Homecoming Week Spirit Days are official! Rhyme without Reason is when two students pair up and represent two rhyming words that do not have anything else to do with each other. "Dairy and fairy," "Wild West and princess," "Barbie and army." #WarriorReady156
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Hoco Spirit Days Monday- Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads, Tuesday, Ryme without reason Wednesday Warrior Wednesday. Thursday- Barbie World, Friday Gold Out. September 25-29
On Sept. 14, MCHS is hosting two postsecondary sessions for all students and families. A college planning session will be held at 6 p.m. in the UC Warrior Room, followed by a workforce training session at 7:30 p.m. Both will be streamed live the following morning on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@webmastermchs8080
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College Planning Presentation In person September 14th 6:00p.m. VirtuL September 15th 8:30 a.m.
Workforce Training Career Options Presentation Looking Forward McHS In-person 9/14, 7:30 p.m. UC Warrior RoomVirtual 9/15 11:30 a.m.
Alum and special effects supervisor John Milinac spoke to the Music Technology and Production class and the Stagecraft class on Wednesday. He spoke about his profession, fielded questions and gave insight to life after high school. Thank you, John! #WarriorReady156
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Johnn Miinac speaking to choir
John Milinac speaking to a class
John Milinac talking to choir students
John Milinac talking to his students
Lights, camera, ACTION! For all homecoming information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
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Lights, camera, action! Homecoming Week 2023 Sunday, September 24 Parade decorating 10 a.m. Freshman Parking Lot Parade Line-up 12:15 p.m. Parade Kick-off  1p.m. Green Street to Veterans Memorial Park. Rally and Coronation-Veterans Memorial Park after parade. Wednesday, September 27 Powder Puff Football 6p.m. McCracken Field. Friday September 29, Homecoming Football Crystal Lake Central 7 p.m. McCracken. Saturday, September 30 Dance 7-10 p.m. Upper Campus Main Gym
Luces, Camra y Accion! Semena de regreso a Casa 2023. Domingo 24 de septiembre Decoraction para el desfile 10 a.m. en el estacionamiento del Freshman Campus. Ponerse en linea para el desfile 12:15 p.m. Inicio del desfile 1p.m. en Freshman Campus a Veterans Memorial Park. Rally y cornacion Veterans Memorial Park despues del desfile. Miercoles 27 de septiembre Futbol de Powder Puff 6 p.m. en McCracken Field Viernes 29 de septiembre Partido de futbol de regreso a Casa vs Crystal Lake Central 7 p.m. en McCrakcne Sabdado 30 de septiembre Baile 7 a 10 p.m. en el gimansio de Upper Campus
Parents/Guardians: Next week join us for a FREE in-person session with Jacqueline Rhew: "Fostering Resilient Learners." Learn more about Jaqueline Rhew: https://centerforemotionalwellnessnorthwest.com/our-team-2/jacqueline-rhew-lcpc-cadc/
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Free In-person Session with Jacqueline Rhew, CADC, LCPC Fostering Resilient Learners: Supporting children with school refusal, anxiety and avoidance behaviors. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 30-minute Q and A to follow McHenry Community High School Upper Campus Auditorium
The Warrior Weekly is back for the 2023-2024 school year! Watch their coverage of the Veterans Honor Flight, an introduction to the new deans, explore the new culinary lab and experience the first home football game of the season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LnymZoBpTk
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Veterans for Vets sign with veterans around it
Ap Dean's Office sign
A student cooking
Football players on the field
Freshman Intro to Business students had fun working together to build the tallest tower. The activity simulates how economies make decisions about how resources are distributed. #WarriorReady156
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Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
More students were recognized for their positivity in the physical education department! The physical education positivity campaign involves students nominating other students for their positive impact. Well done, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
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Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Our Surround Sound students were honored to be a part of the McHenry 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park Monday morning. Our students back at school also took a moment of silence in remembrance. #neverforget
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Students on the gazebo
flag on flag pole
Large American flag
Homecoming campus tours will happen the Saturday of homecoming week! For all homecoming information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
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Homecoming 2023 Campus Tours Saturday, September 30 Freshman Campus Tours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1012 N Green Street McHenry. Use the rear student entrance. Last tour will be at 10:30 a.m. Upper Campus Tours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4724 Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Use the North East Main entrance. Last tour will be at 11:30 a.m.
