McHenry Community High School

On Wednesday freshmen Principles of Biomedical Science students learned how to take blood pressure for the opening activity of their clinical care unit. #WarriorReady156

On this global #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting our MCHS Food for Thought food pantry program. Contributions have a direct impact on our students! Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3GjZmId (IG: Link in bio.)

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.)

🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly cover Garden Club, Chautauqua, Veterans Day, art courses, Key Club and Trading Card Club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrBtDNXEjNY (Instagram: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

Mr. Jon Niemic and senior social science students participated in State Sen. Craig Wilcox's Youth Advisory Council in Lake Villa on Tuesday. Students discussed the legislative process, initiatives and how the branches of the government operate with each other. #WarriorReady156

New course spotlight: Fundamentals of Acting is our fifth course of our theater pathway. This course introduces students to the basic acting techniques of characterization, role analysis, stage movement, voice and body control. https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=64

MCHS is proud to announce the continued expansion of dual credit offerings for our students. New next year are 6 more dual credit courses. Students earn both MCHS and college credits by taking these courses. Next year, MCHS will have 24 dual credit courses worth 84 college credits available for our students to get ahead and reduce the cost of college. See a list of our dual credit courses on page 21 of our new curriculum guide. (Instagram: link in bio) https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=21

Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “S” stands for service to others. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/service-to-others IG- link in bio.

Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “H” stands for health and wellness. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/health-and-wellness IG- link in bio.

Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “C” stands for courageous character. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/courageous-character IG- link in bio.

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