Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting an event on 9/26 (TONIGHT) from 3-5 p.m.. Latin X-perience Sonidos y Sabores is an event to celebrate and honor culture. Come watch a folkloric dance, learn to dance, eat delicious food and participate in cultural games and activities.

about 5 hours ago, Carly Byer
4th Annual Latin X-perience sonidos y sabores Join us in our dance workshop with Academia de danza aztlaw. Learn basic steps and history of Mexican Folkoric Dance. Partipate in a Variet of activities. Free event. Food truck on-site. Saturday. September 26 3-5 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake rd McHenry, IL 60050
4th Annual Latin X-perience Sonidos y sabores Acompañanos en nuestro taller de danza con academia de danza con academia de danza aztlaw. Aprende pasos basicos y conoce la historia de la danza folclorica mexicana. Participa en una variedead de activades. Evento gratuito! Habra food trucks! Sabado el 26 de septeimbre 3-5 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050
Today's Friday theme is Gold Out! The color gold was chosen in honor of September being Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Gold beads were handed out to students Friday morning. The student section will plan on being a sea of gold at this evening's football game. 🎗💛
about 23 hours ago, Carly Byer
Students and teacher holding gold beads
Students dressed in gold spirit outfits
Student and teacher in gold spirit outfits
Studnets with gold beads
Students with gold beads
Students with gold beads
Our Special Olympics athletes starting their basketball season were joined by other basketball players and some cheerleaders in the gym Thursday for an impromptu skills session and game.
Coach Beattie said the group worked on dribbling and shooting before a 4v4 game. Several cheerleaders preparing for their own practice performed on the sideline.
Great job, all!
🧡🖤🏀
1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek
Special Olympics athletes were joined by other basketball players to work on skills together
Cheerleaders providing pep for Special Olympics practice
Special Olympics athletes were joined by other basketball players to work on skills together
Special Olympics athletes were joined by other basketball players to work on skills together

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McHenry Area Rotary Club supports the dual credit program here at MCHS. They donate over $20,000 per year to eliminate dual credit costs .They're holding a club fundraiser 3 p.m. at Sideouts Sports Tavern THIS SUNDAY, September 27! Come see Chicago 1971 and Savory James Project with John Todd!

2 days ago, Carly Byer
Chicago 1971 the story the night songwriter Steve Goodman introduced John Prine to Krris Kristofferson As told by Chicago area musicians John Ballantyne and His band in music story, pictures and video. Opening Act Savory James Project with John Todd at 3 p.m. Chicago 1971 to follow 3 p.m. September 27 Sideouts Sports Tavern 4018 W. Roberts Rd. Island, Lake, IL 60042 Tickets $25 VIP Stage area 4 person table $400 (includes 2 drinks each) Sponsor package $500 includes VIP packaging media and stage banner recognition. Help support local youth and alleviate suffering worldwide. Thank you! Fundraiser for Rotary McHenry Area

Paying for what's next after high school is often the most stressful part of the Next Step process for students and families. Join us for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Presentation to learn about actions aimed at reducing postsecondary expenses. We offer an in-person session TODAY 9/23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room and a livestream session on 9/24 at 1 p.m. at the link below. For those unable to attend either session, the livestream will record and remain at the same link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ue1HBD63dsQ

3 days ago, Carly Byer
Financial AID/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Topics Include: Financial Aid FAFSA Details and Completion, Scholarship Search and Application Tips Earning College Credit at MCHS 9/23 5:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room 9/24 1 p.m. Livestream
Freshman Campus has new benches thanks to MCHS student Julian and his Eagle Scout project!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students on a bench
Student on bench
Bench in walkway roundabout
McHenry County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Diana Hartmann appeared at our board meeting Monday night to thank D156 for partnering with the ROE to host the county Excellence in Education professional development conference the last two summers. Each year, hundreds of educators congregated to enjoy professional learning on a variety of topics from local and national speakers.
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Dr. McTague and Carl Vallianatos with Diana Hartman holding plaque
Make plans now to join us for our annual Manufacturing, Trades and Industry (MTI) Career Expo on Oct. 14 at Upper Campus.
Local organizations, businesses and educational institutions will show students and families the variety of career opportunities available in manufacturing, trades, industry and healthcare.

7 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyers for the Oct. 14 MTI Career Expo at MCHS
Freshmen AIM classes have continued the Warrior Pride Camp tradition this week! Freshmen participated in team-building activities led by our senior leaders. They also learned what it means to be a Warrior, by learning about the Distinguished Warrior program, learning the fight song and more.
8 days ago, Carly Byer
Student AIM group posing at camp and holding a sign
Student AIM group posing at camp and holding a sign
Student AIM group posing at camp and holding a sign
Student AIM group posing at camp and holding a sign
As National Art in Education week closes we want to celebrate the creative talents of our students! We are also thankful for all of our faculty and staff involved in the arts both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities!
8 days ago, Carly Byer
Arts in Education collage of students looking at art, singing in choir, artwork pictured. musical and band
Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting an event on 9/26 from 3-5 p.m.. Latin X-perience Sonidos y Sabores is an event to celebrate and honor culture. Come watch a folkloric dance, learn to dance, eat delicious food and participate in cultural games and activities.
8 days ago, Carly Byer
4th Annual Latin X-perience sonidos y sabores Join us in our dance workshop with Academia de danza aztlaw. Learn basic steps and history of Mexican Folkoric Dance. Partipate in a Variet of activities. Free event. Food truck on-site. Saturday. September 26 3-5 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake rd McHenry, IL 60050
4th Annual Latin X-perience Sonidos y sabores Acompañanos en nuestro taller de danza con academia de danza con academia de danza aztlaw. Aprende pasos basicos y conoce la historia de la danza folclorica mexicana. Participa en una variedead de activades. Evento gratuito! Habra food trucks! Sabado el 26 de septeimbre 3-5 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050
Students in Mr. Dunne's math class found creative ways to study the relationships of different angles.
They worked together to focus on alternate exterior, alternate interior, corresponding, and consecutive interior angles.
Mr. Dunne said it was great to see students collaborating, discussing their thinking, and getting involved in a different way of learning. 🧡🖤

