McHenry Community High School

Updated Location for August 6:
¡La ubicación para el 6 de agosto ha cambiado a Upper Campus!
Due to ongoing construction in the Freshman Campus parking lot, the McHenry County mobile health clinic previously scheduled for Freshman Campus will be at Upper Campus on August 6. The Freshman Campus Materials Pickup event for incoming 9th graders will still be held on August 6 at Freshman Campus. The August 3 mobile health clinic at Upper Campus is not affected. Families can make appointments at the links below.
Monday, August 3 (10 a.m-2 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance:
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9413
Thursday, August 6 (2-6 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance (new location)
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9416

about 10 hours ago, Carly Byer

Mobile Immunization Clinic at MCHS 10 a.m to 2 p.m. August 3 or 2 to 6 p.m. August 6 Upper Campus South Entrance. Free for Medicaid recipients, cost affiliate for under/uninsured (call for more information) Parent needs to be present. Bring vaccine record for quicker service. Any questions, Call MCDPH clinical services number 815-334-4500 Registration encouraged walk-ins are welcomed Schedule ahead of time at the link! Reserved for District 156 students only.

Clinica móvil de vacunacion en MCHS exclusivo para estudiantes del districto 156 3 de agosto, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. o 6 de agosto de 2 p.m. a 6 p.m. Entrada sur del Upper Campus. Gratis para benficarios de Medicade; costo reducido para personas sin seguro o con cobertura insuficiente (llamme para más información). Es necesaria la presencia de un padre o tutor. Traiga el registro de vacunación para agilizar el servicio. Si tiene pregunats, llame al número de servicios clínicos del MCDPH: 815-334-4500. Se recomienda registrarse de antemano pero también se aceptan visitas sin cita previa. Progra me su cita con trave de el enlace.

Athletic accomplishment banners are now hung up in the Upper Campus main gym!

about 18 hours ago, Carly Byer

Banners in Upper campus gym Fox Valley Champs, Regional champs, sectional champs celebrations

Three MCHS art students received awards for the Poppy Poster contest from the American Legion in Springfield. Congratulations!

Amaya Falster: Grand Prize ("A poppy for every fallen hero")
Seven Snelten: First Place, 11th grade category ("Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms")
Ava Marcrum: Third Place, 9th grade category ("They gave their tomorrow for our today")

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Amaya holding her award with four people from the American legion

A poppy for every fallen hero the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary painting of boot with poppies in it

Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms painting poppies in front of clouds with a yellow ribbon that says the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary

Three poppies in grass painting with their reflection in water. They gave their tomorrow for our today. The American Legion and American Legion auxiliary

Fifty-three students earned the highest score of five on their AP tests, making a total of 77 fives at MCHS. 745 total AP tests were taken with 515 passing scores of a three or higher, an over 69% passing rate. This potentially amounts to over $664,000 in savings for families on college tuition. Signs were delivered to students who earned a five on Thursday. Great job to all of our students!

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to McHenry Baseball for again earning a Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association.
McHenry is one of more than 800 member college and high school baseball programs recognized for having a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the 2025-2026 school year.
Well done! ⚾️
https://abca.org/ABCA/Awards/Academic_Excellence/2025-26.aspx

6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

McHenry Baseball earns ABCA Team Academic award

Solar panels are being installed at both campuses. Take a look at the progress at the Freshman Campus!

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Students are enjoying their last few days of summer school! ☀️

8 days ago, Carly Byer

Four students in Hawaiian gear with freeze pops

Solar panel installation has begun! Both campuses will have a full array of solar panels.

8 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to Tri-M Music Honor Society for being the National Tri-M Chapter of the Year! Members and advisor Tracy Tobin were honored at Monday evening's board meeting! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2930907

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Group of students with advisor, activities director, principal and superintendent holding their award

Tomorrow (Tuesday) the district office has walk-in hours for existing families that need help with enrollment and/or residency. Come by any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Walk-In residency and enrollment for existing students Tuesday, July 21 10 am. to 6 p.m. District Office 4716 W Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050 Come get assistance with residency and/or enrollment. Proof of residency is required for incoming freshmen and juniors.

Dia de inscipcion y comprabar lugar de residenciea en persona para estudiantes existents. Cuando martes 21 de julio 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Lugar: Oficina del Distrito 156. 4716 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry IL 60050 Grado 9 y Grado 11 El lugar de residencia actual debe estar archivado.

Mr. Corzo's summer school class made stovetop popcorn and homemade pizza dough!

13 days ago, Carly Byer

Student smiling holding a slice of pizza

The McHenry County Department of Health will be making their mobile health clinic available to MCHS families at the materials pick-up days on Aug. 3 at Upper Campus and Aug. 6 at Freshman Campus.
They'll be offering necessary vaccinations for uninsured, under-insured, and Medicaid recipients.
Register using the links below.
Aug. 3:
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9413
Aug. 6:
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9416

14 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Mobile health clinic visits MCHS Aug. 3 and Aug. 6 for vaccination clinics

Members of Surround Sound performed multiple sets at the Bristol Renaissance Festival this past Sunday!

16 days ago, Carly Byer

Choir students in renaissance costumes singing at the Ren Fair

MCHS families, be sure to check your emails for back to school information and messages from principals. You can also find important links and dates on our Back to School page: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Back to School Regreso a la escuela 2026 with an orange backpack

Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added position of long-term substitute - math instructor for the upcoming school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

21 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring for a long-term substitute math instructor

Summer school session two has begun!

24 days ago, Carly Byer

Today we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We are celebrating 250 years! Happy Fourth! 🇺🇸 🎆Learn more about the history of Independence Day: https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th

26 days ago, Carly Byer

The Vocal Warriors had their first of two car wash events to raise money for their upcoming NYC trip. They will be performing at multiple venues, having clinics from professors at three different colleges, and seeing the best sites from the BIG APPLE.
The next car wash fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Advance Auto Parts in McHenry. Come on out! 🎶

about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek

Vocal Warriors raise money for NYC trip by hosting car washes in McHenry

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added copy room clerk/attendance clerk (part-time) position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring for part-time clerk position

Mr. Galvicius and the Vocal Warriors are proud to announce that Matt Zurawski received a callback for a lead role in the All-State production of "Something Rotten."
Matt is one of the student leaders of Surround Sound, and has held many lead roles in our plays and musicals. He's scheduled for his callback this Saturday.
MCHS hasn't had an All-State Theatre Production callback since the 2010's.

about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek

Mr. Galvicius and the Vocal Warriors are proud to announce that Matt Zurawski received a callback for the ALL-STATE production of SOMETHING ROTTEN. Matt is one of the student leaders of Surround Sound, has held many lead roles in our plays and musicals AND is scheduled to have his callback THIS SATURDAY. MCHS hasn't had an ALL-STATE Theatre Production callback since the 2010's. Break legs and melt hearts.