McHenry Community High School

On Thursday, workers were out installing more landscaping in the newly redesigned lot behind Freshman Campus.
The beautiful new space now has separate lanes for cars and buses, new walkways, new trees and more.

1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek

Workers installing more landscaping at the newly designed parking area behind Freshman Campus

The Warrior Shack will be at the 815 Day with band and choir at Miller Point this Saturday, 8/15 5-7 p.m. The Shack is making room for its new inventory. They will have long sleeves on sale for $20, and short sleeves on sale for $10. They will have a bundle deal of one long sleeve & one short sleeve for $25!

1 day ago, Carly Byer

815 Summer Sale Miller Point Saturday 8/15 We need to make room for new inventory! Adult long sleeves $20 Adult short sleeves $10 Buy one long sleeve and one short sleeve $25. Photo of Warrior Shack selling items.

Freshmen in Mrs. Donelson's biology class experimented with shaving cream and food dye to make unique name plates for their organizational binders.

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Students holding blue cards with their names at a lab table

Seniors enjoyed their sunrise to start off the year! Let's go, Class of 2027!

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Group of students in front of sunrise in the parking lot

And just like that it's the start of the 2026-2027 school year! Welcome, Warriors!

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Two students waving at the Freshman Campus principal walking into Freshman Campus

Seven students posing outside with Mr. Eiserman

Student giving fist bump to principal walking in

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the first day of school so we're jumping on the Kinda Chic trend. We're excited to see you, Warriors!
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

3 days ago, Carly Byer

kinda chic to have school spirit with the Warrior mascot

Kinda chic to learn something new every day with colorful chemistry vials

Kinda chic to get to class on time Classroom

Kinda chic to embrace challenges. Freshman Campus

Kinda chic to help others hallway with lockers

Kinda chic to have a great school year! Upper Campus

Celebrate 815 Day this Saturday 5-7 p.m. with our band and choir at Miller Point! 🎵

4 days ago, Carly Byer

Celebrate 815 day with McHenry Community High School August 15 Miller Point 5-7 p.m. 5 p.m. MCHS Band 6 p.m. MCHS choir

Thank you to our Starbucks partners for making opening day so special! Our teams and managers at the 120 store, Sarah Munts-Skow, and South 31 store Krista Marotz were so wonderful in the way they welcomed the staff for a great new school year.

5 days ago, Carly Byer

All staff is back in the building getting ready for our students! We are happy to welcome back many familiar faces and invite some new staff into our Warrior family. We're excited for the 2026-2027 school year! #BetterTogether156

5 days ago, Carly Byer

New staff on stage in front of strategic plan slide

Dr. McTague on stage in front of a slide of new staff

Please see the link for our current job opportunities including the recently added security professional position for the upcoming school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring a new security professional

Come get your car washed by the Vocal Warriors August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McHenry Advanced Autos. All proceeds go to the singers' personal tour funds.

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Vocal Warriors Car Wash Fund Raiser. Car Wash. Support MCHS Vocal Warriors and their trip to New York! All proceeds go to the singers personal tour funds. McHenry Advanced Autos August 8, 10 am to 2pm Donations accepted and much appreciated

We were so happy to meet our freshmen on Monday at the Freshman Rallies! https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

11 days ago, Carly Byer

Principal speaking to the students on the bleachers

The gym with students for the freshman rally

Color guard with flags at a color winter guard booth

Comics Manga and Fandoms club with Captain America Shield and Thanos' Infinity gauntlet

Upper Campus students are back in the building! We are happy to see them picking up their materials and getting ready for the first day of school. We're excited to see our freshmen later!
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

12 days ago, Carly Byer

Students posing with their books and scheules

Please see the link for our current job postings, including the most recently posted physical education instructor position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

14 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring for a physical education instructor

Mr. Menke is offering four-year college app workshops in the Upper Campus Warrior Room for MCHS students. Choose one of the three sessions to join and register at the link. There will be food! Email menkecurtis@dist156.org with any questions.
-August 6: 1-3 p.m.
-August 7: 9- 11 a.m.
-August 10: 3- 5 p.m.

