High schools should push start times past 8 a.m.

McNicholas High School starts its day at 7:40 a.m. However, recent studies decisively show that starting school at or after 8:30 a.m. corresponds with increased academic success—higher test scores and improved grades—and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that high schools begin classes, at the earliest, at 8:30 a.m. In an October survey conducted by … More High schools should push start times past 8 a.m.

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Veterans Day 2019: WWII veteran shares story with McNicholas community

Each year on November 11, Americans bow their heads in gratitude towards their veterans. Men and women dutifully serve in five branches of the military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. In what was originally called Armistice Day, which was named after the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I, … More Veterans Day 2019: WWII veteran shares story with McNicholas community

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Decorating for Christmas: How early is too early?

Christmas decorations seem to be appearing earlier and earlier each year. It’s said to be the most wonderful time of the year, which is celebrated with friends and family with hopes for a blanket of white on Christmas day, but when is it appropriate for Christmas to take over the corporate world?“Mid-November. People get upset … More Decorating for Christmas: How early is too early?

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What Thanksgiving food are you based on your McNicholas preferences

Personality quizzes are a pop culture favorite requiring readers to answer questions to reveal “secret truths.” After all, knowing what brand of shoe you are is essential knowledge. The McNicholas Milestone is joining the trend by offering readers the opportunity to know what Thanksgiving food they most resemble based on McNicholas preferences. Find out this … More What Thanksgiving food are you based on your McNicholas preferences

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