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McNicholas hosts Violins for Hope presentation
Archbishop McNicholas High School hosted Avshi Weinstein on Monday, Jan. 22.
For the past two decades, Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein has been dedicated to restoring violins played by musicians during the Holocaust. With the help of his son, Avshi, these once-silent violins are able to be played again and became known as the Violins of Hope. Avshi visited McNicholas to show three violins, two that were to be played as part of a concert this week in Cincinnati and one with Nazi markings that will never be played
again.
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McNicholas hosts H.K. Derryberry
Archbishop McNicholas High School hosted H.K. Derryberry and Jim Bradford last Thurs., Jan. 18. H.K. is blind and has cerebral palsy but is one of five or six people in the world with hyperthymesia, the
ability to remember every event including time and place that's occurred to him since he was 3½ years old. "The only disability you can have," H.K. told McNicholas students, "is a negative attitude."
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Thurs., Jan. 25--Class of 2022 registration--1:50 p.m. dismissal
Fri., Feb. 2--Teacher Inservice--No school
Mon., Feb. 12--No school
Mon., Feb. 19--No school
Important notes from school counseling office
Scheduling:
Scheduling forms were given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students this morning. Forms need to be returning to the Counseling Office no later than Thurs., Feb. 1. Scheduling will begin the week of February 5 during Theology class.
Summer PE dates:
Friday 5/25, 5/29-6/1, 6/4-6/8....7AM-1PM each day
FORMS DUE BACK on Jan. 26. Class typically fills on January 26. We will begin taking them from our office at 7:20AM. Registration is a first come, first served basis with seniority given based on grade level. Please click to access--Registration Form and Medical Form.
Pre-ACT:
The scores for the Pre-ACT will be handed back in Homeroom for ALL sophomore's next Wednesday 1/24/18. Parents please ask your student to see these scores.
Attention seniors and parents
With graduation fast approaching, the Counseling Office has started preparing the graduation program. We are in need of all (colleges attending and not attending) acceptance and scholarship letters from the seniors. We honor the seniors by putting this information in the graduation program. We want to make sure all students are included. The deadline for submission is Thursday, April 26. Please understand we have deadlines with the printer to meet, so it is imperative to have the information by the deadline. After April 26, we cannot guarantee that the information will make it into the program. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Tumser or call 513-231-3500 ext. 5128.
Attention junior parents
The Junior Retreat for girls will take place at the Milford Retreat Center on Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30. The boys in the junior class will have no school on Tues., Jan. 30.
Attention needed: Directory of school family names to be made available
The PTSA will be providing a listing of McNicholas families to school groups needing to contact families (ex. After Prom Committee). If you do not want your contact information included on this list, please contact Susan Rohlfs at srohlfs@mcnhs.org by Tuesday, Jan. 30 to be removed.
Second quarter honor roll announced
Congratulations to all McNicholas students who achieved dean's list, first, and second honors for the second quarter of the academic year. Keep up the good work!
Please click here for a complete listing.
Your help is needed
Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding lights and sound-February 15
Unfortunately, some technical issues with the transcription services of the prior hearing prevented McNicholas High School from having a presentation of our case based on its merits on December 21, 2017. The hearing has been rescheduled for February 15.
McNicholas is looking for the support of parents and alumni at the rescheduled Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding lights and sound at Penn Station Stadium.
Thursday February 15 at 9:00 am.
(plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. for check-in)
Building 2 Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave., 5th floor
Do you have a great photo of the McNicholas Launch Pad?
Would you like your picture to be featured on the cover of the McNicholas yearbook?!
If so, email your photo to Anne Jones at
ajones@mcnhs.org no later than Monday, Jan. 29. As the winner, you will not only have the honor of seeing your work published, but you will also receive a ¼ page ad in the yearbook that you can fill with photos of your choosing!! Parents and students are encouraged to submit.
Questions? Ask Mrs. Jones or a member of the yearbook staff.
**All submissions need to have been taken during the 2017-2018 school year.
Episode 3 of The McNick Minute available today!
Spirit Club activities for Catholic Schools Week
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Monday
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Regular Schedule
Dress-Up Theme: Super-heroes (Costumes must be school appropriate. Leggings need to be covered)
Lunch Contest: Cookie Face-Off (Work a cooking from your forehead to your mouth without using your hands or dropping it to the floor)
Special Treats: Enjoy cupcakes during lunch thanks to PTSA
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Tuesday
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Regular Schedule
Dress-Up Theme: Senior Day (As in "Senior Citizen", so bust out your canes and walkers)
Lunch Contest: Cup-Stacking Tournament
Catholic School's Week Concert: 7:00pm Main Gym
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Wednesday
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PM Assembly Schedule - Pep Rally
Dress-Up Theme: Jersey Day (No cut-offs or tank tops. Shirts must be worn under jerseys).
