PTA sponsors boxtop drive by Zack Wasilewski

Every year the Mount Carmel PTA participates in the Box Tops for Education program. This program encourages students, teachers, and the community to collect and hand in box tops for school. Schools are awarded money for high quality school supplies and each box top is worth a whopping 10 cents. That may not seem like a lot, but PTA recently received a check for more than one thousand dollars!

To boost this year’s box tops earnings, the PTA will be offering an incentive program starting now through March. Parents, students and community members are eligible to win. The person who turns in the most boxtops for education will win the grand prize at the March PTA meeting. The prize has not been announced, but we’re hearing its going to be something good. Just be sure to send the boxtops in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag at either both the high school or elementary buildings with your name and contact info clearly written. So when shopping look for the boxtops for education label.

And remember, the PTA is always looking for new members. You can become a member by attending the next meeting which on January 24, in the elementary school library for more information contact PTA President Kelly Ryan at the elementary school and good luck!

Just a high school TV station?

WKMC-TV is a student-run organization serving the Mount Carmel Area and alumni via Service Electric channel 13 and this website. Our media center has evolved out of ever-changing technologies beginning with the vision of our founder, Mount Carmel Area High School art teacher George McFee. more

Test-taking advice

PSSA testing tips can be helpful for any testing at school. Mrs. Rumbel has some tips for success. If you need a free powerpoint viewer, click here.

English Study Powerpoint

Science Study Powerpoint

Geometry Powerpoint

Classroom Clips expanding for 2011-12

Have you ever missed that one step in solving an equation that makes you crazy? Math and science teachers at MCA will add classroom video clips to their websites this summer with the help of WKMC. Clips cover a variety of subjects and are available to stream on demand. You can review classroom instruction at your own pace and as many times as you want. They are also great for reviewing before tests or catching up if you missed a class. Classroom Clips links are currently available on our website. Beginning this fall you will need to log in using your school account to view them. Any teacher wishing to add classroom video to the website should contact Mr. McFee.

Student Life on the WKMC Football Crew

While high school football permeates the air Friday nights in the coal region, one team will take the field with specific goals this season. Some of the confident seniors will lead the diverse group of developing talent, who range from fourth-year crafty photojournalists to rookie seventh grade cable grips. more

You can click the picture above to watch the Dec. 1 edition of MCA LIVE. Yesterday's program is located on the 'Recent Shows' page.

College Visits - The Career Center has announced that universities and college representatives will be visiting Mount Carmel Area High School during lunch periods this school year. Tables will be set up ouside the cafeteria. Students are asked to sign in when visiting with college representatives. A listing of the visiting college recruiters is available here.

Watch MCA LIVE every school day at 7:30 a. m. on WKMCTV Channel 13 beginning Tuesday, September 20th on Service Electric Cablevision

News Reporting and Communications Media students are preparing for the debut of MCA LIVE. This year's edition promises to be better than ever with one of the largest groups of aspiring writers and photojournalists in recent years. The George McFee Studio begins a new era and welcomes Mrs. Diane Rumbel as News Reporting teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. Don't miss us each morning for school news and community events.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

All schools must deal with the issue of bullying and Mount Carmel Area School District has taken proactive steps to stop and prevent bullying by adopting the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.  This research-based school wide “systems-change” program has been used successfully in schools all over the country and around the world with positive results. more

Saving Lives Through Blood Donation

by Alyssia Venna & Hayley Stepp

2008 PA. Computer Fair Digital Movie Entry

The need for blood increases everyday. Learn more about why it is so important to donate.

Daily Study Slides for PSSA's
by Gabby George

The newest addition to the WKMC web page is the Word of the Day PowerPoint. The presentation features words from MCA Live’s PSSA Word of the Day segment. Don’t have PowerPoint? There is a link here for a free downloadable version. This version will allow you to view and save the PowerPoint. It is important to do your best on the PSSA’s for a number of reasons. In the long run, how you do affects our school’s day-to-day activities. The better we do on the test, the more likely additional extracurricular activities and field trips are made available for students. Prospective colleges and employers may look at how well your school has performed on the PSSA’s. Younger students will need to pass a form of the PSSA’s in order to receive a high school diploma. Although we sometimes complain about standardized tests,  how well we do benefits us all and you might just win some special prizes this year.

Free tax preparation by Ellese Nestico

Ben Franklin said, " The only thing certain is death and taxes Fortunately there are people to help you prepare to file your taxes.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA Program offers free tax preparation to families with low- to moderate income. Tax preparers, who are trained and certified by the IRS volunteer and will prepare your Federal and state income tax returns for free. The trained professionals are knowledgeable about special taxes, so you don’t have to worry about that. And lastly, the opportunity only runs January 17th to April 17th 2012 with sites located throughout Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia counties. To contact a representative from Northumberland County you can call 570-644-6575 ext. 171 or for Montour and Columbia counties call 570-275-3161. Please note, appointments are required.

Broadcast Tower for Sale

Mount Carmel Area School District has a 330 ft. Pirod self-supporting broadcast tower for sale. The tower is in good condition. Any interested party should contact David McFee, Television Studio Coordinator. (570) 339-1500 ext. 3136

Footnotes on WKMC

Footnotes, a student produced program has ended for the 2010-11 school year. The entire first season is available on line at the link above. Foonotes and MCA LIVE will return in September with a new student staff led by advisor Diane Rumbel.

New Bike Club Funded through HIGHMARK Healthy High 5 Grant
by Kirsten Sinopoli

Mt. Carmel Area has recently received a $48,000.00 challenge grant from HIGHMARK high 5. The HIGHMARK foundation was founded in 2000 to make progress toward health, well-being, and quality of life to those supported by the group. The foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations and hospitals that strive to improve community health. The grant money was awarded to Mount Carmel Area to increase physical activity through mountain biking while learning proper nutritional habits to improve cardiovascular health. The grant will fund Project Spin, Sparking Physical Initiative and Nutrition. The school has purchases 26 bikes to be used during gym classes and after school. Students in grades 7 through 12 participate in mountain biking. The students must choose the proper size bike that fits them along with a proper fitting helmet. The bikes also come with mounting pieces that allow them to become stationary. During winter, when it is too cold and snowy to ride the bikes outside, students can ride them in the gym or in a stationary position. In spring, students will be able to take the bikes outside and ride them on the school premises with teacher supervision. Eventually a bike trail will become part of the program for students and the community. As part of this grant, the school district has also introduced a Bike Club advised by Mr. Kevin Wagner. High school students in the club meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the high school gym from 2:30 to 3:00 PM. The club is also available to the community on Tuesday nights from 6:00 to 6:45 PM. For more information, contact the district office or see Mr. Wagner in the gym.