McHenry Community High School

Enjoy this highlight video from graduation! Song cover: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPPfB-Xtxc

about 9 hours ago, Carly Byer

Graduates standing by stage on the football field

Summer construction is underway at MCHS!
This summer our projects are:
-Freshman Campus: parking lot redesign, 6,000 sq. ft. pole barn
- Upper Campus: completion of all re-roofing projects, parking lot sealcoating, crack filling and re-striping
- Both Campuses: solar/photovoltaic systems, painting of the gymnasium exterior precast panels

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Construction in Freshman Campus parking lot

Construction in bus lane by Freshman Campus

On Wednesday, MCHS German teacher Annette Folden received the County Dual Credit Instructor of the Year award from McHenry County College! Annette Folden teaches the German IV dual credit course where students can earn MCHS credit as well as eight college credits. She was honored at MCC's professional development day for dual credit teachers.

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Annette Folden holding award with MCC Staff member and Carl Vallinanots in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year McHenry County College

Annette Folden holding award in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year German McHenry County College. MCC staff presenting her the award

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay In honor of Memorial Day, offices are closed. lunes 25 de mayo: Las oficinas están cerradas.

4 days ago, Carly Byer

Memorial Day Remember and Honor American Flag decor

This summer, MCHS is again offering the McHenry Track Series running program for adults.
See the article on the district's website for details.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2924848

6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Five boys track events have qualified for state!
4x100 Meter Relay: Jayden Linderman, James Butler, Oliver Sznyterman & Jonah Miller, Third Place
3200 Meter Run : Myles Wagner, Sectional Champion
800 Meter Run: Nate Martin, Third Place
High Jump: Jayden Linderman, Sectional Champion
Triple Jump: Enoch John, Sectional Champion
Congratulations, Warriors!

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Jayden Linderman, James butler, Oliver Sznyterman, Jonah Miller putting their hands together and posing on field

Have a great summer, Warriors! We'll see some of you for summer school!

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to our Tri-M Music Honor Society student chapter for earning national Chapter of the Year recognition from National Association for Music Education. The Tri-M Music Honor Society has chapters worldwide.
At MCHS, Tri-M students host Children's Music Day, Middle School Clinic, CoffeeHouse, and music classes for adjusted learning students.
Bravo! 🎶

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society earns national Chapter of the Year

Congratulations to Chris Garcia who earned the Peter R. Marsh Foundation's Silent Servant Scholarship award! Chris has over 300 hours of community service as a sophomore!

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Jr Bocian, Chris holding his award, Mitch Stengel and Principal Eiserman

Glass award for the choice to serve Peter R. Marsh Foundation Silent Servant Scholarship Award Deservingly Presentd to Chris Garcia Who instinctively and silently provides selfless and invaluable service to others in their time of need. Awarded to persons of special community value by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation

Twenty-six MCHS students submitted complex parts they made for the annual Precision Machining Competition hosted by the Schaumburg-based Technology and Manufacturing Association.
Of those, nine students placed in the top three, competing against more than 300 submissions from at least 16 area high schools.
Congratulations to all! Read more:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2920178

10 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Twenty-six students submitted complex parts in the annual Precision Machining Competition

Nine students placed in the top three in the annual precision machining competition

The Overwatch eSports team were honored at Monday evening's board meeting for being IHSEA state champions! Well done, Warriors!

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Board members and superintendent with eSports members and coach at board meeting. eSports members holding certificates

Great job to Aubrey Butler for being the first student in MCHS history to earn Distinguished on the Medical Interventions end-of-course exam! This is the highest level of achievement on this exam that a student can earn!

11 days ago, Carly Byer

PLTW Biomedical Science. Academic Excellence Award. This is awarded to Aubrey Butler for achieving a score in the Distinguished range on the Project Lead the Way Medical Interventions End-of-Course Assessment. First to accomplish this in MCHS history. Signed by Mrs. Leah Pelletier Biomedical Science teacher 2026. Aubery holding certificate

Our bass fishing club took first place and Biggest Bass in this year's conference tournament at Three Oaks in Crystal Lake. Well done, Warriors!

11 days ago, Carly Byer

Twelve students by the lake. Two holding trophies

Three students holding four trophies by the lake

Student holding two trophies by the lake

Over twenty students standing in front of lake with a Lews sign

Final exams are Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Day two finals are intentionally out of sequence in order to place a lunch period at the end of the day.

11 days ago, Carly Byer

1. Freshman 7:25- 8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 a.m. , 2 Freshman 8:54- 10:13 a.m. Upper 9:04- 10:23 a.m. 3 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 4. Freshman 11:52 a.m.-1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40, Upper 1:31-2:50 pm. Final Exams Day 1

6. Freshman 7:25 -8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 am. 7 Freshman 8:54-10:13 am. Upper 9:04-10:23 am. 8 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 5. Freshman 11;52 a.m.-1:11 pm. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40 p.m. Upper 1:31-2:50 p.m. Final Exams Day 2

Congratulations, class of 2026! 🎓

13 days ago, Carly Byer

Graduates throwing grad caps in air on football field

Students walking on the stage at graduation

Students walking on the stage at graduation School board president holding diploma and shaking hand

Decorated grad caps by American flag and McHenry Warriors Sign

Students sitting at graduation. back of grad caps

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added social science instructor position for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

13 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring a new social science instructor for next year

The graduation livestream will be on the Warrior Weekly channel beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Link in bio.

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Graduation Livestream Transmisión en vivo Warrior Weekly

Congratulations to Melissa Farris and Dan Rohman, our latest AVID Warriors! 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.

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Melissa Farris with AVID jacket and certificate next to Melanie Kadlec

Dan Rohman with AVID certificate and jacket next to Ross Foley

Congratulations to our BRIDGES transition program graduates! We are excited to see what their futures hold! Learn more about BRIDGES here: https://www.dist156.org/page/bridges

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Bridges students with 26 on the back of their shirts with "Power PC" on one "Pool Man" on one and "Dancin' Davis" on another

Friday morning we celebrated our over 140 Be Distinguished freshmen! These freshmen have at the least: six credit hours, six volunteer hours, one school activity or sport and a 95% attendance rate. This keeps them on track to becoming a Distinguished Warrior by the time they graduate.

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Over 140 students sitting in the bleachers posing