McHenry Community High School

Guess what, Warriors?! This Wednesday you have an early release! Use the extra time wisely. #WarriorReady156

ATTENTION Summer Driver Education students: Please check your school email for important information about permit testing and schedule details. Contact Mr. Caruso at Upper Campus with any questions.

🎥 WATCH: MCHS Art Instructor Jessica Metropulos and two students at Freshman Campus were interviewed by FOX 32 News Friday about their recent art project to support Ukraine. Watch: https://youtu.be/0blXwGRMIDw To read more, visit: https://www.dist156.org/article/713598

Advanced Placement testing is approaching! AP students you can refer to this schedule for testing dates. Please see our AP page for more information. https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/aptesting Instagram- link in bio. #WarriorReady156

Mr. Beagle and Mr. Vallianatos visited Althoff Industries to discuss potential partnerships. They were given a tour by Mr. Bennett who is the Executive Vice President and an MCHS Distinguished Graduate class of '62.

The Freshman Choir represented MCHS at the annual FVC Choral Festival on April 7. They sang three songs and had two separate clinics with Dr. Roger Sinclair of Vandercook. Students made their presence known as the only freshman mixed ensemble in attendance. #WarriorReady156

Congrats to all of our artists who participated in the FVC Art show! Brianna Sorenson and Addison Putz were both given Honorable Mentions! Their art will be up in the lower level of Building A at McHenry County College through 4/18. Go check it out! #WarriorReady156

Eleven students from the Class of 2022 earned a Seal of Biliteracy for English and Spanish, and one of those students also earned a Commendation for a Seal of Biliteracy in French. Wow! Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/711619 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

Congratulations to our Warrior Student Media team for earning first-place in last weekend's IHSA #journalism sectionals. The 12 top-scoring #students will go to #state on April 22. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/708932 (IG: Link in bio) #WarriorReady156

"She is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had," one student said about Business Instructor Erin Harris, the MCHS Staff Member of the Month for February. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/712995 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

Surround Sound met with South Elgin HS and the professional choir Cor Cantiamo to work on the Faure Requiem. This is a 35 minute long masterpiece that will be performed by these singers as well as chamber orchestra on Sunday, April 24 in the First United Methodist Church in Elgin (216 E Highland Ave, Elgin). Tickets are still available to purchase at https://corcantiamo.ticketleap.com/masterworks-faure/ (Instagram- link in bio) #WarriorReady156

Mrs. Metropulos' freshman Art and Design class has been creating wall murals out of tape! #WarriorReady156

Congrats to Alexis and Joe who were honored for their 2022 IPA Student Leadership awards Wednesday morning! #WarriorReady156

We're sure our juniors and seniors have already gone into "weekend mode" but this is a reminder that EVERY student has no school this Friday, April 15. Enjoy the long weekend! #WarriorsTakeBreaks

Juniors have SAT testing TOMORROW April 13. Freshmen and sophomores have PSAT testing THIS Thursday, April 14. Please review the chart below to know what your student is supposed to be doing on each day. Seniors, use the free time tomorrow to fill out a FREE application at MCC!

Enjoy this video from the Golden Apple Foundation's April 2 celebration of finalists for excellence. MCHS Instructor Otto Corzo is recognized at the 29:29 mark. 🎥 https://youtu.be/A--odwCwAlI (IG: Link in bio.)

🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGYzyEtjL-M Today's Warrior Weekly covers last Monday's blood drive, the Fox Valley Conference Art Show, women's soccer and the SAT. #WarriorReady156

Tug of War matches began Monday at Freshman Campus during AIM! Which AIM group will win it all? #WarriorReady156

The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is naming our McHenry Strength as a Program of Excellence for 2022-24. The award recognizes quality, safety and more. Congratulations to Coach Beerbower and the entire team! #WarriorReady156 #NHSSCA #edtech

Members of the MCHS Foundation board surprised this year's Distinguished Graduate award winner Betty (Heard) Thompson 68'. Betty was an iconic educator for D15 for 34 years teaching K-3 at Edgebrook School. Betty has had numerous service activities over the years sitting on the D15 Foundation Board, the VFW Auxillary, and the American Legion Auxillary. Betty will be honored at numerous events in the coming year. Thank you Betty! Your school and community is proud of you!