McHenry Community High School

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

about 13 hours 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.

2 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

4 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

5 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

7 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

8 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

9 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!

10 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")

11 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!

15 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

15 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

McHenry Baseball earns ABCA Team Academic award

Solar panels are being installed at both campuses. Take a look at the progress at the Freshman Campus!

15 days ago, Carly Byer

Students are enjoying their last few days of summer school! ☀️

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Four students in Hawaiian gear with freeze pops

Solar panel installation has begun! Both campuses will have a full array of solar panels.

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to Tri-M Music Honor Society for being the National Tri-M Chapter of the Year! Members and advisor Tracy Tobin were honored at Monday evening's board meeting! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2930907

18 days ago, Carly Byer

Group of students with advisor, activities director, principal and superintendent holding their award

Tomorrow (Tuesday) the district office has walk-in hours for existing families that need help with enrollment and/or residency. Come by any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

18 days ago, Carly Byer

Walk-In residency and enrollment for existing students Tuesday, July 21 10 am. to 6 p.m. District Office 4716 W Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050 Come get assistance with residency and/or enrollment. Proof of residency is required for incoming freshmen and juniors.

Dia de inscipcion y comprabar lugar de residenciea en persona para estudiantes existents. Cuando martes 21 de julio 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Lugar: Oficina del Distrito 156. 4716 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry IL 60050 Grado 9 y Grado 11 El lugar de residencia actual debe estar archivado.

Mr. Corzo's summer school class made stovetop popcorn and homemade pizza dough!

22 days ago, Carly Byer

Student smiling holding a slice of pizza

Members of Surround Sound performed multiple sets at the Bristol Renaissance Festival this past Sunday!

25 days ago, Carly Byer

Choir students in renaissance costumes singing at the Ren Fair

MCHS families, be sure to check your emails for back to school information and messages from principals. You can also find important links and dates on our Back to School page: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

26 days ago, Carly Byer

Back to School Regreso a la escuela 2026 with an orange backpack

Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added position of long-term substitute - math instructor for the upcoming school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

30 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring for a long-term substitute math instructor