McHenry Community High School

SAT PREP: There are a few more sessions you can sign up for this month with ZAPS. Visit this page to register: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/zaps-sat-test-prep #WarriorReady156

Girls basketball heads to regional championship: The McHenry Warriors girls basketball team advances to the IHSA Barrington Regional Championship at 7 p.m. Thursday to face the host, Broncos, after the 51-31 semi-final win over Dundee-Crown. Good luck! #WarriorReady156

MCHS was recognized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for our high achievement in FAFSA completion for the 20-21 school year! The ISAC presented our counselors with a banner Monday afternoon. #WarriorReady156

WATCH 🎥 It's Tuesday which means broadcast students have another Warrior Weekly for you! This week they cover varsity wrestling, the sophomore poetry slam and more. #WarriorReady156 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnjgH2xG4Q

Enjoy this article in the Northwest Herald about the new MCHS social science hands-on internship program. Our students are getting great learning experiences from community organizations. https://bit.ly/3GWTDpv #WarriorReady156

Guess what, Warriors? You have a four-day weekend! There will be no school Friday, Feb. 18 (Teacher Institute Day) and Monday, Feb. 21. (Presidents' Day) #WarriorsTakeBreaks

Driver's ed: The deadline is Feb. 25 to register for summer driver's ed. Use Skyward to register and submit the form to be approved. Once approved, use Skyward/Revtrak to pay the $50 deposit. See Mr. Caruso at UC with any questions. https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school

Turning Point was at the Upper Campus during lunch periods on Monday to promote awareness of healthy relationships. Later this month they will visit the Freshman Campus. https://www.turnpt.org/

Key Club members volunteered at the #Valentine's dance hosted last weekend by the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. They decorated the room, and then danced with participants. Key Club has been volunteering at this event for more than 20 years. #WarriorReady156

State-bound: Four McHenry wrestlers qualified for the state tournament, including Emma Garrett, who is the first girls state qualifier for the Warriors. Also going to state are Chris Moore, Pedro Jimenez, and Brody Hallin, who is the first 4-time qualifier in school history.

Upper Campus closed out our first Writers Week with another Celebration of Words. MCHS is so proud of all our wonderful Warriors who read their work this week! #MCHSWritersWeek2022 #WarriorReady156

Be sure to register for summer school! Registration is now open to incoming 9 graders as well as incoming 10-12 graders. Summer sessions are a great way to get ahead and open up your school year for other opportunities!#WarriorReady156 https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school

Last week, AP Psychology students exercised their creative muscles through a collaboration with the MCHS Art Department for a special project to learn more about personalities. Read more on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/655653 #WarriorReady156

#MCHSWritersWeek2022 continues! Our sophomores did amazing in Upper Campus' first poetry slam Thursday morning. Stay tuned to hear the winners! We also heard from authors among our staff: Dr. Prickett, Mrs.Maciaszek, Ms. Jensen, and Mr. Erbach.

MCHS pilots two intramural sports: Intramural basketball started last week, and volleyball begins on Feb. 15. For details on intramural sports or any other MCHS activity, visit the Warrior Activities website: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/activitiesadvisors?authuser=0

Students and families: Remember to check your current grades in Schoology. #WarriorReady156

McHenry National Art Honor Society is hosting a Paint and Sip with a partner from 4:45-7 p.m. THIS Friday, February 11. The event costs $15 per person and will be in the Upper Campus Art Room 321. Sign up at this link: tinyurl.com/mchspaintandsip

TOMORROW (THURSDAY)There will be an author panel in Upper Campus during AIM in the auditorium and you may recognize their faces! Dr. Prickett, Ms. Jensen and Mr. Erbach will be speaking. Freshman campus, submit your epic similes to your AIM teacher tomorrow. #MCHSWritersWeek2022

Author Court Stevens visited both campuses Tuesday during #MCHSWritersWeek2022. She repeated the statement, "you matter and you are loved" to our students. Stevens encouraged students to make goals now because she was in high school when she decided she wanted to write a book.

“I wouldn’t be able to do the things I do on my end without the assistance of Mrs. Karnatz," an administrator says about Cathy Karnatz, the Staff Member of the Month for December. Read more on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/651184 #WarriorReady156