Lunch Contest: M&M Challenge (Using a straw and no hands, move all the M&M's from one plate to the other)
Winter Sports Pep-Rally: Staff vs. Seniors Basketball Game
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Thursday
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Regular Schedule
Dress-Up Theme: College Day
Lunch Contest: Ping-Pong Challenge (Be the first to shake all your ping-pong balls out of the tissue box)
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Friday
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No School for Students
Staff: PTSA faculty appreciation breakfast
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Prizes: A prize will be award at each lunch for the winner of the daily contest.
Raffle
: Anyone who participates in a contest at lunch will be entered into our Catholic School's Week raffle for a
free Mardi Gras Ticket
!!! The winner will be drawn and announced at the end of the day on Thursday.
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Campus Ministry
Catholic Schools Week
Next week, our school will join in the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week with this year's theme being "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed," a theme that really speaks to heart of a McNicholas education.
This Friday, January 26, the entire McNicholas community will join together for our Catholic Schools Week Mass in the sanctuary at Guardian Angels Church at 10:20 am with Fr. Chris Geiger as our presider. As always, all members of our extended community are welcome to attend. Because we will be celebrating the Eucharist as a whole school community this week, there will be no Friday morning Mass in the chapel before school.
Twelve members of the senior class will be taking part in a video conference with Archbishop Schnurr on Monday, January 29 while twelve other disciples will represent the McNicholas community at the annual Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on Tuesday, January 30.
Forthcoming Overnight Retreat Options for Members of the Class of 2019
On Thursday, February 1, Mrs. Sandmann and Mr. Hutchinson-Smyth will present to all junior Theology classes about the Kairos and Appalachia retreat options that are forthcoming. Each student will be presented with a form for discerning the best possible times of year in which to participate in the Kairos retreat and an application if they are interested in the Appalachia Retreat. Students will be encouraged to consult with parents, moderators, program directors, and coaches, and the required form should be completed and returned no later than Tuesday, February 6.
March for Life
Twenty members of Rockets for Life attended the
March for Life and Youth Rally and Mass in Washington DC on Fri., Jan. 19.
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Mardi Gras 2018
The 66th annual Mardi Gras Ball will be Sunday, February 11, at Archbishop
McNicholas High School. No other high school in the area has such a unique and meaningful tradition of celebrating and honoring its students. Faculty, staff, and students are busy putting the final touches on this unique celebration.
Ticket Information
--Tickets are $15 each, and no student may purchase more than two tickets. Tickets will be on sale at lunches beginning Jan. 31 for seniors, Feb. 1 for juniors, Feb. 5 for sophomores, and Feb. 6 for freshmen.
--Any McNicholas student buying a ticket must have a dance information form filled out. If buying a ticket for a student who does not attend McNicholas, he or she must also have a
form filled out by the guest's school.
--Checks should be made payable to McNicholas High School.
Mardi Gras Night
--The doors open at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 11. Students should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to take care of coat checking and find a seat. The doors will close at 6:50 p.m. so that the pageant can begin on time. No one will be admitted to the gym after 6:45 p.m., and everyone must be seated by 6:50 p.m. The formal pageant begins at 7 p.m. and usually lasts about 90 minutes. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Tickets will be collected at the door. No one may leave the gym during the pageant.
--Park in the McNicholas lots, at Guardian Angels, or at the Presbyterian Church. The parking spaces near the Convent will be reserved for visiting guests.
--Many parents will be on hand to assist with the coat check, snack bar, and chaperoning.
--Students may not leave until 11:00 p.m., and the dance will conclude at midnight.
Mardi Gras will celebrate our wonderful tradition as well as our appreciation of each and every student in our community. The Mardi Gras Committee has been working on the evening for many months, and we look forward to a wonderful time! If you have any questions, please contact the school at 231-3500. Thank you!
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Good news around Rocket High!
Congratulations to the World Languages Students of the Month for January!
