McNair Eagles News

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Blood Drive! Because of your generosity, teamwork, and willingness to give, we collected an incredible 133 units of blood — a new record for McNair! 🎉

But the numbers tell an even bigger story:

• 🩸 133 units collected — our highest total ever!
• ❤️ 19 donations from African American donors, helping support the fight against Sickle Cell Disease.
• 🙌 57 first-time donors stepped up to make a difference!

Every donation has the potential to save lives, and together, our McNair community truly showed what it means to give back and make an impact.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, helped organize the event, spread the word, and supported our donors. You made this record-breaking achievement possible!

Thank you again for being part of something so meaningful. We can’t wait to see you at our next Blood Drive on December 4th. Let’s see if we can break the record again! 🩸❤️

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Nicole Vertar, M. Ed.

Principal

Ronald E. McNair High School

Monday, September 14, 2026---Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting---6:00 PM on Teams

Wednesday, September 16, 2026---Fall Concert---6:30 in the Theater

Thursday, September 17, 2026---ELAC Meeting at 3:30 in the Career Center

Friday, September 18, 2026---DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE PSAT

Wednesday, September 23, 2026---LTA Open House---5:00-7:00 at Lincoln Tech Academy

Thursday, September 24, 2026---Finals Periods 1 and 2---12:45 Dismissal (Lunch served until 1:15)

Friday, September 25, 2026---Finals Periods 3 and 4---12:45 Dismissal (Lunch served until 1:15)

Monday, September 28 AND Wednesday, September 30---Senior Portrait Make-Ups on Campus by appointment only---9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Monday, September 28-Friday, October 9---Fall Break---The front office will be closed.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026---PSAT Administration

Wednesday, November 18---Senior Class Photo During Homeroom

🌟 You’re Invited to Our ELAC Meeting!

Please join us for our English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting on Thursday, the 17th, at 3:30 PM in the Career Center!

Come connect with our McNair community and learn more about our English Learner Program, the resources and support available to our students, and how you can be involved in helping our English Learners thrive.

Your voice and participation matter, and we would love to have you join us!

We look forward to seeing you there!

If your student is working with an expired work permit, please have them come to the Career Center to renew their permit.

Students looking for service hours can come to the Career Center or look on the bulletin board outside the center for upcoming events. Community service logs are available in the Career Center.

Reminder-please check your grade level Google classroom and listen to morning announcements for important information.

🍂🎶 You’re Invited to Our McNair Fall Concert! 🎶🍂

Get ready for an evening filled with music, energy, and school spirit! We’re excited to showcase the incredible talents of our McNair Choirs, Orchestra, and Bands as they take the stage for our Fall Concert.

📅 Wednesday, September 16th
📍 Mamie Starr Theater at McNair
⏰ 6:30 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE! Donations are gratefully accepted.

Bring your family and friends and come celebrate our talented McNair musicians. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵🍁

PSAT signups are now open for 9th through 11th graders. This is the Practice SAT and it is recommended for students who are wanting to go directly to a 4-year college or university after high school. For our Juniors, this test is a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship. The test is FREE for all LUSD students and it will take place on October 21st. Students need to sign up by September 18.

To sign up, please use the google form below. It is also in the "class of ____" google classroom. Students will need to be signed into their lodiusd.org account to access the form.

https://forms.gle/PFaT3z8wRhVcmZdJ8

You are invited to attend the upcoming Community Advisory Committee meeting hosted by the Student Services/SELPA Department.

Topic: Special Education 101

Presenter: Kelsey Dibner, Program Specialist

When: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the link below:

Join the meeting now

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation.

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for an evening to explore our programs, meet our staff, and learn more about the opportunities available to our students and community.

We would love to see you there and hope you can join us!

Registration for Fall Intersession is now open to Lodi USD students currently in Grades TK - 8th! This program runs from September 28th through October 2nd at select Lodi and North Stockton locations. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack is included. Space is limited. Register today at bit.ly/fallintersession2026!

Families, please take a few minutes to complete Online Data Confirmation (ODC). Completing ODC ensures that your child’s school has current contact information and all required annual forms for the school year.

To complete ODC:

1. Go to the Aeries Parent & Student Portal and log in. If you do not have a log in, please follow the prompts to create an account. If you need assistance with this, please call our school's office.
   
   
2. Once logged in, if you have not completed the ODC a pink banner will appear across the top of your screen prompting you to complete the process. Follow the prompts and select "Finish and Submit" to finalize the data confirmation.

If you need clarity on the above steps, or would like to see screenshots, please view this document or call our school's office.

Every completed confirmation helps our school stay connected with families and better equips us to support students. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us start the year strong!

Please see the flyers below for information on our before and after school program.

Yearbooks are currently available for pre-order. Yearbooks will be shipped and distributed in May of 2027. Yearbooks will cost $65.00, plus tax. From 8/1/26 to 10/31/26, all orders will automatically receive 10% off their order. This is the only discount offered for the entire school year, so please make your purchases before October 31st to receive your discount.

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017400658142575

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!

Phones down, heads up. Creating connections in the classroom.

As we settle back into the routines of school, please help us remind your children that their phones should be put away during school. During school hours, campuses are a "no phone zone" and students will be expected to keep their phones off and put away.

This initiative is designed to support a more focused learning environment while encouraging real, in-person connection outside of the digital world. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit www.lodiusd.net/be-present.

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.