We invite our community to donate non-perishable food items to MCHS' Food for Thought food pantry from 3-7 p.m. on November 25 (tomorrow) at Freshman Campus. Pick up a free pie (apple or pumpkin) when you donate!
This past weekend, several Special Olympics athletes and their Unified Partners brought incredible energy to the Bags (Cornhole) Tournament at North Central College in Naperville. Ellie Neuman and Stefanie Sanchez earned the gold medal! Danny Aliva and Carlos Sanchez brought home the bronze medal! Coach Brown and Coach Dunne were there every step of the way, cheering on and championing our athletes. It was a day overflowing with teamwork, joy, and unforgettable moments!
Upper Campus ended the week before their fall break with a Fall Fest. Students had ice cream, had their faces painted and pied some staff in the face!
On Thursday and Friday, we held our annual Chautauqua! American Studies students dressed as figures from either history or modern day and discussed multiple perspectives on social issues to practice civil discourse.
There is no school November 24-28. No hay clases: 24-28 de noviembre. 🍁🦃 Enjoy your time off, Warriors! ¡Disfruta de tu tiempo libre guerreros!
The freshmen boys basketball team and Special Olympics unified partners did some training with the Special Olympics basketball team on Thursday! The Special Olympics basketball team is getting ready for their upcoming scrimmage game. 🏀 #BetterTogether156
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Juniors, register before holiday break 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
Juniors, register before holiday break 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
It's substitute teacher appreciation day! Thank you to our building substitutes and all of our external substitutes for keeping our school year running smoothly!
2022 MCHS alum and U.S. Figure Skating National Team Competitor Brooke Gewalt will be featured at the McHenry Riverwalk area 2-4 p.m. on December 13. Don't miss this chance to see Brooke! ⛸️
Lil' Warriors Preschool visited the library. They checked out books and did some activities with their high school helpers! Learn more about our Lil' Warriors Preschool program: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool
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Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more.
Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more.
Garden club and other student volunteers helped with the McHenry Garden Club show Tuesday evening! 🌸
Happy #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay! ESPs are in the following departments: food service, health office, clerical, technology, paraprofessionals, facilities, grounds, security, supervision and communications. Thank you for all you do! #ThankAnESP #WeLoveOurESPs
Our new AP Cybersecurity course is a broad introduction to the field that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential. Students will study the ways that individuals and organizations manage risk and how risk can be mitigated through a defense-in-depth strategy. This yearlong course aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework. See our full curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
We invite our community to donate non-perishable food items to MCHS' Food for Thought food pantry from 3-7 p.m. on November 25 at Freshman Campus. Pick up a free pie (apple or pumpkin) when you donate!
Our BRIDGES transition program's Across the Bridge store hosted a McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Mid-Day Mixer. Chamber members played bingo, were taught crafts and checked out the store. The Across the Bridge store will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Black Friday, November 28. They are located at 1774 N Richmond Rd. McHenry, IL. Come check out their holiday items!
Learn more about BRIDGES: https://www.dist156.org/page/bridges
Learn more about BRIDGES: https://www.dist156.org/page/bridges
Check out this week's edition of the Warrior Weekly student broadcast that features the start of boys basketball, our amazing band director, and a new way to teach English to multilingual students. 🎥
https://youtu.be/k8d45IkiwNU?si=7L0X6Dbjw55VnjXu
https://youtu.be/k8d45IkiwNU?si=7L0X6Dbjw55VnjXu
MCHS District 156 board members were given AVID jackets Monday night to honor them for their work supporting our schools as well as the district implementation of the AVID elective curriculum for students.
#ThankABoardMember
#ThankABoardMember
Adaptations to our freshman biology curriculum and classroom methods will include differentiated stations where students will work through learning activities and rigorous extensions. Students will have the ability to earn honors credit at the end of each semester if they complete additional requirements.
See our full 2026-2027 curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
See our full 2026-2027 curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2025
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 (Thursday) at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 (Thursday) at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.
