McHenry Community High School

You don't want to miss "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong." It opens TONIGHT (Friday) at Upper Campus. You will be surprised and laughing the whole way through.
Get tickets on GoFan or at the door.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3183968

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Three students one with a binder and one on the couch

Student over a fireplace mantel in a window holding candles flowers and a "come in we're open" sign

Students with the set down all reacting, one tied up one handcuffed to furniture

Students trying to hold things up on the wall

Character trying to hold picture up while set character hands over a phone

Character holding hand of "dead" character

Two students on stage one on the phone one overeacting

TODAY (November 6) is the final day for juniors to sign up for the December ACT.
Use this link/Haz clic aquí: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
Juniors: Register for the early December 12 ACT before November 6! Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. You will also enter a raffle to win a bag of prizes. MCHS will add credit to your account by senior year to cover the cost. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

1 day ago, Carly Byer

ACT McHenry Community High School District 156 Test Day December 12 Registration deadline November 6 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 center code 258560 Cost $75 ($70 for ACT Test + $5 for science=$75 For a list of complete step-by-steo insturctions click here. Juniors who take the ACT on December 12 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 pruebe 12 de diciembre Fecha limite de inscripción McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School. Registrarse en acct.org Haz clic en register for the ACT Crea una cuenta si aun no tienes una Ingresa el código del centro de purebas 258560 Cost $75 ($70 para la prueba ACT + $5 para ciences+$75_ Los juniors (grado 11) que toman el examen ACT el 12 de dieciembre recibrán crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicará a las tarifas de su ultimo año. Preguntas a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas

Scores rise-a-latte ACT juniors. The dater is very clear the more time you take the ACT the better you will do! Register no to take the ACT on December 12 at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Take the ACT The ACT test is offered at McHenry Community High School Upper Campus. 4724 W Crystal Lake Road McHenry. Register at ww.act.org visit the testing center code at 258560. Deadline for registering for the December 12 ACT test is November 65h. Thank you to our partner and sponsor. Black Diamond.

Las puntuaciones suben mucho con un-latte! ACT Juniors. Los datos son muy claros. Cuantas más presentan el examen ACT mejor te ira! Registrate ahora para tomar el ACT el 12 de diciembre en MCHS y Black Diamond te comprara un cafe! Toma al examen ACT el examen ACT se ofrece en McHenry Community High School Upper Campus 4724 W Crystal Lake road, mchenry. Regisrate www.act.org con el codigo del centro examinadro 258560 Fecha límite para registrarse para el examen del act 12 de diciembre es el 6 de noviembre. Gracias nuestro socio y patronicinador Black Diamond

Please see link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added anticipated career and technical education (CTE) Instructor position for 2027-2028.

1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek

Please see this link for our current job opportunities including the recently added Anticipated - 1.0 FTE CTE Instructor position.

Congratulations on a fantastic show to all involved with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last weekend.
Don't forget we have another play this weekend, too! "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" opens Friday at Upper Campus.
Get tickets on GoFan or at the door.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3183968

2 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS students staged "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for Halloween weekend.

We will be hosting another Bilingual College and Career Expo this year on November 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Upper Campus. Enter through the north entrance. For more information, call Director of Multilingual Kelsey Podgorski or College and Career Counselor Curtis Menke 815-759-5513.

2 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Asiste a este evento para una oportunidad de ganar premios divertidos EXPOSICIÓN CARRERAY UNIVERSIDAD BILINGUE DE MCHS 2026 Únete a nosotros a un emocionante viaje hacia tu futuro en nuestra próxima exposición Post-secundaria ¡ACOMPÁÑANOS AHORA! Sábado, 14 de noviembre de 2026 9:00 AM-11:00 AM McHenry High School Upper Campus Entrada norte 4724 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050 No te pierdas esta oportunidad incomparable de: Conectarte con funcionarios de admisiones y personas de la comunidad que brindan información. Recopilar información sobre reclutamiento militar, becas, oportunidades vocacionales y ayuda financiera. Asistir a sesiones informativas y talleres sobre preparación para la universidad. Para mas información, contacta: Kelsey Podgorski Directora de Educación Multilingüe de MCHS o Curtis Menke- Consejero de Universidades y Carreras 815-759-5513

Attend this event for a chance to win fun prizes. MCHS bilingual college and career expo 2026 Join us for an exciting journey into your future at our upcoming post-secondary expo. Saturday, November 14,2026 9-11 a.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus North Entrance 3724 W. Crystal Lake rd. Mchenry Il, 60050. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to connect with admission officers, recruiters and informational people in the community. gather information on military recruitment scholarships vocational opportunities and financial aid. Attend insightful sessions and workshop on college readiness. For more information call Kelsey Podgorski, Director of Multilingual Education at mCHS or Curtis Menke- College and Career Counselor 815-759-5513

Homecoming 2027 has been announced. Please share this with any group anticipating a 2027 reunion and please reach out to MCHSalumni@dist156.org for any questions or assistance. Please also complete your alumni profile to stay connected with events and information from MCHS. Create or update your profile at https://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Happy school psychologist week! Thank you for all you do!

