McNair Eagles News
November 1, 2026
Principal's Message
Congratulations to our students and a heartfelt THANK YOU to our dedicated teachers! Our newly released dashboard data shows exciting progress across the board:
📈 Improved CAASPP scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science
🌟 Increased progress for English Learners
👏 Reduced overall suspensions
🎓 More students College and Career Ready
A special congratulations to the Class of 2026, celebrating an outstanding graduation rate of over 91%! 🎉
We still have work to do, but our students are moving forward and achieving great things. Thank you to our parents and guardians for your continued partnership and support. Together, we’re making a difference! 💙
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Nicole Vertar, M. Ed.
Principal
Ronald E. McNair High School
Helpful Information
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, November 3, 2026---Block M Awards---10:00 in the Theater
Wednesday, November 4, 2026---Coffee with the Counselors at 8:20 in the McNair Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026---Lockdown Drill
Wednesday, November 11, 2026---No School in Honor of Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 18, 2026---Senior Class Photo During Homeroom
Monday November 23-Friday, November 27---No School for the week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026---Choir Concert at 6:30 in the Theater
Thursday, December 3, 2026---Orchestra Concert at 6:30 in the Theater
Friday, December 4, 2026---ARC Blood Drive
Wednesday, December 9, 2026---Band Concert at 6:30 in the Theater
Friday, December 18, 2026---Last Day of the Semester and Start of Winter Break
Block M Awards
Save the Date for the Block M Awards!
Tuesday, November 3rd at 10 am in the theater.
Award recipients and their families have been emailed.
The Academic Block Letter Award is a prestigious high school honor, similar to a varsity letter in athletics, awarded to students for outstanding academic achievement. To earn a Block M Award, students must maintain a GPA of 3.6 or higher for a set number of consecutive terms.
Awards are given progressively based on continued academic excellence:
Year 1: Block M Academic Letter
Year 2: Bronze Star Pin
Year 3: Silver Star Pin
Year 4: Gold Star Pin Award (Gold Stars awarded to students with a 3.6 GPA or higher during the first half of senior year. They are presented to students during Senior Awards Night in the Spring.)
Lockdown Drill
On Wednesday, November 4, we will be running another lockdown drill. A reminder will be sent to families before the drill. We conduct these drills to ensure that everyone knows what do to in the event we need to go into lockdown. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school.
Cash for College Nights – FAFSA/CADAA Support
We are excited to offer four opportunities to attend a Cash for College Night! These events are designed to help seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Please take advantage of one of these opportunities to receive support and get your questions answered as you complete the financial aid application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and Career Technician at your school.
We hope to see you there!
San Joaquin Delta College Dual Enrollment Program
San Joaquin Delta College Courses for Spring 2027 have been announced. Classes will run 16-weeks, from January 25 – May 21.Open Registration starts October 26! This information was shared with your students last week in their graduating year Google Classroom.
Students interested in taking a College course should apply soon as space is limited-New students taking courses for the first time must complete the 5 steps to enrollment before October 26th. Enrollment Steps for High School Students
There will be several application and enrollment workshops being offered on the following dates, please review the flyers for information and details.
October13: application workshop
October 27: enrollment help
November 5: application workshop
November 19: enrollment help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a 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.