Congratulations to Brittany Probst and Karen Lawlor, our newest AVID Warriors! They completed the twelve-hour AVID strategies training. AVID is a 45-year-old national program that includes an elective class, where the goal is to help students achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.
Due to inclement weather, all MCHS buildings will be closed on Friday, January 23, and the district's E-Learning Plan will be activated.
Students are expected to follow the E-learning plan schedule. Please check emails for details.
The district's website will be updated throughout the day Friday.
Students are expected to follow the E-learning plan schedule. Please check emails for details.
The district's website will be updated throughout the day Friday.
Summer School registration opens at 8 a.m. January 22! (tomorrow) Watch the video to see the benefits of taking summer school. For more info, visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDN6m34kPTM
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDN6m34kPTM
Sign up: https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026
Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more. Students can begin as soon as January 31!
We had another succesful Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Day on Saturday! We love seeing our students work with younger musicians! 🎵
Watch the Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZsobK5yFU
🎥 This episode highlights two courses: criminal justice and broadcast journalism.
🎥 This episode highlights two courses: criminal justice and broadcast journalism.
Reunion season is coming up. Please email MCHSAlumni@gmail.com if you need any assistance. Save the date for Homecoming 2026. If you haven't made an alumni profile, now is the time: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added groundsman position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
On Friday, senior Leadership In Action students helped freshmen enter their elective course choices into PowerSchool. #BetterTogether156
Students hosted an art show in the hallway Friday afternoon. Great job, Warriors!
We were excited to have eighth graders visit Upper Campus this week! Eighth graders visit Upper Campus to get the big picture of their high school career. Seeing the Upper Campus facilities and pathways will help them choose what type of classes they take freshman year. We are excited to see eighth graders again at Freshman Campus next week!
Students in Mrs. Donelson’s AP Biology transformed E. Coli bacteria to express a green fluorescent jellyfish gene! 🧪
If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.
There is no school and offices are closed Monday, 1/19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases y las oficinas están cerradas: lunes 19 de enero.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement: https://www.history.com/articles/martin-luther-king-jr
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5672134?schoolId=IL15583
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Remember to participate in the spirit week! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the main office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Remember to participate in the spirit week! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the main office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️
We were honored to have motivational speaker Ovi Vásquez inspire our students Wednesday afternoon. He spoke on perseverance, leadership and overcoming obstacles.
Children's Music Day Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661653?schoolId=IL15583
Middle School Clinic Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661469?schoolId=IL15583
January 17, our Tri-M Music Honor Society students are hosting a Children's Music Day (K-5th Grade) and a Middle School Music Clinic. Register your child to be taught by our talented students! You must register prior to the event.
Middle School Clinic Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661469?schoolId=IL15583
January 17, our Tri-M Music Honor Society students are hosting a Children's Music Day (K-5th Grade) and a Middle School Music Clinic. Register your child to be taught by our talented students! You must register prior to the event.
This week was academic team's Tuesday Takeover! Tuesday Takeover is an opportunity for every student organization to take over aspects of the school day: greeting students in the morning, promoting their organization during lunch periods, reading announcements and more. Academic team did trivia with students during lunches.
MCHS students are invited to a motivational bilingual presentation from Ovidilio David Vasquez 1:45-3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14 in the Upper Campus Auditorium. (early release day) Your attendance will enter you in a raffle to potentially win two prom tickets and a parking pass. Please note, this is only for students.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5672134?schoolId=IL15583
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the front office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the front office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️
