The 1A State Track & Field meet will take place on Thursday (5-16-24) at Spring Valley High School starting at 5 pm. We have several student-athletes representing MHS and we wish all the them the best of luck! Go Chief!!
Congratulations to Zariah Hill and Asha Curry for being chosen to represent McCormick High Schoolat the State House for SC STEM Signing Day!
STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors from across the country who choose to pursue STEM education at technical programs, two- and four-year colleges and universities. Just like signing days for athletes, STEM Signing Day honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals.
A panel of young engineers told the students how they got to where they are (Boeing, BMW, Michelin, Nucor) and encouraged them to network and not be afraid of change.
Along with other students from across the state, Zariah and Asha were recognized by the House and the Senate and took a group picture with the governor.
Congratulations to our band students & staff on a job well done at the concert Tuesday evening!
The track and field team with travel to Lower Richland High School on Saturday (5-11-24) and compete in the Upperstate Championship. Field events are scheduled to start at 11 am. The address is 2615 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins, SC 29061.
Congratulations to Sydney McNally for winning the Military Officers Association of America JROTC Award for having demonstrated outstanding citizenship, personal responsibility, and service to their community and country as a member of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Athletic physicals will be given after school on Monday, May 13 for $25 (cash only). You may pick up a physical form from your coach or the athletic department.
The region track meet has been moved to Thursday, May 2nd and will take place at McCormick High School. The start time is 4 pm and the cost of entry will be $5.00 (cash only).
Senior Parents/Guardians/Students.
MHS is extremely excited and celebrates our students who will be graduating from Piedmont Technical College OR Abbeville County Career Center. These graduations will take place as follows:
Piedmont Technical College ~ May 2, 2024 @ 11:00am Greenwood Campus. This is by ticket only.
Abbeville County Career Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 6:00pm. Location: TBA. This is by ticket only.
Tickets are required for both these events. McCormick High does not issue tickets.
With this being said, because Abbeville County Career Center’s graduation on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the MHS Senior Awards Night has been changed to Friday, May 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm. Location: Middle School Gymnasium.
As always, you are able to find the upcoming events on our webpage, as well as parent email.
Your quote for this week is by Alexander Pope. The quote reads, “To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
Thank you. Have a great rest of your week.
GKW
Parents/Guardians/Students
This is Gena K. Wideman, your high school principal.
The underclassman parent/guardian meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, April 17 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 5:30pm.
During the meeting, we will share some viable information to support preparation for end-of-year events, academics, and the upcoming year.
Please enter through the student parking lot area doors directly across from the football field. A staff member will be present at the door to direct you on the meeting location.
As always, you are able to find the upcoming events on our webpage, as well as parent email.
A quote for this week is by Alexander Pope. The quote reads, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
Thank you. Have a great rest of your week.
GKW
The athletic banquet will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6 pm in the MMS gym. The athletic department will presale tickets for $10 starting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from Coach Hughes and Coach Pratt during lunch. A limited amount of tickets will be sold.
Purchase your yearbook now
The softball team will now play at Greenwood Christian on Tuesday (4-23-24) at 6 pm.
2024 South Carolina STEM Signing Day
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/125qmOpTuleoYquQY8ZUgAWi0_fyEyw-j/view?usp=drive_link
The softball and baseball games at Calhoun Falls on Friday (4-19-24) will start at 6 pm.
The JV and Varsity soccer game vs Dixie that was scheduled for Thursday (4-11-24) will be played on Monday (4-15-24) starting at 5:30 pm at Dixie High School.
Good morning, Parents/Guardians/Students.
The MHS underclassmen Parent/Guardian meetings scheduled for this evening at 5:30pm has been postponed. As we move into the end-of-year activities, we will make every effort to reschedule the meetings in a timely manner.
Parents, we still need your support. You should have received a letter with directions on how to complete the Parent Survey given each year by the State Department of Education. If you have not completed this survey, please do so before tomorrow at 12:00pm (noon). If you are experiencing difficulty with the process, please contact Ms. Candience Bell by phone @ (864) 602-1653 or by email @ guidance@mccormick.k12.sc.us. Your completion of the survey is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your love and support of your child, our students, our school, and our community.
Have a great day.
GKW
The softball game vs Thornwell that was canceled earlier in the season has been rescheduled to be played on Monday (4-15-24) at home at 5 pm.
Broadcasting students attended the Skills USA Competition over intercession & won 1st place! They will be attending nationals in June. Congratulations!!
Because of the severe weather threat on Thursday (4-11-24) the track meet at Crescent has been moved to Wednesday (4-10-24) at 5:30 pm.
The JV soccer game vs Bettis Academy has been rescheduled to be played at home on Friday (4-19-24) at 5:30 pm.