Register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd44d1EO15iGUWQpnJ5mimV6v1obFQi_bdZd1HmEwpaplWvSw/viewform

15 days ago, Carly Byer

4-Year College App Workshop August 6, 1-3 p.m. UC Warrior room or August 6, 9-11 a.m. UC Warrior Room or August 10 3-5 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Workshop includes navigating college websites, how and when to submit applications, using the common application, requesting transcripts and letters of rec. Essay strategies. Utilizing MCHS resources including School Links. Email Mr. Menke with questions menkecurtis@dist156.org. Pre-register for a session through the link provided. Food at all sessions Bring a charged Chromebook!

Updated Location for August 6:
¡La ubicación para el 6 de agosto ha cambiado a Upper Campus!
Due to ongoing construction in the Freshman Campus parking lot, the McHenry County mobile health clinic previously scheduled for Freshman Campus will be at Upper Campus on August 6. The Freshman Campus Materials Pickup event for incoming 9th graders will still be held on August 6 at Freshman Campus. The August 3 mobile health clinic at Upper Campus is not affected. Families can make appointments at the links below.
Monday, August 3 (10 a.m-2 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance:
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9413
Thursday, August 6 (2-6 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance (new location)
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9416

16 days ago, Carly Byer

Mobile Immunization Clinic at MCHS 10 a.m to 2 p.m. August 3 or 2 to 6 p.m. August 6 Upper Campus South Entrance. Free for Medicaid recipients, cost affiliate for under/uninsured (call for more information) Parent needs to be present. Bring vaccine record for quicker service. Any questions, Call MCDPH clinical services number 815-334-4500 Registration encouraged walk-ins are welcomed Schedule ahead of time at the link! Reserved for District 156 students only.

Clinica móvil de vacunacion en MCHS exclusivo para estudiantes del districto 156 3 de agosto, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. o 6 de agosto de 2 p.m. a 6 p.m. Entrada sur del Upper Campus. Gratis para benficarios de Medicade; costo reducido para personas sin seguro o con cobertura insuficiente (llamme para más información). Es necesaria la presencia de un padre o tutor. Traiga el registro de vacunación para agilizar el servicio. Si tiene pregunats, llame al número de servicios clínicos del MCDPH: 815-334-4500. Se recomienda registrarse de antemano pero también se aceptan visitas sin cita previa. Progra me su cita con trave de el enlace.

Athletic accomplishment banners are now hung up in the Upper Campus main gym!

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Banners in Upper campus gym Fox Valley Champs, Regional champs, sectional champs celebrations

Three MCHS art students received awards for the Poppy Poster contest from the American Legion in Springfield. Congratulations!

Amaya Falster: Grand Prize ("A poppy for every fallen hero")
Seven Snelten: First Place, 11th grade category ("Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms")
Ava Marcrum: Third Place, 9th grade category ("They gave their tomorrow for our today")

18 days ago, Carly Byer

Amaya holding her award with four people from the American legion

A poppy for every fallen hero the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary painting of boot with poppies in it

Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms painting poppies in front of clouds with a yellow ribbon that says the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary

Three poppies in grass painting with their reflection in water. They gave their tomorrow for our today. The American Legion and American Legion auxiliary

Fifty-three students earned the highest score of five on their AP tests, making a total of 77 fives at MCHS. 745 total AP tests were taken with 515 passing scores of a three or higher, an over 69% passing rate. This potentially amounts to over $664,000 in savings for families on college tuition. Signs were delivered to students who earned a five on Thursday. Great job to all of our students!

22 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to McHenry Baseball for again earning a Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association.
McHenry is one of more than 800 member college and high school baseball programs recognized for having a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the 2025-2026 school year.
Well done! ⚾️
https://abca.org/ABCA/Awards/Academic_Excellence/2025-26.aspx

22 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

McHenry Baseball earns ABCA Team Academic award