On Friday, students from Illinois State University's (ISU) teaching program visited MCHS. They toured the building, heard from our teachers and a student teacher who are ISU and University Illinois alumni, observed classrooms and more!
Happy Board Member Appreciation day! Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations to our newest AVID Warriors! They completed the twelve-hour AVID strategies training. AVID is a 45-year-old national program that includes an elective class, where the goal is to help students achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.
Freshmen had a fun Friday starting the day with a volleyball spirit rally and a Fall Fest during lunches. We think they had a little too much fun pieing staff in the face!😂
Congratulations to our students of the month!
Congratulations to our math students of the month!
We are excited to announce that our Basic Nursing Assistant course will be dual credit through MCC for the 2026-2027 school year. Students will earn the seven credits for NAE 100 for successful completion. See our full curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
Marketing and business instructor Mrs. Kirk participated in the first AL (Adjusted Learning) Together. Staff is invited to come teach a skill to our adjusted learning classrooms. Ms. Kirk taught the students about logos and had them randomly pick socks with different brand designs. They then colored a turkey with the colors from the brand! #BetterTogether156
If you would like a good laugh, come see the junior/senior fall play, "Figaro" tonight (Thursday) or this weekend! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583?activity=Performing%20Arts
Adjusted Learning had a fun field trip on Tuesday with some scaly and slimy friends! 🐍 🦎🐟 Thank you Datz Fish, Reptiles and More for being so accommodating with our students!
We are excited to add our third language to our list of dual credit courses. Our current Spanish IV class will be modified and offered as MCC Spanish SPA 251/252 and will be worth eight college credits for successful completion starting in 2026-2027. Check out our full curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
Students had the opportunity to listen to author Araseli Rodriguez talk about her book, "Proudly Bilingual."
Thank you to all the veterans who took time out of their day to speak to our students! Students at both campuses were able to hear the inspiring stories of these incredible individuals. To all the veterans out there, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
We are looking forward to recognizing #VeteransDay2025 by hearing the stories of many local veterans who will be speaking to our students today.
🇺🇸 On this day and throughout the year, we are grateful for the service of all veterans.
Students in Spanish 4 are working on designing Spanish ads with slogans and commands. They will then review each other's ads and decide how effective they are.
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Juniors, register before holiday break to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156
Students in Ms. Cabalquinto's class and Ms. Hanson's class made pet rocks with student leaders. In the coming weeks, they will be making habitats for their pets while talking about basic needs and adaptations. We love their designs!
Congratulations to our latest AVID Warriors, Coach Beerbower and Principal Eiserman! They completed the twelve-hour AVID strategies training. AVID is a 45-year-old national program that includes an elective class, where the goal is to help students achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.
Class of 2029 students and families are invited to join your administrative and counseling teams for our Freshman Future Planning Presentation! This event focuses on how present success builds to future opportunities at MCHS and beyond!! There are two sessions of this presentation:
Wednesday 11/12, 6p.m., Freshman Campus Theater
Thursday 11/13, 8:30 a.m. livestream at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tu9kRw66mw
A recording of the livestream presentation will remain at the same link.
Wednesday 11/12, 6p.m., Freshman Campus Theater
Thursday 11/13, 8:30 a.m. livestream at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tu9kRw66mw
A recording of the livestream presentation will remain at the same link.
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
The 2026-2027 curriculum guide has been released. Course selection is right around the corner. It is never too early for students to start thinking about their electives and courses related to their career interests and passions.
The 2026-2027 curriculum guide has been released. Course selection is right around the corner. It is never too early for students to start thinking about their electives and courses related to their career interests and passions.
