It’s time for the Powder Puff Football Game!
🎓 Seniors vs. Juniors 🎓
📅 November 16, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 McDonald Athletic Complex @ 2nd Street
Come out, show your school spirit, and cheer on your class under the lights! 💪🔥
#PowderPuff #SeniorsVsJuniors #SchoolSpirit #HornsUp
This special event, sponsored by the Student Council and Government classes of MHS, is an opportunity to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country.
Veterans planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Friday, November 7th, by calling the High School Office at 330-530-8051 ext. 1101.
We look forward to celebrating and showing our appreciation for our local heroes!
Our Girls team will race at 10:00 AM, followed by the Boys team at 10:40 AM this Saturday at Fortress Obetz!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Blue Devils as they compete among the best in Ohio! 🙌
🎟️ Tickets are available here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ohsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM3Mzcw
#McDonaldXC #StateBound #GoBlueDevils
We’re in the last week of our Healthy Hearts and Paws Project Donation Drive. Let’s finish strong! From Oct. 27–31, we’re collecting treats and toys for dogs and cats 🐶🐱 (plus cleaning supplies, too!).
💙 The classroom that collects the most will win an extra recess, and the overall winner for the month earns a PJ Day!
You can also make monetary donations directly to The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project via Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp — every $2 donated = 1 item toward your child’s classroom total!
Our volleyball team captured its third straight District Title last night with a big win over Lake Center Christian! 💪💙
Next up: Regional Semifinals on Thursday, October 30! Let’s keep the momentum going, congratulations! 👏🔥
Join us for this McDonald tradition! Student athletes and band members will lead a community parade, followed by a bonfire at Ramsay Pavilion.
📅 October 23 ⏰ 6:15 PM
Please note there’s an updated parade route — check the latest details before heading out!
🎃 Day of the Dead Experience 🎃
Presented by the MHS Spanish & Art Clubs
💀 Step into an immersive walk-through featuring:
✨ Altar • Cemetery • La Catrina Face Painting
📅10/31
💵 $1 during your study hall
Don’t miss this authentic cultural experience!
Four of our own — Casey Miller, Drew Zajack, Jordan Perry, and Kyle Puckett — were named preseason contenders for the WKBN Big 22!
Check out each player’s story and video below:
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/big-22/get-to-know-mcdonalds-casey-miller-wkbn-big-22-contender/
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/big-22/get-to-know-mcdonalds-drew-zajack-wkbn-big-22-contender-2/
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/big-22/get-to-know-mcdonalds-jordan-perry-wkbn-big-22-contender-2/
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/big-22/get-to-know-mcdonalds-kyle-puckett-wkbn-big-22-contender
The goal of the project was to provide professional-quality photos that could be used for publications, social media, commercials, and more, giving students real-world experience.
Reminder!
There will be no school on Friday, October 10th, in observance of NEOEA Day.
Observed each year on October 2nd, this day recognizes the hard work and essential contributions of our custodial staff who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming.
As a special way to show our gratitude, high school students and staff left thank-you notes on the custodial staff’s office doors. 💙📝
We are so grateful for all you do to support our school community—thank you!
You should have recently received this flyer about our Donation Drive for the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project! 💛🐶🐾
📅 Oct. 6th–9th, we’ll be collecting cleaning supplies and other essentials to help support our furry friends in need.
✨ Examples: paper towels, disinfectant/cleaning sprays, blankets, trash bags, gloves, dish soap, scrub brushes, sponges, towels, laundry detergent.
🏆 Each week, the classroom that collects the most items will earn an extra recess. The overall winner at the end of the month will get a PJ day! 🎉
💲 Monetary Donations can also be made directly to the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project:
Venmo: @HealthyHeartsPaws
PayPal: donations@healthyheartsproject.org
CashApp: $HealthyHeartsPaws
📧 Don’t forget—email a screenshot of your donation to ziara@mcdonald.k12.oh.us
to count towards your child’s classroom total.
➡️ Every $2 donated = 1 item
Both the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams brought home the MVAC Championship yesterday! 🎉
✨ Highlights:
Naomi Sheesley was named MVAC MVP, winning the girls' race!
Joey Cappuzzello finished as runner-up in the boys' race!
In the Middle School Girls race, Mia Stonestreet claimed 1st place with teammate Ava Binder right behind as runner-up!
💙💛 Way to go, runners!
🎉 Congratulations to Ava Salomone on reaching an incredible milestone — 1,000 career assists! 👏
She recorded the achievement during McDonald’s 3–0 win over Springfield. 💙🤍🏐
👏 Big congratulations to our Cross Country teams!
🏃♂️ Boys Varsity placed 3rd and 🏃♀️ Girls Varsity placed 2nd at the Trumbull County Championship Meet on Tuesday in Lordstown.
🏆 County Champions: Joey Cappuzzello and Naomi Sheesley
🥇 Middle School Girls Champion: Mia Stonestreet
🏅 4th place finish: Ava Binder
🏅Middle School Boys 3rd Place: Grady Schimpf
Way to go, runners
💙❤️ McDonald Community – become a volunteer with the American Red Cross! ❤️💙
The American Red Cross is holding a Volunteer Information Session to learn how you can make a difference. Whether it’s responding to disasters, transporting lifesaving blood, or supporting our service members, there’s a role for you!
📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕔 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 American Red Cross Cleveland (3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH)
🌐 Join in person OR virtually – guests welcome!
👉 Learn more and RSVP here: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=13199
We’re excited to announce our 1st Washington, D.C. Trip Meeting 🇺🇸✈️
📅 Wednesday, October 8th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 High School Commons
All families and students are welcome! Come learn more about this amazing trip, meet with Tracie Smith from 20th Century Tours, and get your questions answered.
✅ Trip itinerary will be shared
✅ Registration for 8th graders ($150 down payment required)
✅ Payments accepted on-site
On Friday, McDonald High School students took part in the Build Trades Expo at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The hands-on experience gave them the chance to explore the skilled trades and discover career opportunities waiting for them after graduation. 💡✨
#McDonaldPride #BuildingTheFuture
