McGaugh International Culture Club was founded in 2018 and its mission is to foster diversity and inclusion by providing programs and resources that enhance knowledge and encourage inclusivity of all students.

ICC volunteers do this by integrating cultural lessons into McGaugh students' education by celebrating and highlighting different traditions from around the world.

ICC has also hosted International Day, a beloved event where students take a trip around the world right on campus, "visiting" different countries to learn about their culture. (Scroll down to see images from the first International Day).

ICC defines diversity as differences in social experience that include but are not limited to ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender orientation, learning style, physical ability, family structure and economic status. We believe a diverse and inclusive school community makes us better informed, more compassionate and better prepared to produce positive change in the world.

Book Club Leader Needed

International Culture Club is looking for a new coordinator to help organize the ICC Book Club. The book club meets once every 6 weeks. Books are chosen by the group based on international topics and cultures. The club meets in the participants' homes.

If you are interested in joining the club and/or interested in leading the club please contact Dania Barye or Mariah Geismann at mcgaughinternational@gmail.com

Celebrating Holidays and Traditions

The International Culture Club calendar is filled with holidays and traditions from cultures all over the world. Students may hear about a tradition during morning announcements, see a display arpund school or experience a culture with a special performance or assembly.

So far during the 2025-26 school year, ICC has helped celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali, and Dia de los Muertos. Students were able to participate in hands-on art projects for the latter. Check out the Sugar Skull display next time you're on campus! Students were able to color individual marigold flowers that parent Aysia Villalobos then used to create the giant skull.

McGaugh crossing guard Miss Linda also shared some of her artifacts and heirlooms with students during their lunch period to commemorate Native American History Month.

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The first ICC International Day was held in May of 2019. Since then, 17 countries have been highlighted: Australia AU, Brazil BR, China CN, Eqypt EG, France FR, Germany DE, India IN, Iran IR, Italy IT, Japan JP, Korea KR, Mexico MX, Netherlands NL, Nigeria NG, Puerto Rico PR, South Africa ZA, and Spain ES.

Each McGaugh student travels from one country to the next on their remarkable journey around the world in one memorable school day.

ICC parent volunteers bring these nations to the McGaugh campus by creating elaborate displays that each student tours with their class. During the event, students learn fascinating facts, sample international treats and participate in interactive performances and exhibits.

The next International Day will be on May 29, 2026.

Below are some pictures from previous years.

MEXICO

Students learn how to make a piñata.