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Students worked together to learn about different angles in Mr. Dunne's math class
Students worked together to learn about different angles in Mr. Dunne's math class
Students worked together to learn about different angles in Mr. Dunne's math class
Students worked together to learn about different angles in Mr. Dunne's math class
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McHenry Area Rotary Club supports the dual credit program here at MCHS. They donate over $20,000 per year to eliminate dual credit costs .They're holding a club fundraiser 3 p.m. at Sideouts Sports Tavern September 27! Come see Chicago 1971 and Savory James Project with John Todd!
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Chicago 1971 the story the night songwriter Steve Goodman introduced John Prine to Krris Kristofferson As told by Chicago area musicians John Ballantyne and His band in music story, pictures and video. Opening Act Savory James Project with John Todd at 3 p.m. Chicago 1971 to follow 3 p.m. September 27 Sideouts Sports Tavern 4018 W. Roberts Rd. Island, Lake, IL 60042 Tickets $25 VIP Stage area 4 person table $400 (includes 2 drinks each) Sponsor package $500 includes VIP packaging media and stage banner recognition. Help support local youth and alleviate suffering worldwide. Thank you! Fundraiser for Rotary McHenry Area
Paying for what's next after high school is often the most stressful part of the Next Step process for students and families. Join us for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Presentation to learn about actions aimed at reducing postsecondary expenses. We offer an in-person session on 9/23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room and a livestream session on 9/24 at 1 p.m. at the link below. For those unable to attend either session, the livestream will record and remain at the same link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ue1HBD63dsQ
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Financial AID/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Topics Include: Financial Aid FAFSA Details and Completion, Scholarship Search and Application Tips Earning College Credit at MCHS 9/23 5:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room 9/24 1 p.m. Livestream
Mr. Vallianatos visited Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's to sign mock Treat Trolley employee contracts with the students. Students practice vocational skills with the Treat Trolley by selling snacks and soda to staff. They learn how to handle inventory, collect money, customer service skills and more!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Student signing contract
Mr. V singing students contract
Mr. V and student with contract and Ms. Hanson
Ms. Hanson presenting contract to class
Student signing contract
Student singing contract
Mr. V singing student's contract
Mr. V signing contract
Student singing contract
Students in Mrs. Pelletier’s capstone Biomedical Innovations class wrapped up research projects and presentations last week that included a look at electrical changes in the body with strength training, caffeine’s impact on memory, and whether skin temperature affects blood pressure.
The future looks bright for our future healthcare workers!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Students presenting
Students pointing at presentation
Students pointing at presentation
Students holding up poster thst says Caffeine vs. Reaction
Students presenting
Students presenting
Congratulations to the Warrior Chef class! They all passed their Food Handler Certification exams! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in Chef uniforms holding certificates. Warrior is ServSafe Certified on the TV in the background
Get ready for homecoming week! Check out our page for dates and ticket information.
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming Week 2026 Sunday, October 4 12:30 p.m. Parade Starts Veterans Park to Freshman Campus 1:15 p.m. Rally and Coronation at Miller Point 2-3 p.m. Lara Bell. Food trucks and Rocco Z will also be at Miller Point. 5 p.m. Powder Puff McCracken Field Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 9 7 p.m. Homecoming Football Game at McCracken Field Alumni tent opens at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 10 7-10 p.m.  Dance at Upper Campus Main Gym No entry after 8 p.m.
Semana De Homecoming 2026 Domingo 4 de octubre 12:30 p.m. Desfile de Veterans Park al Freshman Campus 1:15 p.m. Encuentro y Coronación en Miller Point. 5 p.m. Powder puff en McCracken field Puertas abren a las 4:30 p.m. Vieren 9 de octubre 7 p.m. Partido de fútbol Am. de homecoming en el McCracken field La carpa de graduados abre a las 6p.m Sábado 10 de octubre De 7 a 10 p.m. Baile en gimnasio principal del Upper Campus. No se permite la entrada después de las 8 p.m.
Pack the Point Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday October 4 Schedule and Music: 12-2 Rocco Z@ The point 12:30 Parade 1:15 Rally and Coronation 2-3  lara Bell 2026 Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulski Druml Class of 1994
Homecoming Football McHenry vs. Hampshire Fri October 9 Kickoff a 7 p.m. McCracken Field Honoring our 2026 Distinguished Graduate  Inductee: Amy Druml Class of 1994 Join us  at the MCHS Alumni Tent Food Fun Prizes Special Viewing Area. The MCHS alumni tent is located in the southwest corner of the track. All MCHS alumni are invited. Catering provided by Meat and potato eatery and MCHS food service
Freshmen Intro to Business students are having fun applying business vocabulary to Monopoly transactions! They are categorizing income and expenses based on the business functions they learned.
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Students playing Monopoly with worksheets
Students playing Monopoly with worksheets
With the start of this school year, 9th graders are filling five sections of Metals, the first class in the manufacturing and metals pathway at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.
It’s great news for manufacturing teachers. Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3123693
13 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo of Freshman Campus Metals class