‘What’s in your backpack?’ is a bi-weekly story where students are chosen at random to give the McNicholas Milestone a peek into their lives. With an increase in snow days and delayed starts, school days have been shorter, but that has not stopped students from indulging in their favorite games during study hall and free … More What’s in your backpack? Milestone takes a trip back to Vermont
By Ayla Dickerson The 2025 Mardi Gras Court, announced on January 13, honors forty seniors who have dedicated their time and talents to McNicholas High School and the surrounding community. Sunday, February 16, will celebrate 73 years of the annual Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball where these 40 seniors and 16 honor guard members from … More From Honor Guard to Captain of the Ball and Maid of Honor: Seniors prepare for Mardi Gras
Love can bring people together in unexpected ways like at a dance class, on the basketball court, or a shared class in high school. Many teachers at McNicholas High School have found their partner when they least expected to and as a special Valentine’s feature, the Milestone is sharing some of their stories filled with … More Unexpected love: Teachers share their love stories
With February 14 a few days away, there are many ways to celebrate the special holiday with special friends instead of a significant other. This untraditional holiday originated from a 2009 episode of the sitcom Parks and Recreation. Galentine’s Day is celebrated the day before the famous holiday to have a day with the girls. … More Celebrate friends with Galentine’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day
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