This is a friendly reminder there will be no school November 25-29. Parents/guardians, we will look forward to seeing you virtually Monday and Tuesday for conferences!
🎨Dr. McTague visited art classes this week to celebrate the students who submitted art for the district's annual Winter Season Greeting Card Contest. Congratulations to the artists who created the top four designs!
They are:
First Place: Ana Taylor, Freshman Campus
Second Place: Beth Brackmann, Upper Campus
Third Place: Mairin Mercado, Upper Campus
Honorable Mention: Taylor Galarza, Freshman Campus
Each winning artist receives a certificate and a cash prize. First place will be featured on the district's holiday card.
Thank you to all of our amazing artists for participating!
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Today, we honor the incredible educational support professionals who are the backbone of our schools. Thank you to technology, facilities, food service, communications, security
paraprofessionals, registrars, administrative assistants and nurses! #WeLoveOurESPs
Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up will end Thursday at noon! Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower.
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
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🎥 Watch this week's Warrior Weekly to learn more about our Veterans Day celebration, Bailey the comfort dog, Esports coach Mr. Aguilar, and the opening of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
https://youtu.be/K0BQxU7lftQ?si=WlzIqLnAbSGTe13u
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Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added Office Assistant position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
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Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry on November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie
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It's the start of American Education week! We are celebrating everyone who makes learning possible. Thank you, educators, support staff, family and community members! It is your support that helps our students succeed. #AmericanEducationWeek
🎶 This past week, Concert Band students met over video with composer and performer Aakash Mittal to work on his piece "Poorvi."
MCHS was part of the consortium that, in cooperation with grade schools, high schools, universities, and other performing organizations around the world, led to the piece's creation.
The Concert Band will perform this piece as part of the Winter Band Concert on Dec. 4. Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/2251741?schoolId=IL15583 beginning the morning of Nov. 27.
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Counselors are reminding seniors they can create their FSA ID for FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) While FAFSA is not yet open, students can get ready by creating their FSA ID. Contact your counselor for help.
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Parents/guardians of the class of 2028, if you missed the Freshman Future Planning event, you can watch the recording on our YouTube! For any future counselor events, remember to check our YouTube if you missed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8
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🧡🖤Today we honor and recognize our school board members who donate their time and talents toward the success of the MCHS District 156 school community.
On this School Board Members Day, please join us in thanking our school board members for their work.
#ThankABoardMember
Parent-Teacher conference spots are filling up!They're taking place virtually on November 25 and 26. Sign-up closes Tuesday, November 21 at noon. Please prioritize the classes that your student is getting a C or lower.
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
Students in Mrs. Davis' health class completed activities to simulate being off balance, dizzy, and having visual impairment by wearing impairment goggles. They also tried to open candy while wearing gloves. #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
👨🍳 👩🍳Culinary students have been having MCHS staff guest judges rank their dishes! In Ms. Morales' culinary two class, staff tried different chili dishes. It was hard for them to judge since all of them were so good! #WarriorReady156
Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry on November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie
It's #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for these amazing staff members! (Not pictured: Shannon Mahlebashian and Anna Centella)
🌲 MCHS Garden Club members assisted the McHenry Garden Club with their annual Holiday Floral Show at Upper Campus Wednesday evening.
The show features local florists creating arrangements, raffles, bake sales and more.
Great job, MCHS Garden Club!
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Our AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) program would like to congratulate 13 AVID sophomores for their local finalist speech entries to the AVID National Speaking Contest. They will represent MCHS and the state of Illinois at the contest. Great work! #WarriorReady156
