TOMORROW: Wednesday, Nov. 3 is an early release day. Freshman Campus releases at 1:04 p.m. Upper Campus releases at 1:14 p.m.
In order to practice working with fondant and piping techniques, students in Baking and Pastry competed in a Halloween Cake Wars competition this past week! #WarriorReady156
Recently English students have been acting out "The Crucible." This is their created stage space where students are encouraged to wear character masks, use prompts and interact with each other to bring the play to life. #WarriorReady156
Strength coaches from more than 70 Illinois high schools visited MCHS Friday for the National High School Strength Coaches Association - Illinois Family Day gathering. With the help of strength coach John Beerbower and MCHS strength students, the day included learning sessions with other coaches and strength experts.
“He is also everyone's favorite and known by everyone," one student says about Freshman Campus Security Professional Dave Wilson, MCHS Staff Member of the Month for September.
Read more about Wilson on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/571325
Have an IEP or 504 and considering college? Attend this virtual presentation featuring guests from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Admissions and Disability Services departments.
The virtual event is at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at this link:
https://youtu.be/4PsxWNq8f9E
Adventure Education has been learning to build fires the past few weeks. The students have been doing a great job and having fun! They finished up their unit showing off their outdoor cooking skills. We'd like to thank Harms Farm for donating the firewood to the classes!
TOMORROW: Picture retakes are taking place Thursday, Oct. 28 at both campuses. All students must have a current portrait in order to appear in this year’s yearbook/composite. The final yearbook image selection deadline is two weeks after retakes. Check Schoology for more info.
Happy Warrior Wednesday to all!
This WEEK MCHS will be conducting our annual Parent-Teacher Conferences completely virtual through the platform, "Meet the Teacher." Step-by-step instructions can be found on the district website. Schedule your time(s) before 3 p.m. TOMORROW (Wed.)
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2021
Lil' Warrior Preschool teachers and students had a great time on a field trip to Harm's Farm on Friday. #FutureWarriors156
Last week Mr. Lunkenheimer's Youth and Law classes conducted their first mock trials. Each student had a character/role in the trial. Some of the students didn't want class to end because they were having so much fun! #WarriorReady156
Be sure to check out the new progress reports that are up on Schoology today. Also, Completed Pass-Fail forms are due to counselors by 3 p.m. THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 22. A grade of 60% is required to pass for Pass-Fail.
Don't forget tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 20) is an early release day. Freshman Campus release is 1:04 p.m. Upper Campus release is 1:14 p.m.
CELEBRATING A LEGACY: During Friday's last home football games of the season, Athletic Director Barry Burmeister was honored for his 35-year career as an educator, coach and administrator.
Burmeister, who is retiring after this school year, has never missed a home football game.
SPECIAL TOUR: A group of retired MCHS educators took a look around the newly renovated Freshman Campus (formerly East Campus) last weekend. During the last three years, the building has undergone a transformation that includes new flooring, new lighting, new ceilings and more.
PINK OUT: Warriors showed up to Friday night's game in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We also celebrated our seniors during this last home game of the season. MCHS thanks ALL of our Warriors who make our Friday nights special! #WarriorReady156 #WarriorPride156
Students in Mrs. Carhart's blended honors English II examined the question "What is your truth?" and represented their truth creatively at the end of the unit.
Enjoy some of the images.
Class of 2024 families: MCHS counselors are hosting Sophomore Postsecondary Night on Sept. 21 in the Upper Campus Auditorium. There is a 6 p.m. presentation in English and a 7:30 p.m. presentation in Spanish.
Learn more about course selection, graduation requirements and more!
While 8th-graders from our feeder schools were testing, their teachers were able to meet with MCHS math, science, English and social science division leaders and 9th-grade staff at the Freshman Campus. They had a great time sharing information.
#WarriorReady156
