COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously.
Day 2 - The 2010s
What happened?
McClain High School turned 100 years old! In September 2015, a Centennial Celebration Weekend occurred filled with various activities such as a 5K, high school tours, a catered dinner and dance, an ice cream social, and a rededication ceremony. Then in July 2016, Larry “Rock” Roosa established, with the support of the McClain Alumni Association and staff members, Edward Lee McClain Day. Later in 2017, the busts of Edward Lee and Lulu McClain were placed alongside Ginevra in the first floor hallway as a result of the hard work and dedication of the McClain Alumni Association and generous donations from many supporters.
Eddie the Tiger was born! The “roar was restored” with the rebirth of the Edward Lee McClain mascot lovingly named, Eddie. He was born on January 8, 2016 amidst a great celebration that included a birth certificate being developed for him!
One of five Superintendents Emeriti who have worked in the district, Mr. Terrence Fouch, retired from the district in July 2013. We will share the names of the others as we work our way back through the decades.
The SCOL (South Central Ohio League) disbanded, and our district would later join our current league, the Frontier Athletic Conference.
The first MHS Day was held in May 2014. This day of community service provided by our high school students and staff continues today.
Social media, cell phones, and pop culture - The growth and popularity of social media and cell phones expanded across the decade as evidenced throughout the yearbooks. Themes such as snapping and hashtags can be found over the years, and in 2010 it was apparent by a yearbook segment that cell phone use was problematic. Check out the picture below. Many of the most evident pop culture references over the years were to the show, Friends.
Today’s pictures show:
1. Scenes from the Centennial, the 2015 class officers and the 1915 class officers, and the celebration event card
2. The cell phone rules of 2010
3. MHS Day 2015
4. 2013 survey results on the places that students went to for lunch - Open lunch is still in place today, but students must demonstrate good behavior and maintain eligibility in order to participate.
5. Coach Rick Van Matre and his wife Kathy - Coach Van Matre had 472 victories, 170 losses, and only one losing season in 28 years.
6. Just a couple of SO MANY examples of how our students and staff have continued to show support for other schools over the years
7. Friends
8. Eddie the Tiger
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The Adena Health mobile unit will be at Buckskin Elementary tomorrow, November 28, 2023. Buckskin Elementary parents and guardians should have already received the consent form and information detailing the services provided. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Spring at Buckskin by calling 937-981-2673.😊🩺
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2023 - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district using the theme Across the Decades! 😀
Each day we will share facts and pictures from each decade as we work our way back to the 1800s. We would love for you to comment about your memories and experiences from each decade. The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to many, but even if you are familiar with the history, we think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that haven’t been shared previously.
Day 1 - The 2020s
What happened? 🤔
➡️ The Covid-19 pandemic - Masks, quarantine, isolation, contact tracing, temperature checking, COVID tracker, social distancing, virtual learning/meetings/events/ceremonies, meal delivery, and A LOT of sanitizing! It was a time of countless all-calls, emails, and Facebook Live sessions. No matter what happened along the way, the goal of our district was to BE IN SCHOOL.
➡️ Projects - A playground, additional parking, lobby addition, locker rooms, concession area, renovated restrooms, a new track, new paint and flooring, new boilers and chillers, practice field and multipurpose facility development, and plans in place for future projects - It has been a busy few years!
➡️ Celebrations - The return of what we consider normalcy for instruction, athletics, programs, events, etc., enhanced professional learning opportunities for staff and students through Visible Learning and new curriculum/technology tools, district pep rallies, groundbreakings, the addition of new programs and organizations such as DFCA and girls wrestling, and so many more!
Today’s pictures show:
1. The original Imagination Kingdom - Deterioration over the years led to a quick demolition.
2. March 12, 2020 - The first day that students could play on the new Imagination Kingdom - When the picture was taken, no one knew that it would be the last day students would be on campus for the 2019-2020 school year.
3. Meals on wheels! During the spring of 2020, thousands of meals were delivered to different locations throughout the district since school was not in session.It was one of many collaborative efforts in our Village during that time period.
4. Our empty campuses brought such sadness for many. We missed our students!
5. Projects - An example of many areas with new flooring, the courtyard area during the locker room and lobby renovation, the beautiful sundial area, and one of our groups that participated in the March 2023 groundbreaking
6. A full house! District pep rally - March 2022
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Information from the November 21, 2023 4:00 p.m. all-call:
We will be on Thanksgiving break beginning tomorrow, November 22 through Friday, November 24. Students will return to school on Monday, November 27. In looking ahead to December, there will be a two-hour early release on Wednesday, December 20. Christmas break will be held beginning Thursday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 3. Students will return on Thursday, January 4. On behalf of our district, we wish all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
The Greenfield Rotary Club hosted seniors guests, Taylor Pennington and Shawn Daniels, yesterday. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊
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Please consider giving. ❤️
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TONIGHT AND TOMORROW! 💜
The McClain High School Drama Department will be presenting Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol on November 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door. Our students have worked hard to prepare and are ready to entertain you. Come and join us! 🎭
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The Greenfield Rotary Club hosted seniors guests, Haylee Havens and Kaitlyn Jett, yesterday. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊
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Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙
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Veterans and their guests are welcome to attend. See the picture for details. ❤️🤍💙
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Practice field project days #140-152 - Be sure to follow the updates on our social media accounts, website, and app!
