The McHenry County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship is for 5 – $1500 scholarships for future educators from the Class of 2026. The deadline is March 20, 2026 and the details and application (to be computer generated as they request) is available in the CCRC or on the Senior Google Classroom.

MercyHealth offers many different scholarships as listed below. Check to see which one(s) you qualify for and apply! Deadline is January 23, 2026.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture offers a $3500 scholarship with a Deadline of 3/31/26. Follow link for details and application.
https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/tricoci-forward/#scholarship-financial-aid
https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/tricoci-forward/#scholarship-financial-aid

Fueling the Minds of the Future is a scholarship program sponsored by local gasoline stations and convenience stores . They provide $2,500 scholarships to students who plan to begin college, vocational or tech schools in the Fall, 2026. See attached flyer and/or go to
www.fuelingminds.com
www.fuelingminds.com

MCC Fall Scholarships open December 29th with a deadline of April 2, 2026. See attached for all the details. General application is at www.mchenry.edu/scholarships.


Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) offers a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Application is open with a deadline of January 20, 2026. See attached or follow link below:

MCC will be hosting a manufacturing bootcamp for juniors and seniors at their CATI building in June, 2026. See the flyer for all the details. Application deadline is April 14th and it's free to attend!! Spots are limited.

For the last challenge of the year, Mrs. Oeffling's class knew that Buddy the Elf worked at Gimbel's department store. Congratulations!

Today, Jeff Batt and Mike Kline from the Rotary Club of McHenry Charitable Foundation presented a check for over $4,300 to JHS to cover the dual credit fees for our students taking dual credit courses with McHenry County College. A big thank you to the Rotary for this generous donation!!


Congratulations to Mrs. Maas' class for knowing the 12 Days of Christmas on our Fun Friday (special guest Mr. V.)

It was a great night for festive music at the JHS Band and Choir concert on Thursday. #d12Proud



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Happy Holidays from the Skyhawk Diner!!!
#D12Proud
#D12Proud



Our contact from the US Marines along with alumni Leo Cahue, our both in the JHS cafeteria for the rest of the lunch periods today.

The Junior Class is selling Candy Cane Grams this week during lunch periods. They are $1 each. Send one to your bestie or favorite teacher. They will be delivered Monday, December 15th!

Help out the Class of 2029 by getting some Chipotle tomorrow, December 9th from 4 to 8 pm. Order online with code on the flyer or show the flyer at the restaurant.

It's time for merriment and mirth at the Madrigal performances.




Seniors were enjoying our guest hypnotist today. Thanks to our volunteers!



Today was the Golden Goat Games - Winter, 2025 edition. After some exciting and fun team games, the Sophomore class emerged as the winners!! Congratulations!



The JHS Madrigals did a district road show yesterday to the other schools to share some holiday music and fun.



