McHenry Community High School

Thursday evening, Landyn Peters and Ashley Longines-Reyes were presented with honorable mentions for their photography at the 2026 Fox Valley Conference show. Join our district art show reception 6-7:30 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room April 28.
Landyn Peters, Untitled (first photo)
Ashley Longines-Reyes, Abundance (second photo)

Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! Not pictured: Benjamin Siracusa, Kelsie Mccoy, and Hailey Laine

We have state bound journalism students! Fifteen students competed in the IHSA Journalism Sectional last week. Students who placed in the top three are headed to state next week. Congratulations! See their rankings here: https://www.dist156.org/article/2827232

Our students' art will be displayed in the school from April 20-28. Join us at the reception in the Upper Campus Warrior Room (420) from 6-7:30 p.m. on April 28. There will also be craft sales during lunch periods on April 28.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2yaICvQX4g
The Warrior Weekly covers seniors' college commitments, Battle of the Bands and senioritis.

The MCHS Foundation is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party with live bands at Sideouts Sports Tavern in Island Lake from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. The MCHS Foundation provides scholarships, supplies and a variety of financial assistance for students in need at MCHS. This year our MCHS Foundation provided over $30,000 in scholarships and support.
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/kentucky-derby-party-w-deja-sideouts-sports-tavern-tickets/14832453

Testing is Wednesday, April 15 for grades 9-11. Please check your emails for more details. Revise sus correos electrónicos para obtener más información

Over 90 students made sun catchers at Freshman Campus to honor loved ones they lost. The sun catchers are now hung up in classrooms. ☀️

Great job to our students who went to the Illinois Design Educators Association engineering state competition! Everett Putman won first place in 3D machine computer-aided design!

Students made posters encouraging everyone to do their best on the ACT and PreACT this week!

Great job to our Battle of the Beads winners! In honor of Battle of the Bands Friday night, students each got a set of beads during the school day. They play Rock, Paper, Scissors with each other throughout the day to earn beads from their opponent.

Congratulations to our newest AVID Warriors Jennifer Johnson, Araceli Campos, Yesenia Morales and Annette Folden! 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.

Freshmen had a fun spring spirit rally! They were encouraged to try their best on the Pre-ACT. They also began a staff versus student tug of war competition that will continue when they come to their Upper Campus visit later this month.

Congratulations to our math students of the month!

These Warriors brought the energy to the annual Adjusted Learning Talent Show! There were jokes, dancing, singing and more! Great job!

Here is your prom 2026 senior and junior royalty!

Our art students' work is on display at McHenry County College for the Fox Valley Conference art show! The art will be showcased through April 17.

Freshman Campus had a Mini College and Career Fair during lunches on Wednesday. Students were encouraged to ask the representatives questions as they begin to think about their future careers. The annual Upper Campus College and Career Fair will be April 17 during the school day.

Be sure to sign up for our National Honor Society's Foam Run event! The last day to be guaranteed a shirt is Thursday, April 9! (tomorrow)
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Mchenry/MilesforSmilesColorRun