The Institute for Shakespeare & Renaissance Studies presents "The Merchant of Venice", June 2, 2013, 7:30 pm, Osborne Black Box Theatre, McDonogh School. Arguably one of the most controversial plays ever written, Merchant continues to raise penetrating questions about racism, religion, and justice. 加入一个由13名学生组成的小组，表演两种不同的角色，分享两年学习和排练的高潮.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

The Institute for Shakespeare & Renaissance Studies presents "The Merchant of Venice", June 2, 2013, 3 pm, Osborne Black Box Theatre, McDonogh School. Arguably one of the most controversial plays ever written, Merchant continues to raise penetrating questions about racism, religion, and justice. 加入一个由13名学生组成的小组，表演两种不同的角色，分享两年学习和排练的高潮.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

二年级学生在低年级老师Bridget Karwacki和Sharon Howell的课堂上表演的话剧《十大最佳博彩网站排名》中，看看你最喜欢的童话人物发生了什么.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

低年级的教师在低年级学生最后一天的课程结束时挥手示意公共汽车离开停车场. The students joined in the fun, waving and shouting from the bus windows!
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

On Wednesday May 30, 2013, 七支高中学生队伍聚集在鸭子池塘边，比赛他们自制的纸板船，这是每年庆祝学期结束的传统.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

Lights! Camera! Action! This year in Videoclass, groups of third graders, under the direction of special projects teacher Cindy Green, wrote original songs and melodies based on The Golden Rule. 他们用ipad拍摄麦当劳学校的场景，制作了自己的音乐视频，并为他们的歌曲伴奏. Ben Fish ‘16 sang the vocals in a demonstration video used in class, 亚当·格林(Adam Green)制作了背景音乐，学生们将自己的歌曲叠加在音乐上.

Songfest, an annual fundraiser to benefit the Concert Choir tour, featured performances by The Gentlemen Songsters, The Women of Note, and The Clef Hangers.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

In this play, presented by the Second Grade class of Lower School teacher Nancy Lewis, students took on the roles of people in the world who are trying to save the elephants, "one elephant at a time."
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

Occasionally, we flubbed our lines and the elevator door closed prematurely. Check out our bloopers for a laugh!

The 33rd Annual Sophomore Oratory Contest, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Scott S. on May 14, featured speeches by five finalists. Sara S. spoke passionately about the importance of hunting. Andrea F. criticized the messages that Disney princesses send to young girls. Sophie R. voiced support for worldwide feminism. Sophia R. discussed how media customization feeds narrow-mindedness, and Nate R. addressed the role of affirmative action in education.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

Lower, Middle, and Upper School Percussion, under the direction of Wayne Hudson, presented a concert in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre on May 9, 2013. Each senior percussion student was presented with a plaque.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

在器乐总监Pete Hengen的指导下，八年级及高中春季乐队音乐会, performed on May 7, 2012 in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre. Each senior band member was presented with a plaque.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

The McDonogh Upper School Choral Ensembles, under the direction of Philip Olsen, presented their annual spring concert in the Tagart Memorial Chapel on May 5, 2013. The Foxleigh Hill Singers, composed of faculty, staff, alumni, and spouses participated in the program. Each senior choir member was presented with a rose.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

在唐纳德·纽的指导下，高中爵士乐队和爵士乐团在Ceres M举行了一年一度的春季音乐会. Horn Theatre on May 2, 2013. Each senior jazz band student was presented with a plaque.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

麦克多诺高中弦乐乐团和中学弦乐乐团由安德鲁·绍德指挥, 凯瑟琳·弗雷指挥的低年级弦乐合奏团在Ceres M. Horn Theatre on April 30, 2013.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

During the Middle School assembly on April 24, the Force Club, featuring faculty members Gregg Kleiman, Craig Copeland, and Darren Ford, along with Mr. Kleiman's brother Casey, 呈现了一出戏剧，其中包括令人兴奋的光剑表演以及器乐总监皮特·亨根的烟火表演. The plot unfolded in the Jedi temple, where two sith lords infiltrated in order to take over power.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

English teacher Josh Waller '02 shares the importance of giving to the McDonogh Fund.

