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Welcome new faculty and staff
"I am delighted to welcome our new faculty and staff to our community," Principal Patty Beckert said. "They bring experience, passion, and faith to their roles, and I am looking forward to their impact on our school."
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Forms due by first day of school, August 23
Forms need both parent and student signatures
As of today, there are 113 parents and 144 students who have not signed to complete their FinalForms. Parents and students are required to complete all school forms through FinalForms prior to the first day of school. Please click here to access FinalForms. Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org with questions.
Federal Income Forms
By completing and returning this form, you help ensure McNicholas High School' s continued participation in Federal program. Please click here to access to form. Print, complete and return to school by Sept. 15
Lunch accounts
Derringer Company is pleased to again offer our Dining Services to McNicholas High School. In preparation to school opening, you will need to ensure your student is registered and has available funds in their account prior to August 21. NOTE: Students will not be able to make purchases if they do not have available funds on their account. It is very important to manage this account closely throughout the year. Please click here for information on how to set up an account or add funds to an existing account. Please note: Freshmen parents/guardians need to set up the account before Aug. 21.
School Pictures-Mon., Aug. 21 and Tues. Aug. 22
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can come have their photos taken Mon., Aug. 21 or Tues., Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m in the Auxiliary Gym. Freshmen and transfer students will have photos taken during orientation on Tues. Aug. 22. Please click here for order information.
Freshmen-What to expect the first two weeks
Freshmen parents-please check your email for a message from Christina Mullis, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, about the Class of 2021's first few weeks of high school.
Freshmen Orientation
Mon., Aug. 21--7:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided
Tues., Aug. 22--7:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Plan to pack lunch or purchase in the Cafe
URGENT--Seniors--Vaccine forms due by Aug. 23
Summer Reading Requirements
For students taking 9th grade American Government and Civics:
It has come to our attention that The Trees by Conrad Richter is no longer in print and has been costly to purchase and difficult to find in the library. Because of this, students will be permitted to read either The Trees (if they can find it) OR the book for those not taking a social studies class, Between Shades of Gray by Ruth Sepetys. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact Social Studies Department Chair Pat Stricker at pstricker@mcnhs.org or English Department Chair Angie Noble at anoble@mcnhs.org.
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Historical eclipse coming;
extra credit for being a part of it!
The Solar Eclipse is coming-and your science teachers want you to observe it. Do some research about how to make a pinhole projector, then make one, and use it to see the image of the eclipsed sun. Take a picture that shows you, your projector and the image of the eclipse. Be sure you are
recognizable and in Rocket spirit wear, of course. Your science teacher will award extra credit if you turn in that photo. (Each teacher will let you know how to send the photo, so just hang on to it until we meet next week.) BE SURE you are observing the eclipse safely. Do not look at the sun directly (even during the most complete part of the eclipse) unless you are wearing certified solar viewing glasses. Sunglasses will not work to protect your eyes. The sun's rays will even damage the photo mechanism on your camera or phone, so don't take a photo of the sun. And don't forget your sunscreen! Have fun-we are looking forward to seeing you next week and hearing about your eclipse experience. GO ROCKETS!!
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Be a part of the Rocket Community!
Update on stadium lights and The Penn
The City of Cincinnati has granted a conditional use approval for lights in Penn Station Stadium. There is a 30-day window that anyone who testified at the July 26 zoning hearing can appeal.
4th Annual Ticket and T-shirt Offer
Support McNicholas at the first home football game of the season when the Rockets host Anderson, Friday, Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Get the fourth annual McNicholas T-shirt and a pre-sale ticket to the game for only $10. You can get the T-shirt only for $5. Orders due by Thurs., August 24 at noon. Pick up and pay for T-shirts and ticket at lunch on Thurs., Aug. 31 and Fri., Sept. 1. Click here to reserve your shirt today.
