Several people took advantage of the community tour and open house Saturday to get an inside look at the newly opened Center for Science, Technology and Industry. MCHS administrators explained the planning that went in to the new spaces.
Tours are planned for Aug. 21 and Oct. 2.
Warrior Ready: There was a steady flow of MCHS students Friday at the Upper Campus to pick up books, schedules and other materials in preparation for the first day on Aug. 16. VIP photographers were busy taking 2021-22 student photos.
Pickup events continue Monday.
Enjoy these additional images of our adventurous PE teachers training on the new equipment for this year's new Adventure Education class. Students will learn skills and teamwork by participating in a variety of outdoor activities, such as climbing, outdoor cooking and more.
As the first day of school draws near, we're compiling helpful resources on the Back to School 2021 page on the website, www.dist156.org.
It has the school calendar, Dr. Prickett's welcome letter and more.
http://mchenryil.apptegy.us/o/mchs/page/back-to-school-2021
SPECIAL DELIVERIES: Mrs. Lukas enjoyed dropping off celebratory signs to students who scored a perfect "5" on AP exams. She was one of several MCHS educators out and about Thursday to make the deliveries. Congratulations to all!
#education #AP
Summer school students in Mr. Deener's Spanish 1 class celebrated a job well done Tuesday with a food fair. Each team chose a Spanish-speaking country and made a delicacy from that country to share. Countries represented were Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Paraguay.
¡Sabroso!
You are invited: Come and get an inside look at our newly built Center for Science, Technology and Industry at Upper Campus.
The center will be open for a series of community tours, starting with 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 7.
Events are also planned for Aug. 21 and Oct. 2.
Congratulations to the Session 2 - Week 2 Students of the Week!
Braden Friedle
Kaylie Szczepanik
Linette Hernandez
Kayleigh Liebich
Lee McClellan
#growingforward
Dr. McTague and Mr. Vallianatos provided tours to McHenry Police Department officers and area real estate agents on Wednesday evening to give them a glimpse of the newly built Center for Science, Technology, and Industry.
#highschool
Mr. Custodio's summer Honors Geometry students are taking full advantage of the collaborative spaces in the new Center for Science, Technology and Industry.
It is great to see students working together.
#growingforward
Congratulations to the following students named Students of the Week for Week 1 of Session 2 of MCHS Summer School. Thank you to Buddyz for sponsoring this program.
*Alex Gonzalez
*Zoe Kuthe
*Ana Wygrzyn
*Grayson Davis
*Kilea McCants
*Lidia Urquizo
#growingforward
Congratulations to the following students named Students of the Week for Week 1 of Session 2 of MCHS Summer School.
Thank you to Buddyz for sponsoring this program.
Alex Gonzalez
Zoe Kuthe
Ana Wygrzyn
Grayson Davis
Kilea McCants
Lidia Urquizo
#growingforward
Congratulations to MCHS graduate Emma Snyder!
Summer school Health students are enjoying interactive nutrition lessons this week.
#growingforward
Students in Mr. Lunkenheimer's summer Government class practiced civil discourse skills last week during a Talking Politics assignment. They also had a chance to work in the new extension while learning about the Declaration of Independence.
MCHS Summer School Session 2 got off to a great start Wednesday morning. Happy learning!
#highschool #growingforward
The MCHS Band students entertained parade-goers at Lakemoor's July 4 parade on Sunday. The performance was also a great way to welcome new band Director Alyssa Arkin. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to the MCHS Key Club for earning a Distinguished Club-Diamond Level award from Key Club International. This is a first for the club since the award is given only to clubs that meet certain criteria.
Great job by all the members, officers and advisor Emma Theel.
Mrs. Pelletier brought her young scientist Harrison to visit the new Biomedical Science lab where he saw many new tools, including the Anatomage Table.
Plans are in the works for community open house events in early August.
#biomed
Ms. Theel is ready to welcome blood donors to today's blood drive hosted by the Key Club.
Walk-ins are accepted but there may be a short wait. Open to anyone age 16 and up, the blood drive is from 2-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the north parking lot of Upper (West) Campus.