为了配合即将上映的音乐剧《十大最佳博彩网站排名》，低年级美术老师琼·纽卡姆的班级里的四年级学生们制作了超级英雄纸模。, composed by Jonathan Waller '00 and directed by English teacher Jon Aaron. The superheroes are on display in the lobby of the Horn Theatre, along with other Superhero inspired art projects from all three divisions of the school.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

校友Kiernan Michau '09从她的宿舍skype分享与麦当劳保持联系的重要性.

学生们一直在建造和编程机器人，让它们沿着指定的路径执行指定的任务. 这个乐高头脑风暴机器人单元由科学老师里克·汤普森教授给中学的学生团队.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

Ms. Hailstone's Second Grade class presented "The Poetry of Shel Silverstein" on Tuesday, March 5 in the Osbourne Black Box Theatre.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

The Gentleman Songsters sang at the Upper School Assembly to promote "Songfest," an annual fundraiser to benefit the Concert Choir tour. This year Songfest is a two night event on Saturday, May 18 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 19 at 5 pm. It features performances by The Gentleman Songsters, The Women of Note, The Clef Hangers, and the Concert Choir.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

This past weekend, 我们自己的MechDonogh eagle(4505队)前往纽约罗切斯特理工学院参加芬格湖地区FIRST机器人比赛. The challenge was to build a robot in 45 days that could throw frisbees accurately, drive around the field, and climb a pyramid. The Eagles, in their first year competing with FIRST, were successful at all three challenges, something that is very rare for rookie teams.

"Let's Come Together" was the theme of this year's Multicultural Evening on Friday, March 1. The celebration included a wonderful showcase of student performances in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre, followed by a reception with entertainment and a variety of ethnic specialties in Lamborn Hall.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

In the sixth of our video series, Kevin Costa, McDonogh’s Director of Fine and Performing Arts, 分享了在舞台上或工作室里创作艺术的日常经验，这些经验如何在帮助我们的学生为超越麦当劳的生活做好准备方面发挥了重要作用.

Third Grade students wrote plays based on books they read in Reading Workshop. 周四，学生们在一场名为“我们的文学之旅”的演出中展示了他们的戏剧, February 21st in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

In the sixth of our video series, fourth grade teacher George Webb shares how Lower School students have a "blast" while learning the important skill of problem solving though patience, persistence, and practice.

中学工程师们最近建造了他们自己的弹射器，作为他们简单机械科学单元的一部分. 学生们测试了不同的设计和材料，以了解哪一个是最坚固和最准确的.

On January 30, the school dedicated the basketball court in the Louis E. Lamborn Memorial Field House to James T. Edwards, McDonogh's third headmaster who served the school from 1893-1898. The ceremony took place during halftime against Mount St. Joseph High School. In his remarks, Mr. Britton also remembered the building known as "Eddie's Gym," which was originally named in honor of Mr. Edwards.

毫无疑问，巴尔的摩对乌鸦队的热爱，因为他们本周末将前往超级碗. Even Headmaster Charlie Britton, a die-hard Patriots fan, declared it "Purple Week," allowing all students to break dress code and don purple attire... or the colors of their favorite team. At the end of the week Upper School students gathered for a final class meeting before the big game. The morning ended with a Ray Lewis Dance Contest. Go Ravens!

What is the capital of Alaska? What countries does the Tropic of Cancer intersect? 1月11日，麦克唐纳中学的制图高手们齐聚一堂，参加一年一度的地理竞赛. 学生们回答了各种各样的问题，从城市的位置到哪些国家共享边界.

During the All-School Holiday Assembly on Friday, December 14, Loki, the god of evil and nefarious intent, enlisted the help of super-villains, Darth Kleim, the Red Witch, and the Jokerette to destroy the holidays for everyone in McDonoghville. Committed to resisting the arch-villains was a feisty band of super-heroes, led by Loki's righteous brother Thor, who was assisted by the Incredible Hulk, the Stinger, and Major McD (Captain America was away!).

Ahoy Matey! Middle School students have been setting sail on a sea of learning about pirates. The young buccaneers have been reading "Treasure Island" in Language Arts, exploring shipping routes in Social Studies, and studying ship building techniques in Science class. The students constructed their own ships out of recycled materials and tested them in a small pool.

