McHenry Community High School

Mr. Jones' astronomy class built a scale model of the solar system. The students created posters for each planet, as well as a couple of dwarf planets and a few moons. All of the planets and moons have the correct size relative to the sun, which was modeled by a 60 cm exercise ball. All of the planets and dwarf planets are also the correct relative distance from the sun. In the second photo, Saturn is orange, the earth is blue, and Pluto is black. 🪐🌎🌕 ☀️

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Students holding their posters in the hallway far away from what represents the sun. A poster says Actual Diameter 74,848 miles, Model Diameter: 5.2 cm. Actual Diameter from sun: 888,188,00 miles, Model Distance from the Sun. 30.2cm

Large yellow exercise ball, held up next to an orange ball (Saturn) another smaller photo of a very small blue ball (earth) and a tinier than a pebble black speck representing Pluto

Congratulations to Jennifer Beattie and Emma Demilta! They 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.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Jen Beattie with her AVID award and the powerlifting class

Ms. Bennett's Spanish 1 students have been working hard this week to memorize and use the different present-tense verb conjugations.
On Friday, they worked together as a class to visually summarize their understanding. Great job!

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Ms. Bennett's Spanish 1 students worked on an activity together to practice verb phrases

Nearly 100 industrial technology students visited McHenry County College to explore trades programs and opportunities in their Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation building.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Students looking at engineering equipment

Students in a manufacturing lab around a teacher

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) gave some healthy tips during lunches in honor of American Heart Month.❤️

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Three students at a table with paper hearts

Paper heats that say I pledge to make my heart healthier in February by Exercising 30 minutes a day, getting enough sleep, managing my stress

Students made Valentine's Day cards for seniors. They will earn community service hours for Distinguished Warrior. The cards are taken to state Sen. Craig Wilcox's office in Woodstock where they will be distributed. More than 100 students participated from both campuses.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Card that says Love is in the air be happy!

Black Student Union had Black History Month crosswords that students could fill out during lunches. We love seeing the creative ways our school celebrates this month! See what we've done in past years: https://www.dist156.org/page/black-history-month

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Two students at a Black History Month booth

MCHS students have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school! The career and technical education division offers several dual credit classes including dual credit computer literacy. The course is offered at both campuses.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Our Alumni Association is accepting nominations until March 1, 2026 for the Distinguished Graduate program to recognize McHenry High School alumni who have excelled after high school in career achievements, humanitarian work, and/or community service.
Learn more:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2625977

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Two Distinguished graduates holding plaques: Michael Christensen and Michael Roberts

Congratulations to our students who made it on our fall 2025 academic achievement lists! https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Watch the Warrior Weekly cover Mr. Valenziano and the Riverside fundraiser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxgkijz4Wg

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Mr. Valenziano sitting in front of Incbuator poster

Student with t-shirts on a table. In the back, "Buy your Riverside Strong T-shirts"

During Friday's home basketball game, our community came together to celebrate our staff as well as support two McHenry businesses damaged by a fire in January. We also recognized McHenry Baseball Coach Brian Rockweiler's induction in the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame.
For the Riverside businesses -- Riverside Bakery and Reese's Barkery -- we helped raise at least $13,000 through Riverside Strong t-shirt and hoodie sales.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Riverside owners and/or staff standing on the gym floor waving with superintendent

Coach Madson speaking next to Riverside people

Coach Rockweiler holding his 2025 Illinois Baseball Coaches Association banner

Coach Rockweiler with his family holding Hall of Fame banner

Over 70 students met on Saturday and Sunday to begin their Warrior ACT prep sessions. There is still time to register fore future classes. All MCHS students will take the ACT and PreACT on April 15.
https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026

3 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 each of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals 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 bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Please bring Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to75 students per session. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch

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 lassubpruebas Practica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectas Participa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y ganaconfianza¡Y MUCHO, MUCHO MÁS! DESBLOQUEA TU POTENCIAL CON LA PREPARACIÓN PARA EXÁMENES DE NUESTRO PERSONAL CAPACITADO FORMULARIO DE REGISTRO EN LÍNEA https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Por favor de traer: CHROMEBOOK, CALCULADORA Y LÁPICES Limitado a: 75 estudiantes por sesión. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

Black History Month has begun! This year marks 100 years of commemorating Black history. Learn more about how Black history celebrations originated and how we have celebrated at MCHS:
https://www.dist156.org/page/black-history-month

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Happy School Counselors week! Thank you for all you do!

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Photo Collage of 9 school counselors Happy School counselors week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIaQeoORHbg
Watch the Warrior Weekly! They cover students who are going into the military and student motivation.

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Join us for National Honor Society's Miles for Smiles 5K Foam Run! This year the event will support K9s 4 You Dog Rescue, an organization that is committed to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and dire situations and placing them into their FUREVER homes. The event will also support two NHS funded scholarships.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Mchenry/MilesforSmilesColorRun

3 months ago, Carly Byer

MCHS Miles for Smiles 2026 Foam Run 5K Presented by NHS Saturday, May 2. Proceeds help NHS funded scholarships and K9s 4 U Dog Rescue.

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is seeking nominations from the public, parents, students and colleagues for its Educator of the Year Awards. Nominate an MCHS teacher or staff member you believe qualifies. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx6RBXPDwve-pDwlLu2R2Y-aY1hRKS-DNYfobk2FDgBi2tng/viewform

3 months ago, Carly Byer

McHenry County Educator of the Year Awards

Please see this link for our current job postings, including the recently added part-time and full-time food service positions.

https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring full-time and part-time food service workers

The cold didn't stop us from having a great Snow Ball dance on Saturday! ❄️

3 months ago, Carly Byer