When the final bell rings on the last day of school, students are set free to spend their summer vacations sleeping in, spending time with friends, and often taking up summer employment that will come to an end once the school year resumes.  They sometimes forget that their teachers are on a well-deserved summer vacation … More McNicholas teachers plan for summer vacations

Brothers and sisters often end up competing; it’s a crucial fact of family dynamics.  Whether the reason is for attention, reward, or even for bragging rights, siblings always seem to be out to one-up each other in whatever they do.  In the case of twins, this competition only seems to intensify.  Constantly compared to each … More McNicholas twins discuss competition and camaraderie

On social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram, many users have started posting themed pictures for every day of the week. Some of the themes, such as “Transformation Tuesday” and “Throwback Thursday,” focus on reliving past memories with friends and seeing how much things have changed. As graduation grows nearer, The McNicholas Milestone decided … More Seniors go through “Transformation Tuesday”

As the end of the school year approaches, more and more seniors are beginning to anticipate their first year of college. The new fall semester is likely to bring new school jitters to the members of the Class of 2013, no matter how confident they feel now. Luckily, McNicholas alumni were more than willing to … More Alumni offer seniors advice for their first year of college