McHenry Community High School

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

about 13 hours 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

1 day 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

1 day 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!

1 day 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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1 day ago, Amy Maciaszek

Senior Decision Day will be livestreamed on the Warrior Weekly's YouTube page

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our food service staff for providing breakfast, lunch and catering some of our special events. You are an important part of our students' days!

1 day ago, Carly Byer

Five food service staff members posing in front of McHenry Community High School banner

Eight food service staff member posing in kitchen

During Wednesday's White Coat Ceremony, MCHS alum Amy (Smulski) Druml, Class of 1994, was named this year's Distinguished Graduate.
Vice president and chief nurse executive for Northwestern Medicine's McHenry and Woodstock hospitals, Druml has helped shape our biomedical science program.
Congratulations!

2 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Amy Druml, center, is the 2026 MCHS Distinguished Graduate

Congratulations to our biomedical science students honored Wednesday during the White Coat ceremony. Twenty-six students completed all MCHS biomedical science courses to receive white coats.
Also, 22 students were celebrated for earning their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential through MCHS. A total of 32 students got their CNA designation this year.
The evening also included recognitions for students who earned all As in their biomedical science courses and those who participated in the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club.

2 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

26 MCHS students got their White Coats to signify completion of the biomedical science pathway

Students in dual credit chemistry measured pH levels by noticing the color. Red cabbage juice was used as the indicator and changed color depending on what was mixed with it.

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Students doing a lab at a lab table with red liquid

9 vials with eight of them having different colors: red, pink, shades of purple and teal

Great job to our Leadership in Action students for hosting the Leadership Summit on Wednesday! You can watch it back here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6TuW_p-TAM

2 days ago, Carly Byer

Group photo of Leadership Summit on stage

Work is underway at Freshman Campus to improve the back parking lot to create a separate bus lane, and add landscaping and walkways. It is part of an overall effort to modernize high school buildings.
“I’m excited about the changes,” Freshman Campus Principal Sean Sterner said. “What I really like is the additional greenery and landscaping.”
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2853889

3 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

construction work at Freshman Campus parking lot to make a new bus lane

Congratulations to these seniors for continuing their athletic careers after high school!

3 days ago, Carly Byer

21 students standing in front of McHenry Warriors back drop. Some holding their athletic signing paper

Sophomore students in our AVID elective class visited UW-Whitewater on Tuesday. They toured campus, attended an information session and participated in activities in the student center.

4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Sophomore AVID students visit UW-Whitewater on April 28

This week's Warrior Weekly episode looks at the impact of high gas prices on students, and the impact of McHenry Messenger advisor Dane Erbach on his students.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/bWoCQL94bBI?si=7ad2U_iHMsJxDjxu
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4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

The Shack Spring Sale is happening at the home baseball game from 4:30–6:30 p.m. today (April 28) at the Upper Campus baseball field.
All shirts are $5 off and all hoodies are $10 off as the Warrior Shack makes room for new inventory. Cash and cards accepted.
Stop by, grab a deal, and show your Warrior pride!
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4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

The Warrior Shack mobile trailer sells Warrior gear at home sporting events and other activities

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation day. Thank you, bus drivers!

5 days ago, Carly Byer

This past weekend, our Special Olympics athletes competed in the regional track and field meet! They all did great and the first place winners will be going to state! See their rankings here: https://www.dist156.org/article/2844187

6 days ago, Carly Byer

Student on track standing in front of how they placed

Student in front of first place looking happy

Student standing in front of fifth place

Students standing on track one throwing hands up

Congratulations to our prom royalty!
King and Queen: Landon and Jeni
Prince and Princess: Harry and Eva

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Prom King and Queen Landon and Jeni in their sashes and crowns

Prom prince and princess Eva and Harry in their sashes and crowns

What a beautiful prom night! Thank you prom committee, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Steck, and our chaperones for a wonderful night!

7 days ago, Carly Byer

Teachers Gina Adams and Megan Steck posing by Romeo and Juliet decor

Romeo and Juliet Prom decor on table with book and vases and greenery

On Friday, we celebrated our retirees: Karyn Burmeister, Margie Carhart and Ray Currie.
Not pictured: Mary Dyra, Pam McCarrel, Tammy Mercurio, Boyka Petrov, Kendra Roth, April Ruiz and Dave Wilson. Congratulations to all! Enjoy retirement!

8 days ago, Carly Byer

Megan Edwards reading on the microphone with Karyn Burmeister standing next to her

Heidie Dunn speaking with Marige Carhart

Teachers holding signs that say compassionate wise accepting and passionate

Ryan Ellison speaking to Ray Currie. Kim Fatih standing next to Ray.