Lil’ Warrior Preschool at McHenry Upper Campus is still accepting enrollment for the 2026–2027 in the afternoon program. We still have a couple of spots open! The program runs from September through May on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
To enroll or request additional information, please complete the enrollment form or contact Melissa Farris at farrismelissa@dist156.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP25kOwy_I_hPsKVXn9ElEvcT3w4COxk_w3cxF1tAxY6pYLg/viewform
about 18 hours ago, Carly Byer
Preschool Enrollment Now Open for the 26/27 School Year. Student needs to be 3 by September Student needs to be potty trained. Ages 3-5. The program is located at McHenry High School Upper Campus Morning 8:25-9:55 Afternoon 12:25-1:55
On Wednesday, students stayed after school to write letters to local veterans!
1 day ago, Carly Byer
Overhead shot of a large group of Freshman students smiling at the camera
Students writing letters
Students writing letters
Students writing letters
Students writing letters
Senior parents/guardians, learn how to support your student's journey by attending a Senior Next Step Presentation. We offer an in-person presentation on 8/26 at 6 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room or a livestream at 8/27 at 11:30 a.m. The livestream will record & remain at the same link.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2nNjNA5T_0
2 days ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Senior Next Steps Presentation. Looking forward. Parents guardians! August 26, 6 p.m. UC Warrior Room August 27 11:30 a.m. Livestream. 4-Year College Apps, MCC, Technical and Trades Options, military, FAFSA, and scholarshis
Students in Mrs. Harris' Intro to Business class practiced their skills in focused note-taking, a learning strategy to improve comprehension.
2 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Students working on focused note-taking in Mrs. Harris' Intro to Business class
Students working on focused note-taking in Mrs. Harris' Intro to Business class
Students working on focused note-taking in Mrs. Harris' Intro to Business class
Students working on focused note-taking in Mrs. Harris' Intro to Business class

Students in Honors Accounting II played Accounting Monopoly to review basic accounting principles from last year.
As they played the game, they journalized transactions, posted to individual accounts, and prepared financial statements to analyze revenue and expenses. Finally, students made a net worth calculation to determine the winner.

3 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Honors Accounting II students play Accounting Monopoly to review skills
Honors Accounting II students play Accounting Monopoly to review skills
Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added athletic event temporary worker position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
7 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring an athletic event temporary worker
On Thursday, workers were out installing more landscaping in the newly redesigned lot behind Freshman Campus.
The beautiful new space now has separate lanes for cars and buses, new walkways, new trees and more.
9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Workers installing more landscaping at the newly designed parking area behind Freshman Campus
Workers installing more landscaping at the newly designed parking area behind Freshman Campus
Workers installing more landscaping at the newly designed parking area behind Freshman Campus
Workers installing more landscaping at the newly designed parking area behind Freshman Campus

The Warrior Shack will be at the 815 Day with band and choir at Miller Point this Saturday, 8/15 5-7 p.m. The Shack is making room for its new inventory. They will have long sleeves on sale for $20, and short sleeves on sale for $10. They will have a bundle deal of one long sleeve & one short sleeve for $25!

9 days ago, Carly Byer
815 Summer Sale Miller Point Saturday 8/15 We need to make room for new inventory! Adult long sleeves $20 Adult short sleeves $10 Buy one long sleeve and one short sleeve $25. Photo of Warrior Shack selling items.
Freshmen in Mrs. Donelson's biology class experimented with shaving cream and food dye to make unique name plates for their organizational binders.
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Students holding blue cards with their names at a lab table
Two students holding name tags
Student dipping card in paint
Seniors enjoyed their sunrise to start off the year! Let's go, Class of 2027!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students in front of sunrise in the parking lot
And just like that it's the start of the 2026-2027 school year! Welcome, Warriors!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of seven students outside posing
Two students waving at the Freshman Campus principal walking into Freshman Campus
Seven students posing outside with Mr. Eiserman
Students walking from the bus
Five students posing outside
Student giving fist bump to principal walking in
Students walking off the bus
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the first day of school so we're jumping on the Kinda Chic trend. We're excited to see you, Warriors!
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026
10 days ago, Carly Byer
kinda chic to have school spirit with the Warrior mascot
Kinda chic to learn something new every day with colorful chemistry vials
Kinda chic to get to class on time Classroom
Kinda chic to embrace challenges. Freshman Campus
Kinda chic to help others hallway with lockers
Kinda chic to have a great school year! Upper Campus
Celebrate 815 Day this Saturday 5-7 p.m. with our band and choir at Miller Point! 🎵
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Celebrate 815 day with McHenry Community High School August 15 Miller Point 5-7 p.m. 5 p.m. MCHS Band 6 p.m. MCHS choir
Thank you to our Starbucks partners for making opening day so special! Our teams and managers at the 120 store, Sarah Munts-Skow, and South 31 store Krista Marotz were so wonderful in the way they welcomed the staff for a great new school year.
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Starbucks crew with Carl Vallianatos
All staff is back in the building getting ready for our students! We are happy to welcome back many familiar faces and invite some new staff into our Warrior family. We're excited for the 2026-2027 school year! #BetterTogether156
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of staff posed together
New staff on stage in front of strategic plan slide
Principals on stage
Dr. McTague on stage in front of a slide of new staff
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
15 days 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.
16 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

18 days ago, Carly Byer
Principal speaking to the students on the bleachers
The gym with students for the freshman rally
Mr. Sterner speaking on a microphone
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
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Students posing with their books and scheules
Two students posing
Two students in the hallway
Please see the link for our current job postings, including the most recently posted physical education instructor position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
21 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring for a physical education instructor