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 Maeve Rice  At McNick, many programs are offered to help students grow, and one of those programs is St. Joseph Scholars.  The St. Joseph Scholars program was developed in 2018, started by math teacher Mr. Dan Rosenbaum, who was at the time Director of Curriculum. The program was created for students who are currently enrolled in rigorous classes and want to continue striving towards excellence in academics. It allows for students to be … More Program honors high achieving students

By Meghan Runte Every year, when winter ends and spring begins, there is a change in energy, motivation, and morale among people of all ages. In winter, when the days are short and cold, many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is classified by Mayo Clinic as “a type of depression that’s related … More Change of seasons, change of feelings; Seasonal affective disorder impact on students, teachers

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