As a part of the Digital Citizenship Day at McNicholas, science teachers assigned students to research electronic waste (e-waste) and to then present their research via posters. The idea, which Biology teacher Lauren Wulker came up with, was originally an idea from Ecology Club last year. “We just thought that you use so many electronics, … More McNicholas holds E-Waste Poster Contest
In today’s fiercely competitive college-prep environment, it’s no secret that junior year has quickly become less about enjoying high school while it lasts and more about the academic marathon of preparing for two narrowly specific and equally dreaded events – the SAT and the ACT. When College Board President David Coleman announced 2016 changes to … More A junior’s perspective: How standardized testing is taking its toll on students’ outlook
As the 2013-2014 school year moves into the fourth quarter, sophomores and juniors are beginning to look more seriously at their options for life after high school. This can be overwhelming for students who are still learning to manage the responsibilities they already have. To make this momentous decision less intimidating, many schools, including McNicholas, … More Jesuit universities recruit McNicholas students
Those who have not visited McNicholas recently may be startled to walk through its front doors. The lobby has undergone recent remodeling and now contains high top tables and chairs as well as cushioned chairs for students and teachers. Fine Arts Department Chair Mel Gaskins, who helped the Lobby Planning Committee with furnishings, cited the … More Changes to lobby provide synthesis of athletic pride and student resources
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