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.
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
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
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.
Finals week!
Let's finish the semester strong, Warriors!
We're rooting for you!
#WarriorReady156
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
Did we mention we also had a visit from Yukon Cornelius, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Abominable Snowman this Winter Spirit Week?
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
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.
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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.
LIVE LINK: eSports Smash: Ultimate team is advancing to the final 4 rounds! No worries if you won't be able to make it in-person because we now have a link! Watch it remotely on Twitch at 4 TODAY! (Thursday) For in-person, join us in UC rm. 283. https://www.twitch.tv/156esports
Today is "Anything But a Backpack" Day, and we love the creativity.
Please check back here for more photos, and follow the McHenry Messenger's website and/or social media pages. Student journalists have been busy posting images all week!
#WarriorReady156
#WinterSpiritWeek
Members of the MCHS Key Club wrapped about 600 #holiday gifts this week that will be donated to families through a partnership with Rosecrance and Pioneer Center.
The gifts were bought by club members and with a donation from the McHenry Kiwanis Club.
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The College and Career Center was full of students Thursday morning who were wanting to learn more about careers in #nursing.
This most recent edition of the Career Exploration Series featured McHenry County College.
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#LookingForward
On Wednesday afternoon we celebrated our MCHS staff that is soon retiring. Thank you, JoAnn May, Jackie Huber, Cyntha Hartzburg, Lynda Johanes, and Virginia Robinson for all your hard work through the years!
In honor of Computer Science Education Week, we'd like to give a shout-out to Instructors Doug Primus and Tim Kirk, along with all of our educators who inspire students to learn about computer science and related disciplines.
#CSEdWeek
#CSEverywhere
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TOMORROW: In any given year, at least 40% of MCHS graduates begin their next step at MCC. Check out everything MCC offers this Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium at 6 p.m. A presentation in Spanish will also be available at the Upper Campus College & Career Center.
