McHenry Community High School

National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Cocoa Cram to help other students get ready for finals on December 15 (tomorrow) from 6-8 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria. All MCHS students are welcome, including freshmen!

about 13 hours ago, Carly Byer

Come have cocoa and cram for your finals! Monday, December 15 from 6-8 p.m. NHS members available to help questions. Free cocoa Quiet study size and group study side . Raffle Prizes

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

1 day ago, Carly Byer

ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 Juniors take the ACT Early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create an account (If you do not already have one) Enter test code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 will get credit on their account fees. Credit will be applied to their senior year fees. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT Día de la prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.

ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school

ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School

The Heart of the Fox event featuring MCHS alum and Team USA figure skater Brooke Gewalt, originally scheduled for today, has been moved to December 20.
Learn more about Gewalt on the district's website:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2591675 (Link in bio)

1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek

The Heart of the Fox event featuring Brooke Gewalt is now Dec. 20

Congratulations to Kelleen Santoianni, who is our newest AVID Warrior! She completed the twelve-hour AVID strategies training. AVID is a 45-year-old national program that includes an elective class, where the goal is to help students achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.

2 days ago, Carly Byer

We had our first all school pep rally of the 2025-2026 school year! We had a wig snatching challenge, box stacking and more! Seniors won!

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Two students holding glow sticks and one wearing colorful glasses

Students running with colorful wigs in the gym

Students with pink and purple wigs huddled together

Mrs. Donelson's AP biology students just wrapped up a lab exploring the vital concepts of cell size and diffusion. They used model cells to visually demonstrate how the size of a cell affects the efficiency of nutrient absorption and waste removal. The results were clear: smaller cells have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio, making them champions at efficiently moving substances in and out! 🔬

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Students with safety glasses around pink looking cubs, one student using a tool

Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! (Not pictured: Lily Eldridge)

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Three students holding student of the month awards

Student holding student of the month award

We had over 50 students across both campuses volunteer their time to make holiday cards for The Giving Tree!

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Students smiling at a table making cards

This past weekend, we hosted 23 schools for an eSports tournament! 🎮

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Students playing at a table of computers

An overhead shot of people playing on computers in the gym

Students gathered around a computer playing a video game

The 2025 LIFTMAS Powerlifting Exhibition Meet was held Wednesday evening. Great job, everyone!

4 days ago, Carly Byer

MCHS alum and Team USA figure skater Brooke Gewalt is taking a break from training to visit the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes on Saturday as she prepares for next month's U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Read more on the district website:

https://www.dist156.org/article/2591675

4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Brooke Gewalt plans a visit to the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes this Saturday

Our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) invites parents/guardians to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernández at 6 p.m. on December 11 at Upper Campus. (Use door 25: north lot) Please note this presentation will be in Spanish only. RSVP/Confirmar asistencia aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform

4 days ago, Carly Byer

BPAC de McHenry High School Invita todo padre de familia a la conferencia en persona y en español con el psicólogo Ferney Ramirez Hernandez jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025 6 p.m. Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050 por for favor entre por la puerta #25 lado norte. Tema: Insistir, Insistir pero nunca desistir como ayudarles a manejar emociones negativas y hacerlos resilientes Confirmar Asistencia Aqui: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform Para mas informacion 815-759-5519

McHenry High School's BPAC invites all parents to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernandez 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL Please use door 25 north lot. Topic: Persist But Never Give Up: How to help them manage negative motions and build resilience RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform?usp=send_form For more information call 815-759-5519

A total of 52 McHenry Community High School District 156 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in recognition of superior academic achievement. Congratulations!
https://www.dist156.org/article/2590950

5 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations, MCHS Illinois State Scholars! Class of 2026 Ayomide Adetowoju Alexander Anderson Adam Anwar Bennet Baumann Caleb Bergdahl Hailey Biederer Megan Bloom Drew Borchardt Maggie Bowen Connor Bunting Camille Cohn Drake Coon Ian Daily Hanah Falster Brayden Gardon Kyra Hanneman Owen Hobson Ethan Huey Alexandra Kaplan Lucien Knight Brynn Kostelnik Tyler Lanser Logan Lewakowski David Lomax Mason Mai Jenifer McClain Mairin MercadoAddison Michelau Chase Miller Jonah Miller Kaitlyn Miller Owen Miller Michael Moody Addison Nemec Jared Nemec Mankah Nkamanyang Kaitlyn Norris Landen Owens Sara Plaiss Ashyton Pohl Everett Putman Jameson Rivera Samantha Rydalch Gianna Sharley Gage Smurlo Michalina Sotka Mackenzie Strickland Sadie Sullivan Corbin Thomas Christian Valino‑Roby Katelyn Vergara Myles Wagner

Juniors, watch this video to learn why you should sign up for the early ACT in February to raise your scores in April. You will be reimbursed the following school year. Talk to your counselor if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. Sign up by January 9. MCHS grades 9-11 can also sign up for our ACT prep class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLBS5RlRwo&t=1s
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

5 days ago, Carly Byer

Juniors, sigan mirando para ver que hay dentro de la bolso. Juniors, keep watching to see what's in the bag.

This week is Computer Science Education week, a perfect time to have a representative from CodeHS work with computer science students! CodeHS is the top coding and computer science platform for K-12 schools. CodeHS ran an Hour of Artificial Intelligence with our students. Many students created games with coding during this time.

5 days ago, Carly Byer

Rep from Code HS helping students in the computer lab

Two students coding and playing games on their computer

A student coding and playing a game on the computer

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiC4S9tV7Wg
The Warrior Weekly covers Fall Fest, junior commitments and McHenry holiday lights.

6 days ago, Carly Byer

The McHenry Rotary Club has generously donated twenty-thousand dollars to McHenry High Community School. This extraordinary gift will directly support our dual credit program, helping students earn college credit while still in high school and opening doors to life-changing academic and career opportunities. The Rotary’s commitment to service, education, and the success of McHenry students continues to make a lasting impact on our school and our community.

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Three rotary representatives and District 156 superintendent with check of 20,000

On Sunday, our Special Olympic athletes shined at the Basketball Skills event! Ellie Neuman, Sean Kellmann, and Riley Perez each brought home gold with outstanding performances. Patrick Llamas earned a well-deserved silver, while Jimmy Hansen captured bronze. Danny Avila and Jackson Pilat also showcased their hard work and enthusiasm, each earning a ribbon for fourth and fifth place! Great job, athletes!

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Student standing by first place next to someone with second place

Student standing next to second place with other students

Students standing next to first second third and fourth

Student holding hands up standing by fifth

Fifty-two students in the MCHS Skiing and Snowboarding Club took their first trip of the season to Alpine Valley on Thursday evening.
To learn more about this club and the many others at MCHS, visit the Activities site through the district's website.
https://bit.ly/48Dovv8

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

52 students in the MCHS Skiing and Snowboarding Club took their first trip of the season to Alpine Valley on Thursday evening.

Student athletes working together:
Shout-out to our freshman girls basketball team for helping our Special Olympics basketball athletes prepare for an upcoming regional skills competition at Niles West High School as well as a game next week at Grayslake North High School.
We love the teamwork! 🖤🧡

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition