“Be open to all of the opportunities in front of you,” Amy Smulski Druml, a nursing executive with Northwestern Medicine and 2026 Distinguished Graduate, told students.
Druml, a 1994 MCHS graduate, visited both campuses during homecoming week to speak to students interested in healthcare careers.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3178578

about 4 hours ago, Amy Maciaszek
Amy Druml, MCHS 2026 Distinguished Graduate, speaks to students at school
Get ready for spooky season with our fall play, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
The junior-senior production takes the stage for three nights at the end of the month. 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
about 21 hours ago, Amy Maciaszek
Poster for the MCHS production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Happy neon day! The student section is planning to brighten up the night in neon at tonight's homecoming game.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6827715?schoolId=IL15583
1 day ago, Carly Byer
A group of students in neon
Three students and teacher in neon
Two students in neon construction vest and one in green wig and tutu, neon pink shirt and hat
Staff member in neon outfit with fanny pack and heart sunglasses
Staff one wearing 80s neon gear, the other wearing neon shirt
Menke in neon outfit

At tonight's homecoming football game, make sure to visit the Warrior Shack trailer to see some of the new spirit wear items available, and get some deals on older items. 🧡🖤

1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer with information on Warrior Shack selling student-produced Warrior spirit wear
It's homecoming time! 🏈Join us at our homecoming football game tonight at 7 p.m.! Alumni tent opens at 6 p.m. Let's go Warriors! 🧡 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6827715?schoolId=IL15583
1 day ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming Football McHenry VS Hampshire Friday Oct9 Kickoff at 7 p.m. McCracken Field Honoring our 2026 Distinguished Graduate Inductee Amy Druml Class of 1994. Alumni Associaton. Join us at the MCHS alumni tent food, fun prizes, special viewing area. The MCHS alumni tent is located at the southwest corner of the track. All MCHS alumni are invite.d Catering provided by meat and ptoato eatery and mchs food service.
Monday there is no school in honor of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
12 de octubre: no hay clases
1 day ago, Carly Byer
October 12 No School Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day 12 de octubre No hay clases Día de Cristóbal Colón y Día de los pueblos indígenas

Happy Western/Country spirit day to represent Stagecoach Music Festival! 🤠We will end the week with Thursday's Riot Fest (band tees, black fits, rock and roll, concert look) and Friday's Ultra! (neon, bright colors, glow) All homecoming info can be found at the link in our bio.

3 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in western wear
Students in western wear
Studentsin western wear
Student in western wear
Congratulations to Freshman Campus students of the month!
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Eight students holding certificates
Amy Smulski Druml, MCHS 2026 Distinguished Graduate, visited both buildings Tuesday to talk to students about her own journey as a nurse who is now vice president and chief nursing executive for Northwestern Medicine’s McHenry and Woodstock hospitals.
Druml, a 1994 MCHS graduate, encouraged students interested in healthcare careers to take MCHS’ certified nursing assistant program since the skills and experience translates nicely into most healthcare careers.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068/
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Amy Druml speaking
My Boom Tour DJed on Tuesday during lunches to get students excited for the homecoming dance! Students can get their dance tickets here: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
4 days ago, Carly Byer
DJ posing with four students
Student posing with DJs and his phone
Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you for all you do for our students!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Happy National Coaches Day! Various vector images of sports
It's the first Warrior Weekly of the school year! This week they cover 120 construction, football making the playoffs and e-bikes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeqwimqVGUI
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Students holding football in front of drone shot of McCracken field
Someone riding an e-bike on the road
Construction signs that say Sidewalk Closed by City of McHenry sign
Enjoy some more photos from Sunday's Powder Puff game, including photos of marching band and dance. It was a close game, but juniors took the victory!
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Powder Puff Junior group photo with trophy
Powder Puff girls on the field
Silhouette of trophy in sunset with hands
Powder puff, senior throwing football
Students running on the field
Dance on the field with junior dancers
Marching band on the field
Marching band on the field
Marching band on the field
Warriors continued our Paint the Town tradition! Activities and athletic teams painted businesses in downtown McHenry for homecoming week.
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Students painting windows
Student painting flower on door
Students holding up peace signs in front of decorated window
Students in front of window that says mchs '26 Hoco
Deans office painted windows with warrior buddies drawings
Windows inside painted with hoco and warrior buddies
Thank you to everyone who was a part of our homecoming parade and rally Sunday afternoon! We were grateful for a beautiful day. Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulski Druml was honored. Students impressed us with their float designs. Cheer, dance, band, choir and alum DJ Rocco Z helped us get energetic for a great homecoming week. Stay tuned for a video!
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Latin-American Student Organization with their homecoming float
BSA with their homecoming car
Drama club with homecoming car. Poster on car that says the legen of sleepy hallow october 29-21 and the play that goes wrong november 6-7
Homecoming court with sashes posing in gazeebo
Flag football girls with float
Mr. Vallianatos and Dr. Mctague with Amy Druml
Float with stage lights and boomboxes
Soccer float with inflatable soccer balls and Hocochella
Congratulations to homecoming queen and king: Gigi and Jayden!
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming king and queen with sashes crowns and holding flowers

https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Our homecoming parade is THIS Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. from Veterans Park to Freshman Campus. Following the parade, we will Pack the Point at Miller Point with a rally and coronation. Distinguished Graduate Amy Druml will also be honored. McCracken gates will then open at 4:30 p.m. for a 5 p.m. Powder Puff game. Powder Puff tickets and more homecoming info can be found at the link above!

8 days ago, Carly Byer
Pack the Point Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday, October 4 Schedule and Music: 12-2 Rocco Z at the Point 12:30 Parade 1:15 Rally and Coronation 2-3 Lara Bel 2026 Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulskhi Druml Class of 1996
Happy School Custodian Appreciation day! Thank you for all you do!
8 days ago, Carly Byer
School Custodian Appreciation Day photos of five custodians
Mr. Erbach and McHenry Messenger student newspaper staff members celebrated the news of a $1,500 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation on Thursday. Jeff Rogers, foundation executive director, encouraged students to continue studying journalism.
The grant money will go towards the cost of the printed magazine and a new camera.
8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo of McHenry Messenger staff receiving a $1,500 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation
Get your wardrobe ready for homecoming spirit week! 🎵
9 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Student Council Presents HOcochella Lollapalooza your favorite genre or your favorite city. Rep your favorite music genre or show some love for Chicago and Illinois, Jersey's artists hometown staples and mrore are all fair game. Tuesday, October 6 Bonaroo. Peace Love Groovy Vibes Break out your brightest colors funky patterns flowers, bell bottoms and best hippie-inspired looks. Wednesday October 7 Stagecoach Country Western Cowboy Saddle up with cowboy boots, denim, western wear and your best concert look. Thursday, October 8 Riot Fest Black Band tees and rock and roll Bring the rock festival energy with balck fits band tees and your favorite concert inspired look. Friday, October 9 Ultra Neon Rave Electric Light up the night in neon, bright colors, glow-inspired accessories an your boldest rave ready look