McHenry Community High School

Congratulations to Michael Christensen and Dr. Michael Roberts who were honored as our Distinguished Graduates at Friday night's homecoming game. Learn more about them here: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program

That's a wrap on homecoming week! Students enjoyed a night of dancing and fun at their Night Between the Waves Saturday night! 🌊

We hope everyone enjoyed all of our fun homecoming game traditions Friday night! Thank you for coming out!

Distinguished Graduate Michael Christensen spoke to students on Friday. Michael served in the Army National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership. He also owns the business Peak One Builders and started the non-profit, Freedom for Heroes. Learn more about him and our other 2025 Distinguished Graduate Dr. Roberts here: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program

Game Tickets (Freshman A Game: 4:45 p.m. Varsity: 7 p.m.) https://gofan.co/event/4148661?schoolId=IL15583
TONIGHT is the night! 🏈 Join us under the Friday night lights for our homecoming game! Alumni is invited to join us at the alumni tent on the southwest corner of the track with food catered by Meat and Potato Eatery and MCHS food service. The student section theme is beach/tacky tourist. 🏖️

Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Staff shouted out these wonderful individuals. We caught Mr. Menke in his neon spirit wear. Not pictured: Jose Orduna and the chemistry team

On Wednesday after school, freshmen volunteered to clean up and garden at Freshman Campus. They also cleaned up at Miller Point.

On Thursday, we dressed in neon for spirit week. Freshman Campus also had the opportunity during lunches to submit songs they'd like to be played at the dance. (Upper Campus submitted songs earlier in the week.)
Remember, homecoming dance ticket sales end at 12 p.m. on Saturday for MCHS students. We are no longer accepting guest forms.
Dance Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4121116?schoolId=IL15583

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We're doing a #ThrowbackThursday to last year's Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo. MCHS had 22 graduates from the Class of 2025 report that they would be pursuing employment/career paths with companies or unions who attend the MTI Expo. Students interested in manufacturing, trades or healthcare should join us at Upper Campus October 8 from 6-8 p.m. for this year's expo. Happy #ManufacturingMonth !

Seniors won the Powder Puff game! 🏈 Thank you to all who were involved in Wednesday night's festivities! We'll see you Friday night for the homecoming game. #BetterTogether156
https://gofan.co/event/4148661?schoolId=IL15583 (Freshman A Game: 4:45 p.m. Varsity: 7 p.m.)

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day!

Congratulations to Ashley Nagel, who is our newest AVID Warrior! 🎣 In the spirit of homecoming week we're celebrating with our under the sea theme. She 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.

Tonight (Wednesday) come see if the juniors or seniors win Powder Puff! Tickets are $5 at the entrance, paid with cash or card. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at McCracken Field.

MCHS alumni, join us at Friday night's homecoming game in our alumni tent with special menu catered by Meat and Potato Eatery and MCHS Food Service! The alumni tent will open at 6 p.m. and will be located at the southwest corner of McCracken Field. Thank you to our great partners at Meat and Potato Eatery for donating the food!

Happy National Principals Month to Mr. Eiserman and Mr. Sterner!

We had a fun Tuesday here at MCHS for homecoming week! Students dressed as celebrities. Our homecoming dance DJ's, My Boom Tour, came to hype our students up for Saturday night's dance.
We had some students participate by singing and dancing along with them!
Remember guest forms for the dance are due by 3 p.m. Wednesday (tomorrow!)
Homecoming Dance Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4121116?schoolId=IL15583

For #TuesdayTakeover Powder Puff promoted their Wednesday night game. (6 p.m. 10/1, McCracken, $5)They also went into Ms. Keller's, Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes to teach the Warrior Fight Song. Tuesday Takeover is an opportunity for every student organization to take over aspects of the school day: greeting students in the morning, promoting their organization during lunch periods, reading announcements and more.

Distinguished Graduate Dr. Michael Roberts spoke to Leadership in Action Students on Tuesday. Check out more about him and are other Distinguished Graduates here:
https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program

Congratulations to Kathryn Larson, who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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.