#NeverForget #September11
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Mr. Powe's social science students set up 415 American flags in front of Upper Campus to commemorate the first responders who died during 9/11. You can drive by today and remember those who lost their lives 21 years ago.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students and Mr. Powe with a remembering 9/11 sign in front of the American flags they put outside in front of the high school Upper Campus
Students setting up the American flags in front of the school
Students setting up the American flags in front of the school
Students setting up the American flags in front of the school
Another night under the lights! We had a lot of energy at Friday night's game! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Fans dressed in neon at the football game with colored powder in the air
Football player number two holding the American flag and W flag with players behind him
Marching band performing on the field with a full moon behind them
Dance and cheer performing at the football game
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and tomorrow, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. The new national suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and is available by call or text 24/7. On Friday staff wore shirts with the new phone number. #WarriorWellness
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Warr:or Wellnes The semicolon symbolizes a continuation of someone's life. The semicolon is a representation of strength in the middle of a storm. It is used as an affiramtion of solidarity against a plethora of mental health issues including suicide eating disorders and addictive behaviors.  -Asecondchance-kinship.com Call or text 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. September is suicide prevention month.
An enchanted homecoming week awaits you! The schedule is set for Homecoming 2022! Our theme is enchanted forest. Spirit days to be announced. Go to our homecoming page for more details: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2022 #156HOCO2022
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
An enchanted week awaits you! Homecoming Week Saturday, October 8, Dance 7-10 p.m. Upper Campus Main Gym  202 2. Sunday, October 2: Parade Decorating 10 a.m. Freshman Parking lot, parade line-up, 12:15 p.m. Parade kick-off 1 p.m. Green Street-Veterans Memorial Park, Rally and Coronation- Veterans Memorial Park after parade, Wednesday, October 5 Powder Puff Football 6 p.m. McCracken Field, Friday October 7 Homecoming Football Game vs. Crystal Lake South 7 p.m. McCracken
Don't forget to get your tickets to the upcoming Splash Into Country concerts to benefit the redevelopment of Miller Point Park at the Riverwalk. Several MCHS teachers and students are also working on this project. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/809124
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Splash Into Country
Do you know a teacher or staff member that has gone above and beyond these first few weeks of school? Nominate them to win Staff Member of the Month for September! Also enjoy this throwback of our 2020-2021 winners. Nomination form: tinyurl.com/mchssmotm IG link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Staff Members of the Month 2020-2021 photos of all staff members, Brunch Cafe Logo, Meat and Potato Eatery Logo, and MCHS department of Learning and Innovation logo
Junior students and families: We are hosting a Junior Postsecondary Presentation at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Upper Campus Auditorium with guest speakers from McHenry County College and Michigan Technological University. Livestream (Sept. 16) tinyurl.com/mchsjuniors
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Junior postsecondary presentation. Featuring guest speakers from MCC and Michigan Technological University. Sept 15th. 6:00 p.m. Upper Campus Auditorium. Sept 16 8:30 am livestream link in post or in instagram bio. Topics include college exploration, MCC workforce training/trades, SAT, Financial Aid, Scholarship and more!
MCHS' Otto Corzo was among the educators honored Tuesday as a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching and Leadership recipient. The Golden Apple Foundation hosted the gala to recognize award-winners for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Congratulations to Señor Corzo! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
eSports is looking for players to compete in the fall season! Warriors, if you are interested contact aguilarluis@dist156.org or mckeejoshua@dist156.org. To see all students clubs and activities visit: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home IG-link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Are you a ranked or skilled player? MCHS eSports is looking for players to compete in the fall season for the following esports: Overwatch2 (5 player team) enrollment ends: September 25, play vs. SSB Ultimate (Solos. Duos) Enrollment Ends: September 18, Play VS December 5, IHSEA , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (4 player teams) enrollment ends September 18, playvs. League of Legends (5 players) enrollment ends September 18 play vs. October 24 IHSEA. Fortnite (solos) enrollment ends October 17, IHSEA. Rainbow 6 Siege (must be 16+) (5 player team) enrollment ends: September 12, HSEL (Generation eSports) Gaming/training sessions in lab 282 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Speak with us directly regarding rules and standards. Email aguilarluis@dist156.org or mckeejoshua@dist156.org to start your esports team!
During Friday's Tri-Conference educators took a trip to Miller Formless in McHenry after learning about our partnership and the Miler Formless wall by the Learning Ledge at Upper Campus. #TriConference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Educators and Miller Formless employee smiling  standing in front of machinery
Educators touring Miller Formless
Miller Formless employee speaking to educators
Educators outside of Miller Formless
We are hiring instructional assistants and bilingual instructional assistants. (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing the paraprofessional license. tinyurl.com/mchstalented
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
We are hiring! Instructional Assistant and Bilingual Instructional Assistant (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) *High school diploma or equivalent required. *A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing qualifications for the paraprofessional license. For questions ore more info email hr@dist156.org
During Friday's TriConference over 45 educators took a trip to McHenry County College to learn about their greenhouses and their new Center for Agrarian Learning. #TriConference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Educators in greenhouse
Educators in front of Liebman Science Center
Educators walking to the greenhouse
Educators near greenhouse
Looks like we had some freshmen working hard in their culinary and math classes last week! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students using ingredients in culinary
Students using ingredients in culinary
Four students doing a math activity
Two students with math books doing a math activity
Athletics has new social media accounts! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchenrywarriors/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchenryathletics/
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Athletics
After a two-year hiatus we are happy to host Tri-Conference! Tri-Conference is a teacher institute day where District 156, 15 and 36 come together and learn from each other! Thank you to our student helpers and our special guest speaker @gerrybrooksprin! #triconference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Student helpers posing with Dr. Prickett and Gerry Brooks
The Warrior mascot and D15 mascot
Everyone sitting in the gym
Gerry Brooks speaking
Senior families: If you were unable to attend the Senior Postsecondary presentation on Wednesday night, don't fret! Our counselors now have a recorded version on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ZtX_MBYQ4 IG- link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Senior Postsecondary Presentation: Senior next steps. Screenshot of counselors and MCC representative on Zoom.
Warriors, you have a four-day weekend! There will be no school tomorrow Friday, September 2 and no school Monday, September 5. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Four-day weekend. September 2- Friday Teacher Institute Day, No School. Monday September 5- no school Labor Day
On Wednesday Mr. Erbach's freshmen students took advantage of the nice weather and read their books outside. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students reading in front of Freshman Campus entrance
Students laying on the sidewalk reading outside in front of Freshman Campus
Students reading on the steps outside of Freshman Campus front entrance
Students sitting on the sidewalk reading
Congratulations to MCHS alum Andrew Rupcich for making the Tennessee Titans practice squad for the upcoming season. https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad (IG: Link in bio) #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS alum makes Tennessee Titans practice squad