After working hard on coding to create interactive computer graphics, students in Mr. Kirk's Computer Science Principles class took a "gallery walk" on Wednesday to check out each other's work. They used Python to create the amazing graphics.
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This Wednesday during lunch hours Upper Campus was greeted with hot chocolate, apple cider and therapy dogs. Thank you to everyone who brought their dogs and to the MCHS counselors for serving! #WarriorReady156
On Tuesday MCHS counselors along with prevention and wellness coordinator Mrs. Reid passed out these Stress Less in December tips with candy canes to the freshman campus. The upper campus will receive them today. #WarriorReady156
This last Warrior Weekly student broadcast of the semester features stories about Winter Spirit Week, Warrior Chef capstone course and more. Click the link below or find Warrior Weekly on social media, including YouTube.
https://youtu.be/ZBbeQ975rto
Extra, extra:
Hard copies of the latest news from the McHenry Messenger #student #newspaper are being distributed to students, and they are available at the entrances of both buildings.
Look for @McHenryMessengr on social media, and at https://themchenrymessenger.com/
Congratulations to the students chosen for 2nd Quarter Outstanding PE Student Awards!
They were selected for demonstrating a positive attitude, participating in activities, working hard and more.
Students receive a t-shirt and have their photos displayed at school for one year.
Leadership in Action created this helpful exam checklist! We want our Warriors to feel as prepared as possible for Thursday and Friday. Please check the district's website for all exam logistics.
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/final-exams-2021
On Friday night MCHS' band put on a spectacular Winter Band Concert! #WarriorReady156
Good doggies:
Freshman Campus students and staff enjoyed a Monday visit with therapy dogs. They'll be at Upper Campus on Wednesday.
Thank you to Wrigley, yellow lab, Marco, collie, and Bentley, golden retriever, and their handlers, including our former Principal Mrs. Potthoff.
Finals week!
Let's finish the semester strong, Warriors!
We're rooting for you!
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There are still some performances to catch this week! You can find ticket links through the district website linked below. Tickets are also available at the door.
https://www.dist156.org/article/601898
On Thursday night McHenry County College gave an English and Spanish presentation at MCHS. Their representatives gave insight on the many opportunities a student can pursue at MCC. Please reach out to anyone in the MCHS College and Career Center for more information on MCC.
Artwork created by MCHS art students to commemorate the historic Colby-Petersen Farm will be part of a "Remember McHenry" display Saturday at Hidden Pearl Cafe, 1250 N. Green St., McHenry. The display, sponsored by the
McHenry Landmark Commission, is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
On Thursday afternoon, the MCHS Powerlifting Club hosted "Merry Liftmas," a #powerlifting exhibition and #holiday celebration. The McHenry Strength area was decked out for the holidays and club members cheered each other during the powerlifting exhibition.
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Members of the MCHS Key Club wrapped about 600 #holiday gifts this week that will be donated to families through a partnership with Rosecrance and Pioneer Center.
The gifts were bought by club members and with a donation from the McHenry Kiwanis Club.
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The College and Career Center was full of students Thursday morning who were wanting to learn more about careers in #nursing.
This most recent edition of the Career Exploration Series featured McHenry County College.
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Today is "Anything But a Backpack" Day, and we love the creativity.
Please check back here for more photos, and follow the McHenry Messenger's website and/or social media pages. Student journalists have been busy posting images all week!
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In honor of Computer Science Education Week, we'd like to give a shout-out to Instructors Doug Primus and Tim Kirk, along with all of our educators who inspire students to learn about computer science and related disciplines.
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TOMORROW: In any given year, at least 40% of MCHS graduates begin their next step at MCC. Check out everything MCC offers this Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium at 6 p.m. A presentation in Spanish will also be available at the Upper Campus College & Career Center.
SENIORS (TIME SENSITIVE): ALL seniors need to order a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation. If you do not order a cap and gown by January 1, we cannot guarantee you will have one by graduation. Check Schoology for the link. Please take action TODAY!