Meet McCaskey Chemistry Teacher Mr. Hatch

J.P. McCaskey High School has a lot of unique chemistry teachers. Every single one of them has their own unique ways of pushing their students towards success. Teachers do this through challenging them with projects or simply helping them with a problem. However, one chemistry teacher at McCaskey stands out. This teacher has become the life of room 252. That is thanks to McCaskey’s very … Continue reading Meet McCaskey Chemistry Teacher Mr. Hatch

All About Our Newest IB Class: IB Language and Literature SL

Elisabeth Palacios The International Baccalaureate program here at McCaskey is a highly revered one, and new classes are often being introduced, such as last year’s IB Marine Science course that will be back in rotation next school year. This year, it’s IB English A: Language and Literature.  This is only a one year course, so there is no higher level course to accompany it like … Continue reading All About Our Newest IB Class: IB Language and Literature SL

Annual ‘Pic Your Path’ event highlights McCaskey’s numerous course offerings

By Elisabeth Palacios From November 5th to 8th, McCaskey had its annual round of ‘Pic Your Path’ for 8th and 10th graders, the overview of McCaskey’s classes and programs by students, for students. Pic Your Path is a great opportunity for 10th graders to expand their horizons their junior and senior year, because it is where they learn about the paths that become available to … Continue reading Annual ‘Pic Your Path’ event highlights McCaskey’s numerous course offerings

From McCaskey Student to Principal Resident: Meet Ms. V

By Elisabeth Palacios She went from a proud J.P McCaskey graduate, to cheer coach, to now principal resident and aspiring principal. Ms. Veitia–best known as “Ms. V”–has had a long journey at McCaskey. More specifically, she has been in the School District of Lancaster for all her life, and her time here doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. Ms. V started her education at … Continue reading From McCaskey Student to Principal Resident: Meet Ms. V

Link Crew Leaders help ninth graders find their way in high school

By Nakaylah Kelley The key to successfully tackling ninth grade, and high school, starts with Link Crew Leaders. Link Crew Leaders, also known as LCL, are the first lighthouses that guide ninth grader’s experience as they officially enter high school each August. Link Crew is a worldwide program that is branched off of the Boomerang Project. The purpose behind Link Crew is to have students … Continue reading Link Crew Leaders help ninth graders find their way in high school