约翰·麦克唐纳生活遗产协会承认那些决定将学校纳入遗嘱或其他遗产计划的家庭和个人. 下面的视频是由麦当劳校友雷切尔·库尔茨(Rachel Kurtz)制作的，旨在向我们的社区介绍这个重要的项目. For more information, contact Barry Rollins, Director of Gift Planning, at brollins@haianib.com or calling 410-581-4771.

In the fifth of our video series, Bridget Collins ’90, a McDonogh teacher, coach, advisor, and alumna, shares her deep pride in scholarship, opportunity, and community. Bridget's compelling story is living proof that your gift today impacts students' lives forever.

幼儿园的孩子们参加了一个婚礼仪式，把字母Q和字母U连在一起，这给他们上了一堂拼读课. The boys dressed as quarterbacks while the girls dressed as queens. A reception followed the ceremony during which the students dined on cupcakes and grapes.
Video coverage by Cindy Green.

In the fourth of our video series, Larry Johnston, McDonogh’s Vice President of Administration and Finance, answers the question, "Where does my gift go?"

In the third of our video series, Jack Hardcastle ’02, McDonogh's Director of Technology, shares how the school fuses technology into the classroom every day.

During a special gathering in Tagart Chapel on November 6, third graders presented handmade fleece blankets to members of The Red Devils, 一个致力于改善乳腺癌患者及其家属生活质量的组织. Tenth grade students helped the young quilters create the warm and fuzzy gifts.

McDonogh Middle School students recently planted trees on campus as a local service project. 这项工作是由两名教员与地面部共同协调的. The trees were generously donated by John and Aimee Clime.

In the second of our video series, McDonogh's Headmaster, Charlie Britton, shares the importance of participating in The McDonogh Fund.

On Friday, October 26, 整个学校都沉浸在橙色和黑色的海洋中，期待着臭名昭著的麦当劳大战. Gilman football game. Students, teachers, staff, and parents cheered each other on in the traditional parade across the campus. The parade ended in a pep rally in the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.

During a special assembly on Wednesday, October 31, 在历史老师杰夫·桑伯恩(Jeff Sanborn)的美国政府预修课程(AP)课上，高年级学生被学生们请来模仿总统和副总统的辩论. The platforms of both parties were presented.

As part of the school's Founder's Day celebration on October 12, Middle School students enjoyed a special historical tour of the campus conducted by alumni.

In the first of several videos to raise awareness and support of The McDonogh Fund, our annual giving program, Allison F., a current senior, 分享给麦当劳基金的礼物如何为使麦当劳教育与众不同的项目提供重要的支持.

10月12日上午，学校社区聚集在约翰·麦克唐纳纪念碑前，向我们的创始人和在过去一年中去世的麦克唐纳家族其他成员表示敬意. Chapel bells tolled and music filled the crisp morning air.

Lower School students and staff participated in "Be the Change Day." The day focused on ways students can learn to avoid bullying and engage in positive behavior.

Kindergartners hitched a hayride to the Roots Garden on Friday, September 28, to harvest this year's crop of pumpkins. 孩子们很高兴地看到，他们在6月份种下的种子长成了125多个南瓜. Each child took one pumpkin home. The rest will be used to make homemade pumpkin recipes.

On Friday, September 7, 小学部的校长、骄傲的鸭妈妈诺琳·利德斯顿摇摇摆摆地走在一只大型充气橡皮鸭上，带领她的小鸭子们滑下“滑梯”，迎接他们的夏季阅读挑战. The flock of lower school students read a combined total of 3,614 books to earn this summer fun on a school day. Their goal was 3,200. The lucky ducklings also ran through sprinklers, jumped around in a moon bounce, and traveled down a 22-foot inflatable slide.

On Thursday August 30, 在一个美丽的早晨，麦克唐纳的师生们聚集在孩子纪念露台参加毕业典礼. This year, the ceremony included a dedication of the Louis E. Lamborn Alumni Memorial Field House, in honor of former headmaster Louis "Doc" Lamborn, and Lamborn Road, formerly known as Woods Road, named for former headmaster Dr. Robert "Bob" Lamborn '35.