Department of Learning & Innovation

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Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more.

Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido.

https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2025
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.

A-TEC Ambulance representatives came to speak to students about EMT and paramedic careers. They also showed students inside their ambulance. Visit Mr. Menke's web page to see a schedule of all our college and career exploration opportunities: https://www.dist156.org/page/collegeandcareercounselor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZU7EST1NFU
Watch the Warrior Weekly!
They cover:
-Friday Night Lights Senior Night
-The Freshman Campus and Upper Campus plays
-Tabletop Gaming club's new advisor, Ms. Larson

For Tuesday Takeover, students advertised this weekend's play. Come see "Shiloh's Well" at the Freshman Campus Friday or Saturday! Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583

Join us virtually for a presentation on College Access for Students with Disabilities 6 p.m. on November 5. (tomorrow)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0
Learn how to navigate the college process while supporting students with 504's and IEP's! McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives will be a part of the presentation. Join live to be able to ask questions in real time or watch the recording later at the same link.

Happy school psychologist week! Thank you for all you do!
https://www.dist156.org/page/psychologists

Congratulations to our latest 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.

Leadership in Action students teamed up with Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes and worked on Halloween crafts! 🎃 #BetterTogether156

Join us virtually for a presentation on College Access for Students with Disabilities 6 p.m. on November 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0
Learn how to navigate the college process while supporting students with 504's and IEP's! McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives will be a part of the presentation. Join live to be able to ask questions in real time or watch the recording later at the same link.

Watch this week's Halloween 🎃 Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jR7WichA4
The Warrior Weekly covers:
Mr. Vollmert 🍎
Does MCHS believe in ghosts? 👻
Mr. Rockweiler's Hall of Fame Induction ⚾

Certified Nursing Assistant students practiced taking blood pressure on students and staff on Friday. 🩺♥️

MCHS is thankful for these wonderful individuals! #ThankfulThursday Not pictured: Maribel Miller

Juniors, take the ACT early at MCHS in February! Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! You will get a credit on your account fees senior year for the February ACT. You will also get a Starbucks gift card from Black Diamond. Register: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GStl-Yt89m4
The Warrior Weekly covers students who balance jobs with school, the Warrior Support Center and Principal Eiserman. 🎥

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.

Mrs. Beattie's swim class did different swimming exercises while monitoring their heart rates on Thursday. ♥️🏊

Freshman Campus closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with a Grito de Independencia, inspired by the battle cry for Mexico's independence in 1810. They also celebrated with candy and art. #HispanicHeritageMonth . Learn more about Hispanic Heritage month: https://www.dist156.org/page/hispanic-heritage-month

There is no school and offices are closed Monday, October 13 in honor of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.

Thank you to everyone involved in Wednesday night's Manufacturing Trades and Industry Expo! We had a great turnout of students exploring different options in manufacturing, trades, healthcare and more. We were happy to see high schoolers, middle schoolers and even some elementary students! Happy #ManufacturingMonth !