Ms. Cabalquinto's, Ms. Schroth's and Ms. Hanson's classes joined Leadership in Action students Thursday morning to make neon bracelets for Friday's neon spirit day in honor of inclusion week! #SpreadtheWordtoEndtheWord #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
The full group of students together
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
Students at tables smiling and working on making bracelets
🎶 CONCERT NIGHT! Our annual Winter D15/D156 Choral Concert is at 7 p.m. in the Freshman Campus gym. All of our high school choirs, eighth-grade singers from MMS and Parkland plus our Guitar 2 players will perform choral music and popular songs from today. Tickets are $3. 🎶
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Choral concert March 2
In honor of the first day of Women's History Month, MCHS recognizes the many contributions that women have made throughout history. #WomensHistoryMonth2023 womenshistorymonth.gov
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women in society
On Tuesday we wore blue to represent inclusion! #SpreadtheWordtoEndtheWord #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students posing in blue
Students posing in blue
Students posing in blue
For Inclusion week, freshmen shared how they spread inclusion, how they practice inclusion and why inclusion is important and made a "garden of flowers" with their thoughts. Upper Campus will have a similar activity later this week. #SpreadtheWordtoEndtheWord #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
A student hanging their flower on the board of what "inclusion means"
Two students posing with one's arm around the other
students holding their inclusion flowers
A bunch of students writing their inclusion flowers
Two students smiling as they write their inclusion flowers
Two students writing down their inlcusion flowers
Students writing down their inclusion flowers
At the closing of this month we want to showcase social science instructor Ms. Lech's Black History month bulletin board. To see the full bulletin board and more info on this special month visit our web page. #BlackHistoryMonth2023 https://www.dist156.org/page/black-history-month
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Frederick Douglass Former slave, civil rights activist, women's rights supporter, author, public speaker, abolitionist Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Harriet Tubman- escaped slave, nurse, Union spy, women's suffrage supporter, "Conductor" in Underground Railroad. Marcus Garvey- Civil rights activist, black nationalist, Founded Negro World newspaper, a shipping company, and Universal Negro Improvement Association. Where? USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Netherlands and Germany all have official Black History Month celebrations, When? The US and Canada both celebrate in February. The UK, Netherlands, and Ireland celebrate in October. Germany tends to change when they celebrate and is often celebrated as a few days to a week in large cities. 2010- The History of Black Economic Empowerment, 2011- African Americans and the Civil War, 2012- Black Women in American Culture and History, 2013- At the crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The emancipation Proclamation and the March of Washington 2014- Civil Rights in America, 2015- A Century of Black Life, History and Culture. 2016- Hallowed Grounds- Sites of African American Memories, 2017- The Crisis in Black Education 2018- African Americans in Times of War 2019- Black Migrations 2020- African Americas and the Vote- 2021- The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, 2022- Black Health and Wellness, 2023- Black Resistance. 2/14 Frederick Dogulass' Birthday- American abolitionist who escaped slavery and committed himself to social activism. 2/12/1909 Founding of NACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- Civil Rights Organization, 1976-President Gerald Ford declares February Black History Month. He encouraged everyone to honor accomplishments from the Black community. Since then, every president has declared February Black History Month
The deadline to register for summer driver education is Friday, March 10. Register through Skyward and submit the form. Once approved, a $50 deposit is due. For more, visit the summer school website: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school (IG: Link in bio.)
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Driver education/student driver
Check out the latest Warrior Weekly! Learn about kayaking in the pool, engineering club, McHenry's new Healthy Hub, Mr. Galvicius and a prom preview! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkL2vgFXwM The Warrior Weekly is created by students. #MadeInMcHenry156 #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Storlie showing the students something in engineering club
Mr. Galvicius playing the piano with choir students around him
Owner of Healthy Hub being interviewed
Prom candle stands and roses
Someone standing on a paddle board in the pool
Tomorrow (Tuesday) wear blue for inclusion! Wednesday is Warrior Wednesday, Thursday is Twin Day and Friday is Positive Vibes Day! (neon and bright colors) #spreadthewordtoendtheword #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Tuesday Wear blue! Spread the Word Inclusion
This week is Public Schools Week! Please join us in celebrating our schools as well as the educators and professionals who support our students. Find out more about #PSW23, and how you can help, at www.publicschoolproud.org. #WarriorReady156 #PublicSchoolProud
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Public Schools Week is Feb. 27-March 3
March will begin with an early release Wednesday!
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Don't forget Early Release Wednesday, March 1 Freshman Release: 1:04 p.m. Upper Release: 1:14 p.m.
On Friday 30 students participated in a Career Exploration Series session on careers in business and marketing, featuring Sherry Ridge from MCC! #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
A rep from MCC presenting to students
A rep from MCC presenting to tstudents
The MCHS Warrior Buddies club invites all to pledge to include. Read more about Spread the Word Inclusion Week, which starts Monday, on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/1014916 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Schedule for Spread the Word Inclusion next week at MCHS
Congratulations to MCHS junior Trinity Dunford for finishing second in her division at the 54th USA Archery Indoor Nationals last weekend in Minnesota. Trinity competed in the Recurve U18 Women's division in the Junior Olympic Archery Development program. #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Trinity Dunford at 54th USA Archery Indoor Nationals competition
'The SpongeBob Musical' comes to MCHS: Tickets are on sale now for our spring production, which opens March 9. Click on the link below to learn more about the show and how to get tickets. https://www.dist156.org/article/1013766 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156 #artseducation
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
SpongeBob musical promotional flyer
Leadership in Action students led freshmen in a relationship activity in honor of healthy relationships month. Freshmen read relationship scenarios and determined if it was a red flag, green flag, or even a yellow flag. #WarriorReady156
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students writing on their sticky notes
Leaders in front of a class with red, yellow, and green sticky notes on the white board
A leader in front of his class as studnets hold up green sticky notes
Leaders in front of their class with sticky notes on the white board
Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Month, Eric Jones! Mr. Jones is a science instructor, LASO volunteer and a lead guitarist in the beloved Staff Infection band. We appreciate all you do! WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p05d6VK6Eiw
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Eric Jones holding his Staff Member of the Month awaard
Student Services hosted an activity for healthy relationships month. Students read cards with statements about relationships and they had to determine if it was red flag or a green flag. Leadership in Action students will be talking to freshmen about relationships on Friday.
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Counselors holding up red flags and one green flag
A student and security participating
MCHS welcomes new football coach: District 156 board members unanimously approved hiring Jeff Schroeder as head football coach. A welcome meeting with football players and families is planned for this evening. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1012461 (IG: Link in bio)
almost 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Jeff Schroeder is the new MCHS football coach
Next week (February 27-March 3) is Spread the Word to End the Word week sponsored by Warrior Buddies! Join the fun by participating in the spirit days! #WarriorReady156 #spreadthewordtoendtheword
almost 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Spread the Word Inclusion Sponsored by Warrior Buddies February 27-March 3 Monday-PJ Day Tuesday- Wear Blue! for inclusion Wednesday- Warrior WednesdayThursday Buddy Up/Twin Day Friday- Positive Vibes Day Wear neon and bright colors Spread the Word Inclusion#Twinning