MHS Announcements 09/21/2026
McDowell High School Announcements
Monday, September 21, 2026 – SCHOOL DAY #15
Lunch Entrée: Chicken cordon blue sandwich and steamed carrots
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention 11th and 12th graders. The military is entitled to request your name, address, and telephone number. If you do not wish your information to be 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.
Hello everyone! Interested in joining ESL Club? ESL Club is for everyone who wants to have a safe space to practice their English Language skills, and talk with students who are learning English. This will be a safe, fun, and creative space for everyone, both ESL students and already English-speaking students. We can all help each other out. This club will happen twice a week - on Mondays (in Ms. Maguire's room at 2-210) and Thursdays (in Ms. Kopay's room at 4-102) during Tutorial. Note for teachers - I will create laminated passes for the students to use each week. This first meeting, starting Monday, September 21, in Room 2-210, please allow the students to come down. Come and join ESL Club!
Attention, student drivers: Parking permits are required for all vehicles parked on campus. Starting today, September 21, vehicles without a valid parking permit will be ticketed and subject to a fine. Parking permits can be purchased through the School Store on your Student Infinite Campus account. Have questions or need assistance purchasing a permit? Stop by the McDowell South Main Office - we’re happy to help!
FROZEN AUDITIONS ARE HERE! Auditions for McDowell CPA’s full Broadway production of Frozen the Musical will be held Monday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 22, beginning at 3:45 P.M. in the MIHS Chorus Room. Everything you need to know about auditions—including requirements and materials—is posted in the CPA Google Classroom. Make sure you check it out BEFORE audition day! Whether you’re hoping to be onstage, looking for your next big role, or just ready to jump into the magic of Arendelle, we want to see you there! Questions? Stop by Room 6-105 and see Mr. Johnson. Come prepared. Come confident. We can’t wait to see you at auditions!
Attention Class of 2027: Don't forget to vote for your Senior Class Officers! Voting closes tomorrow at 3:00.
Did you know that September is Deaf Awareness Month? Its purpose is to educate and inform people about the culture, language, and diversity in the Deaf community. It is scheduled to coincide with International Deaf Awareness Week, which is generally held the last week of September. This year it is being celebrated September 20-26. Interesting Fact: Around 90% of the Deaf population are born into hearing families and more than 70% of Hearing parents do not sign to their Deaf children.
Want to get better at public speaking, meet new people, and maybe travel around the country? If so, join Speech and Debate where you have the opportunity to compete at tournaments at places like Harvard and Yale. No experience is required to join, so if you want to elevate your college application, build confidence, and have fun, come to the first meeting on Tuesdays or Thursdays in room 2-208 from 2:40 to 4:00. Email caugherty@mtsd.org with any questions.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Varsity girls golf play in a multi-school match today at Downing Golf Course. Varsity girls tennis has home games against Mercyhurst starting at 4:00. And varsity girls soccer hosts Harbor Creek in a 6:30 game.
GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention all college bound 11th and 12th grade students: Representatives from the following schools will be meeting with students in the McDowell South HUB next week: Allegheny College, Penn West University in California, Washington and Lee University, Thiel College, Erie County Community College, Point Park University, and the University of Rochester. If you are interested in learning more about any of these schools, you must sign up in Naviance in order to get a pass to attend!! Just click on "Colleges", then "Visits." Any questions, please see Mrs. Gilroy.
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The McDowell Academic Decathlon Wants you! If you love to learn, compete, and make friends from all across the state this activity is for you. We will be holding a new members meeting Monday during tutorial in room 2207. You may also join us Tuesday after school in room 2207 as well to learn more and joint this amazing team!
📣 ATTENTION, STUDENTS! Want to have a voice in your school and help make a difference? Applications are now open for the McDowell Student Advisory Council! The Student Advisory Council gives students the opportunity to: 🗣️ Share ideas and provide input 💬 Discuss school policies and decisions with administration 🤝 Help improve the student experience at McDowell ⭐ Build leadership skills The application link has been sent to your McDowell email. If you are interested in being part of the council, please complete the application by Thursday, September 24th, at 3:00 p.m. We want to hear from you! Apply today!
