Some of the counselors brought members of the MCHS Latino/Hispanic community to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institute. Students enjoyed a presentation from admissions counselors, toured the campus and ate lunch in a college cafeteria!
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Warrior Weekly covers:
āļø McHenry County College's New Center For Technology & Industry
šļø McHenry Messenger's Impact
š Warrior Shack's New Threads
š MCHS Theater Program
It's IL School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! š Thank you to the drivers who safely bring students to and from school every day. Itās also School Bus Safety Weekāplease drive carefully around buses! Learn more: https://isp.illinois.gov/StaticFiles/docs/TrafficResources/5-542.pdf
š„šŖµ Students in Adventure Education learned how to start campfires and on Tuesday cooked food over them. #WarriorReady156
šæ šŖ“ š Students from garden club have been growing a plant called cress from seeds. They additionally are growing a small indoor garden from parts of root vegetables that are usually thrown away in the trash. They have beets, parsley, leek, celery and avocado. Awesome job!
Arlett Zarate Diaz, a McHenry High School 2024 graduate and first-generation college student, received a $2,500 GritGrant related to her work when she was a high school senior in the schoolās INCubatoredu entrepreneurship class. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1825219
Ms. Larson accompanied some of our senior leaders at Senator Craig Wilcoxās Youth Advisory Council Thursday. Students were tasked with creating legislation that would help address mental health. #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to our PE student award winners of the first quarter! #WarriorReady156
On Thursday we had an official ribbon cutting for the new CNA lab! We are so excited for our students to have this opportunity! #WarriorReady156
šØ š» Purchase tickets by 3 p.m. TODAY. (Thursday) National Art Honor Society is hosting a paint night on Friday! Materials, instructions and snacks are provided! https://gofan.co/event/1731914
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Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Jacob Lesus, Andrew Stegenga, April Ruiz (not pictured) and Tony Powe (not pictured).
š® On Tuesday we were happy to have Trine University student Alex Anderson talk about his collegiate esports experience. Students interested in esports in college should inquire about esports programs, apply for esports scholarships and visit esports spaces.
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This Warrior Weekly covers the homecoming dance, Pack the Point, homecoming football game, Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren's visit and strength and sports. #WarriorReady156
ACT testing is now the required testing for Illinois. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PreACT TOMORROW. (Wed.) Parents/guardians check your emails for information. Seniors do not have school and are encouraged to visit a college or job shadow. (not required)
šµš¶ The Vocal Warriors fall concert is THIS Thursday 7 p.m. at Upper Campus! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1735762?schoolId=IL15583
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Certified Nursing Assistant students all earned their Basic Life Support CPR certification last week!š This is a level of certification required for healthcare providers. Thank you to to Ms. Finfrock from McHenry Fire for conducting the skills portion of the certification!
Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! Not pictured: Isaac Bodecker
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The College Fair at McHenry County College (B entrance) is 10/10. MCC is hosting 120+ colleges and universities from across the US. Register before for a QR code to scan the colleges of your choice to receive their info and vice-versa. https://app.strivescan.com/registration
ACT testing is now the required testing for Illinois. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PreACT on Oct. 16. Parents/guardians please check your emails for information. Seniors do not have school and are encouraged to visit a college or job shadow. (not required)
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Warrior Student Media covers the homecoming parade, preschool lab, Pride Camp and the new head coach for boys soccer. #WarriorReady156