COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about Edward Lee McClain High School! The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to some, but we have many in our community who may not know the uniqueness of our high school. 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 aren't often shared.
Day 4 - The auditorium: First, some facts -
1. McClain High School is one of just a few high schools in the country with an in-house organ, which was installed by the Ernest M. Skinner Company of Boston in 1915.
2. The auditorium was built with separate exterior doors so that the community could use it outside of the school day.
3. Equipment for projecting motion pictures or carrying radio broadcasts was part of the original auditorium.
2. The pipes that you see are NOT the actual organ pipes. They are only decoration. The actual pipes cannot be seen from the seats.
3. The chairs were renovated for the first time in 1968.
4. Originally, the auditorium seated approximately 900. Today, the auditorium seats approximately 550.
5. There was not always an orchestra pit. The pit was not added until the 1986 renovation.
The pictures show:
1. The description of the auditorium taken from the 1915 Dragon
2. A performance from the 1920s
3. A high school orchestra picture from 1924
4. The 1986 Dragon pages dedicated to the renovation
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about Edward Lee McClain High School! The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to some, but we have many in our community who may not know the uniqueness of our high school. 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 aren't often shared.
Day 3 - The library: Anyone who has attended or visited the high school recently would know the library as it is today. The library was not always a library though. It started out as a study hall.
The pictures show:
1. The original library - This room is adjacent to the current library.
2. The original principal's office - This room is also adjacent to the library on the opposite side.
3. The library in its original state as a study hall - Look closely. It is rare to see a picture of the library without the murals.
4. One of the issues that our maintenance and custodial department has had to contend with over the years is ensuring that water does not damage the murals. Countless letters were written and exchanged between McClain and artist Vesper Lincoln George regarding the murals. It was discovered recently in one letter that water leaking in those areas has been occurring from the beginning! We got a chuckle out of knowing that even McClain was frustrated by the leaks. Our district is fortunate to have such a wonderful maintenance and custodial staff that works diligently to maintain the beauty of our high school! The picture shows the words of Edward Lee McClain in one of the many letters.
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about Edward Lee McClain High School! The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to some, but we have many in our community who may not know the uniqueness of our high school. 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 aren't often shared.
Day 2 - Innovation: In present time, the word "historic" would come to the mind of many when describing McClain High School. During the time period that it was constructed, the word that would come to mind for most would be "innovative". It was in 1912 that Edward Lee McClain shared his idea of developing a state-of-the art high school with Greenfield High School Principal Frank Raymond (F.R.) Harris. Together, McClain, Harris, and renowned architect William Ittner designed a high school that would come to be known across the country.
While still learning traditional subjects, students were provided with learning experiences that would support them in their future as adults. The pictures show:
1. Known as part of the domestic science department, this picture shows the cooking area and model dining room. If you are familiar with the high school currently, you may know that the model dining room is now Mr. Closson's office!
2. This picture shows the chemistry laboratory. There was a physics laboratory as well.
3. Known as part of the commercial department, this picture shows the typewriter room.
4. Also part of the commercial department, this picture shows a bookkeeping and accounting classroom.
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK - This year we are counting down the 18 school days until break by sharing some facts about Edward Lee McClain High School! The facts and pictures shared each day may be familiar to some, but we have many in our community who may not know the uniqueness of our high school. Even if you are familiar with the history, I think that along the way you may learn some new facts and see some unique pictures that aren't often shared.
Day 1 - Some basic facts:
1. Edward Lee McClain was born on May 30, 1861 and died on May 2, 1934.
2. ELM made his fortune in the late 19th and early 20th centuries manufacturing horse collar pads. He also manufactured other products as well.
3. The cornerstone for ELM High School was laid in May 1914.
4. The dedication ceremony for the high school was held in September 1915.
5. It is believed that ELM was unaware that the building would be named after him until he was notified of such by the Board of Education.
The pictures show the laying of the cornerstone, ELM at age 24, and ELM at age 42. The final picture is believed to be the last one taken of him before his death. It was taken in January 1934.
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We are so thankful!
School will resume for students on Monday, November 28, 2022. Happy Thanksgiving!
The District 16 Elementary and Middle School honor choirs will be performing today, November 19, at 4:00 in the McClain High School Auditorium. Come and check out this talented group, which includes some of our students! There is no charge for admission. 🎶
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Please consider scheduling an appointment for the blood drive tomorrow. ☺️
We encourage all parents and guardians to read this important information from Nurse Katie.
If you missed it tonight, you can still come out tomorrow evening, November 12, to see the McClain High School Drama Department present the play “Miracle on 34th Street”. Start time is 7:30pm in the McClain High School Auditorium, and tickets are $5.00 at the door. The Performing Arts Boosters will be selling concessions before and during the show at the Marble Stairs. Come out and support our students and this wonderful production! 😊
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It’s always an honor to recognize veterans in a variety of ways across our district! Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifices! ❤️🤍💙💜💛
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Information from the November 10, 2022 5:30pm all-call: The McClain High School Drama Department will present the play “Miracle on 34th Street” Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 at 7:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Performing Arts Boosters will be selling concessions before and during the show at the Marble Stairs. We would love for you to come out and support our students and this wonderful production!
Important dates:
Tuesday, November 22 - Two hour early dismissal
Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25 - Thanksgiving break
Monday, November 28 - School resumes.
Have a good evening!
Important information regarding a two hour early dismissal on November 22, 2022!
The McClain High School Drama Department will present the play “Miracle on 34th Street” Friday, November 11th & Saturday, November 12th at 7:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Performing Arts Boosters will be selling concessions before and during the show at the Marble Stairs. Come out and support our students and this wonderful production! 😊
We are looking for someone to join our custodial team!
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Join us this evening for our Marching Tigers and Tigerettes Indoor Band Concert! It will be held in the MHS Auditorium at 6:00 pm. This event is open to the community with no admission charge. ☺️
Today was an AWESOME day of learning in the Greenfield Exempted Village School District! Staff members spent time collaborating and learning from one another during learning walks. The best professional development is often in “your own backyard”, and we are proud of our staff members as they continue to increase their knowledge about Visible Learning.
You can check out many more pictures from our district on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter by searching #VisibleLearning.
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Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, October 28, 2022. We hope to see all parents and guardians for a conference on either Wednesday, November 2 or Thursday, November 3. 😊
