MHS ANNOUNCEMENTS 09/15/26

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

👑 Attention Seniors: Homecoming Court Nominations Are Now Open! It’s time to nominate the classmates who best represent the spirit and high standards of McDowell High School for this year's Homecoming Court! Before you cast your vote, please review the critical guidelines below: Voting Rules & Instructions Only current 12th-grade students (1 submission per senior). Every senior may nominate 2 seniors for Homecoming Court. You are nominating individuals, not couples. Strict Campaigning Policy It is not appropriate to ask other for votes or run as a couple—a deserving court member does not need to ask for votes. Any paper flyers or electronic posts brought to administration's attention will result in immediate disqualification. Note: McDowell High School Administration has final approval of the Homecoming Court and reserves the right to remove any candidate who does not exemplify the highest standards of our school. ⏰ Deadline: Round 1 voting closes strictly at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 18th. Don't wait—get your nominations in!

The first Spanish club meeting will be held in room 220 during tutorial on Friday September 18. 

Hello English Language Learners! Ms. Kopay is having after school tutoring for ELL students on Wednesdays from 2:25-3:25.  Tutoring starts this week, Wednesday, September 16th, in Ms. Kopay's room at 4-102 in McDowell North. Transportation is not provided, so a parent/guardian will need to come and pick you up.

Attention Students! Do you like flowers and gardening? Do you like creating fun crafts? If you do, McDowell Garden Club is an activity you want to check out. This club is a great opportunity to gain service hours and fill in requirements for the STEM Certificate, all while having fun! Our first meeting will be on Friday, September 18th, at McDowell North in room 4-210 during tutorial. If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Allaman (allaman@mtsd.org).

Are you a student interested in STEM. Looking to go into college or a technical field. Consider the STEM Certificate Program! Expand your future career opportunities by earning a specialized certificate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math while completing your current courses. Build a competitive edge for college applications or develop high-demand technical skills to use after graduation. Check out the Google Classroom with code i2vbkzu2 

GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Boys golf will be playing in the Marquette Invitational at the Meadville Country Club today. Boys and girls cross country head to Harbor Creek for a 4:00 meet. Girls volleyball travels to Sharon for away games. JV starts at 6:00 and varsity at 7:15. And girls varsity soccer has a home game against Oil City Area High School at 6:30.

REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ASL Sign Language Club will meet Thursdays during tutorial this year in room 6-200. Our next meeting will take place on September 17th. If you need a pass or the code to join our Google Classroom, please come see Ms. Farrell. Thank you!

McDowell Students, for the 2026-2027 school year, we will be introducing the Peer Review Club, an outlet designed to provide students with assistance for their English Language written work. We will meet Tuesdays, but we do offer support outside of weekly meetings. Ask your English teacher or email 145187@mtsd.org to sign up and get English support.

Attention 11th and 12th graders. The military is entitled to request your name, address, and telephone number. If you do not wish your information released to the military, please stop by the main office in either building and pick up an opt out form. Forms are due back to the offices by October 1.

Attention Swifties! Our first meeting of the year will be held this Friday, September 18th during tutorial in room 2-202 (McD North). Stop by for an "Enchanted" time as we step into the world of Speak Now! There will be Taylor-themed activities, crafts, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate one of the most iconic eras. Email Mrs. Gildersleeve (gildersleeve@mtsd.org) if you have any questions or would like to attend. 

There will be an esports practice this Tuesday in MCD-South room 008, which is in the basement. It will start right after school and go until 3:30pm.