By Rosie Smith As the end of the year is approaching, teachers are working hard to finish this final stretch of the year.  In a recent survey by the Milestone teachers shared how they avoid and manage stress by setting limits for themselves, not looking at email after a certain time, or keeping a checklist.   Math teacher Mrs. … More Battling the burnout: Teachers push through end of the school year

By Rosie Smith The McNicholas band and choir are currently in their final practices for their upcoming performance on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre. Vocal music director Mrs. Lauren Bridges Loyer and band director Mr. Keith Nance are working together to bring the spring concert to McNick. The student-vocalists … More Band, choir prepare for spring concert

By Rosie Smith In the fall of 2020 when it was time to return to the classrooms after missing the final three months of the 2019-2020 academic year, Covid continued to cause academic challenges, not only for the students, but for teachers as well. In a recent survey, the McNicholas faculty shared their points of … More Pre vs. post COVID: challenges faced in the classroom

By Rosie Smith For students who want to express their creativity or share interest in secondhand fashion, there is a club just for them. Junior Barrett Brandenburg introduced Thrifting Club this year as a way for Rockets to shop secondhand and fill up their wardrobes. Brandenburg explained that he created the club because others might … More McNick students welcome “Thrifting Club”