McCormick High School

The Ed-Op College Fair last week was a success! There were 31 colleges and universities present.

"McCormick High School is offering a second certification. Until today, we have been offering 1 certification, Microburst EmployAbility. I am so proud to announce that Ms. Jillian Coffin has agreed to support a 2nd certification, OSHA 10, and have her students complete this certification. Both of these certifications earn students an industry credential and help with completion in all cluster area pathways. Thank you, Ms. Coffin, for your support and dedication to helping our students become successful in and out of the classroom. Way to Go!" ~Mrs. Rapp

Selected seniors will be taking the WIN testing on Wednesday. Parents/guardians & students were sent a letter two weeks ago. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bailey at baileys@mcsd1.org.

"Congratulations to the following students for completing their Microburst Certification. Way to go! I am so proud of each of you. Continue to work hard and reach for the stars. Thank you, Mrs. Beard, for your support by helping our students reach their goals." ~Mrs. Rapp London Brown M'Rya Bryant Omarion Gilyard ZyKerriah Hill

Each year, organizations around the world observe Nuclear Science Week, celebrating all the ways nuclear science improves our lives. See the attached flyer for benefits of the nuclear industry and some career options.

"Thanks to Tycie Stewart (Piedmont Technical College, Financial Aid Office) and Dr. Tomiko T. Smalls, PhD (MHS Class of 1987, Scholarship & School Connections Committee) for speaking with our parents and students about the financial aid process, including FAFSA applications, types of scholarships, and work study opportunities. Information was provided on best practices for submitting scholarship applications, including the importance of adhering to deadlines, having someone proofread your application, and sending thank-you notes." ~Mrs. Martin

SPORTS: Quantrell Hearst has been nominated for WJBF's Football Friday Night Player of the Week. Voting is now open, and you can vote once daily until Friday night at 11:00 pm. LET'S VOTE!!! CLICK LINK BELOW https://www.wjbf.com/player-of-week/ffn-player-of-the-week-2024-week-9/

"Students toured the campus of South Carolina State University and received a welcome from university president, Col. (US Army Retired) Alexander Conyers, the 13th president of the school. They learned about the SC State Orangeburg Massacre, which was the shooting of student protestors in 1968. They also had the opportunity to see a few MHS graduates who encouraged them to push for greatness and assured them that it is possible for great things to come from McCormick." ~Mrs. Martin

"A highlight from the tour of Claflin University was its new student center that opened in March. The 80,000-square-foot, $40 million student center at Magnolia and Goff Avenue features a 172-seat theater with first-run movies, eSports center, meeting/conference rooms, food court with national eateries and an 800-seat ballroom." ~Mrs. Martin

Tomorrow, October 22, will be makeup picture day for grades 6-11. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

"I am so proud of Lashanti for representing MHS today at the Chamber of Commerce event! Great job!" ~Mrs. Rapp

MHS will be hosting a financial aid night on Thursday, October 25, at 5:30pm in the media center. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Please see the attached flyer for upcoming events at MHS.

Parents/Guardians/Students. PTO will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024 in the MHS Parenting Center @ 5:30pm. I hope you are able to attend as the organization works to build home-school relationships. GKW

Thanks to Chemikia Johnson of Grei Realty for taking time from her busy schedule to speak with our students about the field of Real Estate. As a Certified Real Estate Agent and Broker, she was able to explain the differences in the occupations, as well as the education and training required. She also talked about the benefits and challenges of real estate and the job shadowing opportunities that she provides throughout the year.

Let’s CONGRATULATE our very own Markese Stevens on being the winner of the WJBF NewsChannel 6 Sports Player of the Week.!

Makeup picture day for grades 6-11 will be next Tuesday, October 22. A few reminders of changes: - Online only ordering - Parents will now receive their packages directly to their home. - Parents will need to use their students' first and last name, along with their student ID number to locate their images on our new website. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The MHS PTO meeting will be held on Monday, October 21 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Parenting Center.

Hurricane relief resources will be available today, October 11, at 5:30pm in the MMS Gym. please see the attached flyer for more information.

Next week, October 14-18, will be Homecoming Spirit Week. See the attached image for themed days.