Today, the MCHS Jazz Ensemble performed at the Fox Valley Conference Jazz Festival at Crystal Lake Central High School. They played for other jazz students attending FVC schools, and worked with faculty from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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On Wednesday freshmen Principles of Biomedical Science students learned how to take blood pressure for the opening activity of their clinical care unit. #WarriorReady156
MCHS redesigned the fourth year of Biomedical Science to include the research course Biomedical Innovations & the off-site course Biomedical Experiences. Students who complete the fourth year of Biomedical Science earn white coats. https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/kzjl/#p=43
Choir concert tickets for December are now on sale! Be sure to purchase them ahead of time to see our amazing Vocal Warriors perform! #WarriorReady156
Tickets: https://www.dist156.org/article/1354320
🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly cover Garden Club, Chautauqua, Veterans Day, art courses, Key Club and Trading Card Club.
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Mr. Jon Niemic and senior social science students participated in State Sen. Craig Wilcox's Youth Advisory Council in Lake Villa on Tuesday.
Students discussed the legislative process, initiatives and how the branches of the government operate with each other.
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On this global #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting our MCHS Food for Thought food pantry program. Contributions have a direct impact on our students!
Click the link to learn more:
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MCHS's Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) invites parents to a Dec. 5 workshop presented in Spanish by Dr. Ferney Ramirez, a psychologist, on helping your child to know how to give up toxic relationships and environments. https://tinyurl.com/mrxbyf9j
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New course spotlight: Fundamentals of Acting is our fifth course of our theater pathway. This course introduces students to the basic acting techniques of characterization, role analysis, stage movement, voice and body control.
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MCHS is proud to announce the continued expansion of dual credit offerings for our students. New next year are 6 more dual credit courses. Students earn both MCHS and college credits by taking these courses. Next year, MCHS will have 24 dual credit courses worth 84 college credits available for our students to get ahead and reduce the cost of college. See a list of our dual credit courses on page 21 of our new curriculum guide. (Instagram: link in bio)
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Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “S” stands for service to others. Hear our team talk about this component at
https://www.dist156.org/page/service-to-others
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Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “H” stands for health and wellness. Hear our team talk about this component at
https://www.dist156.org/page/health-and-wellness
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Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “C” stands for courageous character. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/courageous-character
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Each letter of MCHS connects to one of our ideals in our new Portrait of a Graduate. The “M” stands for meaningful learning. Hear our team talk about this component at https://www.dist156.org/page/meaningful-learning
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After a six month community engagement process, MCHS has rolled out a Portrait of a Graduate as a framework to guide our work and vision for students. Learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate at https://www.dist156.org/page/portrait-of-a-graduate
Bring your nonperishable food donations to Freshman Campus between 4-7 p.m. today (Nov. 21) and receive a free pie. Read more about the food drive to benefit the MCHS Food for Thought food pantry:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1341648
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On Monday MCHS hosted the Fox Valley Conference Leadership Conference. Nine high schools and over 200 students attended. Our Leadership in Action students helped guide and mentor these future leaders. Author, actor and motivator Jesse LeBeau also spoke to students.
Seven students were in the ILMEA District 7 Senior Jazz Festival. Students Coco Levesque, Nathanial Gibson and James Mihevc passed a competitive audition to be in a jazz band made up of the best local musicians. They worked with renowned educators and performed a concert.
Last week Mrs. Pelletier’s Honors Principles of Biomedical Science class kicked off their new unit in clinical care by role-playing a physician and patient medical interview. They practiced showing empathy, tactful demeanor and listening skills. #WarriorReady156
The 2024-2025 curriculum guide has been released! Families, be sure to check out all the classes that will be offered next school year. #WarriorReady156
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