Women's History Month

International Women's Days through the years at MCHS. (Celebrated on March 8)

Staff and students holding Women's Day signs with #Accelerated Action hash tags. "I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination and bias." "I will maintain an inclusive mindset." "Happy International Women's Day 2025" "I will call out gendered actions or assumptions" "I will maintain an inclusive mindset." "I will challenge gender stereotypes discrimination and bias."I will celebrate women's achievements" "I will call out gendered actions or assumptions." International Women's Day

Be sure to check out books about women's history or by women authors in the library!

Women's History Poster in the library. Character. Courage Commitment

Medical Residency students visit the hospital to learn about Women's Health in honor of Women's History Month. Labor and delivery photos with fake babies. Mammography and genetic counselor pointing to a slide

Medical Residency students visit the hospital to learn about Women's Health in honor of Women's History Month. Labor and Delivery, Mammography, Genetic Counselor

Female students from the Warrior Weekly placed in the Illinois Women’s Press Association Contest! (2024)

Alternative Text: IWSPA Contest Results:

Video Feature Story:

First Place: Key Club: Gift Wrapping (Reilly Byron)
Second Place: Grace and Lace Feature (Alyssa Thomas)
Third Place: Riverwalk Shoppes (Maggie Maciaszek)
Honorable Mention: Maddie Spencer, Madison Harvey

News Feature Photo: First Place Leylah Moreno

Podcast Second Place: UMM-Maddie Spencer, Madison Harvey, Reilly Byron, Emberlin Carlson

Women's History Month is recognized throughout March as a time to reflect on the significant contributions, achievements, and resilience of women throughout history. In the U.S., the celebration started with the creation of Women’s History Week during the week of March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.

President Jimmy Carter formally proclaimed Women’s History Week in 1980, and the U.S. Congress declared March as Women’s History Month in 1987.

At McHenry Community High School, classroom teachers and staff recognize important contributions of women, and reflect on the history of women in society. In 2022, the McHenry Activism Club marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a special presentation of former teachers, coaches and students to talk about the growth of women’s sports following the landmark civil rights law.

To learn more about Women’s History Month, visit the links on the left side of the page.

The History of Title IX and MCHS

International Women's Day