On Sunday, our Special Olympic athletes shined at the Basketball Skills event! Ellie Neuman, Sean Kellmann, and Riley Perez each brought home gold with outstanding performances. Patrick Llamas earned a well-deserved silver, while Jimmy Hansen captured bronze. Danny Avila and Jackson Pilat also showcased their hard work and enthusiasm, each earning a ribbon for fourth and fifth place! Great job, athletes!
about 6 hours ago, Carly Byer
Student getting first place medal
Student standing by first place next to someone with second place
Student standing by first place
Student standing next to second place with other students
Students standing next to first second third and fourth
Student holding hands up standing by fifth
Student thumbs up standing by fourth
Student playing basketball
Student playing basketball
Student playing basketball
Fifty-two students in the MCHS Skiing and Snowboarding Club took their first trip of the season to Alpine Valley on Thursday evening.
To learn more about this club and the many others at MCHS, visit the Activities site through the district's website.
https://bit.ly/48Dovv8
3 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
52 students in the MCHS Skiing and Snowboarding Club took their first trip of the season to Alpine Valley on Thursday evening.

Student athletes working together:
Shout-out to our freshman girls basketball team for helping our Special Olympics basketball athletes prepare for an upcoming regional skills competition at Niles West High School as well as a game next week at Grayslake North High School.
We love the teamwork! 🖤🧡

3 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition
Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition
Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition
Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition
Freshman Girls Basketball team helps Special Olympics basektball athletes prepare for an upcoming game and skills competition

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

4 days ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 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 code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 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 prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school
ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School
Students in Mrs. Metropulos' art and design have been working on still life photography. 📷
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Studetn setting up still life with flower books box and skull and sheet
Still life with flower books, feather pen skull and sheet
Tri-M Music Honor Society practiced music skills with Mrs. Hanson's and Mrs. Cabalquinto's classes. The students loved being able to conduct their favorite songs! 🎵 #BetterTogether156
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Students standing around conducting
Three students waving arms
Students standing around conducting
Students standing around conducting
Students standing around conducting
Please see the link for our current job postings, including the recently added:
Food Service Worker - Part Time, Upper Campus
Food Service Worker - Full Time, Freshman Campus
dist156.tedk12.com/hire
5 days ago, Carly Byer
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For Tuesday Takeover, Comic Book/Manga/Fandoms Club and Table Top Gaming Club greeted students with candy and info about their clubs. They also did trivia in Ms. Hanson's class. 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. All clubs and activities: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/activitiesadvisors

6 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students and advisor with a comics manga and fandoms poster, Thanos hand, Captain America shield and Mandolorian helmet
Advisor with Comics Manga and Fandoms psoter, student with Thanos hand and other student handing out candy.
Two students with captaiin america shield and hand
classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKevIlukgtk
Watch the Warrior Weekly! Students cover Ms. Saul, homework and where students go after high school.
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Ms. Saul
Student working on homework
Ms. Schak talking in front of map
Today, we celebrate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) being signed into law, requiring access to a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. We are also celebrating our special education team and our wonderful students!
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Special Education Day December 2
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.
6 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
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Food for Thought food drive last week! Also, thank you to our student helpers!
7 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students with food donations
Please see the link for our current job postings, including the instructional assistant position.
dist156.tedk12.com/hire
7 days ago, Carly Byer
We're Hiring dist156.tedk12.com/hire

National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Cocoa Cram to help other students get ready for finals on December 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria. All MCHS students are welcome, including freshmen!

7 days ago, Carly Byer
Come have cocoa and cram for your finals! Monday, December 15 from 6-8 p.m. NHS members available to help questions. Free cocoa Quiet study size and group study side . Raffle Prizes
Happy Thanksgiving! MCHS is thankful for you!
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Happy Thanksgiving! With a turkey
Our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) invites parents/guardians to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernández at 6 p.m. on December 11 at Upper Campus. (Use door 25: north lot) Please note this presentation will be in Spanish only. RSVP/Confirmar asistencia aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform
13 days ago, Carly Byer
BPAC de McHenry High School Invita todo padre de familia a la conferencia en persona y en español con el psicólogo Ferney Ramirez Hernandez jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025 6 p.m. Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050 por for favor entre por la puerta #25 lado norte. Tema: Insistir, Insistir pero nunca desistir como ayudarles a manejar emociones negativas y hacerlos resilientes Confirmar Asistencia Aqui: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform Para mas informacion 815-759-5519
McHenry High School's BPAC invites all parents to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernandez 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL Please use door 25 north lot. Topic: Persist But Never Give Up: How to help them manage negative motions and build resilience RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform?usp=send_form For more information call 815-759-5519
Save the date for our third annual Multicultural Fair on April 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are looking for cultural performances, booths representing a variety of countries, games/crafts from various places around the world and more. Please email podgorskikelsey@dist156.org if you'd like to be a part of the fair.
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Free entry! Join us for our third annual MCHS Multicultural Fair Food Trucks Crafts Vendors Dance Performances Interactive Booths Raffles and More Saturday, April 4, 2026 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050 South Entrance 11 a.m.- 3p.m.
Entrada gratis! Unase a nosotros para nuestra 3rd feria multicultural anual de MCHS "Better Together" Comida Manualidads Vendedores Danzas Cabinas Interactivas Rifas y mas. Sabado, 4 de abril 2026 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050 Entraada sur 11 a.m. to 3p .m.
Congratulations to Belinda Flynn who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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.
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Belinda Flynn holding her certificate

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

13 days ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 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 code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 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 prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school
ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School

We invite our community to donate non-perishable food items to MCHS' Food for Thought food pantry from 3-7 p.m. on November 25 (tomorrow) at Freshman Campus. Pick up a free pie (apple or pumpkin) when you donate!

14 days ago, Carly Byer
Food for Thought Help donate food to help people in need in our community. Pick up your pie and drop off your non-perishable food 3-7 p.m. November 25 McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street. The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food For Thought an MCHS Food Pantry
Food for Thought Ayuda a donar alimentos para ayudar a las personas necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. Recoge tu pastel y deja tu comida no perecedera de 3p.m. a 7p.m. el 25 de noviembre. 1012 N. Green Street The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food for Thought an MCHS Food Pantry