Freshmen/New Parent Social
NEW! This year PTSA is hosting a Freshman Parents' Night on Friday, Sept 8, at 7pm in the Courtyard. The focus will be on socially welcoming the parents of our incoming students so parents of ALL new students are encouraged to attend, regardless of grade. More information will be communicated through the weekly newsletters.
Athletic Passes available
Season passes for all of our home athletic events will continue for the 2017-18 school year for the cost of $75 per person. You can order your season passes through Final Forms. Payment may be made through Final Forms or by bringing a check to the Athletic Office. Pass cards will be sent home through your students at the beginning of the school year, and all home events will have a list of passes purchased until the cards are distributed. OHSAA tournament games that we host are not included.
**Please note for 17-18 school year. Tickets at the gate for football and men's basketball will be $7.00 this year. We will be charging admission in the spring for both softball and baseball. Pre-sale tickets will still be available through the Athletic Offices for a discounted price.
Join the Rocket Kids Club
Calling all kids in grades K-6! Enjoy some Rocket fun with your membership to the Rocket Kids Club! Discounts to games and camps as well as McNick swag awaits members only. Click here for more information and to sign up!
Get involved with PTSA!
PTSA critically needs to fill the position of a Board President to replace Gwen Farwick who is transitioning out. We are also in need of a volunteer to fill the Secretary position, and the Board welcomes members-at-large. Please contact Gwen at gfarwick@fuse.net to step up or with questions.
Rocket Shop Volunteers Needed
Looking for a great way to support the PTSA and get involved with the McNick parent community? The Rocket Shop, our in-school uniform and spirit wear shop, is looking for new volunteers. The hours are flexible and the work is easy and fun! Volunteers are needed to work a single 2-hour shift once a month. You can work alone or sign up with a friend. If you aren't available during school hours, volunteers are also needed to work at student and sports events in the evenings and weekends. Training will be provided at the beginning of the school year. Questions or interested in volunteering? Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth at khagenbarth@gmail.com or 513-444-3292.
Calendar and room requests
Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org to request a room or place something on the calendar.
VIRTUS reminder
All volunteers are reminded to remain current on your VIRTUS bulletins. After three missed bulletins, you may be inactivated and required to re-take the traning course. Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org with questions.
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Traffic and parking information for parents and students
--When dropping off and picking up students from Beechmont Avenue, please enter the parking lot and pull as far forward as possible on either side of the island. Traffic backs up on Beechmont Avenue when cars are not moving forward as far as possible. Please do not allow your students to exit the vehicle on Beechmont Avenue.
--After students exit vehicles, please turn left to exit the parking lot at the Brachman Avenue traffic light. Please do not turn right on Brachman Avenue and exit through the Mt. Washington Presbyterian lot or through the Paradise lot. Brachman Avenue is one-way out to Beechmont Avenue, and traveling against one-way traffic creates dangerous situations for our students and jeopardizes our good neighborhood relations.
--Parents dropping off students may do so only at the island off Beechmont Avenue. Please do not drop off students in the lower lot, the visitors' lot or from the Paradise lot.
--Park only in assigned, marked spots; no exceptions.
--Drive slowly entering and exiting Paradise Lane. Between 2:30 and 3 p.m. each day, Paradise will be a one-way exit only. Cars may not enter Paradise Lane off of Berkshire between 2:30 and 3 p.m.
--Use the zone adjacent to the courtyard for drop-off only. The hatched-mark area will be no parking except for when you need to load and unload through the courtyard. Vehicles need to be moved to the designated or assigned parking spots as soon as loading is complete.
--Keep the visitor spots open for parents and guests throughout the school day. Visitor spots are marked on the west side of the courtyard parking lot.
--Keep the faculty/staff spots, especially those in the courtyard parking lot, open for faculty/staff only throughout the day. Appointments off campus may leave an open space, but when returning to campus, employees need to park in his or her assigned space again. Open faculty/staff spaces are available for general parking after 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for your attention to the traffic rules and regulations. Your cooperation will make a safer campus for all our students and parents.
Parking Assignments and Permits
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