be announced. Follow along at mbci.mb.ca/red-gym-refresh for more information as it becomes available!
We look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter together!
