This Saturday, (January 18) MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Clinic! Younger students will learn music skills from our high schoolers. 🎵🎶 Learn more and buy your tickets : https://www.dist156.org/article/1954135
10 months ago, Carly Byer
High School students and one younger child conducting
High school student with younger student
MCHS TRI-M Music Honor Society Presents Children's Music Day Calling all K-5 students! Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring the joy of music. Discover new instruments, sing, compose, and create music together! Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm. Where: MCHS Upper Campus When: Saturday, January 18th. Cost: $5 per child. Space is limited to 15 kids per grade level so sign up fast!
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter #139 Presents Middle School Music Clinic Calling all middle school band and choir students. Here's your chance to take your music skills to the next level with masterclasses taught by members of the MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society. Topics include: Rhythm, dynamics and articulation, warm-up techniques, tone and pitch. Discover tons of useful tips and techniques while having fun, and growing as a musician. Don't miss this incredible opportuniy to learn from the dedicated high school mentors. Don't forget to bring your instrument, extra reeds and water. Who: 6th and 7th, 8th graders in band or choir. Where: MCHS Upper Campus, Auditorium. When: Saturday, January 18th Cost: $5 per child. Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45 for check in) Space is limited to 50 kids for band and choir so sign up fast!
On Tuesday, we visited Mr. Molina's auto diagnostics class! 🚗 #WarriorReady156
10 months ago, Carly Byer
Student measuring something on a tire
Group of students looking at an auto part with teacher
Two students working on an auto part
Two students and a teacher looking at an autopart
Under the hood of a car
A car in the auto shop in the autos class
McHenry County College is hosting off-site English language classes including one right here at MCHS Upper Campus. Call (815) 455-8752, go to Room A362 at MCC, or visit www.mchenry.edu/esl for more information.
10 months ago, Carly Byer
Spring 2025 McHenry County College ESL English as Second Language. At no cost to student. English language classes. Classes start January 28, 2025. ESL Off-site classes will start on January 28 at Lake in the Hills, Harvard, and McHenry locations. Please call to schedule an appointment, register or get more information at 815-455-8752. Primavera 2025, McHenry County College. ESL Ingles como segundo idioma. Sin cosoto para el estudiante. CLASES DE IDIOMA INGLÉS.Las clases comienzan el 28 de enero de 2025. Las clases de ESL fuera del sitio comenzarán el 28 de enero en las ubicaciones de Lake in the Hills, Harvard y McHenry. Llame para programar una cita, registrarse u obtener más información al (815) 455-8752, vaya a la sala A362 en MCC o visite www.mchenry.edu/esl.
Congratulations to Emma Theel for being the latest recipient of the Tire-less Teacher award! Thank you for all that you do!
10 months ago, Carly Byer
Emma holding Tire-less Teacher tire
April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. Take the Warrior ACT Prep program taught by MCHS teachers! We encourage all juniors to sign up. Students on free lunch will have their fees waived. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025
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5 Sessions $35 All sessions $35. All sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room. Warrior ACT prep. Quest for your best! Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th, 10th and 9th grade students. Session Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m . Sunday 12-2p.m. Tuesday 3:15-5:15 p.m. Intro to the ACT and Strategies to Beat Your Goals: February 1, February 16, and February 11. Beat your ACT Goals English: February 15, March 2, and March 11. Beat Your ACT Goals: Reading: February 22, February 9, March 4. Beat your ACT goals: Math: March 8, February 2, February 25. Beat your ACT Goals: Science: March 1, March 9, and February 18. 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve in al subtests Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And Much much more1! ACT/Pre-ACT Testing Date April 9. Online Registration form : bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring Chromebook, calcula
5 Sesiones $35. Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC. PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT. ¡BUSCA lo mejor de TI! DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO. Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11º , 10º y 9º grado. ELECCIONA TU DÍA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones: Sesión, Sábado 9-11a.m., Domingo 12-2p.m., Martes 3:15p.m.-5:15p.m.. Introducción al ACT y estrategias para superar tus metas: 1 de feb, 16 de feb, 11 de feb. Supera tus metas de ACT: Inglés: 15 de feb, 2 de marzo, 11 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Lectura: 22 de feb, 9 de feb, 4 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Matemáticas: 8 de marzo, 2 de feb, 25 de feb. supera tus metas de ACT: Ciencias 1 de marzo, 9 de feb, 18 de feb. Fecha de la prueba ACT/Pre-ACT: 9 de abril. Sesiones de 2 horas Aprende consejos para mejorar en todas las subpruebas Practica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectas Participa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gan
Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Paul Colomer and Steffen Hayes. (not pictured)
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Paul holding "You did grate" post card.
Welcome back, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
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Five students on a couch
Student shaking staff member's hand both of them giving a thumbs up
Two students on the couch with the window showing the fields int he background
Three students standing and smiling
Two students holding Starbucks
This is a friendly reminder there is no school this upcoming Monday. Eligible students may take make-up finals. Second semester will begin this Tuesday, January 7. We hope you had a fantastic break and are looking forward to seeing you, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
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Monday, January 6 Teacher Institute Day No School lunes 6 de enero desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases Tuesday, January 7 First Day of Second Semester martes 7 de enero primer dia del segundo semestre
Juniors: Tomorrow (January 3) is the deadline to register for the early ACT! Instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
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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 www.act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create account (if you do not already have on) Enter test code 258560. Cost $69. Juniors who take the ACT on February 8 will get a $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
🎉 Happy New Year from MCHS!
