McHenry Community High School

Students in Issues of the 21st Century worked on a nation simulation project this week in summer school!

about 10 hours ago, Carly Byer

Tomorrow (Saturday): We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

about 12 hours ago, Carly Byer

Summer school culinary arts students made pancakes and avocado chocolate chip cookies!

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Four students posing in front of pancakes on a pan

We continued our tradition of having freeze pops at summer school! Students lined up during one of their breaks to enjoy a frozen treat from admin.

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Five students, two of them holding freeze pops

Students in summer school health practiced CPR!

3 days ago, Carly Byer

Two students with a baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin

Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin

For the second time in school history, McHenry Strength earned a Program of Excellence Award from the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association.
Programs are evaluated on six key areas, including safety and instructional efficacy.
Congratulations to all!

4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photo graphic for McHenry Strength award as Program of Excellence

Mr. Sterner is happy to announce Freshman Campus received $1750 in supplies from Burger King Foundation's Crown a Classroom program! Local Burger King restaurants raise funds through round up and coupon campaigns and provide supplies to local schools. Thank you, Burger King!

4 days ago, Carly Byer

Burger King Foundation proudly supports teachers and education. BFK Crown a Classroom. We truly appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and impact you make every day. Sticker on Box

Box of highlighters, pens, sticky notes and dry erase markers

Great job to our students who made our academic achievement lists for the spring semester. Keep working hard, Warriors!
https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list

4 days ago, Carly Byer

Amy Druml, MCHS Class of 1994, is the 2026 Distinguished Graduate. Read all about Druml's career in healthcare and support of the MCHS biomedical science program on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068

5 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Amy Druml, center, is the 2026 MCHS Distinguished Graduate

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added anticipated dean of students position for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS is hiring a dean of students for 2026-2027

We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

9 days ago, Carly Byer

Summer school has begun! ☀️

10 days ago, Carly Byer

Four students standing at the entryway of the school

Three students posing with arms around each other

Enjoy this highlight video from graduation! Song cover: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPPfB-Xtxc

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Graduates standing by stage on the football field

Summer construction is underway at MCHS!
This summer our projects are:
-Freshman Campus: parking lot redesign, 6,000 sq. ft. pole barn
- Upper Campus: completion of all re-roofing projects, parking lot sealcoating, crack filling and re-striping
- Both Campuses: solar/photovoltaic systems, painting of the gymnasium exterior precast panels

15 days ago, Carly Byer

Construction in Freshman Campus parking lot

Construction in bus lane by Freshman Campus

On Wednesday, MCHS German teacher Annette Folden received the County Dual Credit Instructor of the Year award from McHenry County College! Annette Folden teaches the German IV dual credit course where students can earn MCHS credit as well as eight college credits. She was honored at MCC's professional development day for dual credit teachers.

16 days ago, Carly Byer

Annette Folden holding award with MCC Staff member and Carl Vallinanots in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year McHenry County College

Annette Folden holding award in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year German McHenry County College. MCC staff presenting her the award

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay In honor of Memorial Day, offices are closed. lunes 25 de mayo: Las oficinas están cerradas.

19 days ago, Carly Byer

Memorial Day Remember and Honor American Flag decor

This summer, MCHS is again offering the McHenry Track Series running program for adults.
See the article on the district's website for details.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2924848

20 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Five boys track events have qualified for state!
4x100 Meter Relay: Jayden Linderman, James Butler, Oliver Sznyterman & Jonah Miller, Third Place
3200 Meter Run : Myles Wagner, Sectional Champion
800 Meter Run: Nate Martin, Third Place
High Jump: Jayden Linderman, Sectional Champion
Triple Jump: Enoch John, Sectional Champion
Congratulations, Warriors!

21 days ago, Carly Byer

Jayden Linderman, James butler, Oliver Sznyterman, Jonah Miller putting their hands together and posing on field

Have a great summer, Warriors! We'll see some of you for summer school!

23 days ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations to our Tri-M Music Honor Society student chapter for earning national Chapter of the Year recognition from National Association for Music Education. The Tri-M Music Honor Society has chapters worldwide.
At MCHS, Tri-M students host Children's Music Day, Middle School Clinic, CoffeeHouse, and music classes for adjusted learning students.
Bravo! 🎶

23 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society earns national Chapter of the Year