McHenry Community High School

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

7 months 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

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Food for Thought Help donate food to help people in need in our community. Pick up your pie and drop off your non-perishable food 3-7 p.m. November 25 McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street. The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food For Thought an MCHS Food Pantry

Food for Thought Ayuda a donar alimentos para ayudar a las personas necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. Recoge tu pastel y deja tu comida no perecedera de 3p.m. a 7p.m. el 25 de noviembre. 1012 N. Green Street The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food for Thought an MCHS Food Pantry

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Two students putting their hands in the air at cornhole Special Olympics tournament

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Teacher with whipped cream pie in his face

Student getting a Joker makeup on his face

Two students with minions painted on their face

Two students with floral painted on their face

Staff dressed as turkey, peas, carrot and corn

Principal laughing after being pied in the face

Staff laughing after being pied 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.

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Students sitting in seats at Chautaqua other students on stage

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

November 24-28 No School 24-28 de noviembre. No hay clases.

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Group of students posing together on the basketball gym floor

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Thank you, substitutes! Photos of seven building substitutes

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! ⛸️

7 months ago, Carly Byer

McHenry Native: Brooke Gewalt U.S. Figure Skating National Team Competitor Heart of the Fox On Ice: Proud of Our people Proud of our place. Try it with a pro! December 13 2-4p.m. 1202 Riverside Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Enjoy Live Demonstrations Autograph Signing Photo Opportunities Food and Hot Cocoa Bouncy House. Riverfront Shopping Experience

HEART OF THE FOX: On Ice Proud of our People. Proud of our Place. About Heart of the Fox Series Heart of the Fox is a new community series from the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the talent, spirit, and hometown pride of McHenry and McHenry County. Each quarter, we will spotlight someone whose journey has been shaped, in some way, by their time in our community - a reminder that big dreams can begin anywhere, including right here. This quarter's feature: Heart of the Fox: On Ice with U.S. Figure Skating National Team Competitor Brooke Gewalt

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Preschooler with high schooler reading a book

High Schoolers coloring with the preschoolers

Sign up: https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026
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.

7 months ago, Carly Byer

5 Sessions $35 ALL sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room Warrior ACT prep Quest for your best. Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th 10th and 9th grade students. Select your training day. Choose one of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals (2) Sat. 1/31/26 9-11 a.m. Tuesday 2/17/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session: Beat Your ACT Goals:English Sat 2/28/26 9-11 a.m. or Sunday 2/1/26 12-2 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals Reading: Sun 3/1/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 2/10/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Beat your ACT goals Math: Sat 3/7/26 9-11 a.m., Sunday 2/22/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 3/3/26 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals: Science: Sat 2/21/26 9 to 11 a.m., Sun 3/8/26 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday 2/24/26 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ACT Pre ACT Testing Date April 15 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve all subtests. Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And much much more! Online registration form. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Please brign:Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session

5 SESIONES$35Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT¡BUSCA lo mejor de Ti!DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11°, 10° y 9° grado.SELECCIONA TU DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones:Introducción al ACT y Estrategias para Superar tus Metas (2)SÁB 9-11 a.m. 31/ene/2026MAR 17/feb/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m.Supera tus Metas del ACT: Inglés (2)9- 11 a.m. SÁB 28/feb/2026 12-2 p.m.DOM 1/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Lectura (2)DOM 12 -2 p.m. 1/marzo/2026 3:15 -5:15 pm. MAR 10/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Matemáticas (3)9- 11 a.m.SÁB 7/marzo/2026DOM 12-2 p.m. 22/feb/2026 MAR 3:15-5:15 p.m. 3/marzo/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Ciencias (3)9- 11a.m. SÁB 21/feb/2026 12- 2p.m. DOM 8/marzo/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m. MAR 24/feb/2026-Fecha de la pruebaACT/Pre-ACT:15 de abrilSesiones de 2 horasAprende consejos para mejorar en todas lassubpruebasPractica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectasParticipa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba. Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gana confianaza. Y Mucho mucho más! Formulario de registro en línea bit.ly/warriorprep2026. Por favor traer Chromebook, calculdora lapices, limitado a 75 estudiantes por sesion. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

Garden club and other student volunteers helped with the McHenry Garden Club show Tuesday evening! 🌸

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Students and advisor standing by flowers

Student posing by Nightmare before Christmas decior

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

You are awesome! Our school wouldn't be complete with you. #WeloveourESPs Happy Education Support Professionals Day!

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

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!

7 months ago, Carly Byer

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Someone checking out at the Bridges store with people helping at the register

A Bridges worker and a visitor doing a craft

People standing around in the Bridges store

Bridges clients doing crafts with an staff member

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

7 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Warrior Weekly features band director Ryan Cabildo

Warrior Weekly features the start of the boys basketball season

Warrior Weekly features Dungeons and Dragons activity to teach English

Warrior Weekly is a news broadcast program created by MCHS students

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

7 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

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

7 months ago, Carly Byer

Three students working on a DNA lab in biology