Music Instructor Derek Galvicius set up his room and made appointments with students to conduct the first test in his Introduction to Music Theory class. Instead of sending out a PDF test, he's scheduling "face-to-face" exam opportunities.
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The MCHS Bass Fishing Club had its first excursion Wednesday afternoon to Three Oaks in Crystal Lake. Enjoy these images from the trip.
Culinary Instructor Jessica Grens has been demonstrating how science is important in her Baking and Pastry classes. Using water bottles, she's showing her online students how quickly CO2 from yeast, sugar and water fills a balloon compared to baking soda and vinegar.
AP Environmental Science students are digging in the dirt in their own yards to compare soil samples with science Instructor Tim Beagle through Zoom. As Mr. Beagle shows them his findings, students are reporting their own discoveries.
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Spanish Instructor Otto Corzo is creating a space in his classroom to display reflections from each student. He's invited students to submit collages of photos that represent them.
This way, students see themselves in the classroom even while working remotely.
McHenry High School students are invited to enter the VFW's annual Voice of Democracy scholarship essay competition. The deadline is Oct. 31, and this year's theme is “Is this the country our founders envisioned?” For details, click here:
https://bit.ly/3kk7qf1
Join MCHS Student Services staff on Sept. 21 or Sept. 25 for a virtual discussion on teen depression, including common signs and symptoms. A powerpoint and FAQ will be posted later for those who can't attend. Contact Maura Reid at reidmaura@dist156.org with questions.
Yearbook distribution continues this week for anyone not able to pick up their 2019-2020 yearbook last week. Yearbooks will be available by security from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at both East and West. Use the south entrance at West and the east entrance at East.
Students who will be 16 in time for the Nov. 3 election are eligible to serve as student election judges. Training is provided by McHenry County.
To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZztSsC
For more information, contact Stacy Rockweiler at RockweilerStacy@dist156.org.
Please see the link below for our current job postings including a recently added nurse position at West Campus, and office assistant in the East Campus nurse's office.
https://bit.ly/32rdpJ0
West Campus Key Club members recently made more than 400 “thinking of you” cards for residents at Alden Terrace, White Oaks, Heritage Woods, and Fox Point. Great job!
Congratulations to MCHS senior Logan Lucas who recently returned from Army Basic Combat Training to finish senior year and graduate with his Class of 2021. Thank you for your service!
To honor today's anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, MCHS social science teachers are sharing resources to teach students about that fateful day. Click the link to see a list of reading, videos and activities compiled by our educators.
http://bit.ly/MCHS9-11
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MCHS "Warrior" yearbook staffers held the first in a series of distribution events Tuesday for the 2019-20 yearbook. Anyone who ordered a yearbook can pick it up from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today and Thursday at East Campus.
Read more here:
https://bit.ly/3bIKzqv
2019-20 yearbooks: Anyone who ordered a yearbook can pick it up from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at East Campus. This includes 2020 graduates who ordered yearbooks. For details, click here: https://www.dist156.org/article/298515?org=mchs
Please enjoy this great Northwest Herald article featuring MCHS' Gracie Gasmann and other fall athletes who are trying new sports this fall in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
https://bit.ly/3bsQPTc
Auditions for the fall Drama Club season at both East and West Campus will be held next week on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9-10.
Students can contact Mr. Hillier at East (hillierandrew@dist156.org) or Mrs. May at West (mayjoann@dist156.org) with questions.
More than 130 seniors returned Friday morning to take a practice SAT exam at West Campus. It was great to see students walk back into the building!
All MCHS seniors will take the SAT on Sept. 23. Good luck seniors!
As a reminder, there's no school Monday, and MCHS buildings are closed for the Labor Day holiday.
