Current 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents/guardians: Please watch our counselors' livestream tonight at 6 p.m. as they discuss course selection for the 2024-2025 school year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Y-S02x4XE
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Course Selection 6 p.m. Thursday Livestream  9th, 10th and 11th Grade Parents/Guardians
Upper Campus Honors Principles of Biomedical Science students had a special guest in class Wednesday. Dr. Michael Rein, McHenry County Coroner, lent an arm for students to practice taking blood pressure. #WarriorReady156
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Student taking blood pressure on a guest
Student taking blood pressure on another student
Watch this to learn about our data driven placement process and the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act. We want to ensure that all students are in the most rigorous and appropriate core courses. Parents play a vital role in the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX5Zg7hjgzw
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Accelerated Placement MCHS logo
MCHS redesigned the fourth year of Biomedical Science to include the research course Biomedical Innovations & the off-site course Biomedical Experiences. Students who complete the fourth year of Biomedical Science earn white coats. https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=43
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students at White Coat ceremony
Choir concert tickets for December are now on sale! Be sure to purchase them ahead of time to see our amazing Vocal Warriors perform! #WarriorReady156 Tickets: https://www.dist156.org/article/1354320
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Choir Concerts
On Wednesday freshmen Principles of Biomedical Science students learned how to take blood pressure for the opening activity of their clinical care unit. #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students taking other student's blood pressure
Students taking other student's blood pressure
Students taking other student's blood pressure
Students taking other student's blood pressure
🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly cover Garden Club, Chautauqua, Veterans Day, art courses, Key Club and Trading Card Club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrBtDNXEjNY (Instagram: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Garden vendors on stage
Chautauqua students on stage
Veteran speaking
Art
Students working on projects
Students smiling around a table
New course spotlight: Fundamentals of Acting is our fifth course of our theater pathway. This course introduces students to the basic acting techniques of characterization, role analysis, stage movement, voice and body control. https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=64
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students on stage
Students on stage
Students on stage
Students on stage
MCHS is proud to announce the continued expansion of dual credit offerings for our students. New next year are 6 more dual credit courses. Students earn both MCHS and college credits by taking these courses. Next year, MCHS will have 24 dual credit courses worth 84 college credits available for our students to get ahead and reduce the cost of college. See a list of our dual credit courses on page 21 of our new curriculum guide. (Instagram: link in bio) https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=21
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
MCHS: MCC course credit dual credit. Link to the full text: https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=21
Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “S” stands for service to others. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/service-to-others IG- link in bio.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
S
Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “H” stands for health and wellness. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/health-and-wellness IG- link in bio.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
H
Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “C” stands for courageous character. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/courageous-character IG- link in bio.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
C
Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “M” stands for meaningful learning. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/meaningful-learning IG- link in bio.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
M
After a six month community engagement process, MCHS has rolled out a Portrait of a Graduate as a framework to guide our work and vision for students. Learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate at https://www.dist156.org/page/portrait-of-a-graduate
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Portrait of a graduate videos
Last week Mrs. Pelletier’s Honors Principles of Biomedical Science class kicked off their new unit in clinical care by role-playing a physician and patient medical interview. They practiced showing empathy, tactful demeanor and listening skills. #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students at table with notebooks
Students at table with notebooks
Studnets at table with notebooks
Seven students were in the ILMEA District 7 Senior Jazz Festival. Students Coco Levesque, Nathanial Gibson and James Mihevc passed a competitive audition to be in a jazz band made up of the best local musicians. They worked with renowned educators and performed a concert.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Three students with their instruments
Band students in a classroom
Band students on stage
Band students on stage
On Monday MCHS hosted the Fox Valley Conference Leadership Conference. Nine high schools and over 200 students attended. Our Leadership in Action students helped guide and mentor these future leaders. Author, actor and motivator Jesse LeBeau also spoke to students.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Jesse speaking to student in the auditorium
Leadership in Action Students leading other students
The 2024-2025 curriculum guide has been released! Families, be sure to check out all the classes that will be offered next school year. #WarriorReady156 https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=1 (Instagram: link in bio)
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Curriculum Guide 2024-2025
On Friday Freshman Campus had a fall fest! Students had ice cream, played games, got temporary tattoos and even had the chance to pie some staff members! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Freshmen getting arm painted
Freshmen playing bags
Freshmen taking a photo together
A student about to pie staff
Staff dressed as a carrot, peas and a pumpkin
Students with tattoos
Two staff with whipped cream in their face
Student with face paint
Student with paint on hand
Student with unicorn tattoo
Today is #SubstituteEducatorsDay We want to thank our building substitutes (pictured) and all substitute educators who are always ready to jump in when needed. Thank you for all you do! Students, if you see a substitute teacher today be sure to thank them!
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Pictures of subsitutes