With the weather breaking records this spring, people are starting to go outside more, to enjoy the breeze and catch some rays. So why do students at McNicholas high school have to stay inside all day, including during their 48 minute lunch period? Most kids on a nice day want to eat outside, do their … More McNicholas should have some not-so-senior privileges

On Sunday, March 11, McNicholas intramural basketball teams switched it up a bit by inviting teachers to participate. The faculty that participated included art teacher Mr. Willy Corbett, English teacher Ms. Ashley Markesbery, English student teacher Mr. Ben Darby, Spanish teacher Mr. Kyle Jepson, and religion teacher Mr. Jeff Hutchinson-Smyth. Not every team had a … More Teachers and students participate in intramural basketball

History teacher Mr. John Kirchgassner is as much a symbol of McNicholas High School as the Rocket. He has taught history for forty years at McNicholas, since 1972. During part of this time he also coached the men’s basketball team. His enthusiasm for teaching and knowledge of the subjects he has taught has astounded students since … More Kirchgassner reaches 40 years at McNicholas

On Mar. 26, McNick will hold a self-defense assembly entitled “Navigating Life with Courage and Confidence,” led by the Survival Institute. There has been a lot of curiosity surrounding this assembly, ever since Principal Patty Beckert asked students to donate 700 toilet paper rolls for its purpose. The rolls, which are similar in structure to … More McNick to hold self-defense assembly