Mrs. Metropulos' art class started off Monday morning right with an exploratory on the element of line! They experimented with different materials and techniques to create lines. This exercise was less about how the piece looked and more about discovering a new way of drawing.
Warriors, your first early release of the year is coming up this Wednesday! #WarriorReady156
Great job to our teams who participated in dodgeball at the Dance and Dodgeball event Thursday! #WarriorReady156
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrqSett_pU
Congratulations to our most recent Staff Member of the Month winner, Dean's Administrative Assistant Nicole Hodges! Watch the whole front office surprise her!
To nominate a future winner: https://tinyurl.com/mchssmotm
Current eighth graders: Be sure to attend the Course Selection Seminar to get ready for your freshman year on February 2!
Last Names A-Le: 5:30 p.m.
Last names Lf-Z: 7 p.m.
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Please see the link below for our current job postings, including a recently added long term substitute - school social worker position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
(IG: Link in bio.)
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Writers Week returns:
Plans are in place for a week of activities at MCHS to highlight the joy of great writing. Held in conjunction with the annual Poetry Slam for sophomore English students, Writers Week celebrates all types of writing.
Stay tuned!
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#ThankfulThursday:
Students in @INCubatoredu at MCHS spent time today working on their business plans with their mentors. We are thankful for the mentors who volunteer their time with our students!
#business
#mentors
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Congratulations to our students selected to participate in the McHenry County Honor Band! #WarriorReady156
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including a recently added assistant boys track coach position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
(IG: Link in bio.)
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Summer school registration is now open! Visit the district website to learn more about summer school and drivers education:
https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
IG-link in bio.
Planning for the future: The MCHS counseling team invites you to a virtual 2023-24 Course Planning night tonight.
Join the team on YouTube at 6 p.m. tonight (Jan. 18) at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djX47TdEUkQ
(IG: Link in bio.)
Dr. Ferney Ramirez Hernandez will be a special guest speaker at the MCHS Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee at 6 p.m. January 31 in the Upper Campus auditorium. His presentation will be given in Spanish. Please fill out the RSVP form by January 23: https://bit.ly/3Xk4um8
Summer driver education registration is now open, as is summer school registration for current students.
For driver education, students must be registered in Skyward by March 10.
Visit the summer school website:
https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
IG: Link in bio.
MCHS Key Club members are partnering with My Sister's Dress to collect formal wear donations and promote the Feb. 25 sale at McHenry County College.
Read more on the district's website:
https://www.dist156.org/article/965010
(IG: Link in bio.)
#MLKDay is the only federal holiday designated to encourage community service.
Visit the link or follow @AmeriCorps on social media for volunteer ideas inspired by Dr. King's example.
http://bit.ly/3kg98TP
(IG: Link in bio.)
#MLKDayofService
#TakeAction
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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.
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
Big news for juniors: MCHS will reimburse 11th graders who sign up to take the March 11 SAT that's being held at Upper Campus.
Read more here:
https://www.dist156.org/article/962024
(IG: Link in bio.)
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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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