Mrs. Santoianni's AIM class was rewarded with doughnuts and hot chocolate for having the most donations to Latin-American Student Organization's recent food drive! #WarriorReady156
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Mr. Corzo pouring hot chocolate for a student
Students drinking hot chocolate
Boxes of Country Donuts
Lauren Hines and Max Zerndt (not pictured) were honored for #ThankfulThursday !
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Lauren Hines holding a "you did grate" postcard
Mrs. Donelson's Honors Biology did a hands-on extension lab using the MiniOne System! They used gel electrophoresis to separate 6 DNA samples and explore PTC genetics. They created a stunning display of DNA bands that revealed the alleles present in each sample! 🧬 🔬
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Student using a syringe on science project
Students at a table working on a lab
Three students posing and smiling
The DNA sample
Seniors, applications are open for the McHenry High School Foundation scholarship. Applications are due by March 15. https://tinyurl.com/mchsfoundationscholarship
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McHenry High School Foundation Scholarship Students winning the scholarship and holding awards with superintendent and two other adults
Check out our academic achievement lists from the fall semester. Congratulations, Warriors! #WarriorReady156 https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list
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MCHS Academic Achievement List
Upper Campus Teaching as a Profession students observed freshmen classes and spoke to teachers on Wednesday to get a taste of what it's like being a teacher. #WarriorReady156
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Student standing with teacher talking to her
Student at desk in an education program shirt with a notebook
Student with teacher smiling
Freshman Campus was happy to have alum and author Elizabeth Holden talk about her book, “Mighty Millie Novak" on Wednesday. Wednesday was also World Read Aloud day so Elizabeth read an excerpt from her book to the students. #WritersWeek
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Author standing at a podium
Elizabeth reading her book Mighty Millie Novak out loud. Elizabeth Holden Author of Might Millie Novak on a poster
Elizabeth speaking to students. Poster of Elizabeth Holden Author Mighty Millie Novak
Maggie Smith, author of “Good Bones,” a collection of poetry, visited Upper Campus on Tuesday as we celebrate Writers Week! She told students if you have something that makes you feel the most like you when you're doing it, don't stop doing it. #WarriorReady156
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Student getting her book signed by Maggie
Maggie and English teacher. English teacher holding her book, "You Make This Place Beautiful."
Maggie speaking to a student
Maggie in front of a slide that says "When I Was Your Age" and a photo of herself when she was younger.
Maggie speaking at the podium
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFDa_Odep20 The Warrior Weekly covers: ⛷️ Ski and Snowboard Club ♻️ Recycling at MCHS 🌤️ Weather Forecast ❄️ Snowball Dance #WarriorReady156
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Students walking under a balloon arch
Students on a slope getting ready to ski and snowboard
Student in front of a weather green screen
Sort your waste recycle sign. What to recycle and what to throw out
The MCHS Foundation Committee is accepting nominations until March 1 for the Distinguished Graduate program to recognize MCHS alumni who have gone above and beyond. Nominate someone here: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program. (IG: link in bio.)
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Accepting Nominations Distinguished Graduate McHenry Community High School District 156 Photo of previous Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren with slide of herself behind her as she talks to students
Therapy dog Bailey gave some encouragement to students taking ACCESS tests this weeks. #WarriorReady156
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Student petting a dog
Dog on leash
Dog on leash
Dog sniffing while being pet
Happy School Counselors Week! Thank you counselors for all you do!
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Happy School Counselors Week! Photos of our 9 counselors
MCHS Alumni: Create your profile today and help us with the 5000 Warriors Project. Our Alumni Association is growing and here to serve you! http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile (IG: link in bio.)
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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
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 funds 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 (IG: link in bio.)
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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
Dr. McTague awarded graphics student Wynter Bolger a certificate for designing our 2023-2024 annual report. Awesome job, Wynter! Check it out here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/hpzm/#p=1 (IG: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
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Matt Conor, Wynter Bolger and Dr. McTague posing for photos. Wynter holding certificate for completing the annual report. Dr. MCTague holding the Annual Report.
Dr. McTague speaking to a class. Matt Connor standing next to him. Wynter standing next to him. Graphic Car wraps in background.
AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) students at both campuses heard from guest speakers. Freshmen AVID students were visited by alum and Cubs organist John Benedeck. Upper students met Director of the Dinosaur Institute, Dr. Nate Smith, over Zoom. #WarriorReady156
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John speaking to students
John posing with AVID Class
Dark room with students looking at a slide show with a photo of camping in the snow
Dark room with students looking at a slide about Antarctic dinosaurs
April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. To prepare, 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. Register soon. 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 10th. 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: 10 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
Join National Art Honor Society for a Valentine's themed paint night! Purchase your tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3035823
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February Paint Night 2025 Friday, February 7 4:45-7 p.m. MCHS Upper Campus Room 321 Tickets $18 Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 6 at 3 p.m. No Walk=in National Art Honor Society. All proceeds benefit the NAHS Scholarship fund
Tri-M Music Honor Society students have been teaching Mrs. Cabalquinto's and Mrs. Hanson's classes. They've introduces instruments, music vocabulary, notes, scales and more. The students learned the school fight song and took turns conducting. #WarriorReady156
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Student helping another student play a trumpet
Students conducting
Student helping another student play a trumpet
Students conducting
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOrnsCFF8p4 The Warrior Weekly is back and they're covering: ⚡ Energy Drinks 📱 TikTok Temporary Ban ☔ The Weather #WarriorReady156
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Student in front of a weather forecast
Ghost energy drinks
Phone with TikTok logo on screen