Academics
Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has delivered education and shaped the Muncie community since 1855. With 350 teachers at nine schools – six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school – MCS annually educates approximately 5,000 students and manages other educational facilities benefitting children and adults throughout East Central Indiana. The district itself boasts a long list of unique programs, facilities and learning experiences, including:
- High-quality Pre-K programs (all six elementary schools)
- STEM program opportunities
- Project Lead The Way programs and curriculum
- Innovative K-12 Virtual Learning Program
- Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program (West View Elementary)
- High-ability early learning program (East Washington Academy)
- State-of-the-art Fitness Center from The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (Southside Middle School)
- Natural Sciences and Team Building programs (Camp Adventure)
- Dual-credit Advanced Placement courses (Central High School)
- Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program that has paid out more than $30,000 to students excelling on AP exams (Central High School)
- Early College Program fully endorsed by the University of Indianapolis’ Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning (Central High School)
- Technical Education with 14 different training programs from Auto Technology to Biomedical (Muncie Area Career Center)
- Community clothing bank and food pantries