Tuck in your shirt, wear your lanyard, and close your email. McNicholas, like any other high school, has a list of rules designed to ensure all students are performing at their full potential. These official rules are all written and promulgated, but there are many other rules known to the students of McNick without having … More Not all rules are written: A guide to rules not in the handbook

We’ve all heard heroic stories about distant relatives in the military and watched touching videos of soldiers coming back home, but for some Rocket families, this is a reality. Students and faculty members that you pass each day in the hallways may be silently thinking about a parent or waiting to hear back from a … More Overseas and in our hearts: Rockets support family members in military

Deciding to adopt a pet is a life-changing experience for both the animal and the adoptive family. Dogs and cats are the most common adopted animals, and many McNicholas students have chosen adoption over purchasing pets from breeders or pet stores.  Adoption gives a pet a home, while giving  the owner a new furry friend. … More Follow these tips for successful pet adoption

Since cell phones first rose to prominence in the early 2000s, texting has been one of the most popular ways for teenagers to communicate with friends and family.  From flip phones to touchscreen phones, texting still is the number one way among teenagers to communicate. However, texting is often informal and messages can be difficult … More Texting 101: Decoding the language of teens