Bella Dawson--Latin I Honors
Joseph Gates--Spanish II
Hank Veeneman--Spanish I
Connor Wray--French I
Smith, Poole earn Scholastic Art Awards
Congratulations to junior Julia Smith and Christina Poole for being named award winners in the Regional Scholastic Art Award competition. Smith earned a Silver Key in drawing for her work Abby, and Poole earned an Honorable Mention in painting for her work of her dog in Coco. The work will be exhibited at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street beginning Jan. 29 and running through Feb. 9.
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Ways to support
3rd Annual Day of Giving for Tuition Assistance-February 8
Through the generosity of many gifts from the great alumni of McNicholas High School, we have been able to make the dream to attend McNicholas High School, a reality for many students. Once a year we designate one day to emphasize to our community the great need for Tuition Assistance for many of our students. This year, February 8 is the annual Day of Giving. All funds raised in that 24-hour period will go towards helping current and future students receive a quality faith-based education at McNicholas High School.
The theme to this year's Day of Giving is "We Count on Each Other." Just as students count on many of us for the financial help to attend McNicholas, the alumni, faculty and staff, as well as parents, count on our students to work to the best of their abilities while students and to represent well to the community the high standards of McNicholas High School. Watch for more details on how to support our 2018 Day of Giving for Tuition Assistance as we get closer to the day.
Watch your mailbox for your invitation to the 20th anniversary of McNick at Night!
Saturday, March 10
Norlyn Manor
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner by the Bite
Games
Silent and Live Auctions
Business casual attire
Last year's event sold out before the RSVP deadline, so make your reservation today!
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Athletics
Gear named Muñoz Lineman finalist
Congratulations to senior Jackson Gear who was named Anthony Muñoz Foundation Defensive Linemen of the Year Awards for Division III. Anthony Muñoz will recognize these student-athletes at the National Football Foundation's Scholar-Athlete Banquet on February 22.
National Signing Day on February 7
The first national Signing Day will be November 8 at 2:45 p.m. in the library. Athletes that wish to participate in the November signing need to send the following to Mrs. Rohlfs by Thursday, February 1.
D1 & D2 signees:
- Copy of the letter of intent.
- Written statement from the coach or school stating the financial gift
- Bio of athletic accomplishments while in High School. Indicate years played, honors, etc.
- Action photo as a jpg file
- Logo from the college you are attending
D3 signees:
- Celebratory signing form.
- Written statement from the coach on the athlete's intent to participate.
- Bio of athletic accomplishments while in High School. Indicate years played, honors, etc.
- Action photo as a jpg file
- Logo from the college you are attending
Make your reservations for the 2018 Hall of Fame inductions--February 22
McNicholas High School is proud to announce this year's inductees to the Hall of Fame:
- Ronni Ferris-Metzger '08, softball
- Pat O'Brien '99, baseball
- John Buhr, Good Fellowship Award. Athletic Booster
- Dave Krusling, Good Fellowship Award, Athletic Booster
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PTSA
Want to know more about the PTSA, our events, and how to get involved? Click here.
Please Join Us!
LAST CHANCE--Father Son Brunch on Sun., Jan. 28, 2018
The McNicholas PTSA will host its annual Father and Son Brunch on Sunday, January 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Café. All fathers, grandfathers, special friends and sons are invited to a buffet breakfast and presentation.
This year we are delighted to have as our special guest:
Alex Meacham
Former UC Basketball Player, Author, AAU Director and Sports Consultant
Registration & Pictures: 9:30 AM
Buffet Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Cost: $16
Calling All Artists!! Join Us for an After Prom Art Day
The After Prom Decorations Committee will hold an Art Day on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 - 4:00 in Mr. Corbett's classroom. (Enter the convent through the side door from the courtyard and follow the signs.) Students, parents, friends and alumni are all welcome to join us as we create paper decorations for After Prom. We'll have projects available for ALL skill levels... from accomplished artist to basic beginner. Students who attend will be given service hours for their time. This is a really fun activity... a great way to meet others in the McNick community and to put your art skills to work for a great cause. Join us for the full day or just for an hour or two... whatever fits your schedule. Questions? Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth - khagenbarth@gmail.com.
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In the community
Military Memorial Committee sponsors annual dance fundraiser
The McNicholas High School Military Committee invites you to a night of dancing, prizes, auctions, Split-The-Pot and "oldies" music by Haymarket Riot Saturday, February 17, 7-11 p.m. in the McNicholas High School gym. Advanced reservations are highly recommended--a sell-out crowd is expected. Cash bar with beer, wine, soda, & water. Reserve a table for 10 for $125. Advanced open seating is $15/person.
Click here to register. Proceeds benefit scholarships for McNicholas students.
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