We continued our tradition of our seniors visiting their elementary schools on their last day of school! Students and staff cheered the seniors on as they walked the halls. Thank you to our feeder districts for helping us make this magical day happen!
about 9 hours ago, Carly Byer
Students on playground in caps and gowns
Students walking the halls in caps and gowns with younger students holding ribbons
Students in caps and gowns with teacher
Students in caps and gowns with a few staff members
Studnets in caps and gowns on bleachers
Studnets in front of HIilltop Elementary
Elementary students holding sings that say "You did it. "Congrats senior Warriors" "Great Job"
Students standing in front of Landmark
Students in caps and gowns standing in front of Landmark sign
Please see the link for our current job postings, including the recently added Social Science Instructor position for the 2026-27 school year. https://dist156.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
about 10 hours ago, Carly Byer
We're hiring. Dist156.ted.k12.com./hire
Great job to our math students of the month!
about 12 hours ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Math Students of the Month April 2026 Summerlee Zagone, Allen Nguyen, Anthony Schillaci, Aubrey Mendez, Lorilye Ely, Brandon Vilchis, Moira Regan, Jordan Medina, Kayley Brockett, Shelby Rapp, Zain Syed, Elizabeth Downs, Mikaela Mueller, Harry Alexander
Division of Mathematics MCHS Math Students of the Month-April Jack Murray Rhyan Boffo Zak Rezmar Natalie Minnery Alexis Santoyo Cirstian Hernandez
Congratulations to Tina Breitenbach, Megan Ortega, Beth Caruso and Vanessa Kirk, our newest AVID Warriors! 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.
about 16 hours ago, Carly Byer
Two teachers with Tina Breitenbach and her certificate
Carl Vallinatos with Megan Ortega and her certificate
Beth Caruso with her certificate
Vanessa Kirk with Greg Eiserman and her certificate
Just in time for Mother's Day, the MCHS Environmental Club held a plant sale Thursday during lunch periods. Members sold plants they grew, such as sunflower and spider, as well as do-it-yourself planting kits.
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1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek
Environmental Club held a plant sale May 7
Environmental Club held a plant sale May 7
Environmental Club held a plant sale May 7
Environmental Club held a plant sale May 7
On Thursday, we had Lil' Warriors preschool graduation! Learn more about our preschool program: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool
1 day ago, Carly Byer
High Schoolers with preschoolers in graduation caps
High Schoolers with preschoolers in graduation caps
The class of 2026 has received over $9 million in scholarships! On Wednesday evening, they received scholarships and awards in a ceremony. The Illinois State Scholars and honors students were also recognized! Thank you to all who have supported our students! Great job, Warriors!
1 day ago, Carly Byer
Principal with three students cobra 31 scholarship
Two students with Key Club Vitality scholarship
Two students with representative for the Lions Club Scholaraship
Three representatives with a student for the Thomas McCormack Memorial Scholarship
Student with Betty Thomspon for the Betty Thompson Achievement scholarship
Two students with principal for the McHenry High School Educator's Association scholarship
Student with Marine for the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
Four students with principal for the Lakemoor Scholarship fund
Principal with three students for the Follet Education Scholarship
Two representatives with students and award of Chick Evans scholarship for caddies
Happy Nurse Appreciation day! Thank you for all you do for our students!
2 days ago, Carly Byer
Nurses together
Happy Physical Education and Sport week! Thank you to our PE teachers and coaches for encouraging healthy habits and inspiring our students!
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Physical Education and Sport Week. Photos of gym class volleyball, student lifting weights, student playing flag football, cross country runners, student racing on track, students lifting weights, student swimming, football player on field, soccer player kicking ball
Congratulations to our McHenry County Educator of the Year nominees! Winners will be announced at a banquet this Saturday.
3 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry County Educator of the Year Nominees Jason Myhre Math Instructor John Aubert English Instructor Ryan Cabildo Band Director Dane Erbach English Instructor Cody Freund Social Science Instructor Laney Gonzalez Bilingual Instructional Assistant Veronica Eggert Social Worker
Thank you to the 125 participants who raced in National Honor Society's Foam Run! This helped fund NHS scholarships and raise money for the K9s 4 U Dog Rescue.
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Participants with dogs
People at the start line
Someone racing to the finish line
People racing with others watching
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpfcNCvM884
The Warrior Weekly covers prom and students' comfort items.
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Students dancing at prom
Student holding needohs
Happy teacher and staff appreciation week! Thank someone in the comments you are grateful for!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Thank you teachers and staff for your dedication and vital roles in educating, nurturing and supporting every corner of our school. Your role enhances our students' success! Cartoon hand fixing a cartoon graduate's graduation hat. Graduate reading a book.
On Monday, we celebrated senior Kaitlyn Norris earning a $1,000 scholarship through the McHenry County Regional Office of Education's new Teach for McHenry County scholarship program.
Norris plans to study education at Illinois State University and come back home to teach! Congratulations!
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Kaitlyn and Regional Superintendent with Regional Office of Education McHenry, IL logo backdrop
Kaitlyn with principal Eiserman and superintendent Dr. McTague in front of Regional Office of Education McHenry, IL logo backdrop
Kaitlyn with her parents in front of Regional Office of Education McHenry, IL logo backdrop
Kaitlyn signing a document
Congratulations to our 200 Distinguished Warriors, our largest group! Thank you to our alum speaker, Ryan Wildenhain! We'd also like to thank our generous sponsors, Castle Autoplex of McHenry, Buss Ford Lincoln and Sunnyside! They presented scholarships to two Distinguished Warriors chosen randomly. Well done, Warriors!
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students with their stoles next to a congratulations sign
Three students in stoles
Speaker
Two men with two students holding awards
Two students with stoles and an administrator
Student getting stole
Student smiling on stage with stole
Student getting stole
Student on stage with stole
Student walking up stage to get stole

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added school nurse position for the 2026-2027 school year.

https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

7 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring a school nurse for next school year, among other open positions

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

7 days ago, Carly Byer
Kentucky Derby Party 4-8p.m. Saturday, May 2 Sideouts Sports Tavern Island Lake, IL Live music by Dejua Vu. After Party: Anchors Away. Derby Outfit Contest Raffles. Support  the McHenry High School Foundation
On Friday, we celebrated our seniors and their decisions post graduation!
Check out where everyone is headed:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1p-I8iwXaSF_oSlmF4DaHLf6hcbdnroo&ll=38.086327827886095%2C-79.52068685&z=3
7 days ago, Carly Byer
Students clapping with some seniors standing
People sitting with some students standing
Seniors on chairs on the floor and other students in the bleachers
Orange and black balloons with big MCHS letters that light up
Map with sticky notes in locations where people are going
Great job to our INCubatoredu students presenting their business ideas to judges on Thursday! The business ideas were the following:
Vibe Vault - school spirit theme packages
Ecoshell - recycled plastic phone cases
Send & Smile -parties for adults to create custom care packages for students away
Clean Grill Company - grill cleaning service
The winner was Vibe Vault! All of these Warriors did a fantastic job!
8 days ago, Carly Byer
Five students presenting in front of a Start Up (3D printing) slide
Five students presenting in front of a slide
Five students presenting in front of a meet the team slide
Two students presenting in front of a slide with a grill

Senior Decision Day!
Watch as we celebrate our seniors' postsecondary plans.
Thank you to the Warrior Weekly student broadcast class.
https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorweekly7311/streams
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8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Senior Decision Day will be livestreamed on the Warrior Weekly's YouTube page