🧪 🖥️ 🛠️ 🎨 ➗Today is National STEAM Day! We're celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in our school. Thank you to our teachers who help students grow in these areas! #STEAMEducation #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Science with photo of students doing a lab. Technology photo of students at a computer. Engineering photo of teacher helping a student with a robot next to him. Art students putting duct tape art on the wall. Math students at a desk with calculators. STEAM learning.
🪴 The members of the garden club have assembled a mobile plant container, in which flowers and herbs will be sown every year, and then in spring they will plant them in the school garden! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Four students next to planter
Juniors, take the ACT early on February 8! For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day February 8 Registration Deadline January 3. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors take the ACT early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School UPPER Campus. Register at act.org. Click on "Register for the ACT. Create an account if you do not already have one. Enter center code 258560.  Cost $69. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: click here. Juniors who take the ACT on Feb 8 will get $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS School Board. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.
ACT DÍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha límite de incripción: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarán a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGÍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el CÓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUÍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirán un CRÉDITO de $69 en los cuotas Cortesía de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS. Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
TheTheatre Department is staging “The Secret in the Wings” by Mary Zimmerman that takes a humorous look at some lesser-known and dark Grimm fairy tales. See it tonight or over the weekend at Freshman Campus theater! (7 p.m. TH-Sat.) Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students on prop stairs smiling, one in front of them
Student on center stage with a blue light on them, other students around them
Students in a circle holding hands around another student on stage.l
Student in crown holding a ring proposing to another student
Three couples with linked arms. Three of them with crowns.
Student holding rose
Student writing in a book with a feather pen
Cast and crew on stage
MCHS alum Brandon Schwab, CEO of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, visited INCubatoredu class this week to talk about start-up businesses. Students also met MCHS graduate Nolan Shannon, who is director of strategic partnerships and marketing at Shepherd Premier. Thank you! 🧡🖤
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS alumni visit INCubatoredu
MCHS alumni visit INCubatoredu
Please see this link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added part-time supervision professional position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpdaI0yoO64 Warrior Weekly covers: 🌳 Remembrance Tree 🥎 New Softball Field ✏️ Ms. Kirby 🍬 Trunk or Treat at McHenry's Outdoor Theater #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students putting paper on a tree
Softball field
Abby Kirby looking at student's computer
People waiting in line at the drive-in
Save the date: Plans are in the works for the MCHS Multicultural Fair on April 5, 2025. The fair includes interactive booths, entertainment and more representing different world cultures. Visit the link to participate as a vendor. https://bit.ly/40v1b0l (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS Multicultural Fair
Parent-Teacher Conferences are now available for sign up. They will take place November 25 and 26. Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower. For more info check your emails and visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros
Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added Assistant Principal - Freshman Campus position starting with the 2025-26 school year. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring
This is a friendly reminder there is no school tomorrow, November 5. No hay clases: 5 de noviembre.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
No School Election Day. No hay clases Dia de eleccion
Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) had another great Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos event with dancing, face painting and more! We celebrated loved ones who we've lost with an ofrenda. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students at register with face paint
Three students with face paint
Two students dancing
Day of the Dead ofrenda
Mother and young son with face paint
Students coloring day of the dead skulls
Two people dancing
Two young children coloring, one dressed as a witch
Three students eating two with face paint
Two students  matching with face paint
MCHS Theatre Department's performance of "The Secret in the Wings" by Mary Zimmerman takes the stage Thursday through Saturday at Freshman Campus. Visit the GoFan link for details and to buy tickets. https://gofan.co/event/1960221?schoolId=IL15583 (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
"The Secret in the Wings"
Students along with their parents/guardians who are interested in the military are encouraged to attend our military presentation and recruiter panel with recruiters from several military branches. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Military options presentation and recruiter panel. Considering military service? Hear from local recruiters and the MCHS counseling team about military options. 11/6 6 p.m. MCHS UC Warrior Room
Don't forget, daylight savings ends Sunday!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Don't forget. Daylight savings ends.
Join the MCHS Latin American Student Organization (LASO) on Saturday for the annual Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos event at Freshman Campus. The free and family-friendly evening includes crafts, face painting, music, raffles and more. https://www.dist156.org/article/1834805
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
This event is presented by LASO Day of the Dead. Free event November 2 5pm-8pm Join LASo for a night of fun with Face Painting, photo booth, dancing, games, crafts, raffles and more! Food will be sold on site. Cafeteria East Entrance. McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012. N. Green Street. Este evento es presentado por LASO Dia de los muertos. 2 de Nov. Entrada Gratuita 5pm.-8pm Unase a LASO a una noche divertida con Pinta Caras, Cabina de fotos, baile, rifas y más. Comid a la venta. Cafeteria entrada del este McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012. N. Green Street McHenry, IL
Honors Spanish three students finished their alebrijes, which are colorful, hand-painted sculptures of fantasy creatures that are a part of Mexican folk art. Students rolled a die to see what animal each body part should be modeled after, which created some interesting creatures!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Four students working on their clay  alebrijes. One in a penguin suit.
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 clay  alebrijes
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Counselors took 13 sophomores to the McHenry County College's High School Career Day on Friday. Students attended breakout sessions related to different careers of their choosing. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students in front of McHenry County College
Students in a manufacturing room
‍✈️ The Honors Drones Operations and Flight Training class took flight this week! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Teacher showing students how to use the drone.
Students and teacher looking at the drone in flight
Freshmen students, parents and guardians: You're invited to attend the Freshman Future Planning Presentation to learn about future MCHS courses, next steps and more. Attend in-person at the Freshman Campus Theater or watch virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Freshman future planning presentation. Looking Forward MCHS. November 13: 6:00 p.m. FC Theater November 14 1:30 p.m. Virtual. Future MCHS Course Opportunities, Academic and SEL Supports , Next Steps options and more!