Students at both campuses set up flags in remembrance of the first responders that lost their lives during 9/11. The flags will be on display this weekend if anyone wants to drive by the campuses to view them. #neverforget
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Students etting up flags
Students setting up flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students setting up the flags
Students setting up the flags
A sign that says McHenry Remembers 9/11
All the flags
We'd like to invite our community out to our homecoming game at the end of this month! For all homecoming week information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
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Save the Date Homecoming 2023 McCracken Field Friday, September 29 Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. McHenry Warriors vs. Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Joins us at the alumni tent. Alumni Association. Food. Fun. Prizes. Special Viewing Area. Create your alumni profile. Plan your alumni events. mchs360alumni.com Unite, Connect, Engage
Upper Campus had an Activities Fair similar to what freshmen experienced at the Freshman Rally. Students were able to walk around and see what activities are offered. To see all our activities visit: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home IG- link in bio.
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Students at the art club booth showing pictures to a teacher
Students at the strength booth
Students at the Black Student Union booth
Students at the Student Council booth
Advisor and students at the mechatronics club booth
Students in the hallway
Mindy McGinnis, author of the award-winning young adult novel "The Female of the Species" and others, spoke about her writing experiences to sophomore English students. She encouraged those interested in writing to do a lot of reading and practicing.
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Mindy McGinnis on stage
Mindy McGinnis on stage Her book on a slide in the back "A Long Stretch of Bad Days"
Mindy's books line dup
Mindy speaking to the auditorium with a slide behind her that says "Reviving Edgar Allen Poe"
Homecoming is a couple weeks away! We will be kicking off the week with a parade that will be followed by a rally and coronation. We'd love our alumni and community to come out! For information on the whole week visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
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Save the Date 2023 Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday September 24. 1:00 p.m. Downtown McHenry McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True Create your Alumni Profile Plan your Alumni Events. mchs.360.alumni.com Unite Connect Engage
On Sept. 14, MCHS is hosting two postsecondary sessions for all students and families. A college planning session will be held at 6 p.m. in the UC Warrior Room, followed by a workforce training session at 7:30 p.m. Both will be streamed live the following morning on YouTube.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
College Planing Presentation In person September 14th 6:00 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Virtual September 15th 8:30 a.m. 4 Year College Prep and Search, MCC Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timeliness and more
Workforce Career Options Presentations In person 9/15 7:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room Virtual 9/15 11:30 a.m.
It's Thankful Thursday! The Freshman Campus staff nominated other members who are going above and beyond. This week we'd like to celebrate Building Maintenance Technician Ryan Sluga and Special Education Instructors Hannah Olsen and Amber Pringle! #ThankfulThursday
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Ryan Slug
Amber Pringle and Hannah Olsen
At the Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night there will be gear for sale in the cafeteria from 6:30-8:30! Shirts were conceptualized by our Business Marketing students, designed by our Warriors Ink students and are being sold by our Business Professionals of America club.
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MCHS new gear. Created by students, sold by students. Show your spirit. T-shirt $15. Long sleeve $20, Hoodie $25 Created by students sold by students! Stop by at the cafeteria
Freshman Campus Art Club met for the first time this year and tattooed bananas with push pins. Tattoo artist and student teacher from ISU, Ivan Hernandez, also came to speak to the students. Students then explored with Bic tattoo markers that are safe for the skin.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
An instructor in front of kids at a table with their bananas
A banana covered in art
A student using pen to draw art on their arm
A peeled banan and art on a students hand
A banana with art on it
A banana with art on it
An arm with art on it
TOMORROW (Wednesday) is our Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night. Freshmen parents/guardians, you may come to the Freshman Campus as early as 6:30 p.m. to pick up your student's schedule that you will be following. https://www.dist156.org/page/fcfamilyengagementnight
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Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night Walk in Their Shoes Follow your student's schedule. 7 -9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30
Campus de Primer ano/ Freshman Campus Noche de compromiso familiar Camine en sus zapatos Siga el horario de su estudiante 7-9 p.m. mierecoles 30 de agosto