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THURSDAY, AUG. 19, 2021
New District 156 facility dedicated McHenry High School District 156 school board members marked a pivotal moment in McHenry High School history Thursday, Aug. 5, with a small ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly built, state-of-the-art Center for Science, Technology and Industry that community leaders hope sets students on the path to innovative and exciting futures. The official opening of the 70,000-square-foot extension to McHenry High School Upper Campus also marks the start of the 2021-22 school year as one McHenry High School with a Freshman and Upper campus. Finally, it represents the completion of a multimillion-dollar project to upgrade both Freshman and Upper campuses. District 156 leaders said they were glad to celebrate the completion of the center along with the other projects, particularly in light of the challenges brought by a global pandemic. They also thanked students, families and community partners for the support. “This would not have been possible without the work of our school community and invaluable input from our administrators, educators and families,” District 156 school board President Dawn Bremer said. “We are looking forward to watching students make great use of this new center and all McHenry High School has to offer.”
Thursday’s ceremony included tours of the facility, which has a new biomedical science lab, advanced engineering center, environmental science lab including a greenhouse, an advanced graphics lab and more. In addition to the new spaces, plenty of new technology is now available. McHenry High School is now one of only a few high schools in the state to have an Anatomage table, a 3D virtual dissection system. “We are proud that every student who attends McHenry Community High School will have access to our amazing new facilities, lab spaces, and advanced curricular pathways,” said Dr. Ryan McTague, District 156 superintendent. “We are quickly becoming one of the most competitive and comprehensive high school districts in the area and the state.” McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett said he’s seen the need for highly skilled workers in the job force, and he’s glad to see his alma mater providing important future-ready programs to students. “Students will be far more prepared than many of their counterparts,” Jett said. The three-story building extension also includes a robotics lab, advanced computer science center, manufacturing and construction lab, INCubatoredu classroom spaces and a broadcasting studio.
McHenry High School District 156 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 5, to dedicate its new Center for Science, Technology and Industry. COURTESY PHOTOS McHenry County News
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Coffee for Champions to support Special Olympics
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On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7:02 pm, the Woodstock Police Department was dispatched to the 1800 block of Wicker Street and the 300 block of Terry Court regarding a black SUV being driven by an unknown female driver, possibly between 50-60 years old, that was reportedly taking photographs of multiple residences and citizens in the area with her cellular phone while seated in her vehicle. Upon arrival, officers learned that the vehicle had left the area southbound on Wicker Street after a resident attempted to make contact with the driver. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle, which was described as a black SUV, possibly a Lexus. There is no license plate information for the vehicle at this time. A citizen’s photograph was obtained of the vehicle in question. No verbal or physical contact was made between the female driver and any citizens, and there is no indication that there is any danger to the public. Officers are actively continuing their investigation into this incident. If anyone has any further information pertaining to this incident, or is able to identify the vehicle and/or driver, please contact the Woodstock Police Department at 815-338-2131.
On Friday, Aug. 20, from 5 a.m. until noon., at both Dunkin Donuts locations, 12090 Princeton and 9800 Route 47, the Huntley Police Department will take to the sky in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. For the 18th year, the police department will participate in Coffee for Champions (previously “Cop on Top”) in order to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers will take to the rooftop and the ground of Dunkin Donuts throughout the morning in support of Special Olympics. On the
ground, a variety of officers and community members will be collecting donations, selling 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run merchandise and spending time with Special Olympic Athletes. The fifth annual donut eating contest will be held at noon at the Princeton location. Participants will include representatives from the police department, Village of Huntley, Huntley Fire Protection District, Huntley Park District, Consolidated School District 158 and Southeast Emergency Communications (SEECOM). A member of the Huntley Park District has
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won the donut eating contest for the past four years. Everyone who donates to Special Olympics will receive a coupon for a free donut. The first 75 people to donate $10 or more will receive a Dunkin Donut coffee mug and everyone who donates will receive a coupon for a free donut. Special Olympics Illinois supports over 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and almost 13,000 young athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities from communities throughout the state, including Huntley. Ask ab o our Wi ut n Win Progra m
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