Eagle Brief: April 30-May 7

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Driving down a dirt road, photographer Christi Norris pauses to capture the newly green trees lining the road. Norris took the photo on the roads behind Erwin Park in Mckinney. These dirt roads line the area surrounding Erwin Park and into other parts of Western Mckinney.

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2021

The last eagle update was May 4 at 11:32 a.m., check back daily for more updates.

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  • Theatre will present “The Drowsy Chaperone” musical April 30. To purchase a ticket, click here.
  • Girls water polo will compete in the first North Region Championship April 30.
  • Relay For Life will be held at the PHS track and practice field at 6 p.m. April 30.
  • The first day to vote in the school board election is May 1.
  • There is a professional learning day/student holiday May 3.
  • The AP U.S. Government exam starts at 8 a.m. May 3.
  • The AP Physics C: Mechanics exam starts at noon May 3.
  • The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam starts at 2 p.m. May 3.
  • The AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC exams both start at 8 a.m. May 4.
  • The AP German Language exam starts at noon May 4.
  • The AP Human Geography exam starts at noon May 4.
  • Due to freshman and junior STAAR testing and AP exams, Wednesday, May 5, is an asynchronous day for all students who are not testing. Non-testing students who still come to school this day will attend a study hall in the cafeteria.
  • The AP English Literature and Composition exam starts at 8 a.m. May 5.
  • The AP Japanese Language and Culture exam starts at noon May 5.
  • The AP Physics 1: Algebra-based exam starts at noon May 5.
  • The AP United States History exam starts at 8 a.m. May 6.
  • The AP Art History exam starts at noon May 6.
  • The AP Computer Science exam starts at noon May 6.
  • The AP Chemistry exam starts at 8 a.m. May 7.
  • The AP Spanish Literature and Culture starts at 8 a.m. May 7.
  • The AP European History exam starts at noon May 7.
  • The Physics 2: Algebra-based exams starts at noon May 7.

Uplifting

Junior Amanda Hare, senior Emma Hutchinson and junior Gabriella Winans wait for their UIL competitions to start. They competed with the UIL journalism team at the state meet on Saturday, May 1. The journalism team took third place. (Lisa Roskens)