5 days ago, Carly Byer

Thank you, psychologists! Tina Brietenbach Kristine Nichols, Lauren Nimeic and Eric Born

https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2026
MCHS Parents and guardians: sign up for Parent/Teacher conferences before noon on November 19. Spots are limited. Conferences are strongly recommended for students earning a C or lower.

8 days ago, Carly Byer

MCHS Conferencias Virtuales para padres Lunes 23 de noviembre 5-8 p.m. Martes 24 de noviembre 8-11 a.m. Los citas se cerraran el 19 de noviembe al mediodia tinyurl.com/confernces156 Los animamos a priorizar cualquier curso en el que su estudiante obtenga una C o menos. Maesterss tienen espacios de tiempo limitados disponsibles!

Happy Halloween from MCHS! 🎃

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Students in Halloween costumes, Batman, chicken, Scrooge, Let's Party Five nights at freddys, lab coat tutu costume with bunny ears, cat and taco

Three students one with face paint and another shark

Two students in onesies, cow and monkey.

student as a playing card 5 of diamonds. Another one dressed as a character

Two students posing next to a student in a middle that's a pirate

Five students posing. One in the middle with animal onesie.

https://www.dist156.org/article/3180838
Tonight (Thursday) is opening night for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The fall play, featuring juniors and seniors is at 7 p.m. Oct. 29-31 at Freshman Campus. Learn more and get your tickets at the link! 🎃

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Two characters standing by a creepy stage with a ghost

Character proposing to another character

Three characters, one holding cupcakes, the other holding a book

Two students talking to each other during the performance

Character looking longingly with other character in the background holding a frame

This is a friendly reminder there is no school this Friday, October 30. (Teacher Institute Day)

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Great job to our Warriors at Tuesday's unified basketball game at Grayslake!

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Our 2027-2028 curriculum guide can now be found on our website: tinyurl.com/mchscourseguide2728
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and parents/guardians: please join us at Thursday's Next Step Night to learn about courses, meet the teachers and more.

10 days ago, Carly Byer

We are McHenry High School Course Guide 2027-2028

Next Step Night Get ready for 2027-2028 course selection. Explore course options, learn about various career pathways, attend grade-level presentations and meet the teachers. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 Upper Campus for current 9th, 10th, 11th grade students and parents/guardians

Noche de los proximos pasos explore los cursos del proimo ano conozca las diversas trayectorais profesionales asista a presentaciones en epsanol y hable con los profesores. Jueves 29 de octubre de 6-8 p.m. Upper Campus Para los estudiantes actuales de los grados 9, 10, 10 y para padres o tutores

Get a hilarious look at all that can go wrong when staging a show with the MCHS winter play, "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong."
The freshmen-sophomore production takes the stage at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 at Upper Campus.
Tickets are $10 each and available on GoFan and at the door.
Details: https://www.dist156.org/article/3183968

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Graphic promotion for "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong,"

Please see the link for our current job opportunities including the recently added Substitute - Clerical Office Assistant position and nurse position. https://dist156.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

11 days ago, Carly Byer

Students and parents/guardians are invited to Wednesday night's Military Recruitment Panel:
6 p.m. October 28
Park in North lot of Upper Campus
Warrior Room: 420

11 days ago, Carly Byer

Military Recruiter Panel Considerming Military service? Hear from local recruiters and the MCHS counseling team about military opportunities 10/28 6 p.m. MCHS UC Warrior Room park in north parking lot.

Our fall play, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," is here for Halloweekend!
The junior-senior production takes the stage for three nights this week: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are only $10 and available on GoFan and at the door. 🎃
Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3180838

11 days ago, Carly Byer

Poster for the MCHS production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

The kickoff meeting for the snowboarding and ski club is Thursday, November 5 at 3 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria!
Fill out this form if you to join the email list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSiVcFYobYX6LpbcDbtlMfh68fgGFVw82RhXCJMCF_QNZAIA/viewform
Any questions email: guardalabenejacob@dist156.org

12 days ago, Carly Byer

MCHS Ski and Snowboard Club Student Kickoff Meeting Thursday, November 5 at 3 p.m. in the Upper Campus Cafeteria. Parent Online Meeting. Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets. Trip Dates Dec 3, Dec, 10, Dec, 18, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 11 Any questions email guardalabenejacob@dist156.org

Seniors in biomedical science ran their own practice health clinic with their peers as patients! 🩺

12 days ago, Carly Byer

Group of students in scrubs with their practice patients

Student taking blood pressure of another student

Student talking to their practice patient

Students taking blood pressure of another student

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

14 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

"We're hiring" graphic with photo from Upper Campus