Students in Mr. Kirk's Introduction to Computer Science class worked on problem solving Friday by building towers out of paper. They had two attempts and 20 sheets of paper.
Nice job!
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MCC is hosting a People in Need Forum on 1/28. Learn about the resources available for those in need. Workshops will cover topics such as immigration, senior issues, caregiver resources, LGBTQ, substance abuse and addictions, and homelessness. Info: tinyurl.com/peopleinneedforum
Don't forget this weekend is a three-day weekend! There will be no school Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Congratulations to MCHS student Keyla Paz whose #MadeInMcHenry156 artwork is featured in the 2023 Youth Art Month poster after being selected in a statewide competition.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/960596
(IG: Link in bio.)
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We want to celebrate two of our custodians Eleanor Rogan and Ken Rabe on their retirement! Ken has been working at MCHS since 1998 and Eleanor has been working at MCHS since 1999! Thank you both for all your hard work through the years!
As a first semester final exam project, our #broadcast journalism students created a special story package on Cubs organist and MCHS alum John Benedeck.
Check it out here:
https://youtu.be/MH84o-SNgeA
(IG: Link in bio.)
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It's that time of year! The MCHS counseling team invites you to a virtual 23-24 Course Planning night! Join the team on YouTube at 6 p.m. on January 18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djX47TdEUkQ
TOMORROW (Monday, January 9) students will have day two of final exams. We will be following this exam early release schedule. For more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170
Warriors, don't forget THIS Monday, January 9, you will have day two of finals. We hope you had a restful break and look forward to seeing you! Please see Dr. P's email for more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170
We will be following the early release exam schedule.
Warm wishes for a happy and healthy 2023!
We look forward to seeing our Warriors on Jan. 9.
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#HappyNewYear2023
Warriors, please enjoy your time off with loved ones during this holiday season! We'll see you in 2023! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
Due to impending inclement weather, school is canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22. Students will take Day 2 finals on Monday, Jan. 9 when we return from break.
In addition, all activities, athletic practices and athletic competitions are canceled Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23.
“Madison has taken everything the school year has thrown at her in stride," a colleague said about Instructor Madison Schroth, the October Staff Member of the Month.
Read more about Mrs. Schroth on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/945743
IG: Link in bio.
Over 100 MCHS students, staff, and parents delivered presents on Sunday morning to assist McHenry Rotary Secret Santa distribute over 8,000 gifts to over 1800 area children! This was our ninth year helping deliver for this great event! Thank you to all!
Therapy golden retrievers Keenie (Christmas bandana) and Oakley (McHenry Police Department) visited UC students during lunch hours to help relieve stress for finals while Student Services served hot chocolate. This also happened on Monday at Freshman Campus. (previously posted)
Congrats to our December 2022 graduates! Today they had a December Grad Breakfast, an idea brought to you by Dr. Prickett's student Renaissance team. Some of the "Ren" students helped serve the grads breakfast. We have 53 December grads total! (a few of them pictured here)
Student Services passed out hot chocolate to freshmen on Monday. They were also visited by Oakley (Golden Retriever from McHenry Police Department) and Scooby (Goldendoodle) to help students destress before finals. Thank you, Oakley and Scooby! This will happen at the UC on Tues.
Great job to all our cast and crew who participated in the Freshman Campus play, "Mutually Assured Destruction!" The play consisted of vignettes depicting siblings from different decades. We also had freshmen art that was featured outside of the auditorium. #WarriorReady156
NHS has a great event to prep for finals TONIGHT (Monday):Cocoa Cram! Students from both campuses can come to the Upper Campus cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and receive help from teachers and members. The hot cocoa will be free, but additional snacks can be purchased.
We ended Winter Spirit Week with a rally! We celebrated some of our teams and clubs. Students then competed in activities, including jousting. Freshmen won for being the best chanters! #WarriorReady156
