By Rosie Smith On October 30, students filled the Robert Fanning Library with their decorated pumpkins based on literary characters for the annual Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest sponsored by the English Department.  Pumpkins were judged by English teachers and were also on display throughout Halloween for the school. Every year during October, students get the … More Gourd vibes only: Students participate in literary pumpkin contest

By Rosie Smith Halloween is a day away, but many high school students are still facing afear: To trick or treat or not? How old is too old?. For many teens, Halloween offers many options for entertainment, including trick or treating. In a recent survey by the Milestone, more than half of students  said there … More Halloween on another level: How old is too old to trick or treat?

By Rosie Smith Over the years, many veteran teachers at McNicholas High School have faced numerous changes in education.   Anatomy and Physiology teacher Ms. Cat Humphries, who is in her twelfth year at McNick, shared that the change from eight classes every day to the block schedule helped her teach material more thoroughly. “Students … More Teachers share changes in education

By Rosie Smith McNicholas hired seven new staff and faculty for the 2026-2027 school year, including two math teachers, a theology teacher, a marketing and communication specialist, and a new Director of Curriculum. Math teacher Mr. Ed English came to McNick after teaching 7th and 8th grade math at Seven Hills Elementary for four years … More McNicholas welcomes new staff and faculty