Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “M” stands for meaningful learning. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/meaningful-learning
IG- link in bio.
After a six month community engagement process, MCHS has rolled out a Portrait of a Graduate as a framework to guide our work and vision for students. Learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate at https://www.dist156.org/page/portrait-of-a-graduate
Bring your nonperishable food donations to Freshman Campus between 4-7 p.m. today (Nov. 21) and receive a free pie. Read more about the food drive to benefit the MCHS Food for Thought food pantry:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1341648
(IG: Link in bio.)
Last week Mrs. Pelletier’s Honors Principles of Biomedical Science class kicked off their new unit in clinical care by role-playing a physician and patient medical interview. They practiced showing empathy, tactful demeanor and listening skills. #WarriorReady156
On Monday MCHS hosted the Fox Valley Conference Leadership Conference. Nine high schools and over 200 students attended. Our Leadership in Action students helped guide and mentor these future leaders. Author, actor and motivator Jesse LeBeau also spoke to students.
Seven students were in the ILMEA District 7 Senior Jazz Festival. Students Coco Levesque, Nathanial Gibson and James Mihevc passed a competitive audition to be in a jazz band made up of the best local musicians. They worked with renowned educators and performed a concert.
The 2024-2025 curriculum guide has been released! Families, be sure to check out all the classes that will be offered next school year. #WarriorReady156
https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=1
(Instagram: link in bio)
On Friday Freshman Campus had a fall fest! Students had ice cream, played games, got temporary tattoos and even had the chance to pie some staff members! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
Today is #SubstituteEducatorsDay
We want to thank our building substitutes (pictured) and all substitute educators who are always ready to jump in when needed. Thank you for all you do! Students, if you see a substitute teacher today be sure to thank them!
Students, we hope you enjoy having all of next week off for Thanksgiving break! Please rest and enjoy time with loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
National Art Honor Society is hosting a winter Paint-N-Sip. If you are interested, purchase tickets at this link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/37884/sessions/101759/sections/63964/tickets
(Instagram: link in bio.)
It's #ThankfulThursday. Staff has shouted out other staff members that have been going above and beyond. Thank you Hendy De la Rosa, Monica Anaya, Lisa Curry, Kathie Horowicz and Tony Powe! We are thankful for you!
Please see the link for our current job postings, including the recently added part-time food service position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
(IG: Link in bio.)
AVID students at Freshman Campus worked this week to prepare for the Nov. 21 food drive for MCHS Food for Thought.
Drop off a donation and get a free pie, courtesy of the Bremer Team Keller Williams.
Read more here:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1341648
#WarriorReady156
Students in our AVID 9 Elective classes today shared a "Friendsgiving Feast" and spent some time talking about what made them thankful. Answers included food, their friends, their pets, siblings, and their PARENTS!
All of us in McHenry AVID wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Congratulations to our athletes who are continuing their athletic career in college! #WarriorReady156
Today is Illinois School Board Members Day! Thank you to our board members for serving our students, staff and community! Your hard work is appreciated! #ThankABoardMember
Happy #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay! ESPs are in the following departments: food service, health office, clerical, technology, paraprofessionals, facilities, grounds, security, supervision and communications. Thank you for all you do! #ThankAnESP
MCHS's Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) invites parents to a Dec. 5 workshop presented in Spanish by Dr. Ferney Ramirez, a psychologist, on helping your child to know how to give up toxic relationships and environments.
https://tinyurl.com/mrxbyf9j
(IG: Link in bio.)
The parent-teacher conferences sign-up deadline is Thursday (tomorrow) at 12 p.m. We encourage all families to schedule conferences, especially if a student is earning a C or below in the class. https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2023
(IG: link in bio.)
