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McNicholas represented at Catholic Schools Week Mass
McNicholas student representatives joined students and teachers from Cincinnati-area schools at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains on Tuesday morning for the 2016
Catholic Schools Week
Mass. Archbishop of Cincinnati Dennis M. Schnurr was the celebrant.In his homily, the archbishop urged students to hold tight to the "gift of faith" as their lives change into adulthood.
"Our Catholic schools set and achieve high academic standards and high graduation rates but, even more, our Catholic schools equip our students with the eyes of faith and an understanding that their talents are God-given and given for a definite purpose," he said.
Seniors who represented McNicholas (left to right) were Kaylin Adkins, Salvatore Marino, Olivia Schultz, Claire Daly, and Melissa Frey.
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News and Announcements
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Schedule reminders
--Early dismissal at 1:50 pm tomorrow, Thursday, to allow the Class of 2020 to register.
--Block Day--Thurs., Feb. 11--8:55 am start
Second Semester Conferences--Thurs., Feb. 11
Second semester conferences will be held Thursday February 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The link to schedule conferences online will be sent out later this week in an email.
Registration Packets for 2016-2017
Registration packets for the 2016-2017 school year were mailed in January. In your packet, you will find information on next year's tuition and fees, instructions on how to register online. Please click here to access the online registration forms. Contact Christina Mullis, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, at cmullis@mcnhs.org with any questions about the registration process.
McNicholas Current Student Scholarships and Tuition Grants
All current students are encouraged to apply for the McNicholas current student scholarships and tuition grants. There are scholarships for both graduating seniors and underclassmen. To learn more about these scholarship, and to apply online, please click here. The deadline to apply for these scholarships and tuition grants is February 16.
Immaculee Ilibagiza at McNick in February
The McNicholas High School Class of 2016 met Immaculee Ilibagiza through her book Left to Tell in its summer reading. Ms. Ilibagiza's life story is one of struggle and pain as she lived through the Rwandan genocide of 1994 as well as one of faith, prayer,and hope. McNicholas will have the opportunity to meet her when she visits our school on February 23. We still have funds to raise to cover her speaker's fee and expenses and would appreciate your help. Please visit the GoFundMe page set up to help raise funds for this unique opportunity for our students.
Yearbook Baby Ads for Class of 2016
Attention senior parents--To celebrate and commemorate graduation, you can place a baby ad in your son or daughter's senior yearbook. Use this ad to congratulate him on a job well done, record some of her most special memories, or send him some loving words of encouragement. The ads are available in many sizes and are printed in full color! Take advantage of this special opportunity to surprise your senior with a gift that will never be worn out, lost, or forgotten.
Ads will be accepted until
February 26
. Click here for more information and the order form.
Join the thousand plus following McNick!
The McNicholas Twitter account @McNicholasHS has over 1000 followers! Are you one of them? Click here to follow and keep up with news and features in between newsletters!
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Campus Ministry
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Friday Mass
Fri., Feb. 5 at 7 am in the Chapel
Daily Rosary in the Chapel
Please join us from 7:10 to 7:25 am Mondays through Thursdays to say a rosary. It's a great way to start the day! Rosaries are available in the chapel.
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Guidance Department
News
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AP Exam Order Form
All students that are currently taking AP courses were recently sent a link to order their AP exams for this year. This year we will be having the students order their AP exams via a SurveyMonkey survey. All orders must be completed by Friday, February 5. Parents will be notified if their student chooses not to take an exam, in order to verify the parents' agreement with this choice. If your student cannot find the email that was sent to them with ordering form, you can follow this link to have your student complete their order.
If there are any questions about AP testing, please contact Mr. Wehrman at (513) 231-3500, or mwehrman@mcnhs.org
American Legion Boys and Girls State Programs
Each year, McNicholas High School juniors have the possibility of participating in the American Legion Boys State, and Girls State programs. This year we are looking for any interested junior boys or girls that would like to participate in the program.
At American Legion Boys State
, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Since the inception of the Girls State program in 1937, nearly one million young people have had the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government works.
