‘What’s in your backpack?’ is a bi-weekly story where students are chosen at random to give the McNicholas Milestone a peek into their lives. With an increase in snow days and delayed starts, school days have been shorter, but that has not stopped students from indulging in their favorite games during study hall and free … More What’s in your backpack? Milestone takes a trip back to Vermont
Love can bring people together in unexpected ways like at a dance class, on the basketball court, or a shared class in high school. Many teachers at McNicholas High School have found their partner when they least expected to and as a special Valentine’s feature, the Milestone is sharing some of their stories filled with … More Unexpected love: Teachers share their love stories
With February 14 a few days away, there are many ways to celebrate the special holiday with special friends instead of a significant other. This untraditional holiday originated from a 2009 episode of the sitcom Parks and Recreation. Galentine’s Day is celebrated the day before the famous holiday to have a day with the girls. … More Celebrate friends with Galentine’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day
“What’s in your desk?” is a Milestone feature where McNicholas teachers are chosen at random to see what lurks in their desk beyond ungraded papers and cough drops. Photography, yearbook, and media teacher Mrs. Sarah Nestheide has many objects in her desk that have great value to her. Having a variety of art supplies and … More What’s in your desk: Nestheide’s desk treasures include ‘Alphee McPhee’
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