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Welcome 2025
Attention Warrior Family - come out and support the MCHS Foundation and the next great event. They will be hosting Dueling Pianos at the Vixen on 2/22 and all proceeds will go back to the MCHS Foundation to provide scholarships and fund for students in need and other special activities. Reserve a table for friends. Tickets are $15 and it will be sure to be a blast. https://www.vixenmchenry.com/event/mchs-foundation-benefit/
11 months ago, Carly Byer
Felix and Finger the Vixen 1208 Green Street McHenry Dueling Pianos the Vixen Live music, comedy and spirits. McHenry High School Foundation Cash Prizes Sat. February 22 7:00 p.m. (over 21 event) $15 100% of proceeds go to support of the McHenry High School Foundation
Warriors, we hope you enjoy your break and have a wonderful holiday season! We'll see you January 7. #WarriorsTakeBreaks
11 months ago, Carly Byer
Leonidus holding Happy Holidays sign Winter Break on hot chocolate
🐻 Recent graduate, Maddie Spencer, visited with Urban Air to bring a fun activity to Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes. They brought materials for students to build their own bears! #WarriorReady156
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Student showing staff the stuffing that goes into their bear
Student putting shirt on bear
Student holding bear
Group photo of students with bears
Group photo of Urban Air and students with bears
Student holding bear
Student holding bear
Students snuggling bears
Studnets holding bears
Students holding bears
Happy Holidays from the MCHS alumni association! If you are an alum who has not already joined the alumni association, please do here: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
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5000 Warriors Project McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True. MCHS Alumni Campaign to Connect Warriors Through the Ages Create your profile http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
AIM classrooms have festively decorated their doors. Enjoy the winners, along with a few others! #WarriorReady156
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Elf decorated Upper Campus First place take a selfie
Micklinghoff Homealone face in a wreath principals as the criminals. Battle plan. Freshman Campus First place
Polar Express train door Freshman Campus Second Place
Polar Express train door with lamp, stairs, north pole sign, golden tickets. Freshman Campus Third Place
Snoopy Christmas door
Charlie Brown Christmas lights door
Grinch door with bag
The Student Services department served hot cocoa at both campuses during lunches to help ease the stress of finals. Students also were able to pet therapy dogs!
11 months ago, Carly Byer
Dog
Students petting a dog
Staff serving student hot chocolate
Staff serving student hot chocolate
Students petting a dog
Dog
Staff serving students hot chocolate
Students petting dog
Staff serving students hot chocolate
🍕 Today (Tuesday) you can order these three pizzas (each represented by a flyer) at Buddyz Pizzeria. They were designed by our Intro to Business Students. A winning pizza will be announced next week and will be featured on the Buddyz menu for the next month! #WarriorReady156
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MCHS and Buddyz Pizza Challenge McHenry Pizza Pan Style crust Cheezy Mac-n-cheese Pizza Sauce Bacon Chicken UC and vs FC Lunch and Dinner Menu Chicago Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Tuesday, December 17 Dine-in 1338 N. Green Street McHenryDeliver or carry out 815-363-1010
Chicago Avenue Discover the Ultimate Pizza experience designed by MCHS Students McHenry High School Warriors Chicago Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Fort Myers. Tuesday, December 17 Lunch/Dinner Meatballs Fresh Garlic, Savory Marinara, Mozzarella/parmesan blend
McHenry High School Warriors Chicaco Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Fort Myers BBQ BOMB pizza The BBQ Bomb Includes: hand tossed crust, olive oil base, fresh mozzarella, meaty sausage, hot chicken chunks, popping pepperoni, tangy BBQ drizzle December 17 Lunch and DinnerCome join us at Buddyz to support the MCHS Intro to Business students!
Dr. Prickett's Renaissance team of students presented their new Tire-less Teacher award to social science instructor Mr. Malenius! Thank you for all you do! Your hard work is appreciated!
11 months ago, Carly Byer
Adam Malenius holding his tireless teacher tire
Adam with Tireless Teacher tire
🍫☕🤎 National Honor Society is hosting a Cocoa Cram TONIGHT. (Monday) Any MCHS student who needs extra help studying for exams is welcome to join!
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Cocoa Cram Upper Campus Cafeteria December 16th 6pm-8pm Free Coca Concessions to purchase Help from teachers and NHS Coloring area and therapy dog. Raffle prizes. Do you need extra help before finals? Come enjoy some free coca and get some help from teachers and NHS members. If you prefer group study or quiet study, we have space for you.
👑 🎶 On Saturday, Vocal Warriors performed another excellent Madrigal Dinner! There was laughter, beautiful music and of course, great food! #WarriorReady156 To view all the photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/200192379@N02/albums/72177720322617468/
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Madrigal dinner performers with arms out at table
Madrigal jesters, one holding a sign that says silence
Madrigal dinner performers at table
Two madrigal performers walking
Madrigal dinner performers in medieval hand cuffs. Other performer standing next to them.
Two madrigal performers having a pillow fight. King and queen in the back reacting to them.
Madrigal performer putting pie in the face of another performer
Madrigal performers in different poses
Group photo of all madrigal performers