Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry tomorrow, November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie
Thursday was The Great American Smokeout, a national day where smokers are encouraged to quit. The McHenry County Health Department came out this week during lunches to do nicotine trivia and pass out materials. Our goal is to keep students informed on the negative effects of nicotine.
🍂 Freshman Campus had their annual fall fest! Staff served students ice cream! Students also had the option to get their faces painted. The fest ended with students throwing pies in staff members' faces!
Happy Substitute Educators Day! Thank you to our buildings substitutes who are pictured here and all our additional substitutes. You help keep the school year going!
Dr. Ferney Ramirez Hernandez is returning to speak at MCHS! He specializes in improving family relationships. Please note the presentation will be entirely in Spanish.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIneuNUohbepUHAu4JoQZlYcWjtkYvyjouTgiOY02Thgo3Bg/viewform
On Thursday and Friday American Studies students participated in the annual Chautauqua! They played figures from either history or modern day and discussed multiple perspectives on social issues they researched. #WarriorReady156
It's #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for April Ruiz, Karen Lawlor and Danielle Harloff. (not pictured) We appreciate all that you do!
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
This is a friendly reminder there will be no school November 25-29. Parents/guardians, we will look forward to seeing you virtually Monday and Tuesday for conferences!
🎨Dr. McTague visited art classes this week to celebrate the students who submitted art for the district's annual Winter Season Greeting Card Contest. Congratulations to the artists who created the top four designs!
They are:
First Place: Ana Taylor, Freshman Campus
Second Place: Beth Brackmann, Upper Campus
Third Place: Mairin Mercado, Upper Campus
Honorable Mention: Taylor Galarza, Freshman Campus
Each winning artist receives a certificate and a cash prize. First place will be featured on the district's holiday card.
Thank you to all of our amazing artists for participating!
#WarriorReady156
Today, we honor the incredible educational support professionals who are the backbone of our schools. Thank you to technology, facilities, food service, communications, security
paraprofessionals, registrars, administrative assistants and nurses! #WeLoveOurESPs
Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up will end Thursday at noon! Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower.
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
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Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added Office Assistant position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
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Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry on November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie
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🎥 Watch this week's Warrior Weekly to learn more about our Veterans Day celebration, Bailey the comfort dog, Esports coach Mr. Aguilar, and the opening of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
https://youtu.be/K0BQxU7lftQ?si=WlzIqLnAbSGTe13u
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It's the start of American Education week! We are celebrating everyone who makes learning possible. Thank you, educators, support staff, family and community members! It is your support that helps our students succeed. #AmericanEducationWeek
Parents/guardians of the class of 2028, if you missed the Freshman Future Planning event, you can watch the recording on our YouTube! For any future counselor events, remember to check our YouTube if you missed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8
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Counselors are reminding seniors they can create their FSA ID for FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) While FAFSA is not yet open, students can get ready by creating their FSA ID. Contact your counselor for help.
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
🎶 This past week, Concert Band students met over video with composer and performer Aakash Mittal to work on his piece "Poorvi."
MCHS was part of the consortium that, in cooperation with grade schools, high schools, universities, and other performing organizations around the world, led to the piece's creation.
The Concert Band will perform this piece as part of the Winter Band Concert on Dec. 4. Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/2251741?schoolId=IL15583 beginning the morning of Nov. 27.
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Students in Mrs. Davis' health class completed activities to simulate being off balance, dizzy, and having visual impairment by wearing impairment goggles. They also tried to open candy while wearing gloves. #WarriorReady156
