Happy Substitute Educators Day! Thank you to our buildings substitutes who are pictured here and all our additional substitutes. You help keep the school year going!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Thank you substitutes! Collage of seven substitute teachers.
On Thursday and Friday American Studies students participated in the annual Chautauqua! They played figures from either history or modern day and discussed multiple perspectives on social issues they researched. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students at a panel Chautauqua 2024 sign
Students holding up signs of their characters in the audience
Students dressed as their characters speaking
Students on Chautauqua panel
Juniors, take the ACT early on February 8! For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day February 8 Registration Deadline January 3. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors take the ACT early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School UPPER Campus. Register at act.org. Click on "Register for the ACT. Create an account if you do not already have one. Enter center code 258560. Cost $69. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: click here. Juniors who take the ACT on Feb 8 will get $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS School Board.
ACT DƍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha lĆ­mite de incripciĆ³n: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarĆ”n a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGƍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aĆŗn no tienes una) Ingresa el CƓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUƍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirĆ”n un CRƉDITO de $69 en los cuotas CortesĆ­a de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS
This is a friendly reminder there will be no school November 25-29. Parents/guardians, we will look forward to seeing you virtually Monday and Tuesday for conferences!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
No School November 25-29 No Hay Clases del 25 al 29 de noviembre
Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up will end Thursday at noon! Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower. https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024 (IG: link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 2024
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros
It's the start of American Education week! We are celebrating everyone who makes learning possible. Thank you, educators, support staff, family and community members! It is your support that helps our students succeed. #AmericanEducationWeek
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
American Education week. Photo collage of teachers working with students, food service making fries, and instructional assistants
Counselors are reminding seniors they can create their FSA ID for FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) While FAFSA is not yet open, students can get ready by creating their FSA ID. Contact your counselor for help. https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Three staff members dressed in 100 dollar bill costumes. One shooting fake money out.
Parents/guardians of the class of 2028, if you missed the Freshman Future Planning event, you can watch the recording on our YouTube! For any future counselor events, remember to check our YouTube if you missed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8 (IG: link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Freshman Future Planning Imagine. Looking forward. Video screenshot of three counselors.
Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
11 students holding freshmen students of the month awards
Students in Mrs. Davis' health class completed activities to simulate being off balance, dizzy, and having visual impairment by wearing impairment goggles. They also tried to open candy while wearing gloves. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student trying to walk in a straight line while wearing the visual impairment glasses
Student catching a ball with goggles on
Student trying to control a steering wheel on a mat straight while wearing goggles
Students trying to open candy with gloves on
Student trying to drive with a steering wheel on a mat with goggles on
Students trying to stack cups with goggles on
Students trying to play Connect Four with goggles on
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ šŸ‘©ā€šŸ³Culinary students have been having MCHS staff guest judges rank their dishes! In Ms. Morales' culinary two class, staff tried different chili dishes. It was hard for them to judge since all of them were so good! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Three bowls of chili and tortilla
Three bowls of chili
Two staff members trying the chili
Staff members determining the winner
Parent-Teacher conference spots are filling up!They're taking place virtually on November 25 and 26. Sign-up closes Tuesday, November 21 at noon. Please prioritize the classes that your student is getting a C or lower. https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros
Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry on November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Food for Thought: Help donate food to help people in need in our community! Pick up your pie and drop off your food 4-7 p.m. November 26 1012 N. Green St. Sign up to donate: Food for Though An MCHS Food Pantry. The Bremer Team. Keller Williams Success Realty. The Bremer team We Bring Families Home 847-456-6334 bremerteam18@gmail.com
Our AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) program would like to congratulate 13 AVID sophomores for their local finalist speech entries to the AVID National Speaking Contest. They will represent MCHS and the state of Illinois at the contest. Great work! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
collage of students speaking at podiums
collage of students speaking at podiums
It's #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for these amazing staff members! (Not pictured: Shannon Mahlebashian and Anna Centella)
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Cathy
Shannon
Ashley
Trude
Lauren
šŸš£ Mrs. Beattie's aquatic fitness class hosted a cardboard regatta! Students made boats out of cardboard and raced them. Mrs. Cabalquinto's class watched and voted on best design/theme and timed the boats. #WarriorReady156
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Students getting ready with their cardboard boats
Students watching on bleachers
Student in cardboard boat
Students racing in cardboard boats
Tonight: Freshmen students, parents and guardians: You're invited to attend the Freshman Future Planning Presentation to learn about MCHS courses, next steps and more. Attend in-person at the Freshman Campus Theater or watch virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Freshman future planning presentation. Looking Forward MCHS. November 13: 6:00 p.m. FC Theater November 14 1:30 p.m. Virtual. Future MCHS Course Opportunities, Academic and SEL Supports , Next Steps options and more!
šŸŖ“ The members of the garden club have assembled a mobile plant container, in which flowers and herbs will be sown every year, and then in spring they will plant them in the school garden! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Four students next to planter
šŸ§Ŗ šŸ–„ļø šŸ› ļø šŸŽØ āž—Today is National STEAM Day! We're celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in our school. Thank you to our teachers who help students grow in these areas! #STEAMEducation #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Science with photo of students doing a lab. Technology photo of students at a computer. Engineering photo of teacher helping a student with a robot next to him. Art students putting duct tape art on the wall. Math students at a desk with calculators. STEAM learning.
Juniors, take the ACT early on February 8! For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day February 8 Registration Deadline January 3. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors take the ACT early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School UPPER Campus. Register at act.org. Click on "Register for the ACT. Create an account if you do not already have one. Enter center code 258560. Cost $69. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: click here. Juniors who take the ACT on Feb 8 will get $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS School Board. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.
ACT DƍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha lĆ­mite de incripciĆ³n: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarĆ”n a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGƍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aĆŗn no tienes una) Ingresa el CƓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUƍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirĆ”n un CRƉDITO de $69 en los cuotas CortesĆ­a de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS. PregĆŗntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.