Families are invited to the Freshman Campus for a special event Nov. 18 that includes information for the important freshman school year. It also features a display to help families identify risky behaviors.
The display opens at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation.
Surround Sound and Concert Choir spent Wednesday at Carthage College participating in the Lakeshore Choral Festival. The day included clinics with professors, tours, and performances in Siebert Chapel!
Both choirs were top-placed ensembles among eight other high schools.
The Upper Campus PE Department is pleased to announce the 1st Quarter Outstanding PE Student Awards!
The students have been selected based on their efforts in demonstrating a positive attitude, participation in activities, work ethic, respect and integrity.
Congratulations!
The adventure education class had their first day of climbing on Thursday. Congrats to Wyatt Kominoski, the first student to climb the wall! #WarriorReady156
Congrats to our Freshman Campus Math Students of the Month, Libby Graenland and Maddy Smith! Keep up the great work!
TOMORROW: Wednesday, Nov. 3 is an early release day. Freshman Campus releases at 1:04 p.m. Upper Campus releases at 1:14 p.m.
In order to practice working with fondant and piping techniques, students in Baking and Pastry competed in a Halloween Cake Wars competition this past week! #WarriorReady156
Recently English students have been acting out "The Crucible." This is their created stage space where students are encouraged to wear character masks, use prompts and interact with each other to bring the play to life. #WarriorReady156
Strength coaches from more than 70 Illinois high schools visited MCHS Friday for the National High School Strength Coaches Association - Illinois Family Day gathering. With the help of strength coach John Beerbower and MCHS strength students, the day included learning sessions with other coaches and strength experts.
Have an IEP or 504 and considering college? Attend this virtual presentation featuring guests from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Admissions and Disability Services departments.
The virtual event is at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at this link:
https://youtu.be/4PsxWNq8f9E
“He is also everyone's favorite and known by everyone," one student says about Freshman Campus Security Professional Dave Wilson, MCHS Staff Member of the Month for September.
Read more about Wilson on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/571325
Happy Warrior Wednesday to all!
This WEEK MCHS will be conducting our annual Parent-Teacher Conferences completely virtual through the platform, "Meet the Teacher." Step-by-step instructions can be found on the district website. Schedule your time(s) before 3 p.m. TOMORROW (Wed.)
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2021
Last week Mr. Lunkenheimer's Youth and Law classes conducted their first mock trials. Each student had a character/role in the trial. Some of the students didn't want class to end because they were having so much fun! #WarriorReady156
Lil' Warrior Preschool teachers and students had a great time on a field trip to Harm's Farm on Friday. #FutureWarriors156
Be sure to check out the new progress reports that are up on Schoology today. Also, Completed Pass-Fail forms are due to counselors by 3 p.m. THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 22. A grade of 60% is required to pass for Pass-Fail.
SPECIAL TOUR: A group of retired MCHS educators took a look around the newly renovated Freshman Campus (formerly East Campus) last weekend. During the last three years, the building has undergone a transformation that includes new flooring, new lighting, new ceilings and more.
Don't forget tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 20) is an early release day. Freshman Campus release is 1:04 p.m. Upper Campus release is 1:14 p.m.
Students in Mrs. Carhart's blended honors English II examined the question "What is your truth?" and represented their truth creatively at the end of the unit.
Enjoy some of the images.
Class of 2024 families: MCHS counselors are hosting Sophomore Postsecondary Night on Sept. 21 in the Upper Campus Auditorium. There is a 6 p.m. presentation in English and a 7:30 p.m. presentation in Spanish.
Learn more about course selection, graduation requirements and more!
