‘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.    Whether you are in the first bell of the day or getting ready to leave for after school activities, sports, or to go home – a touch up is always necessary. … More What’s in your backpack? Freshman shows love for lipstick 

Knowing the history of McNicholas is an important part of being a Rocket. In the first semester of freshman year, Rockets learn all about the Sisters of St. Joseph and their impact on making their all-girls school St. Joseph Academy into the first co-ed Catholic high school in Cincinnati, the McNicholas that is today. However, … More I “rish” I knew more about McNick: Irish heritage explained

Since McNicholas High School was founded in 1951, it has seen many different uniform alterations, whether that be adjustments to skirt lengths, skirt patterns, shirt options and colors, or even shoe requirements. In an article from the Milestone published on February 17, 2005, “Donning the decades,” it was easy to take a deeper look at … More Modernizing McNicholas Uniforms from 1951 to now  

With many schools now switching from test optional to requiring applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores, it’s difficult for students to know what colleges are looking for when they apply.   Is the ACT Necessary  The weight that ACT scores have on your chance of admittance to a college, McNicholas academic counselor Mrs. Erika Stablum … More From ACT to acceptance: The road to your dream college