McHenry Community High School

Due to inclement weather, all MCHS buildings will be closed on Friday, January 23, and the district's E-Learning Plan will be activated.
Students are expected to follow the E-learning plan schedule. Please check emails for details.
The district's website will be updated throughout the day Friday.

about 15 hours ago, Amy Maciaszek

E-LEARNING for MCHS schools on Friday, Jan. 23

Summer School registration opens at 8 a.m. January 22! (tomorrow) Watch the video to see the benefits of taking summer school. For more info, visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDN6m34kPTM

1 day ago, Carly Byer

MCHS Summer School Embracing Opportunities

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. Students can begin as soon as January 31!

2 days 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

We had another succesful Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Day on Saturday! We love seeing our students work with younger musicians! 🎵

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Younger students sitting with two high school students leading

Young students and parent in a classroom

Watch the Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZsobK5yFU
🎥 This episode highlights two courses: criminal justice and broadcast journalism.

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Reunion season is coming up. Please email MCHSAlumni@gmail.com if you need any assistance. Save the date for Homecoming 2026. If you haven't made an alumni profile, now is the time: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile

6 days ago, Carly Byer

People holding their hands up in the air at a group photo at a high school reunion

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added groundsman position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring for the groundsmen position

On Friday, senior Leadership In Action students helped freshmen enter their elective course choices into PowerSchool. #BetterTogether156

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Student helping two students on the computer

Students hosted an art show in the hallway Friday afternoon. Great job, Warriors!

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Student with their artwork large version of herself with pizza on her shirt

Student with their artwork Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster

Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster, hands

We were excited to have eighth graders visit Upper Campus this week! Eighth graders visit Upper Campus to get the big picture of their high school career. Seeing the Upper Campus facilities and pathways will help them choose what type of classes they take freshman year. We are excited to see eighth graders again at Freshman Campus next week!

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Students watching Principal Sterner in the auditorium

Students in Mrs. Donelson’s AP Biology transformed E. Coli bacteria to express a green fluorescent jellyfish gene! 🧪

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Students working on the science lab. One putting a sample into the dish

Students putting the samples in the dish

If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.

7 days ago, Carly Byer

8th Grade Course Selection Night Future 9th Graders Freshman Campus January 20 Last Names A-K attend at 5:30 p.m. Last Names L-Z attend at 7 p.m.

Noche de Selección de Cursos Para Alumnos de Grado 8 (Futuros estudiantes de noveno grado) Freshman Campus 20 de enero Apelliods de la A a la K asisten a las 5:30 Appelidos de la L a la Z asisten a las 7:00

There is no school and offices are closed Monday, 1/19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases y las oficinas están cerradas: lunes 19 de enero. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement: https://www.history.com/articles/martin-luther-king-jr

7 days ago, Carly Byer

No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day No hay clases Dia de Martin Luther King Jr. Black and white photo of MLK

Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5672134?schoolId=IL15583
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Remember to participate in the spirit week! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the main office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️

8 days ago, Carly Byer

Snow Ball Spirit Day Tuesday 1/20:Pajama day wear your favorite holiday pajamas. Wednesday 1/21 : White Lies Wear a white lie on a white t-shirt 1/22: Rhyme Without Reason Find a friend and rhyme! 1/23: Winter Wonderland wear blue and white 1/23

We were honored to have motivational speaker Ovi Vásquez inspire our students Wednesday afternoon. He spoke on perseverance, leadership and overcoming obstacles.

8 days ago, Carly Byer

Ovi speaking with "lead yourself to success in school and in life" in the background

Children's Music Day Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661653?schoolId=IL15583
Middle School Clinic Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661469?schoolId=IL15583
January 17, our Tri-M Music Honor Society students are hosting a Children's Music Day (K-5th Grade) and a Middle School Music Clinic. Register your child to be taught by our talented students! You must register prior to the event.

9 days ago, Carly Byer

MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Children's Music Day Who K-5th Grade Space limited. Register early! When: Saturday, January 17 Where MCHS Upper Campus Time 9 a.m. to 12p.m. $5 must register in advance. Discover music through 6 exciting stations: singalong, composing, drum circle, conducting, playing instruments singing and making your own instrument. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!

MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Middle School Music Clinic Who:6th-8th Grade Band and Choir Students When: Saturday, January 17. Where: MCHS Upper Campus Time: 2-4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45) Cost $5 space limited- register early. Explore our masterclasses and advance your skills in playing or singing music! Classes are taught by members of the reputable MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!

High schoolers and middle schooler playing clarinet

This week was academic team's Tuesday Takeover! Tuesday Takeover is an opportunity for every student organization to take over aspects of the school day: greeting students in the morning, promoting their organization during lunch periods, reading announcements and more. Academic team did trivia with students during lunches.

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Three students smiling at the front entrance

Student at booth asking a trivia question to two other students

MCHS students are invited to a motivational bilingual presentation from Ovidilio David Vasquez 1:45-3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14 in the Upper Campus Auditorium. (early release day) Your attendance will enter you in a raffle to potentially win two prom tickets and a parking pass. Please note, this is only for students.

10 days ago, Carly Byer

McHenry High School Presents Ovidilio David Vasquez Keynote Speaker Closing the language gap by inspiring students to become skillful leaders in our community by working together. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1:45 p.m to 3:00 p.m Upper Campus Auditorium motviatonal speaker author/leader. Your attendance will earn you an entry for a free raffle ticket for 2 prom tickets and 1 parking pass

McHenry High School Presenta Ovidilio David Vasquez Orador Princpial Miercoles 14 de enero de 2026 1:45-3 p.m. Auditorio del Upper Campus orgador motivacional Autor/lider Tu asistencia de dara un boleto gratis de una rifa para ganar dos entradas par el baile de graduacion y un pasa de estacionamiento

Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5672134?schoolId=IL15583
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the front office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️

15 days ago, Carly Byer

If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus, January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.

15 days ago, Carly Byer