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Welcome to McDowell High School in Marion, NC! ![]() SAT Preparation Program Offered Appalachian State University is pleased to announce an SAT Preparation Program is once again being offered on our campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on April 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, and 24, 2010.
Students may access information and register online at: This course is offered prior to the May 1, 2010 test date. This comprehensive program offers ten hours of instruction in math, ten hours in verbal preparation and a two-hour session in test-taking skills and strategies for a total of twenty-two hours. AttributionImage: '070305' ![]() National Air Rifle Championship The McDowell High NJROTC Air Rifle Team has qualified to be one of 25 schools from the 634 Navy programs nationwide to participate in the Secretary of the Navy's National Air Rifle Championship hosted at Camp Perry, Ohio. Team members will be departing Marion at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10th and returning on Sunday, February 14th. Students that will be travelling and shooting are Chris W., Charles L., Alan M., Tiffany T. and Rosa M.
Please take the time to congratulate these students. They have put in numerous hours of training and spent many weekends on the road travelling the Southeast competing against the best competition possible. Their expectations of shooting well has paid off in this incredible opportunity. ![]() BROADWAY RESCHEDULED MARION, NC – COMPANY FUNDRAISER RESCHEDULED!
The McDowell High School’s Titan Theatre Company production of “Broadway Our Way” scheduled for Saturday January 30th at 7pm in the McDowell High School Commons has been rescheduled because of impending winter weather. “This is a major fundraising event for us and this forecast does not look good,” said company president, Tiffany Fields. Thankfully, the evening of song and dance in a cabaret-style setting will move to Friday, March 5th at 7 PM. Fields noted that, “Balancing event schedules at the high school can be tricky, but we are grateful to have an open date to showcase the wonderful talent that we have.” The cabaret will be serving homemade desserts and a bevy of beverages to make it a complete evening out. Performances will include many classics of the “Great White Way” to more contemporary Broadway selections. The review is being directed by Greg Hils, along with musical director, Nancy Long. Admission is only $5.00. The Titan Theatre Company is sponsored by Greg Hils, the company President is Tiffany Fields, Drew Newton, Vice President and the Secretary is Andrew Warburton. Anyone interested in helping the company is encouraged to call 652-2440 for more information. Titan Theatre Company 600 McDowell High Dr. Marion NC 28752 McDowell Technical Enrollment Information Enrollment of High School Students in Community Colleges McDowell Technical Community College has established cooperative agreements with McDowell Public Schools, Marion Christian Academy, New Manna Christian School, and home schools that have resulted in great opportunities for students to begin college level course work while still attending high school. The Huskins Bill Program and Dual/Concurrent Enrollment are the two programs available and involve both day and evening classes. There will be an informational meeting at McDowell Tech on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 in the Crane Resistoflex Auditorium at 6:00 pm for rising juniors or seniors in high school and their parents. For more info, contact Julie Padgett at 659-0417. REGISTRATION Registration for next school year will begin in February. Counselors will begin visiting classrooms the week of February 1 at MHS. Registration cards are due back to 1st period teachers on February 12. Counselors will visit classrooms at West McDowell Junior High School on February 9 and East McDowell Junior High School on February 11 to meet with rising sophomores. Junior high registration cards are due to 1st period teachers on February 19. Students will not receive a Course of Study book this year, but can access it online. Only rising sophomores will receive a Course of Study book. Please direct any questions to your student’s School Counselor. For the course of study book, go to the website: http://www.mhs.mcdowell.k12.nc.us/ ,then go to files, then scroll down to Courses of Study 2010-2011. ![]() The Iliad (Newspaper) Check out the new edition of McDowell High School's student-produced newspaper, The Iliad!
Yearbook Photos ![]() Yearbook Information Students have been asked to complete a yearbook order form for the 2010 edition of the yearbook. Parents should receive a statement in the mail with payment information. At the time that the yearbook is ordered, payment may be made with a check, money order, or credit card made out to Jostens. You may also order yearbooks at www.jostensyearbooks.com or you may pay Wayne Greene at McDowell High. The school accepts cash, checks, or money orders made out to McDowell High School. Attention Seniors: Cap and gown pictures will be made January 28 during first and second periods. Order forms will be made available to you and all packages are pre-paid. Spring pictures for sophomores and juniors will be made February 4. Contact InformationFor more information about pictures or yearbooks, contact Wayne Greene at the high school:
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