šŸŖ“ The members of the garden club have assembled a mobile plant container, in which flowers and herbs will be sown every year, and then in spring they will plant them in the school garden! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Four students next to planter
šŸ§Ŗ šŸ–„ļø šŸ› ļø šŸŽØ āž—Today is National STEAM Day! We're celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in our school. Thank you to our teachers who help students grow in these areas! #STEAMEducation #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Science with photo of students doing a lab. Technology photo of students at a computer. Engineering photo of teacher helping a student with a robot next to him. Art students putting duct tape art on the wall. Math students at a desk with calculators. STEAM learning.
Juniors, take the ACT early on February 8! For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
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 act.org. Click on "Register for the ACT. Create an account if you do not already have one. Enter center code 258560. Cost $69. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: click here. Juniors who take the ACT on Feb 8 will get $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS School Board. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.
ACT DƍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha lĆ­mite de incripciĆ³n: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarĆ”n a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGƍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aĆŗn no tienes una) Ingresa el CƓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUƍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirĆ”n un CRƉDITO de $69 en los cuotas CortesĆ­a de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS. PregĆŗntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
TheTheatre Department is staging ā€œThe Secret in the Wingsā€ by Mary Zimmerman that takes a humorous look at some lesser-known and dark Grimm fairy tales. See it tonight or over the weekend at Freshman Campus theater! (7 p.m. TH-Sat.) Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students on prop stairs smiling, one in front of them
Student on center stage with a blue light on them, other students around them
Students in a circle holding hands around another student on stage.l
Student in crown holding a ring proposing to another student
Three couples with linked arms. Three of them with crowns.
Student holding rose
Student writing in a book with a feather pen
Cast and crew on stage
šŸŽ„ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpdaI0yoO64 Warrior Weekly covers: šŸŒ³ Remembrance Tree šŸ„Ž New Softball Field āœļø Ms. Kirby šŸ¬ Trunk or Treat at McHenry's Outdoor Theater #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students putting paper on a tree
Softball field
Abby Kirby looking at student's computer
People waiting in line at the drive-in
Parent-Teacher Conferences are now available for sign up. They will take place November 25 and 26. Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower. For more info check your emails and visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros
This is a friendly reminder there is no school tomorrow, November 5. No hay clases: 5 de noviembre.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
No School Election Day. No hay clases Dia de eleccion
Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) had another great Day of the Dead/DĆ­a de Muertos event with dancing, face painting and more! We celebrated loved ones who we've lost with an ofrenda. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students at register with face paint
Three students with face paint
Two students dancing
Day of the Dead ofrenda
Mother and young son with face paint
Students coloring day of the dead skulls
Two people dancing
Two young children coloring, one dressed as a witch
Three students eating two with face paint
Two students matching with face paint
Students along with their parents/guardians who are interested in the military are encouraged to attend our military presentation and recruiter panel with recruiters from several military branches. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Military options presentation and recruiter panel. Considering military service? Hear from local recruiters and the MCHS counseling team about military options. 11/6 6 p.m. MCHS UC Warrior Room
Honors Spanish three students finished their alebrijes, which are colorful, hand-painted sculptures of fantasy creatures that are a part of Mexican folk art. Students rolled a die to see what animal each body part should be modeled after, which created some interesting creatures!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Four students working on their clay alebrijes. One in a penguin suit.
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Counselors took 13 sophomores to the McHenry County College's High School Career Day on Friday. Students attended breakout sessions related to different careers of their choosing. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students in front of McHenry County College
Students in a manufacturing room
ā€āœˆļø The Honors Drones Operations and Flight Training class took flight this week! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Teacher showing students how to use the drone.
Students and teacher looking at the drone in flight
Freshmen students, parents and guardians: You're invited to attend the Freshman Future Planning Presentation to learn about future MCHS courses, next steps and more. Attend in-person at the Freshman Campus Theater or watch virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Freshman future planning presentation. Looking Forward MCHS. November 13: 6:00 p.m. FC Theater November 14 1:30 p.m. Virtual. Future MCHS Course Opportunities, Academic and SEL Supports , Next Steps options and more!
šŸ‘» To celebrate Halloween, sophomores enrolled in our AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) program explored the stories of haunted colleges around the nation while also learning about the colleges' demographics, admissions requirements, fun facts and acceptance rates.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student in front of class
Students listening to another student speak in class
Paper gravestone under Haunted College signs
University of Iowa Iowa City, Established February 25, 2847 Student enrollment 33,334 Tuition 32,316 Admission requirements 3.83. GPA Average ACT 22-28 Notable alum:L Gene Wilder. Fun Facts a student names Joe wanted to make friends he made his own club named Joe's fan club. Traditions Therir school logo the tiger hawk was first sketched out on a napkin and given the Pittburgh Steelers Colors and the Facebook coach likes it so it's now the school logo on paper gravestone
Zippy 18702-2024 University of Akron Avg. Cost $14K Notable a Betty Sutton Admission Requirements 3.49 GPA 3 letters of recommendation Avg. Cost $14K Graduation Rate 47% Acceptance 83% on paper grave stone
Honors Spanish three students are creating alebrijes which are colorful, hand-painted sculptures of fantasy creatures that are a part of Mexican folk art. Students rolled a die to see what animal each body part should be modeled after, which creates some interesting creatures!
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students working on their clay
Chicken mad of clay
Students working on their clay
Clay piece with tail of mermaid
Students working on clay
clay face and green bodywith horns
Students working on their clay
Clay piece of spider with pig head
Studnets making clay
Clay bat with wings and tail
The 20th Madrigal Dinner is on 12/14 at FC! Shows are at 3 and 7. Please email galviciusderek@dist156.org to buy tickets. Let him know if you are a Madrigal Dinner alum! Tickets are $22 without dinner and $30 with. Will call is available, tickets are first come first serve.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Madrigal Dinner cast with audience members taking photos
šŸŽ„ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dno3krNoOcM (IG: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156 The Warrior Weekly covers: šŸŽ–ļø Arlett Zarate Diaz winning the GritGrant šŸšœ Richardson's Farm šŸ Girl's Volleyball: Block Out Cancer šŸŽƒ Haunted Houses in McHenry
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Volleyball girls with pink flowers and Block Out Cancer shirts
Arlette and teacher
tractor with people on it
Pirate Skeleton
MCHS students who are 16 or older by November 12 have the opportunity to take the ASVAB, a military entrance exam used by all branches. Please note, taking the ASVAB does not commit to military service. Contact your counselor if interested. https://tinyurl.com/mchsasvab156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
ASVAB Session Military Entrance Exam November 12, 2nd period-AIM Warrior Room. Students must be at least 16 by November 12. Contact your counselor to register.
SesiĆ³n ASVAB Examen para ingresar al Militar 12 de noviembre segundo periodo de AIM Warrior Room. Los estudiantes deben tener al menos 16 aƱos antes del 12 de noviembre. ComunĆ­quese con su consejero para registrarse.
ā¤ļø šŸ©ŗ Certified Nursing Assistant students practiced taking blood pressure on Friday. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Two students taking blood pressure of two other students
Student taking blood pressure of teacher
Student taking blood pressure of other student
Student taking blood pressure of teacher
Student taking blood pressure of other student
Two students taking blood pressure of two other students
Student taking blood pressure of teacher
Thirty students from MCHS attended the Illinois State University Future Teacher Conference with 1,600 other students from across the state to learn more about the teaching profession and experience a college campus. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Group of students in front of ISU
Eight students with the red bird mascot
Slide that says welcome to future teacher conference. Future teacher Illinois State University College of Eduation
Neon sign that says "Your future starts here."