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McNicholas welcomes first 65th reunion
Archbishop McNicholas High School welcomed the Class of 1952 back to campus today for the school's first 65th reunion. The Class of 1952 had 31 members. Twenty-one members are still alive, and twelve attended Mass in the school's Chapel and gathered for lunch in the school library afterwards.
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Patty Beckert, current McNicholas principal, and Sr. Janet Roesner '52, McNicholas principal 1966-1970. Ms. Beckert is the first female principal since 1970. |
In 1915, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille established a day and boarding school for girls in Mt. Washington under the name of St. Joseph Academy. In 1950, Archbishop John Timothy McNicholas designated that the Academy would become a diocesan high school and directed that it would be the first coeducational parochial high school in the Cincinnati area. On January 15, 1951, Archbishop Karl J. Alter approved changing the name of the new coed institution to Archbishop McNicholas High School, and in September, boys started attending classes.
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McNicholas earns 28th consecutive STEM award
Archbishop McNicholas High School's Science Department has received The Governor's Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for the 28th consecutive year. As recently as 14 years ago, McNicholas was the only Cincinnati high school to receive the award. According to The Ohio Academy of Science, the organization began presenting the award 32 years ago in 1985, so McNicholas High School's 28th consecutive award is quite remarkable and a source of great pride. Congratulations to our Science Department! Read more here.
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TONIGHT--Meet the Teacher-Weds., Sept. 6
McNicholas High Schools Meet the Teacher night will be tonight Wed., Sept. 6. Please join us for a social hour in the Courtyard beginning at 6 p.m. and learn more about ways to get involved as a parent. The Rocket Shop will also be open. The program begins in the Main Gym at 7 p.m. followed by the opportunity to follow your student's schedule and visit each of his or her teachers. Be sure to pick up your McNicholas Open House sign before you leave tonight!
Parental attention needed!
Mandatory 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.
Collection for hurricane assistance continues
As hurricane season continues, McNicholas will continue collecting money in theology classes. Funds collected will go to Catholic Charities to help those affected throughout the country.
Absentee photos
Lifetouch will be on campus Thurs., Sept. 14 from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. to take photos of students who were not photographed in August. Even if you are not purchasing photos, you must have your photo taken for your student ID and records.
Future Focus
On Mon., Sept. 11 and Tues. Sept 12, McNicholas will welcome over 30 colleges to campus for Future Focus Days. Future Focus Days allows juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about opportunities for college and careers. Juniors and seniors with questions should contact their school counselor.
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Campus Ministry
"Where Two or Three Are Gathered..."
As we will hear in the
Gospel reading proclaimed this coming Sunday, Jesus reminds us that "where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20). It is a good reminder to us of the many ways that we might become more aware of Christ's presence in our midst-when we take the time to pray, to come together for Communion, to deepen our understanding of Scripture, and also in our encounters with friends, family, classmates, and colleagues. For this reason, we extend the invitation to members of the McNicholas community to join with us in prayer.
Friday Morning Mass at 7:00 am
With no school on Friday, September 8th (Faculty Day of Renewal) and Friday, September 29th (Walk Day), there will be no Friday morning Mass in the chapel on those days. Fr. Dave Endres will return to preside at the Friday morning Mass on Friday, September 15th, and Fr. Paul Ruwe will be with us on Friday, September 22nd. All are welcome and invited to attend.
Opening All School Mass
The first all school liturgy of the 2017-2018 school year will take place on Thursday, September 7 at 10:20 a.m. in the sanctuary of Guardian Angels parish, which is located directly across Beechmont Avenue from our campus. As with each of our all school liturgies, parents and family of students are always welcome to join us as your schedule permits, and we especially extend the invitation to parents of the Class of 2021 as we welcome the first year students into our community formally for the first time. Pastor of Our Lord Christ the King parish Fr. Ed Smith (a 1974 alumnus of McNicholas) will preside and Guardian Angels pastor Fr. Tom King will concelebrate.
Responding to Racism, Together in Christ
In a
pastoral statement intended for all within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has issued a call for "prayer, dialogue, and tangible action" in response to the "bigotry and violence that descended upon Charlottesville, Virginia." This coming Saturday, September 9th, there will be an opportunity to gather with Archbishop Schnurr and many other Parish Respect Life and Social Actions leaders from around the Archdiocese for
Together in Christ: Saying Yes to Missionary Discipleship. The gathering will take place at the Bartlett Center at the Athenaeum of Ohio, which is located at 6616 Beechmont Avenue. For more information on the efforts of the Catholic Church in the United States to confront racism, click
here. For more information on confronting the reality of social sins such as racism, visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' "
We Are Salt and Light
campaign."
