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District offers summer SAT prep classes

kzodrow — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:28:32 +0000

Students who feel they need more help with standardized testing have the opportunity to attend an SAT prep camp through MISD this summer. The camp is designed to help students improve their SAT test taking skills. “The camp’s purpose is …

Volleyball hosts first annual Boyd Beach Bash

kzodrow — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:38:31 +0000

The Varsity volleyball team will be hosting the first annual Boyd Beach Bash at the Craig Ranch Fields in Mckinney. The Beach Bash will take place on Sat. May 12. Any students who would like to create a team must …

Annual Baccalaureate auditions take place

kzodrow — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:21:48 +0000

The Baccalaureate ceremony, a religious event in which seniors can reflect on their spiritual growth throughout high school, will take place May 30 at 7 p.m. at Stonebridge United Methodist Church. Student Council held auditions on Tues. May 1 and …

Profile: Senior Taylor Alva dedicates summer to Young Life camp

mjohns — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:20:50 +0000

While most seniors are preparing for college and spending the last few months with their high school peers, senior Taylor Alva will spend her summer working for Young Life in the hopes of gaining a selfless experience. Alva will be …

Senior Brady Anderson sells candy to raise funds for family adoptions

kzodrow — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:16:47 +0000

Every day senior Brady Anderson walks the halls not only carrying his school backpack, but also carrying one on his chest filled with candy for sale. The profit he makes from the candy isn’t for his pockets but instead for …

AP and STAAR Testing Schedule for Spring 2012

mjohns — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:23:26 +0000

STAAR Testing schedule:May 8 – STAAR 9th grade Math, 10th, 11th, 12th graders arrive 10:30 a.m. May 9 – STAAR 9th grade Biology, 10th, 11th, 12th graders arrive 10:30 a.m. May 10 – STAAR 9th grade World Geography, 10th, 11th, …

Junior Stephanie Swanstrom finds fulfillment in caring for horses, family

mjohns — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:29:55 +0000

For most people when they see a ranch, not much crosses their mind. For junior Stephanie Swanstrom, however, a ranch is more; it’s home. Swanstrom’s family owns a ranch that they use to care for horses. The first encounter Stephanie …

NAHS screens Hugo for fundraiser movie night

kzodrow — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:07:13 +0000

The National Art Honor Society is hosting a movie night in room G122 on March 30 from 5-8 p.m. to raise money for their art show at the McKinney Performing Arts Center in May. The tickets for the movie night …

Theater department to perform Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

mjohns — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:29:34 +0000

The Crucible by Arthur Miller has been selected for this year’s spring play. The production will be directed by Technical Director Gerald Young. Students who are currently enrolled in fine arts and theater classes or have been given special permission …

Choir director recieves SMU achievement award

kzodrow — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:56:59 +0000

Assistant Choir Director, Joseph Tompkins was named Southern Methodist University’s 2012 Meadows School of the Arts Young Music Educator of the Year because he “strives to keep his students entertained, while learning.”According to his students, it is not surprising that …