Annual report of Marshalltown Christian School for the 2025-26 school year. It covers the school's mission, enrollment growth, financial summary, and highlights from the year.
This is the 2025-26 annual report of Marshalltown Christian School (MCS), a private Christian school in Marshalltown, Iowa. The report is addressed to the school's community of families, donors, and supporters. It documents the school's 19th year of operation and its mission of providing biblical, Christ-centered education.
The report opens with a message from the head of school, Mrs. Wirin, highlighting the year's achievements: a renovated library, the hiring of a music teacher and an English Language Learners teacher, and the graduation of five eighth-grade students. It also mentions community service projects such as packaging 20,000 meals for the Emergency Food Box, and field trips to the Blank Park Zoo and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Board President Matthew Hoven contributes a letter discussing the school's growth from fewer than 60 students in 2022 to 124 enrolled in 2025-26. He describes how Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) enabled more families to choose MCS, and outlines plans for a building expansion north of the current facility to add four classrooms.
A 'By the Numbers' section reports 124 students enrolled, 80 families served, 30 churches represented, a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and $3.8 million given since 2005. A spotlight on alumnus Gabe Benda recounts his experience at MCS from kindergarten through eighth grade and his continued involvement in music ministry.
Co-founder Marilyn Downs reflects on the school's address, 1408, chosen for the biblical significance of the number 8 representing new beginnings. A section on the Royals Fund details donor-supported projects: the library renovation with a mural by local artist Loren Chantland, and construction of a new recreation field with drainage tiling.
The financial report shows operating expenses: 80% wages and benefits, 9% instructional programs, 7% property and utilities, 5% general and administrative. Operating revenue is 98% tuition and fees, 2% other revenue. The report concludes with a note that the 2025-26 Royals Fund raised over $118,000, exceeding its $90,000 goal.