📚 We were happy to have Edgar Award-winning novelist Mindy McGinnis for a second year! She spoke to English classes about her books and her writing process.
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Students with Mindy. Student purchasing book from Mindy.
Mindy speaking on stage
Mindy speaking on stage
Counselors took some of our students on a college visit to Carroll University. #WarriorReady156
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Students in front of Carroll University. Counselors taking a selfie in front of Carroll University
Students in freshman biomedical science did blood typing last week! #WarriorReady156
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Student putting samples on a card
A blood test card with solutions
Blood test cards with serums on them
Ms. Probst's American studies classed learned about transcendentalism on Friday. They then drew their ideas of what could represent transcendentalism outside with chalk. #WarriorReady156
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Three students drawing the earth with chalk
Students drawing nature and clouds with chalk
Students drawing with chalk
Four students posing next to their chalk drawing of a person
Chalk drawing of clouds butterflies and nature
🧼🚘 Come support our band program by getting a car wash on Saturday!
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MCHS Band Car Wash Saturday, September 14 9am-4p.m. $5.00 per vehicle donations Thank you for the support of the MCHS band program! Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street
🇺🇸 Today we are honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded and the resilience of our nation. #NeverForget
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
911 with American Flags in it. September Patriot Day We never forget.
Congratulations to our marching Warriors for placing third in the class AA at the North Knight’s Marching Festival! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Group of band students in parking lot
Today is Suicide Awareness Day. Let’s take a moment to remind each other that no one is alone. Check in on your friends, spread kindness, and remember: it’s okay to ask for help. We’re stronger together. Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs support.
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988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 Linea de prevencion del suicidio y crisis. Si tu o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo ahora, llama o textea al 988 o conversa con nostros via chat a Linea988.org
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gRS7esh1zQ It's the first Warrior Weekly of the school year! Watch some of their footage from the Washington D.C. Honor Flight trip! They also cover girls flag football and the carnival homecoming theme. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Veterans in DC by the Capitol
Girls playing flag football
Circus Carnival theme on a slideshow
Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added part-time food service worker position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
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MCHS is hiring
Plan on joining us at Pack the Point for our homecoming parade, coronation and special 100 year celebration!
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McHenry 100 years Pack the Point Sunday, October 6 12-4p.m. 12-2:30 Dj Rocco Z, 12:30 Parade, 1:15 Rally and Coronation 2:30-4:00 Live Music "Forever Flannel" 90's Alternative Band. MCHS Celebrates 100 years. Food trucks Dirty Bird, Little Rock Stock Cafe, That Guy With the Hawaiian Shirt, Toasty Cheese, Plus! The presentation of our 2024 Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren Parade Sponsors Knapheide Since 1848 Buss Ford. Homecoming Parade Route: Veterans Park to Freshman Campus. Pack the Point Celebration at Miller Point
Our annual MTI Expo will be held on October 2. Students and families may meet with representatives of local business and training programs to learn more about careers in manufacturing, trades and industry. Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/mti
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MTI Manufacturing Trades and Industry Career Expo 2024 McHenry Community High School District 156 MTI Career Expo, Oct 2 6-8p.m. McHenry High School Center for Science Technology and Industry McHenry Community High School District 156 Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050 dist156.org Inspiring passion and purpose in today's learners
🏈 🎉 We are so excited for homecoming week as we are celebrating 100 years of MCHS! Check out this link to see all of our events, purchase dance tickets and to see the details for our special Pack the Point homecoming parade. https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2024