Any current junior boys or girls that are interested in participating in the Boys or Girls State programs should notify their Social Studies teacher by February 5
th
. Students will then be interviewed by a member of the American Legion to determine a candidate to represent the American Legion post at the Boys and Girls State programs.
Boys State:
June 12-19, 2016
Girls State:
June 12-18, 2016
College Credit Plus Parent Meeting on February 23
Is your son or daughter interested in taking courses on a college campus, while receiving high school and college credit? The Guidance Department will be holding an informational meeting for parents and students that are interested in this option. Representatives from UC Clermont, and other colleges, will be in attendance to answer any questions. The meeting will take place in the Café and Student Union on February 23, beginning at 7:00pm. This meeting will provide the necessary information to begin the process of applying to receive funding for, and take, college courses while in high school.
Senior Scholarship Application
Throughout this year various community organizations will seek out students that meet various criteria to award a scholarship to, and often it is up to McNicholas to determine one or two students to recommend for these scholarships. Local area scholarships are scholarships that you can use at any school that you plan to attend; they are not school specific. This application is used by the McNicholas High School scholarship committee to help determine eligibility for these various local area scholarships. Applications need to be returned to the guidance office by Friday, February 12 at 3:00 pm. If you do not apply, you will not be considered. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions. Click here to access the application.
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Application
The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation partners with businesses, foundations and individual donors to provide college scholarships to
Greater Cincinnati area students. Since 1989, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation has administered $32,000,000 in scholarships to nearly 20,000 area students on behalf of donors.
Additional scholarship information
Please click on the name of the scholarship to access information and registration.
William D. Squires Education Foundation Scholarships
Junior Parent Meeting
There will be a junior parent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7pm in the Café and Student Union.
This meeting will focus on the college search and application process.
New SAT, ACT prep classes
Join Crescendo Cincinnati for comprehensive test taking strategies, test familiarity, and subject area review. Skills taught in these classes are useful on other tests and will stick with students throughout their academic careers. All practice ACT and SATs used in classes/workshops are REAL exams administered in the past. Students also receive review materials, formula lists, score report assessment, and opportunities to meet with the instructor one-on-one. Please contact Emily Mulvey with questions (513-515-1497 or crescendotestprep@gmail.com) All classes are held at McNicholas H.S. classroom #8 .
Click here for registration
The NEW SAT Prep - February 11, 18, 25 & March 3 (3:30p-5:30p)
ACT Prep - March 10, 17, 24 & April 7 (3:30p-5:30p)
Senior college acceptances
Seniors, please remember to bring in copies of any acceptance and scholarship letters
that you receive. The counselors need this information for the graduation program.
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On Campus
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McNicholas Mock Trial Team Advances to Regional Competition
Congratulations to the Mock Trial Team for winning both of their trials at the district competition on January 29! The competition was held at the Hamilton County Courthouse, where the team presented both the Prosecution and Defense sides in separate trials. The case this year involved a 4th Amendment issue on whether a police officer was justified in using deadly force against a teen armed with a toy bow and arrow. The McNick team is one of only a few teams out of 48 total teams in the competition that will advance to the regional competition on February 19.
The team was awarded all four individual awards in their trials. The awards for Outstanding Attorney were awarded to Jackson Durm and Sarah Standiford, and the awards for Outstanding Witness were awarded to Sarah Standiford and Tess Forman. Other team members who all gave a top performance to win the team competitions include Brian Gauch, Will Babb, Jared Taylor, and Emily Potter. Mr. Frank Lowden serves as faculty advisor, and Mrs. L. Weigand serves as legal advisor for the team.
Geometry students survey with homemade clinometers
Geometry students In Mrs. Brothers' classes have been surveying the area with their homemade clinometers. The students used their clinometers to measure the angle of elevation to the top of several objects around campus. They then used trigonometry to calculate the heights. (Sophomore Veronica Menendez uses her homemade clinometer.)
McNicholas' Coaches vs. Cancer Week-Feb. 2-5
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to help finish the fight against cancer. McNicholas will be raising funds to support both the American Cancer Society and the Ell Family as junior Adrian continues her fight against lymphoma discovered this summer.
