We hope everyone had a great time at our inaugural Multicultural Fair! We had food, dancing, unique merchandise, crafts and more. Thank you to all our vendors and everyone who made this wonderful event happen! We had a beautiful day exploring cultures!
Mr. Lunkenheimer's Youth and Law students spent the day Friday at the McHenry County Government Center for the annual Law Day. They participated in mock trials and saw a K-9 officer demonstration, among other things. ⚖️
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Warriors had their final pep rally of the school year! Staff and students played volleyball against each other and prom court was announced. #WarriorReady156
🌎 Our free Multicultural Fair is tomorrow (Saturday)!
Join us as we listen, taste, smell and see the world right here at MCHS Upper Campus,
https://www.dist156.org/article/1513923
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BRIDGES Instructor Rob Ridley and clients Patty Stypulkowski and Alice Jackiw visited Star 105.5 FM's Northwest Spectrum radio program to talk about the success of BRIDGES, including the Across the Bridge store.
Check it out at this link:
https://bit.ly/3vuEbSc
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LA Times' Dodgers' reporter Jack Harris visited MCHS Thursday to talk about alum Bobby Miller with coaches Brian Rockweiler and Zach Badgley.
Miller, a 2017 MCHS grad, starts vs. the Cubs Friday at Wrigley Field. ⚾️
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April is School Library Month and today is School Librarian Day!
Let's give a special thank you and shout out to all of the amazing MCHS media center staff for all they do to promote literacy.
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Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added anticipated special education instructor and assistant football coach positions.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
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Key Club members made blessing bags for McHenry PADS clients this week that include a personal card in each bag.
Donations of personal hygiene products (small shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.) are always welcome.
Drop them off at Upper Campus. 🧡🖤
During spring break, more than 60 MCHS band students went on a busy trip to tour Memphis and New Orleans with plenty of music, learning and fun.
Read more about the trip on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/1534853
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Potts and Pans Steelband is one of many performing groups on tap for this Saturday's Multicultural Fair at MCHS' Upper Campus.
Read more about the free event to celebrate cultures on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/1513923
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In preparation for the solar eclipse on April 8, MCHS will move to an early release schedule.
Also, eclipse glasses will be distributed Monday.
To read more about plans for the unique event, visit the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/1535291
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Today is paraprofessional (instructional assistant) appreciation day. Our instructional assistants are immensely helpful to both our students and teachers. Thank you for all you do! If you know an MCHS instructional assistant, thank them in the comments!
Our students' art is on display for the Fox Valley Conference Art Exhibition at McHenry County College (MCC). Their pieces and pieces from other local high schools will be available for viewing through 4/14. You can visit the art in person in the lower wing of Building A at MCC.
Happy National Assistant Principals week! We are thankful for our assistant principals and deans! #APWeek24
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3OvWs3sB2Q
The Warrior Weekly covers:
🏃♀️ Girls track
🏋️ Powerlifting regional championships
💼 MTI Match Day
👑 Miss McHenry pageant
☘️ St. Patrick's Day
⚾ Baseball team on new turf
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As we recognize World Autism Month in April, we ask that everyone work to promote acceptance for all in our schools and our communities.
Let’s continue to create an environment in which everyone feels understood, accepted and valued. 🌍
For more, visit www.autismspeaks.org/wam
Get #WarriorReady156 for a spirit week! Return to school tomorrow (Tuesday) wearing your favorite jersey. We are especially excited to fill the bleachers with neon at Friday's spring pep rally!
Juniors and seniors: Prom ticket sales will close on Friday, April 5. Be sure to purchase your tickets and follow all the steps in the prom packet if you'd like to attend prom!
https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/class-of-2024-events/prombaile
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We may not be in the building this week, but Freshman Campus staff still wants to express how thankful they are for Linnea Springston, Anna Centella, Grace Pare, Christina Hernandez and Olivia Yumping. (not pictured) #ThankfulThursday
