Department of Learning & Innovation

April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. 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. 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 9. 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: 9 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

Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Paul Colomer and Steffen Hayes. (not pictured)

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Welcome back, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

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Student shaking staff member's hand both of them giving a thumbs up

Two students on the couch with the window showing the fields int he background

This is a friendly reminder there is no school this upcoming Monday. Eligible students may take make-up finals. Second semester will begin this Tuesday, January 7. We hope you had a fantastic break and are looking forward to seeing you, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

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Monday, January 6 Teacher Institute Day No School lunes 6 de enero desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases Tuesday, January 7 First Day of Second Semester martes 7 de enero primer dia del segundo semestre

Juniors: Tomorrow (January 3) is the deadline to register for the early ACT! Instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

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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 www.act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create account (if you do not already have on) Enter test code 258560. Cost $69. Juniors who take the ACT on February 8 will get a $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS school board*Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT DÍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha límite de incripción: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarán a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGÍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el CÓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUÍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirán un CRÉDITO de $69 en los cuotas Cortesía de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS

🎉 Happy New Year from MCHS!

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Warriors, we hope you enjoy your break and have a wonderful holiday season! We'll see you January 7. #WarriorsTakeBreaks

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Leonidus holding Happy Holidays sign Winter Break on hot chocolate

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 fund 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/

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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

🐻 Recent graduate, Maddie Spencer, visited with Urban Air to bring a fun activity to Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes. They brought materials for students to build their own bears! #WarriorReady156

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Student showing staff the stuffing that goes into their bear

Group photo of Urban Air and students with bears

Happy Holidays from the MCHS alumni association! If you are an alum who has not already joined the alumni association, please do here: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile

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AIM classrooms have festively decorated their doors. Enjoy the winners, along with a few others! #WarriorReady156

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Elf decorated Upper Campus First place take a selfie

Micklinghoff Homealone face in a wreath principals as the criminals. Battle plan. Freshman Campus First place

Polar Express train door Freshman Campus Second Place

Polar Express train door with lamp, stairs, north pole sign, golden tickets. Freshman Campus Third Place

The Student Services department served hot cocoa at both campuses during lunches to help ease the stress of finals. Students also were able to pet therapy dogs!

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Dr. Prickett's Renaissance team of students presented their new Tire-less Teacher award to social science instructor Mr. Malenius! Thank you for all you do! Your hard work is appreciated!

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Adam Malenius holding his tireless teacher tire

🍕 Today (Tuesday) you can order these three pizzas (each represented by a flyer) at Buddyz Pizzeria. They were designed by our Intro to Business Students. A winning pizza will be announced next week and will be featured on the Buddyz menu for the next month! #WarriorReady156

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MCHS and Buddyz Pizza Challenge McHenry Pizza Pan Style crust Cheezy Mac-n-cheese Pizza Sauce Bacon Chicken UC and vs FC Lunch and Dinner Menu Chicago Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Tuesday, December 17 Dine-in 1338 N. Green Street McHenryDeliver or carry out 815-363-1010

Chicago Avenue Discover the Ultimate Pizza experience designed by MCHS Students McHenry High School Warriors Chicago Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Fort Myers. Tuesday, December 17 Lunch/Dinner Meatballs Fresh Garlic, Savory Marinara, Mozzarella/parmesan blend

McHenry High School Warriors Chicaco Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria Fort Myers BBQ BOMB pizza The BBQ Bomb Includes: hand tossed crust, olive oil base, fresh mozzarella, meaty sausage, hot chicken chunks, popping pepperoni, tangy BBQ drizzle December 17 Lunch and DinnerCome join us at Buddyz to support the MCHS Intro to Business students!

🍫☕🤎 National Honor Society is hosting a Cocoa Cram TONIGHT. (Monday) Any MCHS student who needs extra help studying for exams is welcome to join!

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Cocoa Cram Upper Campus Cafeteria December 16th 6pm-8pm Free Coca Concessions to purchase Help from teachers and NHS Coloring area and therapy dog. Raffle prizes. Do you need extra help before finals? Come enjoy some free coca and get some help from teachers and NHS members. If you prefer group study or quiet study, we have space for you.

👑 🎶 On Saturday, Vocal Warriors performed another excellent Madrigal Dinner! There was laughter, beautiful music and of course, great food! #WarriorReady156 To view all the photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/200192379@N02/albums/72177720322617468/

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Madrigal dinner performers with arms out at table

Madrigal jesters, one holding a sign that says silence

Madrigal dinner performers in medieval hand cuffs. Other performer standing next to them.

Two madrigal performers having a pillow fight. King and queen in the back reacting to them.

Madrigal performer putting pie in the face of another performer

Final exams are December 19 and 20. Please check your emails for more information. Day two finals are intentionally out of sequence in order to place a lunch period at the end of the day.

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1. Freshman 7:25- 8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 a.m. , 2 Freshman 8:54- 10:13 a.m. Upper 9:04- 1023 a.m. 3 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 4. Freshman 11:52 a.m.-1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40, Upper 1:31-2:50 pm. Final Exams Day 1

6. Freshman 7:25 -8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 am. 7 Freshman 8:54-10:13 am. Upper 9:04-10:23 am. 8 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 5. Freshman 11;52 a.m.-1:11 pm. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40 p.m. Upper 1:31-2:50 p.m. Final Exams Day 2

🎂🥳 Happy 100 years, MCHS! We celebrated with a pep rally involving different competitions,. including a race with scooters and plungers. Seniors won the spirit barrel! #WarriorReady156

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