McHenry Community High School

We had a special visit Wednesday from 2009 graduate Jennifer Olsen-Padilla, who is working as a missionary and educator in Honduras. In town for a fundraiser for her One Day Revival Ministries, Jennifer took a tour and reconnected with former teachers. https://bit.ly/3DVuR7P

Our choir and guitar concerts sounded beautiful this past Monday and Tuesday night! #WarriorReady156

After working hard on coding to create interactive computer graphics, students in Mr. Kirk's Computer Science Principles class took a "gallery walk" on Wednesday to check out each other's work. They used Python to create the amazing graphics. #WarriorReady156 #csed #PTLW

This Wednesday during lunch hours Upper Campus was greeted with hot chocolate, apple cider and therapy dogs. Thank you to everyone who brought their dogs and to the MCHS counselors for serving! #WarriorReady156

Extra, extra: Hard copies of the latest news from the McHenry Messenger #student #newspaper are being distributed to students, and they are available at the entrances of both buildings. Look for @McHenryMessengr on social media, and at https://themchenrymessenger.com/

Leadership in Action created this helpful exam checklist! We want our Warriors to feel as prepared as possible for Thursday and Friday. Please check the district's website for all exam logistics. https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/final-exams-2021

TOMORROW: Be sure to attend the winter play, "Same Room Different Story" 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Freshman Campus Theatre. You can purchase tickets ahead of time through the link below or buy tickets at the door. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=16523&

This last Warrior Weekly student broadcast of the semester features stories about Winter Spirit Week, Warrior Chef capstone course and more. Click the link below or find Warrior Weekly on social media, including YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZBbeQ975rto

Congratulations to the students chosen for 2nd Quarter Outstanding PE Student Awards! They were selected for demonstrating a positive attitude, participating in activities, working hard and more. Students receive a t-shirt and have their photos displayed at school for one year.

Check out this new episode of Warrior Weekly's SOUR! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyYXqMrEmso

On Friday night MCHS' band put on a spectacular Winter Band Concert! #WarriorReady156

Finals week! Let's finish the semester strong, Warriors! We're rooting for you! #WarriorReady156

Good doggies: Freshman Campus students and staff enjoyed a Monday visit with therapy dogs. They'll be at Upper Campus on Wednesday. Thank you to Wrigley, yellow lab, Marco, collie, and Bentley, golden retriever, and their handlers, including our former Principal Mrs. Potthoff.

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.

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

Did we mention we also had a visit from Yukon Cornelius, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Abominable Snowman this Winter Spirit Week?

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

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. #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.