Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) marks the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/juneteenth156
about 12 hours ago, Carly Byer
Juneteenth Freedom June 19 19 de junio No School/offices closed. No hay clases/las oficinas estan cerradas
MCHS hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Education’s summer conference Thursday featuring nationally known speaker and educator Dr. Catlin Tucker.
In addition to several breakout sessions throughout the day, educators from throughout the county heard from Dr. Tucker about how using AI can help teachers design educational programs to meet the specific needs of all learners.
Learn more about Dr. Tucker at https://catlintucker.com/
1 day ago, Carly Byer
Catlin Tucker speaking on stage
Catlin Tucker on stage in front of slide that says Formative Feedback embracing feedback as part of the learning process

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added district division chair of special education, part-time security professional, and building substitute teacher positions.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring a district division chair of special education
Students in summer school enjoyed jersey day!
2 days ago, Carly Byer
Three studnets in jerseys giving thumbs up
Student in Blackhawks jersey
Two students in jerseys
Three staff members in jerseys
There will be no summer school this Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19.
No hay clases de verano: 18 de junio y 19 de junio
2 days ago, Carly Byer
June 18 Teacher Professional Development No Summer School. June 19 No Summer School. 18 de junio desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases de verano. 19 de junio Juneteenth No hay clases de verano.
Prevocational class visited Stade's Farm to learn about what kind of jobs exist on a farm!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Ten students in the posing in the field with pales of strawberries in their hands
Thirteen Key Clubbers and an advisor spent the past weekend in Bloomington volunteering at the Special Olympics Summer Games. Members volunteered at various events including the opening ceremonies, powerlifting, swimming, cornhole, artistic gymnastics, track and field, and more!
Any MCHS student interested in community service and joining the Key Club is welcome to attend their summer meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria.
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Thirteen students under a tent
Our Special Olympics athletes had a great weekend at the Summer Games at ISU! 🎉
-Stuti brought home the bronze medal in the 50-meter race.
-Stella earned a silver medal in the tennis ball throw.
-Ellie received a fourth place ribbon in cornhole.
-DC earned a fourth place ribbon in the 50-meter race.
Congratulations to all of our athletes for representing us with such great effort, positive attitudes and outstanding sportsmanship!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Stuti racing
Stella on the field
Ellie playing cornhole
DC racing
Stuti getting a metal
Stella posing with her metal
Ellie standing with her metal
Ellie posing with another student by cornhole
DC with his metal
Students in Issues of the 21st Century worked on a nation simulation project this week in summer school!
7 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in a classroom

Tomorrow (Saturday): We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

7 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Fox  On Wheels Proud of our People Proud of Our Place. Try it with a pro! Professional skate instructor Miles Canevello. June 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park 330 Knox Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Skate with Miles Hear Miles' Story Autograph Signing Photo Opportunities.Pictures of Miles Skating and helping kids skate. Push Forward logo
Summer school culinary arts students made pancakes and avocado chocolate chip cookies!
8 days ago, Carly Byer
Four students posing in front of pancakes on a pan
Two students scooping cookie dough
Two students scooping cookie dough
We continued our tradition of having freeze pops at summer school! Students lined up during one of their breaks to enjoy a frozen treat from admin.
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Five students, two of them holding freeze pops
Students standing in line
Students in summer school health practiced CPR!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students with a baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
For the second time in school history, McHenry Strength earned a Program of Excellence Award from the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association.
Programs are evaluated on six key areas, including safety and instructional efficacy.
Congratulations to all!
10 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo graphic for McHenry Strength award as Program of Excellence
Mr. Sterner is happy to announce Freshman Campus received $1750 in supplies from Burger King Foundation's Crown a Classroom program! Local Burger King restaurants raise funds through round up and coupon campaigns and provide supplies to local schools. Thank you, Burger King!
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Burger King Foundation proudly supports teachers and education. BFK Crown a Classroom. We truly appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and impact you make every day. Sticker on Box
Box of gluesticks
Box of Colored pencils
Box of pencils and erasers
Box of highlighters, pens, sticky notes and dry erase markers
Great job to our students who made our academic achievement lists for the spring semester. Keep working hard, Warriors!
https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Academic Achievement Lists MCHS logo

Amy Druml, MCHS Class of 1994, is the 2026 Distinguished Graduate. Read all about Druml's career in healthcare and support of the MCHS biomedical science program on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068

11 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Amy Druml, center, is the 2026 MCHS Distinguished Graduate
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added anticipated dean of students position for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
13 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring a dean of students for 2026-2027

We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

16 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Fox  On Wheels Proud of our People Proud of Our Place. Try it with a pro! Professional skate instructor Miles Canevello. June 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park 330 Knox Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Skate with Miles Hear Miles' Story Autograph Signing Photo Opportunities.Pictures of Miles Skating and helping kids skate. Push Forward logo
Summer school has begun! ☀️
17 days ago, Carly Byer
Four students standing at the entryway of the school
Students walking into the school
Students doing a chemistry lab
Students sitting in classroom
Three students posing with arms around each other