The Upper Campus PE Department is proud to announce the first quarter Outstanding PE Student Awards! They have been chosen for their positive attitudes, participating in activities, work ethic, respect and integrity. Winners receive a t-shirt and photos are put in a display case.
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PE Students Jenny Taylor Nominated by Mrs. Beattie, Ramiro Torres-Gonzalez nominated by Mrs. Recard, Adyson Passarelli nominated by Mrs. Recard. Tyler Lanser nominated by Mr. Beerbower
It's #ThankfulThursday! The Freshman Campus staff nominated other members who are going above and beyond. This week we are celebrating Literacy Instructor Lauren Hines, English Instructor Shannon Mahlebashian, Literacy Instructor Katie Brown, Assistant Principal Patrice Frederick, Office Assistant Christine Bunting, Instructional Assistant Kelly Clingingsmith, Administrative Assistant Laura Peterson and Administrative Assistant Patty Rowe. Well done!
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Lauren Hines
Shannon
Katie
Patrice
Christine
Kelly
Laura
Patty
On Tuesday 44 juniors and seniors visited University of Wisconsin Whitewater with counselors. Remember to read College and Career Counselor Mr. Menke's emails for information on upcoming trips. #WarriorReady156
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A group of students in front of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Students looking around at the campus
Students standing in a lecture hall
Students by a workout facility with a rep talking to them
Students touring a dorm
On Tuesday Lil' Warriors Preschool had a blast visiting Harm's Farm! Learn more about our preschool program: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool (Instagram: link in bio.)
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Preschool and high school students on hay bales
Students on hay bales
MCHS is hosting an in-person and virtual presentation Oct. 19-20 to help freshmen families begin planning for the future. The virtual session will be recorded and available at the same link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWbzwOBWNFk (Instagram: link in bio.)
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What are you looking forward to? Freshman Future Planning Presentation Looking Forward MCHS October 19, 6:00 p.m.  Freshman Campus Theater October 20, 8:30 a.m. Virtual. Topics include future MCHS course opportunities, academics, and SEL Support, postsecondary options and more!
The fall band concert is at 7 p.m. TONIGHT (Wednesday) in the Upper Campus auditorium. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/35960
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Band at the homecoming rally
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month freshmen had the opportunity to write thank you notes to anyone of their choosing and make friendship bracelets during lunches. They also had a chance to receive a cookie and stickers for participating. This will be happening at Upper Campus on Tuesday during lunches. Cookies are limited and will be given out on a first-come first-served basis. #antibullying
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Students writing
Kindness cookies
Students writing
Kindness stickers
Students writing
Student writing
Beads for bracelets
Freshmen made their ofrenda creations. An ofrenda is celebrated in Latin American culture and is traditional during Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) to honor loved ones who have passed away. Elements are placed on altars that symbolize different parts of life and death.
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Students in front of their decorations
Decorations
Dia de los muertos poster
Dias de los muertos setup
Dias de los muertos setup
PSAT testing will take place this Wednesday, October 18. Seniors have a day of non-attendance. Please check your emails and the link below for more information. https://www.dist156.org/article/1291243 (Instagram: Link in bio.)
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PSAT Testing Wednesday, Oct. 18 Early release for all (except seniors) freshmen PSAT Sophomore no testing, regular classes, Juniors PSAT/NMSQT Seniors no school
Examenes del PSAT Mieroles 18 de octubre. Salida temprana para todos (excepto los seniors) Grado 9 PSAT, Grado 10 No tomaran examenes tienen un dia regular de clases. Grado 11 PSAT/NMSQT Grado 12 no hay classes
Dean Mr. Deener was a model for a demo in 3D stage makeup application in Mr. Hillier's stagecraft class! Mr. Hillier applied blemishes like warts or boils, a fake beard, mustache and scarring. For comparison, the final photo is what Mr. Deener looks like without the makeup.
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Mr. Hillier doing Mr. Deener's makeup
Mr. Hillier doing Mr. Deener's makeup
Mr. Hillier doing Mr. Deener's makeup
Jordan Deener
Tomorrow (Friday) is picture retake day for students! If a student wants to retake their yearbook picture or has not yet taken a yearbook picture, they are able to in the location listed for their campus. This is the FINAL date to take portrait photos for the 2023-2024 yearbook!
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Yearbook Student Picture Retakes Friday, October 13 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. VIP visual image photography Upper Campus: South Entrance Freshman Campus: The Commons
Anuario Volver a tomar las fotografias escolares viernes 13 de octubre 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. VIP visual image photography Upper Campus: entrada del sur Freshman Campus: The Commons
MCHS is hosting an in-person and virtual presentations Oct. 11-12 to help families reduce the costs for college and trade or technical schools. The virtual session will be recorded and available at the same link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdOQrdptzxs (IG: Link in bio.)
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Financial Aid/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Looking forward MCHS 10/11, 6:00 p.m. UC Warrior Room (420) or 10/13 Virtual 2:00 p.m. at QR code
🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly! They cover the Manufacturing, Trades, and Industry Expo, yearbook's upcoming release, the new elective for aspiring teachers, the weight room, Richardson Adventure Farm and Barbie Bungee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IngznqeqXmw IG: link in bio.
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People at the Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo
Students making crafts
Students lifting weights
Student in front of a sign at a farm that says "Get lost here."
Student holding a Barbie over the balcony
Congratulations to our Special Olympics bocce ball athletes who scored well in Sunday's competition! Four of them will be going to state in June. Click this link to see how they all placed: https://www.dist156.org/article/1280635 #WarriorReady156
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Special Olympics bocce ball athletes standing in front of the number they placed in
On Friday for the Career Exploration Series: EMT & Paramedic, A-TEC Ambulance gave students a tour of one of their vehicles. Students, remember to read emails from College and Career Counselor Mr. Menke to see what kind of opportunities like this there are during AIM!
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Studnets looking at an ambulance vehicle
Paramedic talking to students
Students looking at ambulance vehicle with a paramedic talking
Paramedic putting a neck device on students neck
Paramedic showing students equipment
Paramedic showing students equipment
Choir will be having their fall concert at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, October 10 at the Upper Campus Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets early online at the link below. Tickets cost $3-4. Instagram- link in bio. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/35726
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Choir singing in the street at the homecoming parade
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school this Monday, October 9 and offices will be closed.
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No School Monday. McHenry Community High School logo. Indigenous People's Day/ Columbus Day
The MCHS AVID students (Advancement Via Individual Determination) took the opportunity during lunchtime on Thursday to kick off their community service projects by cleaning up the paint from the business windows on Green Street. Story: https://www.dist156.org/article/1275928
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Students cleaning windows
Students cleaning windows
Students standing in front of a business
Students standing in front of a McHenry strong wall
A student with another student on his shoulder cleaning
Students cleaning a door
Student holding two spray bottles
The MCHS BRIDGES transition program for young adults had a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning for their store Across the Bridge featuring their handmade products. They were excited to see many customers from the community! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1259202
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Across the Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Across the Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Across the Bridge Group
The store full of people
People checking people out at the register
People bagging products at the register
People in the store
Student reading speech
Student reading speech
Student saying speech
It's #ThankfulThursday! The Freshman Campus staff nominated other members who are going above and beyond. This week we are celebrating Science Instructor Miranda Ramirez, Principal Administrative Assistant Patty Rowe and Student Services Administrative Assistant Laura Peterson!
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Miranda
Patty
Laura