TOMORROW (Oct. 14) the Vocal Warriors will be singing multiple genres of music bringing the old and new into the same night. ALL Vocal Warriors will be performing, including freshmen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person.
This week, students in Human Body Systems studied the brain by creating clay models and brain hat maps. They labeled major parts and studied their functions.
Next week, they will dissect sheep brains.
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We had another successful Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Career Expo on Wednesday night! This year MCHS hosted the event in the new Center. A big thank you to our vendors, CTE team and all the MCHS staff/students that were involved!
FAFSA completion is a state graduation requirement and allows students to apply for financial aid. Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.
If you need help, sign up for our FAFSA Completion Workshop on 10/14 in Room 420.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4AD22A5F4C34-fafsa
We are one week away from testing! (Oct. 13 and 14) Please read this graphic and our Testing Days web page (linked below) for all the logistics (start and release times, transportation, etc.) Keep in mind that information varies for each grade level. https://www.dist156.org/page/testingdays
We hope everyone had a great time at Saturday's #156HOCO2021 dance!
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On Monday Luke Zoetmulder from Sticker Dude visited Matt Connor’s graphics production class. Sticker Dude makes vehicle wraps, truck lettering, signs, and more. He is looking to team up to help our students learn more of the wrap and design industry. stickerdude.com
A team of 20 McHenry Strength students tested their muscles this morning by pulling at a nearly 90-ton aircraft at O’Hare International Airport.
Their participation in the O'Hare Plane Pull raised $1,464 for Special Olympics Illinois.
Outstanding!
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Friday's homecoming festivities included a special gathering for MCHS alumni during the game, and recognition for the three most recent MCHS Distinguished Graduates.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Thornton, Bill Hobson and Robert Jessup.
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MCHS students and community members came to McCracken Field on Friday ready to celebrate the first fall homecoming in two years. The beautiful evening included a Warrior football victory.
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Mr. Lukas' statistics students tested their Barbie Bungee Jump rubber band cords and formulas Friday to see whose doll bounces closest to the floor without hitting it.
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Students interested in manufacturing and trades careers explored opportunities with MCC and the McHenry County Workforce Network on Thursday.
As a reminder, MCHS hosts the MTI Career Expo next week at the new Center for Science, Technology and Industry.
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Students were looking groovy in their tie-dye today. After day two of spirit week juniors and freshmen are tied in first place! Seniors and sophomores be sure to wear your orange and black tomorrow to catch up. #156HOCO2021 #WarriorReady156
Student Council did a great job decorating both the freshman and upper campus for homecoming week! #156HOCO2021 #WarrriorReady156
E-sports Club, German Honor Society and Latin American Student Organization were also out painting the town this past weekend! #156HOCO2021 #WarriorReady156
Happy homecoming week, warriors! Homecoming dance tickets are now on sale. The sale will end Saturday, Oct. 2 at noon. Ticket sales are online only this year. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?embed&eid=13012
Still need something to wear for construction day on Friday? There are a FEW MORE HOURS left in the Warriors Shop flash sale. Be sure to order these limited edition homecoming t-shirts before 2 p.m. today! https://juke-printing.printavo.com/merch/WarriorShop?fbclid=IwAR0-j2932g6oQynkq1TZp9Yb-qAL52BDVCYLecdqYILSGI_LvBNxHNxYUwc
About a dozen MCHS football players and coaches were out early Saturday to provide moving help to a local resident, as part of the team's community service program. The team regularly delivers extra muscle for local projects, including the annual Fiesta Days.
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Making health care heroes:
Our 29 medical residency students had an orientation session with Northwestern Medicine this week to get ready for the start of the job-shadowing rotations on Oct. 12. It is wonderful to see this program grow! #WarriorReady156
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Paint the Town: On Thursday afternoon Warrior Buddies, Connections Crew, National Art Honors Society, Comics, Manga, & Fandoms Club and the McHenry Dance Team painted windows in downtown McHenry, a long-standing MCHS homecoming tradition. #156HOCO2021
