Choir and band have their final concerts of the school year! The Vocal Warriors will be singing all of the hits from today THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT. Make sure to also check out the band concert on 5/9!
Tickets: https://www.dist156.org/article/723777
MCHS celebrates Title IX:
On Tuesday, a panel of former teachers and graduates told students stories about high school, particularly girls athletics, before Title IX, the 1972 federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
Thank you to Dorothy Drakeford Vick, Judy Walsh Smith, Rose Adams, Mary Osterman Winkel, and Veronica Bierman Rogers.
"Please, please appreciate the things you have now. Don't take them for granted," Rose Adams told students.
WARRIOR WEEKLY:
🎥 https://youtu.be/3AU1ObfQG5Q
This week's episode covers NCAA Signing Day, 9th-grade Sneak Peek, teacher and staff retirements, and PROM!
Check it out!
#WarriorReady156
#broadcast
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Yesterday was School Principals' Day, but since it was a Sunday, we wanted to celebrate today instead! Happy principal day to our favorite group selfie taker! Thank you for all that you do! Make sure to show your appreciation to Dr. P if you see him today. #WarriorReady156
Good luck to those taking their AP tests this week and next! Please see the AP web page for the schedule and other details. (Instagram- link in bio)
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/aptesting
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are so excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff this week with breakfasts, lunches and more.
Thank you for going above and beyond for our students!
#ThankATeacher
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Online registration for the 22-23 school year is now open! Registration is completed through the Skyward Family Access Parent Portal. For more detailed info, please check your email and visit our registration page.
https://www.dist156.org/page/registration (IG-link in bio)
If eligible for district transportation please submit the form to request bus transportation for Fall 2022. All parents must submit the request for district transportation for their students by Friday, June 10, 2022.
Si es elegible para el transporte del distrito, por favor complete este formulario y entregue para solicitar el transporte por autobús. Todos los padres deben entregar la solicitud de transporte del distrito para sus estudiantes antes del viernes 10 de junio de 2022.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1H3nom4TPLVmOJW1OcOlVd_ErpXxr3AYzlJNTbvwwvtqyog/viewform
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Thank you to the MCHS Student Council for the wonderful breakfast and decorations at both buildings today.
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
#WarriorReady156
McHenry Baseball is again partnering with Hampshire High School's baseball team for the 7th annual Strike Out Cancer game 6:30 p.m. on May 20 at Trout Park in Elgin. Fans have the opportunity to have the name of a loved one affected by cancer displayed on a miniature wooden baseball bat, for a minimum $10 donation. The bats will then be on display throughout the May 20 game.
Those interested in donating can contact Mr. Rockweiler at RockweilerBrian@dist156.org . Bats will be returned to those donating after the May 20 game.
The McHenry Lions Club awarded a $500 grant to the McHenry High School
Food for Thought program.
Pictured are, left to right, Lions Club President Rev. Gary Peterson, and Food for Thought leaders Ashley Diedrich and Cheryl Myers.
Thank you!
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Thank you to Meghan Steck, Gina Adams, prom committee and all our chaperones/admin for making prom 2022: Gatsby Gala happen! #WarriorReady156
Tree-mendous effort:
A total of 267 tree saplings were distributed and planted Saturday by a group of MCHS students, staff and community volunteers!
Just in time for #EarthDay and #ArborDay, the Tree-Plenish campaign was led by the Environmental Club.
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Current 9th-graders were welcomed to the Upper Campus Friday morning with smiles, games, music and more for the first-ever Sneak Peek event.
After smaller group sessions and tours, the morning ended with a pep rally, including music from Staff Infection and tug-of-war contests.
This week Prevention and Wellness Coordinator Maura Reid and a group of students encouraged those going to prom to sign a Safe Prom pledge. The McHenry Chamber donated gift cards that were given to raffle winners. Have a safe prom, everyone!
UPDATE: Upper students who drive are welcome to leave at 10 a.m. (after 3rd period) tomorrow (Friday, 4/29). Upper bus riders and Upper parent pick-up students will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m. NO CHANGE for Freshmen: They will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. after their UC Sneak Peak.
Good Luck to Andrew Rupcich, MCHS Class of 2017 and All-American OT for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. Andrew competed in the NFL Combine and has posted impressive metrics that may see him picked in this weekend's NFL Draft! Enjoy this article about Andrew's senior season and prep for the draft!
https://muddyriversports.com/pressbox/crim-with-nfl-draft-looming-culver-stockton-colleges-rupcich-ready-to-see-dream-come-true/20220411054728/
Staff nominated sophomore and junior student leaders to attend the Fox Valley conference to network and develop leadership skills together. We are proud of our students for representing our district. Thank you Mr. Lunkenheimer for chaperoning! #WarriorReady156
We had some students dress up as BBQ dads on Thursday for prom spirit week!
Sawyer Shafer placed 4th in Smash Ultimate solos. Theo Milton and James Karalus placed 1st in Smash Ultimate duos advancing to State! Caeleb Stecks, Logan Theilson & Blake Zeinert placed 2nd in Rocket League advancing to State! ALL received MCHS's first ever IHSA eSports medals!
