Finals week!
Let's finish the semester strong, Warriors!
We're rooting for you!
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On Friday night MCHS' band put on a spectacular Winter Band Concert! #WarriorReady156
There are still some performances to catch this week! You can find ticket links through the district website linked below. Tickets are also available at the door.
https://www.dist156.org/article/601898
On Thursday night McHenry County College gave an English and Spanish presentation at MCHS. Their representatives gave insight on the many opportunities a student can pursue at MCC. Please reach out to anyone in the MCHS College and Career Center for more information on MCC.
Did we mention we also had a visit from Yukon Cornelius, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Abominable Snowman this Winter Spirit Week?
Our eSports' Smash: Ultimate team came in fourth, central region on Thursday. Coach Luis Aguilar said, "I am a very proud coach to lead them this far and for our first try! Thanks again for all the support, Warrior family." #WarriorPride156 #WarriorReady156
We "wrapped up" our Winter Spirit Week with ugly sweaters, choir carolers and duct tape. Dr. Prickett is a good sport! All of the funds for Duct Tape the Teacher went to Food for Thought, MCHS' food pantry. #WarriorReady156
Artwork created by MCHS art students to commemorate the historic Colby-Petersen Farm will be part of a "Remember McHenry" display Saturday at Hidden Pearl Cafe, 1250 N. Green St., McHenry. The display, sponsored by the
McHenry Landmark Commission, is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
On Thursday afternoon, the MCHS Powerlifting Club hosted "Merry Liftmas," a #powerlifting exhibition and #holiday celebration. The McHenry Strength area was decked out for the holidays and club members cheered each other during the powerlifting exhibition.
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LIVE LINK: eSports Smash: Ultimate team is advancing to the final 4 rounds! No worries if you won't be able to make it in-person because we now have a link! Watch it remotely on Twitch at 4 TODAY! (Thursday) For in-person, join us in UC rm. 283. https://www.twitch.tv/156esports
Today is "Anything But a Backpack" Day, and we love the creativity.
Please check back here for more photos, and follow the McHenry Messenger's website and/or social media pages. Student journalists have been busy posting images all week!
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#WinterSpiritWeek
Members of the MCHS Key Club wrapped about 600 #holiday gifts this week that will be donated to families through a partnership with Rosecrance and Pioneer Center.
The gifts were bought by club members and with a donation from the McHenry Kiwanis Club.
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The College and Career Center was full of students Thursday morning who were wanting to learn more about careers in #nursing.
This most recent edition of the Career Exploration Series featured McHenry County College.
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#LookingForward
On Wednesday afternoon we celebrated our MCHS staff that is soon retiring. Thank you, JoAnn May, Jackie Huber, Cyntha Hartzburg, Lynda Johanes, and Virginia Robinson for all your hard work through the years!
In honor of Computer Science Education Week, we'd like to give a shout-out to Instructors Doug Primus and Tim Kirk, along with all of our educators who inspire students to learn about computer science and related disciplines.
#CSEdWeek
#CSEverywhere
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TOMORROW: In any given year, at least 40% of MCHS graduates begin their next step at MCC. Check out everything MCC offers this Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium at 6 p.m. A presentation in Spanish will also be available at the Upper Campus College & Career Center.
Decades Day: Leadership in Action students rocked their 70's outfits while staff had fun interpreting their assignment of 2020. Some wore Zoom outfits while others attempted to dress like the students. Tomorrow is Anything But a Backpack Day!
We have another early release Wednesday tomorrow! (December 8) #WarriorReady156
We hope everyone enjoyed Will Ferrell Day! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is Decade Day!
Seniors- 70's
Juniors- 80's
Sophomores- 90's
Freshmen- 2000
Staff- 2020 (Dress like the students!)
SENIORS (TIME SENSITIVE): ALL seniors need to order a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation. If you do not order a cap and gown by January 1, we cannot guarantee you will have one by graduation. Check Schoology for the link. Please take action TODAY!
