#MadeInMcHenry156 MCHS staff who ordered lunch from Warrior Chef received a delicious meal Friday while students in the capstone food service program practiced their skills in taking food orders, cooking in mass quantity and working on an assembly line. #careertraining
about 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
On Friday, Warrior Chef students made meals for staff who ordered the delicious salad lunch
We held our first Wellness Fair Thursday evening for the public and Friday during the day for physical education students! The booths pictured here are Northwestern Medicine, Evolve Chiropractic and the US Marines. #WarriorReady156 #WarriorWellness156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
 A woman taking a student's blood pressure
A chiropractor rep stretching out a student's leg while he lies on a mat
A student with VR equipment in the Marine tent
The gym filled with vendors and students
As a reminder, students who speak another language in addition to English will take ACCESS testing to measure language abilities starting Monday at Upper Campus. Freshman Campus testing will be the following week. #WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
ACCESS testing reminder for Feb. 6
ACCESS testing flyers for Feb. 6
Writers Week begins on Monday! Get #WarriorReady156 for a fun week ahead!
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus MCHS Writers Week February 6-10 Monday Celebration of Words during AIM in the auditorium. Sign up to read something that is meaningful to you or come to listen! Profess an imperfection during lunches in the common.s Tuesday Q&A with Erika Sanchez, author of I'm not your perfect Mexican daughter. Word games during lunches in the commons. Wednesday Blackout poetry during lunches in the commons. Thursday, performances and Q&A from  MCHS alum Makenzie O'Brien and '22 Battle of the Band Champs. Sophomore Poetry Slam during 1-3 and 6-8 Friday Celebration of Words during AIM in the auditorium including performances by past and present poetry slam champs
Freshman Campus MCHS Writers Week February 6-10 Participate in Writers Week activities all week during AIM in the theater. Monday Relieve yourself of the pressure of others' expectations by professing an imperfection. Play some word games with friends and staff. Tuesday: Blackout poetry-Turn a page of prose into a poem with the help of a Sharpie. Thursday- writing exercises create something all your own. Friday Celebration of Words- share a piece of writing that is meaningful to you. Send your questions to Mrs. Nomikoudis
There's still time to donate gently used formal dresses and accessories for the My Sister's Dress sale. The Key Club is collecting donations through Feb. 17. Drop off donations at the north entrance to Upper Campus. https://www.dist156.org/article/965010
about 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
My Sister's Dress sale flyer and details
February is National Cancer Prevention month. Student in Honors Medical Interventions made posters on different types of cancer and how to reduce the risk. Visit cancer.org fore more info on cancer and cancer prevention. #wecanican
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Posters about breast cancer and liver cancer
Posters in the hallway about cancer and cancer prevention
Poster hung in the hallway about cancer and cancer prevention
New York Times bestselling author Erika Sánchez is paying a visit to MCHS on Tuesday as part of the annual Writers Week celebration. Read more about the week's events at both buildings by clicking the link below. https://www.dist156.org/article/985637 (IG: Link in bio.)
about 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Award-winning author Erika Sánchez comes to MCHS as part of Writers Week
The powerlifting club hosted its first ever Fox Valley area schools exhibition powerlifting meet: "FLEX Valley" on Wednesday night. About 80 total students lifted and over 50 people volunteered. (community members, alumni and current students) #WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
A boys strength group and a girls strength group flexing
The large group of people at the strength meet smiling
Studnets gathered around watching a student lift weights
Wednesday February 1 at McHenry High School INSPLA supported by (logo with outline of IL) and an eagle logo, Crystal Lake South gator logo, purple panther logo, and McHenry Strength Logo
On Wednesday we had our National Collegiate Athletic Association signing celebration. Congrats to these students who will continue their athletic careers at the college level! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Seven boys pose together in front of a McHenry Warriors booth and backdrop
A family claps as their daughter smiles sitting at a McHenry Warriors booth and in front of a a McHenry backdrop
Tomorrow (Thursday) the physical education department is hosting its first-ever Wellness Fair featuring more than 16 organizations with interactive exhibits and activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. The event is free and open to the public!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Community High School Wellness Fair Free and open to the public! 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 2 Upper Campus Main Gym Park in South Lot. More than 16 wellness related vendors and interactive activities.
Norma De La Rosa from Golden Apple spoke to students about the Golden Apple Scholars program for future teachers. Our own MCHS teacher Sr. Corzo chimed in about his time in the program. He said he was able to gain teaching experience early on in his college career.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students listening to a presenter in the College and Career Center
Norma De La Rosa presenting about the program
Sr. Corzo talking about the program
On this first day of #BlackHistoryMonth2023, we join in celebrating contributions of Black Americans today and every day. To learn more, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture ➡️ https://nmaahc.si.edu/resistance (Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Black History Month theme for 2023 is Resistance
Dr. Ferney Ramirez Hernandez was a special guest speaker at the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee on Tuesday evening. He presented on how to improve family relationships. Thank you for coming out to MCHS, Dr. Hernandez!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Dr. Hernandez speaking to a crowd in the auditorium
This is a friendly reminder for all eighth grade parents and students to attend Course Selection Seminar this Thursday evening.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Save the Date Grade 8 February 2, 2023 Freshman Campus Gym 5:30 p.m.  Last names A-K, 7 pm. Last names- L-Z
In this Warrior Weekly students cover the basketball staff appreciation night, SpongeBob the Musical and Staff Member of the Month Mrs. Hodges! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTKS3VePxE Instagram: link in bio. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students in the gym with teachers they chose for staff appreciation
Students sitting in an auditorium watching their musical directors
Mrs. Hodges working in her office
Tomorrow at 7 p.m.(Wednesday) is the District 15/156 Concert Band Festival! Get your tickets and join the fun at the Freshman Campus main gym. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=29071
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Band students being directed by their instructor in a band classroom
There is still time to RSVP to the special Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee event with guest speaker Dr. Ferney Ramirez Hernandez! Come to the Upper Campus auditorium at 6 p.m. this Tuesday, January 31. His presentation will be given in Spanish. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Xk4um8
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
BPAC Special Event- Improving Family Relationships Join us Jan. 31st Dr. Ferny Ramirez Hernandez. The event will be held at the Upper Campus in the auditorium. Event begins at 6 p.m. on 1/31/23. Food and drink refreshments will be provided. Childcare and supervision will be proved in the upper gym.
BPAC- Evento especial- mejorando relaciones familiares Acomanenos 31 de enero Dr. Ferney Hernandez Este evento se llevara a cabo en el Upper Campus. El evento comienza a las 6:00 p.m. el 31 de enero del 2023. Tendremos comida y refrescos. Tendremos comida y refrescos. Tendremos cuidado de ninos y supervision en el gimnasio del segundo piso.
The MCHS PE department is hosting its first-ever Wellness Fair on Feb. 2 (Thursday) featuring more than 16 exhibitors with information and activities to promote good health. Read more here: https://www.dist156.org/article/976929 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorWellness156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Wellness Fair planned for Feb. 2 at MCHS
Congratulations to our wrestlers who completed an undefeated season and won the Fox Valley Wrestling Conference Championship! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Wrestling member posing with the trophy, Fox Valley Conference Logo Score 54 to 19 final
Register for the February ZAPS training sessions to prepare for the SAT! The sessions are taught by our own MCHS trained staff. More info (English): https://5il.co/1lw6k More info (Spanish): https://5il.co/1lw6l Instagram: links in bio.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Our ZAPS trained staff: Mrs. Gina Adams Math, Mr. Maxwell Zerndt Math, Mrs. Gina Nomikoudis English, Mrs. Heidie Dunn English