Laura Crain from McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition and Noelle Dodge from The Break in Crystal Lake came on Wednesday to talk with all Health Classes about E-Cigarette/Tobacco Education and encouraged students to make healthy choices. This coincides with the Wellness theme of the month. #WarriorWellness
Freshmen families, come join us for a Freshman Future Planning presentation at 6 p.m. on 11/17 in the Freshman Campus Theater to discuss future MCHS courses, postsecondary options and more.
The livestream will be at 12 p.m. on 11/18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srqH7D6FpkY
TODAY 11/9 help donate to those affected by Hurricane Ian by eating at McHenry's Antioch Pizza Shop! Mention McHenry High School National Honors Society and 15% of your purchase will go to Volunteer Florida. NHS will not be keeping any of the proceeds.
It's a Warrior Weekly Wednesday! Students cover Trunk or Treat at the VFW, the McHenry outdoor theater, Halloween, voting, graphics courses, and McHenry Messenger's first issue of the school year!
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrCDnErA-k0
IG link in bio.
This week is National School Psychology week! We love our school psychologists! Students, if you see them this week please thank them for their hard work. #schoolpsychweek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06wbK6U7mo
We encourage our eligible students to vote! Enjoy this fun video of Mr. Sterner asking people around the school why they vote and some other fun questions.
Same-day registration: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/illinois/
On Saturday Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) hosted their fourth Día de los muertos celebration! (Day of the Dead) #WarriorReady156
Due to Election Day, there will be no school tomorrow Tuesday, November 8.
Don't forget daylight savings ends this weekend. Put your clocks back an hour!
On Wednesday, 11/9 help donate to those affected by Hurricane Ian by eating at McHenry's Antioch Pizza Shop! Mention McHenry High School National Honors Society and 15% of your purchase will go to Volunteer Florida. NHS will not be keeping any of the proceeds.
If you want to have a laugh, come see The Merry Wives of Windsor at the newly renovated Freshman Campus theatre! Shows are tonight, (Thursday) Friday, and Saturday all at 7 p.m.! Get your tickets online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=25414&
Yesterday, some of MCHS’ Vocal Warriors had the opportunity to attend Carthage College’s annual Lakeside Choral Festival where they got to work with a clinician, perform for other high schools, and get a taste of college life with a campus tour.
#WarriorReady156
Emergency Medical Technician Joe Bruno from A-TEC Ambulance gave a presentation in the College and Career Center. We had 52 students show up! After his presentation he let the students see inside his ambulance! #WarriorReady156
Counselors are hosting a virtual College Access: Students with Disabilities presentation at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the link below. Students who want to attend college and have an IEP, 504 or Health Plan are encouraged to attend along with parents/guardians. tinyurl.com/collegeaccess156
More than 50 staff members from District 15, District 36 and Montini worked with MCHS staff on preparing students for the transition to high school while 8th-graders took the PSAT8 last Friday.
We're always excited to plan for our future Warriors!
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Another Tuesday, another Warrior Weekly! This week they cover the fall play, Mrs. Shea, Warrior Wellness anti-vaping contest, family and consumer science and Sweet Peas Emporium! #WarriorReady156
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv3XA12yRbE
IG link in bio.
Fall play this week:
"The Merry Wives of Windsor" will take the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the newly remodeled Freshman Campus theater.
https://tinyurl.com/merrywives22
(IG: Link in bio.)
Today marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. This November, let's honor the rich history, culture and contributions of Indigenous people.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/893081
(IG: Link in bio.)
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM
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MCHS board members hosted the biannual meeting of the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Association of School Board on Thursday. More than 70 board members from throughout northern Illinois took tours of our Center for Science, Technology and Industry and took part in a panel discussion on safety in the Warrior Room.
Thank you to Dawn Bremer and the rest of our board for hosting.
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Students in Aquatic Fitness competed against each other and MCHS deans in cardboard boat races in the swimming pool. Teams earned prizes for best boat design, longest-surviving boat and race winner.
Happy Halloween!