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We are hiring instructional assistants and bilingual instructional assistants. (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing the paraprofessional license. tinyurl.com/mchstalented
![We are hiring! Instructional Assistant and Bilingual Instructional Assistant (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) *High school diploma or equivalent required. *A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing qualifications for the paraprofessional license. For questions ore more info email hr@dist156.org](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2869464/large_IA.jpg)
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During Friday's TriConference over 45 educators took a trip to McHenry County College to learn about their greenhouses and their new Center for Agrarian Learning. #TriConference22
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Looks like we had some freshmen working hard in their culinary and math classes last week! #WarriorReady156
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Athletics has new social media accounts!
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchenrywarriors/
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchenryathletics/
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After a two-year hiatus we are happy to host Tri-Conference! Tri-Conference is a teacher institute day where District 156, 15 and 36 come together and learn from each other! Thank you to our student helpers and our special guest speaker @gerrybrooksprin! #triconference22
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Senior families: If you were unable to attend the Senior Postsecondary presentation on Wednesday night, don't fret! Our counselors now have a recorded version on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ZtX_MBYQ4
IG- link in bio.
![Senior Postsecondary Presentation: Senior next steps. Screenshot of counselors and MCC representative on Zoom.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2850558/large_Senior.jpg)
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Warriors, you have a four-day weekend! There will be no school tomorrow Friday, September 2 and no school Monday, September 5. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
![Four-day weekend. September 2- Friday Teacher Institute Day, No School. Monday September 5- no school Labor Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2850269/large_Four-Day_Weekend.jpg)
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On Wednesday Mr. Erbach's freshmen students took advantage of the nice weather and read their books outside. #WarriorReady156
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Congratulations to MCHS alum Andrew Rupcich for making the Tennessee Titans practice squad for the upcoming season.
https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad
(IG: Link in bio)
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What a great Warrior Wednesday at the Freshman Campus! Students were greeted by MCHS staff as they walked into school, a Warrior Wednesday tradition. Leadership in Action students (seniors) also came to talk to the freshmen during AIM. #WarriorReady156 #WarriorWednesday156
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TONIGHT (Wednesday) is our Upper Campus parent/guardian night: Walk in Their Shoes. Senior families, please come at 6 p.m. for a postsecondary presentation in the auditorium. All Upper Campus parent/guardians, begin walking your student's schedule at 7 p.m. See you soon!
![Walk in Their Shoes. Parents and guardians follow your student's schedule for a night! Freshman AIM starts at 7 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 25. Freshman Campus, Upper first period starts at 7 p.m., 7-9p.m. Wednesday, August 31 Upper Campus](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2843298/large_UC_Night__Enlgish_.jpg)
![Camina en sus zapatos. !Padres y tutores sigan el horario de su estudiante por una noche! El primer periodo comienza a las 7 p.m. Upper Campus (grados 10, 11 y 12) 7-9 p.m. miercoles, 31 de agosto. @l 31 de agosto a las 6 o.m. los consejeros para los senior tambien tendran una presentacion postsecundaria para padres con seniors.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2843299/large_UC_NIGHT_SPANISH.jpg)
![What are you looking forward to? Senior postsecondary presentation. August 31, 6:00 p.m. Upper Campus Auditorium. Sept 1, 8:30a.m. livestream. Topics include college, apps, MCC, workforce for training/trade, FAFSA & financial aid, scholarships and more!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2843300/large_2022_Sr_Postsecondary_Presentation_Flier_JPG.jpeg)
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Thursday, September 1 is the first Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee of the school year! Come from 6-7 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room. For more information contact Chris Madson: madsonchris@dist156.org
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![1 de septiembre de 2022 Comite asesor de padres bilingue Hora; 6p;m-7p.m. Lugar: Upper Campus Warrior Room. Reunion de inicio. Inicido de un nuevo ano escolar. Bienvenidos a un nuevo ano escolar! Organizaremos nuestra primera reunion de BPAC del ano el jueves 1 de septiembre de 2022 por la noche. Hablarmos del comienzo del nuevo semester y todo lo que necesita saber como padre y miembro de la comunidad. Contacenos 815-385-7077 dist156.org madsonchris@dist156.org](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2836174/large_BPAC_Spanish.png)
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The Key Club had 25 members volunteer at the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament in Addison this weekend!#WarriorReady156
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MCHS board members and staff celebrated the new multi-purpose turf field at McCracken with student-athletes just before the Friday's varsity football game.
Patti McCracken Vickery, 1959 alum and daughter of longtime athletic director "Mac" McCracken, joined the festivities.
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WATCH the Warrior Weekly's coverage of the Honor Flight D.C. trip shot and composed by our students. Keep your eye out for more interviews and stories to come!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggdlGNJ7Of8
IG- link in bio.
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Veterans returning from a four-day Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. got a rousing welcome home at MCHS Sunday afternoon.
Cheerleaders, band and choir entertained the large group of community members and volunteers who gathered to celebrate the veterans.
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Warrior Student Media journalists have been busy documenting the four-day VNC Honor Flight for veterans visiting Washington D.C. Help us welcome them all home today!
#WarriorReady156
#veterans
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McCracken Field was buzzing with excitement Friday evening as the MCHS community gathered to watch the first home football games on the new multi-purpose synthetic field. There's a lot to cheer about, Warriors!
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Students in Mr. Jones' physics classes had the option of creating prefix creatures while learning metric prefixes. They were able to compare the magnitudes of objects while expressing their creative skills.
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#highschool
#science
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The Rise Up Foundation is offering MCHS families a $10 discount on each ticket for the September Rise Up events.
Tickets will be on sale at tonight's first home football game at McCracken Field.
The discount is good until Sept. 1. Use promo code D156.
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