You can get involved with the Coaches vs. Cancer effort in several ways this upcoming week:
Wall of Hope
Students are asked to complete a card in memory or support of someone they know touched by cancer. Donations are accepted but not necessary. All proceeds from the Wall of Hope donations go toward the Shave the Teacher Challenge.
Shave the Teacher Challenge
Throughout the week, students may make donations in the Café and Student Union in an effort to raise at least $725. When donations from the lunch collections and Wall of Hope donations reach at least $725, teachers David Sandman, John Chadwell, and Jeff Mulvey will shave their heads, and Jeff Hutchinson-Smyth will shave his beard during Friday's Catholic Schools Week assembly.
Purcell Marian vs. McNicholas Men's Basketball Game-Feb. 5
Split the Pot proceeds during all three men's basketball games as well as money made from three-point contests at halftime of the freshmen and JV games will go toward the effort as well.
Online Donation
The funds collected through all of these efforts will be split between the American Cancer Society and McNicholas' Ell family. Please be supportive and generous and help finish the fight against cancer!
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Athletics
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Six student-athletes sign letters of intent to play in college
Congratulations to the following student athletes who signed their letters of intent this afternoon to continue playing their sports in college:
Adam Hisch- football--Lindsey Wilson College
Shelby Miller- swimming--Wright State University
Michaela Shepherd- soccer--University of Evansville
Emma Heise- soccer--Murray State University
Carley Scales- volleyball--Thomas More College
Sara Crooker- volleyball--Thomas More College
Men's Bowling posts season-high score
The McNicholas Men's Bowling team posted its highest score of the season February 2 in a win over Carroll. The Rockets secured their 10th win of the year and were led by Senior Adam Ramey who had his best day ever. Adam bowled a 225 and a 244. The Rockets compete in Sectionals on February 12 at Colerain Bowl. GOOD LUCK!
Fall sports coaching opening
The athletic department has the following coaching openings for the Fall 2016 season. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact the McNicholas Athletic office at your earliest convenience.
Varsity Cross Country Coach--Responsibilities include both the Men's and Women's teams, the season begins the first of August and concludes the first weekend in November.
Varsity Cheer Coach--
Responsibilities include both the Fall and Winter seasons to include Football and Men's Basketball. Tryouts for the Fall season are normally conducted in the month of May. The cheer season runs through late February into March.
Hall of Fame Inductions--Thurs., Feb. 25
Join us on
Thursday, February 25
as we induct the 2016 Hall of Fame class:
Cathryn Humphries Lest '09
Cat was a two-time state champion while a student here at McNicholas. She currently teaches science at McNicholas.
Kevin Huber '04
Kevin was a standout football player in his years here at McNicholas. He is currently the punter for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals.
We will also celebrate
Chris Gatio Haynes '74,
recipient of the Good Fellowship Award. Chris has been a tremendous supporter of the Rocket Athletic program for years, working gates, bingo, and various events to help our teams thrive.
Cash bar opens at 6 p.m. Dinner, catered by Carrabba's, begins at 7 p.m. Click here to make your reservation
online with a credit card
or here to
send in a check. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. The event will take place in the Café and Student Union this year, so seating is limited.
Click here to make your reservation early!
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PTSA
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Decorators, Event Planners, Organizers--This is your Event!
Would you be interested in co-chairing or forming a small group to oversee the After Prom for 2017?
After Prom is a very fun event, one which the students enjoy and appreciate.
There are many talented and wonderful parents who have worked it for years and know all the "in's
and out's", and they will continue to help. Contact Kim Simmons at ssimmons@cinci.rr.com if you would like to become involved.
Paint Night- A Ladies Night Out fundraiser-Sat., Feb. 6
Please join us for the second annual Paint Night- A Ladies Night Out fundraiser for the McNicholas PTSA!
