Happy #RandomActsofKindnessDay.
Help #MakeKindnessTheNorm with these tips.
Find more at https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
#RAKDay
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Last week, members of the MCHS Powerlifting Club hosted their first meet of the year with Hampshire and Jacobs high schools.
The club will host an IHSPLA Regional on March 19 here at McHenry High School.
Great job, everyone.
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MCHS is looking to honor more distinguished graduates! Nominees must be graduates of MCHS and be out of high school for at least 15 years. Use the link below to see all criteria and the nomination form. https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program
Feb. 22-24: MCHS wants to let our feeder schools know that MCC has a FREE virtual Career Discovery Series geared towards middle schoolers. Participating in this activity can help students narrow down potential career paths as they register for their choice of Career Clusters. Registration is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc83jtp6CaiTg56yjXxJ11Yrtc1KpvTDVROhcmrAiwjuDiCpg/viewform
SAT PREP: There are a few more sessions you can sign up for this month with ZAPS. Visit this page to register: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/zaps-sat-test-prep #WarriorReady156
Girls basketball heads to regional championship:
The McHenry Warriors girls basketball team advances to the IHSA Barrington Regional Championship at 7 p.m. Thursday to face the host, Broncos, after the 51-31 semi-final win over Dundee-Crown.
Good luck!
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MCHS was recognized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for our high achievement in FAFSA completion for the 20-21 school year! The ISAC presented our counselors with a banner Monday afternoon. #WarriorReady156
Enjoy this article in the Northwest Herald about the new MCHS social science hands-on internship program.
Our students are getting great learning experiences from community organizations.
https://bit.ly/3GWTDpv
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WATCH 🎥 It's Tuesday which means broadcast students have another Warrior Weekly for you! This week they cover varsity wrestling, the sophomore poetry slam and more. #WarriorReady156
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnjgH2xG4Q
Guess what, Warriors? You have a four-day weekend! There will be no school Friday, Feb. 18 (Teacher Institute Day) and Monday, Feb. 21. (Presidents' Day) #WarriorsTakeBreaks
Driver's ed: The deadline is Feb. 25 to register for summer driver's ed. Use Skyward to register and submit the form to be approved. Once approved, use Skyward/Revtrak to pay the $50 deposit. See Mr. Caruso at UC with any questions. https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Key Club members volunteered at the #Valentine's dance hosted last weekend by the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. They decorated the room, and then danced with participants.
Key Club has been volunteering at this event for more than 20 years.
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Turning Point was at the Upper Campus during lunch periods on Monday to promote awareness of healthy relationships. Later this month they will visit the Freshman Campus. https://www.turnpt.org/
State-bound:
Four McHenry wrestlers qualified for the state tournament, including Emma Garrett, who is the first girls state qualifier for the Warriors. Also going to state are Chris Moore, Pedro Jimenez, and Brody Hallin, who is the first 4-time qualifier in school history.
Upper Campus closed out our first Writers Week with another Celebration of Words. MCHS is so proud of all our wonderful Warriors who read their work this week! #MCHSWritersWeek2022 #WarriorReady156
Be sure to register for summer school! Registration is now open to incoming 9 graders as well as incoming 10-12 graders. Summer sessions are a great way to get ahead and open up your school year for other opportunities!#WarriorReady156 https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Last week, AP Psychology students exercised their creative muscles through a collaboration with the MCHS Art Department for a special project to learn more about personalities.
Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/655653
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#MCHSWritersWeek2022 continues! Our sophomores did amazing in Upper Campus' first poetry slam Thursday morning. Stay tuned to hear the winners! We also heard from authors among our staff: Dr. Prickett, Mrs.Maciaszek, Ms. Jensen, and Mr. Erbach.
MCHS pilots two intramural sports:
Intramural basketball started last week, and volleyball begins on Feb. 15.
For details on intramural sports or any other MCHS activity, visit the Warrior Activities website:
https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/activitiesadvisors?authuser=0
Students and families: Remember to check your current grades in Schoology. #WarriorReady156