It continues to be a busy time at 750 McClain Avenue. 🔧🔨
1. The primary and secondary steelwork will be finished in the section of the building where they are working in the next few days.
2. Framing of the exterior walls in that section is scheduled for next week.
3. The second concrete slab for the middle section of the building was poured last week.
4. The trees for the Seventh Street side and the parking lot "islands" have been planted.
5. The construction fencing has been adjusted to open up most of the parking spaces.
We welcome questions and will continue to keep you updated. 😊
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The McClain High School Drama Department will be presenting Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol on November 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door. Our students have worked hard to prepare and are ready to entertain you. Come and join us! 🎭
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The Adena Health mobile unit is ready to go at Rainsboro Elementary! Next month, they will be traveling to Buckskin Elementary on Tuesday, November 28. Information and consent forms will be sent home with Buckskin students this week. 😀
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Information from the October 30, 2023 4:30 p.m. all-call:
On Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the McClain High School Cafetorium, we will be holding an internet safety session for ADULTS ONLY presented by nationally recognized speaker Jesse Weinberger. The session is open to parents/guardians, community members, and those from neighboring communities. You do not have to register in advance. Please consider joining us for this valuable informational session.
The Adena Health Mobile Unit will be visiting the buildings in our district, and the first stop is Rainsboro Elementary tomorrow, October 31. If you are a Rainsboro parent, you should have received an email with a consent form in addition to a hard copy that was sent home last week. Consent forms can also be picked up in the school office. Please complete and submit the form whether you would like or not like your child to be seen. Once a consent form is completed, it does not have to be filled out and submitted again. Services provided on the unit include but are not limited to, wellness checks/physicals, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and mental health treatment. If you are a parent in one of our other buildings, you will receive the consent form closer to the mobile unit’s scheduled visit. We are hopeful that many of our families will take advantage of this great opportunity.
Parents and guardians should have received an email with a consent form for an optional influenza and Covid vaccination clinic. The clinic will be held tomorrow, October 31, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in room 153 of Greenfield Middle School. It is for ages six months to adult. Signs will be posted in the colonnade area that will assist you in getting to the correct location. Children younger than 6th grade must be accompanied by their parent or guardian with completed paperwork. If you have a school-age child whom you would like to take to the clinic, you can pick them up from the office and return them once finished. If you have a student who is in 6th through 12th grade that you'd like to receive a shot, you can fill out the form and send it to school with your child. It is a very smooth process for students to be vaccinated during the school day. Parents and guardians can receive shots as well. If you have any questions, please call Katie Pryor, RN at 937-981-3860.
On the evenings of November 1 and 2, we will be having parent-teacher conferences in all of our buildings. If you haven’t signed up for a conference, we would love to see you. Working together, we can help to make the educational experience the best that it can be for students. If you have any questions about scheduling a conference, please contact the office of the building where your child attends.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the building where your child attends during regular school hours. Have a good evening!
HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY!
Don't miss out on our internet safety session presented by nationally recognized speaker Jesse Weinberger!
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: MHS Cafetorium
This event is for ADULTS ONLY! It is open to parents/guardians, community members, and those from neighboring communities. Keeping our kids safe while using the internet takes all of us working together!
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November Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Consider joining our transportation team. 💜💛
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Join us this afternoon! Go Tigers! 💜💛🐅 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers
The Greenfield Rotary Club hosted seniors guests, Elana Unger and Chloe Sweitzer, this morning. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊
Other special guests at this morning's Rotary Club meeting were GMS teacher and MHS Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Mike Noszka and his son Michael.
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Use the link below to access the October edition of Tiger Talk! 😀
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vNkq22bBMTE5fP0aWthB1cqOK2vJ8Ule/view?usp=drivesdk
This month's guests are:
➡️ Brandy Luke, EMIS Coordinator
➡️ FFA instructors- Shelby Guthrie, Madison Schumacher, and Mike Sykes
➡️ Anna Barrett and Allie Flowers, MHS students who will share about the upcoming play, Humbug High
➡️ BASC staff, Beth Pennington and Lauren Dowden, along with special guests Audrey, Jamison, and Lincoln
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