MHS Announcements 11/11/2026

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Congratulations to the McDowell United States Academic Decathlon team for finishing 2nd at this weekend’s tournament! It was an amazing showing for this incredibly talented team. 7 students earned medals including Andrew Hu, Anthony Ward, Archer Moyers, Aubrey Belczyk, Derrick Liu, Naga Guttula, and Taylor Stippich. And Derrick Liu and Anthony Ward took home prestigious overall medals as well. If you are interested in joining this amazing team please see Mr. Andrzejczak in room 2207 anytime! 

Do you love theater and performing? Are you obsessed with the worlds of Lord of the Rings or The Witcher? Then the Dungeons and Dragons Club might be for you! Whether you’re a veteran looking for an excuse to play more or have never even heard of a 20-sided die, join us this Friday from 2:30-4:00 PM in the MIC for our next campaign. You’ll be sure to meet new people, create your very own character, and jump into an incredible adventure with a daring story.

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Girls varsity soccer is playing in the First Round of the PIAA State Championship tonight at home against North Allegheny at 6:30. Join us at Gus Anderson Field to cheer on our Lady Trojans!

REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

McDowell North is hosting a gift drive to donate to Shriners Children’s Erie this holiday season. All donations can be dropped off to Mr. Andrzejczak in room 2-207 at McDowell North. All donations must be brand new, unopened, and in original packaging. Please avoid donating any items containing latex, food items, and toys depicting weapons of any sorts. Donations will be accepted through December 6. Every toy makes a difference. Let’s make this holiday season a little brighter for our community. Thank you for your generosity!

Do you have any unwanted books in mint condition? Consider donating them to The Empathy Project! For the whole month of November, The Empathy Project is hosting a book drive for National Family Literacy Month to donate books to Hooked on Books for Kids. After being donated, these books will be given to children of underprivileged families who can’t afford new books. Please no textbooks or magazines. If you would like to donate you can drop them off to Ms. Parmeter in room 232 in McDowell South or Dr. Emmanuele in room 2-101 in McDowell North. Email Emily Knight at 154589@mtsd.org with any questions.