
Today is "Anything But a Backpack" Day, and we love the creativity.
Please check back here for more photos, and follow the McHenry Messenger's website and/or social media pages. Student journalists have been busy posting images all week!
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#WinterSpiritWeek




Members of the MCHS Key Club wrapped about 600 #holiday gifts this week that will be donated to families through a partnership with Rosecrance and Pioneer Center.
The gifts were bought by club members and with a donation from the McHenry Kiwanis Club.
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The College and Career Center was full of students Thursday morning who were wanting to learn more about careers in #nursing.
This most recent edition of the Career Exploration Series featured McHenry County College.
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#LookingForward





In honor of Computer Science Education Week, we'd like to give a shout-out to Instructors Doug Primus and Tim Kirk, along with all of our educators who inspire students to learn about computer science and related disciplines.
#CSEdWeek
#CSEverywhere
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TOMORROW: In any given year, at least 40% of MCHS graduates begin their next step at MCC. Check out everything MCC offers this Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium at 6 p.m. A presentation in Spanish will also be available at the Upper Campus College & Career Center.


We have another early release Wednesday tomorrow! (December 8) #WarriorReady156


SENIORS (TIME SENSITIVE): ALL seniors need to order a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation. If you do not order a cap and gown by January 1, we cannot guarantee you will have one by graduation. Check Schoology for the link. Please take action TODAY!


There are plenty of performances to attend this December beginning with the winter jazz concert on Tuesday! Please check out the link below to purchase tickets to the upcoming concerts and the winter play, "Same Room Different Story." https://www.dist156.org/article/601898


In any given year, at least 40% of MCHS graduates begin their next step at MCC. Check out everything MCC offers this Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9. A presentation in Spanish will also be available at the Upper Campus College & Career Center.


FINAL EXAMS: Please see the district website for all final exam logistics and an explanation on why day two is not in numerical order. Final exams are December 16 and 17.
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/final-exams-2021



Warriors started the day with apple cider and doughnuts.
Make it a great one!
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Alyssa Pacey and Lauren Schubert from Black Diamond spoke to our students on Thursday about career opportunities in plumbing, electric and HVAC. They introduced the students to their 12-15 month prospect program, which gives the prospect exposure to each trade. #WarriorReady156

Head into fall break with the Warrior Weekly! In this video the Warrior Weekly focuses on Mr. Poci, PLTW, the Dr. Ryan McTague College & Career Center and Food for Thought. #WarriorReady156
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pliS2c0anFU&t=4s


On Monday MCHS 2015 graduate Alyssa Long spoke during AIM to students who were interested in learning more about biomedical engineering. Alyssa is a systems engineer at Medtronic. She explained how robotic guidance can be used in spine surgery. #WarriorReady156

Our Warriors answer important questions in this special Thanksgiving edition of "Pressing Questions," produced by Warrior Student Media.
Check it out!
https://youtu.be/1HOUa9vqeaU


Best wishes for a wonderful holiday!


On Thursday Mrs. Sanders' class attended Mainstay. They were able to interact with all the animals and had the opportunity to lend a hand in taking care and grooming the herd. #WarriorReady156





Today we celebrate our Education Support Professionals who work so hard in so many different ways to meet our students' needs and keep our schools running every day.
Thank you!
#WeLoveOurESPs


STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: Please remember to check current grades in Schoology.


This week's Warrior Weekly #student #broadcast highlights MCHS staff honored for Veterans Day, cross country's Danielle Jensen, our amazing food service staff and the Comics, Manga and Fandoms Club.
Check it out, and please share!
https://youtu.be/gT4llUDnlrk
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