Arlett Zarate Diaz, a McHenry High School 2024 graduate and first-generation college student, received a $2,500 GritGrant related to her work when she was a high school senior in the school’s INCubatoredu entrepreneurship class. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1825219
Ms. Larson accompanied some of our senior leaders at Senator Craig Wilcox’s Youth Advisory Council Thursday. Students were tasked with creating legislation that would help address mental health. #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to our PE student award winners of the first quarter! #WarriorReady156
On Thursday we had an official ribbon cutting for the new CNA lab! We are so excited for our students to have this opportunity! #WarriorReady156
🎨 👻 Purchase tickets by 3 p.m. TODAY. (Thursday) National Art Honor Society is hosting a paint night on Friday! Materials, instructions and snacks are provided! https://gofan.co/event/1731914
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Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Jacob Lesus, Andrew Stegenga, April Ruiz (not pictured) and Tony Powe (not pictured).
🎮 On Tuesday we were happy to have Trine University student Alex Anderson talk about his collegiate esports experience. Students interested in esports in college should inquire about esports programs, apply for esports scholarships and visit esports spaces.
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wG9Q4WQSU
This Warrior Weekly covers the homecoming dance, Pack the Point, homecoming football game, Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren's visit and strength and sports. #WarriorReady156
🎵🎶 The Vocal Warriors fall concert is THIS Thursday 7 p.m. at Upper Campus! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1735762?schoolId=IL15583
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ACT testing is now the required testing for Illinois. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PreACT TOMORROW. (Wed.) Parents/guardians check your emails for information. Seniors do not have school and are encouraged to visit a college or job shadow. (not required)
Certified Nursing Assistant students all earned their Basic Life Support CPR certification last week!👏 This is a level of certification required for healthcare providers. Thank you to to Ms. Finfrock from McHenry Fire for conducting the skills portion of the certification!
Dual credit chemistry students in Mr. Poci's class recently conducted a lab called periodic trends and properties of elements, and they enjoyed watching some of the chemical reactions.
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Students in Ms. Edwards' Teaching as a Profession class recently held a gallery walk during class to rotate through stations to learn about different types of school systems, such as public, private, charter and more.
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Mark your calendars now for the annual Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos event hosted by the MCHS Latin American Student Organization (LASO).
The free Nov. 2 celebration will be held at Freshman Campus this year, and features face painting, crafts, games, dancing and more.
As a reminder, there's no school Monday in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
To learn more about the history of both holidays, visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/columbus-day and
https://www.history.com/news/indigenous-peoples-day-history
Mrs. Harris' freshman business classes held a Franchise Fair on Friday. Students presented their research on why their chosen franchise should come to McHenry.
Attendees could pick their favorites. Great job!
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Warriors are ready to take on the Gators tonight!
Happy Homecoming 2024. 🖤🧡
We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2024
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We hope everyone had a good time at the Powder-Puff game Wednesday!
Congratulations to seniors for the win. 🏈🏆
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Beautiful fall gardening: 🌻🐝
Members of the MCHS Garden Club teamed up with the McHenry Garden Club to freshen up the outside around Freshman Campus.
Great job!
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Photo retakes are scheduled for this Friday (Oct. 11) at both buildings.
Read more about yearbook photos on the district website. https://www.dist156.org/article/1804201
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