In the final year of the PYP, students carry out an extended, in-depth, collaborative project known as the PYP exhibition.

Exhibition is the culminating, collaborative experience in the final year of the IB Primary Years Programme. Students will explore, document, and share their understanding of a global issue that affects them locally giving them the opportunity to take action on that topic.

This involves students working collaboratively to conduct an in-depth inquiry into real-life issues or problems. Students collectively synthesize all of the essential elements of the PYP in ways that can be shared with the whole school community. The exhibition represents a unique and significant opportunity for students to exhibit the attributes of the IB learner profile developed throughout their engagement with the PYP.

The science fair, for grades 1-12 occurs each year in February. Students prepare all of their Science Fair materials while at school and present at the science fair event. 1st Grade works as a class to develop and present their projects, 2nd grade splits the class in half, each developing their own projects. Then, in 3rd grade students work in pairs and 4th grade and beyond students work individually to choose, develop and present their projects.

As Thanksgiving approaches we bring out our school spirit and gear up for “Homecoming Football”. MDIS’s version of homecoming football is a staff versus Upper School student flag football game. The entire school has an opportunity to take part as the student government runs concessions and the time clock and the Lower School has the chance to cheer on their “favorite” MDIS team. This is an exciting, fun-filled event which everyone enjoys.

Earth Day festival is celebrated around Earth Day each year and features special guest exhibitors, vendors, and MDIS Inventor’s Workshop with hands-on Earth Day related activities for families and students in PreK-Grade 12. In the past we have had an Interactive Show for PreK-Grade 5, an Escape Room Challenge for Grades 6-8, Bounce houses & inflatable games, Food Trucks, & a Scholastic Book Fair. This event is for MDIS families, but is also open to the public.