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Homecoming Week 2024 Sunday, October 6 10 a.m.  Parade Decorating at Veterans Park. Students have the option to decorate elsewhere and can bring their float already decorated. 12:00 p.m. Parade participants line up at Veterans Park. 12:30 p.m. Parade, Veterans Park to Freshman Campus. 1:15 p.m. Rally and Coronation at Miller Point. Special Guest Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren. 2:30-4 p.m. 90's Alternative Band Forever Flannel Wednesday, October 9 6 p.m. Powder Puff at McCracken Field. Friday, October 11 7 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Crystal Lake South at McCracken Field. Saturday, October 12 7-10 p.m. Dance at Upper Campus Main Gym
Semana de Homecoming 2024 Domingo, 6 de octubre  10 a. m. Decoración para el desfile en Veterans Park Los estudiantes tienen la opción de decorar en otro lugar y pueden traer su carroza ya decorada. 12:00 p.m. Los participantes del desfile se alinean en el Veterans Park 12:30 p.m. Desfile, desde Veterans Park hasta el Freshman Campus  1:15 p.m.  Rally y Coronación en Miller Point  Invitada especial Graduada distinguida Erica Borggren 2:30-4 p.m. Banda alternativa de los 90 Forever Flannel Trocas de comida y el DJ Rocco Z también estarán en Miller Point. Miércoles, 9 de octubre  6p.m. Powder Puff en McCracken Field Viernes 11 de octubre 7 p.m. Partido de futbol de Homecoming contra Crystal Lake South en McCracken Field. Sabado 12 De Octubre de 7 a 1 0 p.m. Baile en el gimnasio principal del Upper Campus
On Friday at Tri-Conference with D15 and D36 we had the pleasure of hearing award-winning author and inspirational speaker Chris Singleton. Teachers then went into different educational sessions throughout the day to learn from each other. #triconference24
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Chris Singelton speaking on stage
Someone speaking in a classroom setting
Someone speaking in a classroom setting
Someone speaking in a classroom setting
Friday we began Tri-Conference with D15 and D36 to share educational ideas with each other. Thank you to our PE leader students who spent their day off helping out with the event! Also thank you to Elm Street Starbucks, Antioch Pizza and My Funnel Food Truck and Ice Cream.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students with Warrior mascot
Squirrel mascot
Starbucks employees with coffee
This is a friendly reminder that students have a four-day weekend. Enjoy your time off!
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Four-Day Weekend. Fin de semana de cuatro dias. August Agosto 30. Friday Teacher Institute Day No School. September Septiembre 2 Monday Labor Day No School. Viernes desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases. Lunes el dia de trabajo No hay clases MCHS logo
It's #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for JR Bocian, Katie Brown and Dan Glick.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
JR Bocian holding "you did grate" postcard
Katie holding a postcard that says "You did grate."
Dan Glick holding "you did grate" post card
Student Council Class of 2024's gift to MCHS is finished! They gifted a mural outside of the Upper Campus culinary room which was painted by Kevin Hay Artwork and his wife Sue. We love how it brightens up the space!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Mural with pathway map, compass, sports  in the M, Ship and books in the C, video game, camera, garden chess, in H, drama and music notes in E, Math, skull, lab  tools in N, globe, hello in different languages and art pallet R, car., woods, and cooking, computer in Y
Woman painting in the letters on the mural
Woman painting in the letters on the mural
The mural unfinished with tools near it
Upper Campus Parents/Guardians: The Upper Campus Family Engagement Night is TOMORROW August 28. You may choose sessions to attend and also use the time to visit teachers. Check out the schedule on this page to begin planning: https://www.dist156.org/page/ucfamilyengagement
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Family Engagement Night Choose Your Own Experience 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28
Campus Superior/ Upper Campus Noche de Compromiso Familiar Elija su Propia Experiencia 6:30-8:30 p.m. miercoles 28 de agosto
10th and 11th grade students and families are encouraged to attend a College Planning Presentation either in person or on a livestream. We want to help families feel prepared for these next steps! Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrnL0YlnC9Y (IG: link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Looking Forward MCHS logo. College planning presentation. 10th and 11th Grade Students and Families In Person Sept 11th 6:00 p.m. Uc Warrior Room Guest Speakers from McHenry County College University of Missouri.  Virtual September 12th 8:30 a.m Livestream Guest Speaker from McHenry County College 4 year college prep and search MCC/Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timelines, and more