We'll have drinks and appetizers, and all the supplies you'll need to create a one of a kind painting! Don't worry if you've never lifted a paintbrush before. This will be a guided painting experience by Mr. William Corbett, Art teacher at McNick! You'll be amazed by what YOU create!
Feb. 6, 2016
McNicholas High School Auxiliary Gym
7:00- Check in and pick up supplies!
7:15- Painting begins!
RSVP and Questions: Contact Christine Bell, cbell@jfkilfoil.com
Father-Daughter Dance-Sun., Feb 21
Surf's Up, Dudes and Dudettes! Limber up for the Limbo! Drag out those Bermuda shorts, flip flops and Hawaiian shirts!
Prizes for the best Father-Daughter costumes, Limbo contest and Hula hoop competition!
Mom Prom-Sun. Feb. 28
Treat Your Mom Like The Star She Is...Red Carpet Gala
Feb. 28, 2016 5pm
Please contact Shari Lyn 513-818-5592, if you'd like to be part of Mom Prom committee or if you have any other questions.
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Ways to support
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McNick at Night--Saturday, March 12
Watch your mailbox for your McNick at Night invitation! Don't miss your opportunity to bid on the coolest of items including:
--A week in a luxury condo at the edge of Baha
--Tickets to the Steelers vs. Bengals game
--OSU football tickets
--GoPro camera, Fitbit, and 28 " LED television
--One-of-a-kind, custom-made McNick cornhole set with embroidered logo bags!
McNick at Night Special Appeal announced
Each year, McNicholas does a special appeal after all the live auction items have been sold. This year's special appeal will be for improvements to our website. The website is the centerpiece of marketing efforts for our school and a cornerstone of communication. From prospective families and community sports fans to current families and alumni, McNicholas' website is the central starting point for information. Our website is in great need of better navigation, more flexible content management options, and greater opportunities to integrate visuals into its design. These improvements will allow our parents, alumni, and prospective families the opportunity to integrate with our community better by finding information more quickly, watching video or viewing photos of our students' remarkable accomplishments, or more easily volunteering time, talent or treasure to support our mission.
With the support of the McNicholas community during the special appeal, our goal is to have the refurbished website operational by the start of the next school year. A new website would be an exciting new face to our school and an opportunity to reinforce the foundation for digital communication and marketing efforts. Thanks for your support of McNick at Night and our efforts to reinvest in our school.
Rocket Champion Raffle
Please support Rocket Athletics by participating in the Rockets Champion Raffle. Drawings will be held at the end of each month.
Congratulations to Bev Barnes who was January's winner! All tickets, including winners, remain eligible for drawings throughout the raffle so buy early for the most chances to win!
$1,000 prize drawings in November, February, and May
$100 prize drawings in August, September, October, December, January, March and April
$20 for a single ticket
$50 for 3 tickets
$100 for 7 tickets
Please contact Susan Rohlfs at srohlfs@mcnhs.org or 513-231-3500 x5142 with questions. Thank you for your support of Rocket Athletics!
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Rocket Shop
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Shop Hours: The shop is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session.
The online Rocket Shop is always open for all your uniform and spirit wear purchases. You can place your order online and have available in the shop for pickup or shipped to your house (for a small fee).
Check out the online shop here.
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Community News
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Military Committee hosts annual dance; reserve seats now!
The McNicholas High School Military Committee invites you to a night of dancing, prizes, auctions, split-the-pot and music by Haymarket Riot on Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in the McNicholas High School. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Cash Bar with beer, wine, soda, and water. Reserve a table for 10 for $125! Advanced open seating: $15/person, $25/couple All admissions will be $15/person at the door.
Ladies' Trip to Nashville
The annual Ladies Trip benefitting the McNicholas Athletic Boosters will leave Cincinnati Friday, April 29 for Nashville and return Sunday, May 1. This popular trip fills quickly, so click here for information and registration.
Staying Safe in the Digital Age
All parents are invited to attend an evening at Nagel Middle School on February 18 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. "Staying Safe in a Digitally Connected World" will feature 3 speakers who have valuable information to help parents ensure that their students are safe online. Click here for more information.
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Director of Communications and Marketing,
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