McNair Eagle News

I would like to wish a Happy Easter to those in our community who celebrate the holiday.

This week is our Spring Musical. Information on performance dates and times is below. We hope to see you there. We will also have some musical performances in the coming weeks. Information about these events can be found below.

This Wednesday is Coffee with the Counselors.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Nicole Vertar, M. Ed.

Principal

Ronald E. McNair High School

The Week of April 21---CAASPP State Testing

Wednesday, April 23---Coffee with the Counselors---8:20-9:30 in the McNair Library

Thursday April 24-Saturday, April 26---Performances of The Addams Family Musical

Tuesday, April 29---School Site Council---3:30 in the McNair Career Center

Thursday, May 8---Music in Our Schools---6:30 in the McNair Theater

Saturday, May 10---Prom---7:00 PM-11:00 PM at the Reserve at Spanos Park

Wednesday, May 14---Senior Music Night and Combined Concert---6:30 in the McNair Theater

Tuesday, May 20---Senior Awards Night---6:00-8:00 in the McNair Theater

Monday, May 26---No School---Memorial Day Holiday

Friday, May 30---Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025---7:00 at UOP's Spanos Center

There will be a senior meeting for graduates on Wednesday, April 23 during Student Success. Graduates will attend with their Student Success class and teacher.

Graduation will be Friday, May 30 at 7:00 PM at the Spanos Center on the campus of UOP. Graduation practice will be on Thursday, May 29 at McNair, starting at 8:30 AM. There will also be a practice on Friday, the 30th, where we will be traveling to UOP. Attendance at both practices is mandatory to participate in the graduation ceremony. There will be a senior meeting later in the month with more information.

Please note that every graduate will only receive 10 tickets for gradation. Each person in attendance (including small children) will need a ticket. This is a Fire Marshall/Safety regulation. Tickets will be distributed on May 29 or 30. Additionally, noise makers, balloons, and large signs are NOT allowed in the Spanos Center. This is a UOP regulation.

Students must also remember that if they violate a school rule or Ed Code Regulation and earn a consequence that results in a 45 Day Social Probation, they will be unable to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.

There has been an increase in the amount of accidents involving students on bicycles and vehicles at the intersection of Morada and West Lane. Stockton PD has asked us to remind families and students that students should be following laws while riding bicycles. Please make sure that students walk bicycles in the crosswalk, obey signal lights, and pay attention while riding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school.

Please join us for Coffee with the Counselors on Wednesday, April 23. We will meet in the McNair Library from 8:20-9:30. We hope to see you there.

Seniors who have been chosen for a Scholarship Award should email vmenezes@lodiusd.org to be included in the annual Senior Awards Night ceremony, which will be May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Theater.

Congressman Josh Harder is offering a Summer Internship Program. Please see the attached for more information.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates about McNair High School’s 2025 Prom, a magical evening your student won't want to miss! This year’s enchanting theme is "Once Upon a Time," and the event will be held on Saturday, May 10th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the beautiful Reserve at Spanos Park.

At this time, we are officially sold out of prom tickets. However, we are maintaining a waitlist for students who were unable to purchase their tickets during the initial sale. If your student is still interested in attending, please encourage them to join the waitlist as soon as possible.

Following ticket purchases, students had the opportunity to vote for their Prom Royalty. The top four nominees with the most votes will make up our Royal Court and will have two weeks before prom to campaign among their peers.

Guests can look forward to:

· Light appetizers and refreshments

· Professional printed and digital photos to capture the evening

· A night full of music, memories, and magic with DJ Nia Star and June

• Crowning of our Prom King and Queen

Please note the following important guidelines:

· Doors will close at 8:00 PM. No students will be admitted after this time.

· All attendees must leave the venue promptly at the end of the event. Students who do not leave the venue within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the prom risk not being able to attend future events.

· The event will be chaperoned by McNair staff and supported by student volunteers at the entrance to ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone.

We can’t wait to celebrate this unforgettable night with our students!

The McNair High School Performing Arts Department presents: The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. It will run in the McNair Mamie Starr Performing Arts Center (Theater) on Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM, on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM, and on Saturday April 26 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Admission is Free, but donations are welcome. We would love for you to come and enjoy what is sure to be a wonderful production. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Calling all high school students! It's time to register for the 2025 H2O Hackathon! Students compete for $20,000 in cash prizes. The event is free, including lunch and snacks. There are two competitions at the H2O Hackathon.

• A competition to build a mobile app. No coding experience needed and there are tutorials available.

• Multimedia competition.

Students can compete in either the high school or college division. This year's theme for the challenge is "Hack the Tap."

The event is Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA 95206.

Learn more and register at https://h2ohackathon.org/

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_MAGYqZxnkHgPNfQJCwcp2ZqTPlc5ey/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t36aPB_NTrUZ_2LsSaaYG2acJhemH6dM/view?usp=sharing

Please see the flyer below for information about the 10th Annual Love Lodi City-Wide Volunteer Day on April 26.

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fJGPMS8kXzzJjghVrMVDuaO93FVNXmKr/view?usp=sharing

Are you interested in becoming a teacher in Lodi Unified? If so, please click on the link for a flyer with some general information.

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1spy4kOPRTxApdBIEVTTKy7Q6KOuiiOcJ/view?usp=sharin

CREDIT RECOVERY & ADVANCEMENT

Locations: Tokay H.S. & Bear Creek H.S.

Dates: June 9, 2025 - July 10, 2025

OPEN ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION: March 3 – May 12, 2025

Open to ALL students Seeking Credit Recovery or Advancement:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2025

For more information on H.S. Summer School, see program flyer below:

English Flyer: H.S. Summer School 2025

Spanish Flyer: H.S. Summer School Flyer - Spanish

APEX LEARNING

Summer School Credit Recovery Program

Self-Paced, Digital Learning Curriculum

Designed for Non-Grad & Credit Deficient Students in Need of 15 or More Credits

Location: Tokay High & Bear Creek H.S.

Dates: June 9, 2025-July 10, 2025

Counselors Approval Required for APEX Registration. See your counselor to register.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2025

For more information on the APEX Summer Program, see program flyer below:

• English: APEX - Student Flyer 2025

• Spanish: APEX - Student Flyer 2025 (Spanish)

If you have an Area 1 (North Stockton) student that is experiencing transportation issues and is in need of a monthly city bus pass, please contact childwelfareandattendance@lodiusd.net or call our office at 209-331-7055. The purpose of this offering is to help remove transportation barriers for students. When making the request for a bus pass, please include the student's name, school, number of months that the student requires a bus pass, and method of delivery (postal mail to the school site or school staff pick up directly from RTD). Please consider processing and shipping times when making your request. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to the Child Welfare and Attendance Office.

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

Please click the link below for information on a series of trainings to help parents navigate the Special Education system.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Votq7Ybt0c2PSy8x0o67NiEtGKqcQ-KE/view?usp=sharing