Homecoming 2020--McNick Disney: The happiest high school on earth!
Dress up themes
Monday, Sept. 21
Monsters University – College Game Day
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Sleeping Beauty – PJ Day
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Toy Story - Western
Thursday, Sept. 24
Moana - Hawaiian
Friday, Sept. 25
No School
Athletic Boosters Golf Outing
Friday, Sept. 25
9 a.m registration; 10:30 a.m. shotgun start
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Class Day Schedule
Click here to access the daily schedule for black days and green days.
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Our annual Meet the Teacher event, customarily an evening on campus, will go virtual this year. Teachers are developing brief recorded video introductions to their courses, which will be available on Schoology accounts by September 18. Please click here for the instructions to log in to your parent Schoology account. You may also work with your son or daughter to log into their Schoology account and view the videos that the teachers have posted in their class sites. In their videos, teachers have included expectations and information about the class as well as the best method of communicating with him or her. If you have any questions about individual classes, please contact the teacher directly first. If you have any general questions, please contact Dan Rosenbaum at drosenbaum@mcnhs.org.
The school will be closed on Friday September 25 for a Homecoming holiday for students, faculty, and staff. In this unusual year when crowds are not possible, the holiday will enable people to celebrate homecoming in ways that they choose. The holiday is a fitting occasion to reflect on the service and generosity of our alumni -- including the many alumni among Rocket parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff. Thanks to Student Council for organizing fun during Homecoming week next week.
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News and Reminders
Drop off and pick up reminder
Thanks for your cooperation with the parking lot protocols, particularly with the one-way entrances and exits in the Paradise Lot during the morning and afternoon. This improvement over the past several weeks has helped efficiency and safety tremendously. Also please remember when dropping off and/or picking up, use the island (bus drop-off next to Beechmont) as the designated place. Please do not park in students' spots and/or use the area near the military memorial as a drop-off and pick-up location. Although this may seem to expedite the process, it creates more problems for the rest of the group. Your attention and continued cooperation with this situation are much appreciated. Click here for more information on traffic protocols.
College financial aid meeting
A virtual college financial aid meeting for seniors and their parents/guardians is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. A representative from Xavier University will lead the presentation via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please email Mrs. Erica Stablum at establum@mcnhs.org no later than Thursday, Sept. 24. Mrs. Stablum will provide you with instructions on how to obtain a link to the meeting. |
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Mission and Ministry
Friday Morning Mass
Beginning this Friday, Sept. 18 and continuing each Friday morning when school is in session, there will be an opportunity before the school day begins to gather in our school's chapel to welcome God's grace into our lives through the Word and in the Eucharist. Mass will begin promptly at 7:00 am and will typically conclude between 7:25 and 7:30 a.m. to allow for travel time to CREW. It's a grace-filled opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and parents to join together in prayer before school each Friday. Our school's chapel can be found in the westernmost part of the convent building. Please know that all are welcome and invited to attend. Temperatures will be taken upon arrival, and physical distancing protocols will be observed.
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On Campus
New episode of The McNick Minute available
In this first episode of the fourth season, new host Carly Weidenbacher leads new correspondents Ian Phillips, Vincent Hughes, Caitlyn Voet, and Aarron Martin in interviews with Principal Mueller, Mrs. Kapp, Mr. Schmidt, and Mrs. Carigan to discuss the changes that McNicholas High School has made in the face of Covid. Click here to listen.
Hands Across Campus Cereal Drive
Hands Across Campus will conduct a Cereal Drive Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. Watch for more details next week.
Yard signs and car decals are in
If you ordered a yard sign or car decal through the Athletic Boosters, please pick them up in the main office.
McNick masks
Shop Theatre Boosters fundraiser to support theatre program
We are excited to kick off our new fundraiser- Charleston Wrap! Charleston Wrap offers a large selection—over 2,500!—of items for the home, kitchen, eco-friendly merchandise, candles, Christmas décor and gifts, and an incredible variety of gifts which can be personalized! Please check it out! This fundraiser will run through December 4, so you can order now and you can order again for Christmas gifts! Visit https://charlestonwrapstore.com/non-school-registration.php and use our code #19368. Please contact Angela Wray, Theatre Booster President, at angwray@me.com or 513.673.6771 if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting the McNick Theatre Program!
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Richmond's Eagle Scout project enhances outdoor classroom
This fall, many teachers conduct classes outdoors when weather permits. Thanks to senior Wesley Richmond, the McNicholas outdoor learning space is enhanced and improved as a result of Wesley’s Eagle Scout project.
Wesley and about thirty people worked many hours over three recent weekends to make his vision of a clean, accessible, outdoor learning space on his school’s campus a reality. He is very proud and hopes to leave a lasting legacy at McNicholas.
The wood for the benches, whiteboard and new steps leading to the space are beautiful and sturdy and will last for years to come. The eight tons of gravel should also keep the space usable and fight overgrowth.
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In the Community
Support Brad’s Blessings and Random Acts of Kindness Day on October 22
Brad’s Blessings will again celebrate Random Act of Kindness (RAK) Day on Thursday, Oct. 22. We will be delivering “sunshine boxes” to individuals battling cancer or other significant illnesses for RAK Day. If you know someone with cancer or another significant illness that could use a little sunshine, please visit Brad’s Blessings to nominate them by Saturday, Oct. 10. We also ask you to join us on October 22 to do your own RAK. Big or small, we hope you will consider being the sunshine in someone’s day.
Brad’s Blessings is a non-profit organization started in memory of Brad Giesting, a graduate of Guardian Angels School and McNicholas High School. Brad served his country in the 101st Airborne Division with a tour of duty in Iraq. After returning home, he was diagnosed with a rare liposarcoma. RAK Day commemorates the anniversary of his death on October 22, 2016. Visit Brad’s Blessings for more information or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Thank you for your support!
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