With the large amount of students involved in programs like National Honor Society and Green Cord, finding opportunities to volunteer and earn hours can seem like a daunting task. However, many students don’t realize that there is a multitude of …
Category Archive: News
Feb
27
PALS program hosts informational meeting for perspective members
Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in joining the Peer Assistant Leadership and Services (PALS) program for the 2012-13 school year must attend an informational meeting Feb. 27 in advisor Katie Abel’s room (H105). “PALS is amazing,” First year member, …
Feb
24
Soccer teams excel this season
Both girls and boys soccer have begun their seasons with victories. With the boys team undefeated in districts and girls soccer ranked as number one in the nation, the teams have high hopes for the future.In comparison to this time …
Feb
24
Heart health month
Every day, 2,200 people die of heart disease according to the American Heart Association. In order to combat this disease, February has been dubbed Heart Healthy Month. To celebrate this month, the school clinic is educating students about personal health …
Feb
24
Revisions made to date of prom
The date of prom has changed due to concerns about the original date, which was set for Easter weekend. This upset students who attend religious services and events during that time. “The date changed date to May 5 because it …
Feb
21
Author debuts new novel in library
“You have to write a million words before you write something someone wants to read,” 25 year-old author Michelle Madow said. “You have to keep pushing and going on.”On Monday Feb. 13 Madow, author of the young adult fiction novel …
Feb
21
Laura’s Legacy continues to spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis
Rebecca Oaxaca and various students have created a Facebook page to promote Laura’s Legacy and her story. The page also helps to keep students notified about what is going on in the campaign and ways that they can help.Freshman Laura …
Feb
07
School Floral Design classes sell arrangements for Valentines Day
Jan. 23 through Feb. 10 the floral design classes will be selling candy bouquets and flower arrangements to raise money for the floral students.“We provide the same items that floral design shops do, but for a cheaper price and we …
Feb
07
MEF scholarships due Friday Feb. 10
McKinney Education Foundation (MEF) scholarship applications are now available to all seniors. MEF coordinator Cindy Monogue suggests that seniors apply as early as possible in order to be sure that all the forms are complete in time for the deadline. …
Feb
03
Councelors visit classes to discuss 2012-2013 registration
The time to choose classes for the 2012-2013 school year is approaching. Counselors will begin visiting classes to distribute registration materials starting on Friday, Feb. 10 with junior classes, the following Friday, Feb. 17. They will cover the sophomore classes …
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