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Be a part of the Rocket Community!
Trip to Paris and London
All McNicholas students are invited to join us as we travel to Paris and London in June 2018! Mrs. Julie Dill will be chaperoning this trip through EF Tours. If you are interested in learning more about this educational opportunity, please come to the next parent meeting on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 304 of the convent or contact Mrs. Dill at jdill@mcnhs.org for more information. There are several students already enrolled, but there is currently space for others to be part of this group.
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser for women's soccer team - Monday, Sept. 11
Support the McNicholas Women's soccer team by eating at Buffalo Wild Wings on Beechmont Avenue anytime during the day on Monday, Sept. 11. Click here to access the flyer to show your server, and 10% of your total sales will be donated back to the women's soccer team.
2017-2018 PTSA Board Introduced
Co-Presidents: Eva Booher and Jen Malof
Treasurer: Monica Geygan (returning)
Secretary: Jessica Nelson
Members-at-large: Ginny Verdin (returning) and Paula Clifton
Rocket Shop: Erin Fullerton (returning)
After Prom: Kirsten Hagenbarth (returning)
Come meet the board and others at the September PTSA Kick Off Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 8 at 7 p.m. in the Library. All parents are welcome!
Join us for PTSA's Freshman/New Parent Social!
What:
The Social Kick Off to your time at McNicholas High School
Come learn how PTSA enriches your student's McNicholas experience and meet other parents sharing the journey as PTSA Rocket Launchers
When:
Friday, September 8 starting at 6 p.m.
Freshman students will be at the McNick football game against Taft starting a 5p.m. for Freshman Spirit Night. When the football team wins, you'll be treated to the Boom Chicka Boom tradition of counting the score on The Convent steps!
Where:
The Courtyard behind the Gymnasium and in front of The Convent
(Student Union/Café should the weather not be cooperative)
Who:
Parents of all incoming new students, regardless of grade - we want to welcome you!
Featuring:
- Local craft beer from 50 West Brewing Company
- Hors d'oeuvres from Arthur's
- Music, Cornhole, and Raffles from the Rocket Shop
- Photo Ops with Rocket Man
Bonus:
The Rocket Shop will be open in the school lobby from 6 - 8 p.m. Drop by to get your spirit wear!
Homecoming Week-Sept. 24-30
Class of 2019 announces homecoming theme
Ladies and Gentlemen of McNicholas High School! Pick your game piece, shine up your dice, and get ready to push the pop-a-matic bubble, because it is time for the "Rocket Family Game Night!" The Class of 2019 is glad to present to you the 2017 Homecoming and Spirit Games theme:
Board Games! More details will be coming, but be ready to represent your class and show off your skills in such board game classics as Jenga™, Sorry™, Chutes and Ladders™ and many more! Are your ready to help your class win this year's spirit competition? McNick was voted the city's most spirited, now it's time to see which class has the most spirit! Good luck and have fun!
Homecoming Dance chaperones needed
Parents are needed to be chaperones for the Homecoming Dance on Sat., Sept. 30. Please email Jon Spurlock if you are able to help.
After Prom Decorations Planning Meeting
All interested parents are invited to participate in an After Prom Decorations planning session on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 in the McNick library.Parents of students of all ages (not just juniors and seniors) are welcome! Decorating or After Prom experience is
not required!
Just bring your creativity and join us for a fun evening of brainstorming and idea sharing. Questions? Interested in helping with After Prom decorations but unable to attend this meeting? Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth at
khagenbarth@gmail.com.
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Athletics
Presale tickets for Taft vs. McNick football
Presale tickets for this Friday's FB game vs Taft will be on sale at both lunches this Thursday for $5.00.
Per our recent directive from the City of Cincinnati regarding lights, noise makers are not permitted in the stadium, including air horns and vuvuzula horns.
Athletic Boosters Meeting
The Athletic Boosters will meet Mon., Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. inthe Library.
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Rocket attire
Rocket Shop
The Rocket Shop is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when school is in session.
Limited T-shirts available
A limited number of the annual T-shirts in adult S, M, L, and XL are available for $5 each! Email Shannon Kapp at
skapp@mcnhs.org if you would like one.
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In the Community
Programs at the Mt. Washington Library
The Mt. Washington Library will host two programs aimed at helping teens stay safe:
Teen Self-Defense
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