McHenry Community High School

It's beach day at summer school!🦩 🏝️⛱️ #WarriorReady156

Please see the link for our current job postings, including the recently added Technology Support Level 2 position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

The first day of school will be here before you know it! (August 13) Below is a link with resources that will help you get ready for the school year. Please be sure to complete yearly enrollment by July 25. If you have already done so, please check PowerSchool to be sure all your items are approved. https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025

Adjusted Learning students made Alien Slime on Tuesday. They were able to witness the reaction that happens when you mix glue, baking soda and saline water. 🧪 #WarriorReady156

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added groundsman position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
(IG: Link in bio.)

MCHS Marching Band and Color Guard members had a busy July 4 holiday with parades in Lakemoor and Wonder Lake.
Great job! 🎼

We were happy to welcome our session two summer school students on Monday!

Today we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In honor of this holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Happy Fourth! 🇺🇸 🎆 Learn about the history of Independence Day: https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th (IG: link in bio.)

https://www.dist156.org/page/registration Yearly Enrollment must be completed by July 25. If you have already done yours, check PowerSchool to make sure nothing was rejected. La inscripción anual debe completarse antes del 25 de julio. Si ya ha hecho el suyo, consulte PowerSchool para asegurarse de que no se rechazó nada.

Are you learning something new at home or during your travels this summer? Message us or tag us. 🌞You could end up on our social media pages! ¿Estás aprendiendo algo nuevo en casa o durante tus viajes este verano? ¡Envíanos un mensaje o etiquétanos! ¡Puedes terminar en nuestras páginas de redes sociales!

This past weekend, seven Key Club members and their advisor traveled to Bloomington to volunteer at the Special Olympics Summer Games. Members helped with soccer, bocce ball, the hospitality tent, souvenirs, powerlifting, and opening ceremonies. They had a great time interacting with the athletes and other volunteers. Students interested in community service through Key Club should contact head advisor, Emma Theel.

Mrs. Hanson's students celebrated the end of the first session of summer school by making ice cream in a bag and homemade fudge. It's always fun to combine science with cooking! 🍦#WarriorReady156

Regan Fulgham competed in Special Olympics state bocce ball and received a bronze medal! Placing in state is an incredible accomplishment! Way to go, Regan! 🥉#WarriorReady156

Check out where the Class of 2025 is heading on our Next Steps Map! 🗺️https://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps

On Thursday, Vindictive Vinyl Daniel Florek installed a mural at 3411 Elm St. designed by recent graduate, Sophie Zieba. Matt Connor's graphics students printed the design using material from Jessup Manufacturing. Sophie's design was chosen by the community in an online poll.

Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) marks the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/juneteenth156 IG: link in bio

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added building substitute and part-time Upper Campus supervision professional positions. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)

Mrs. Hanson's class had a fun sensory experience playing with shaving cream. Also, in honor National Root Beer Day, Mrs. Czaja and Mrs. Hanson's classes joined together to have a root beer float party. This sounds like a great day in summer school!

Congratulations to our five students of the week for summer school! Thank you Buddyz Pizza for sponsoring! #WarriorReady156

Enjoy this highlight video from graduation featuring our student speakers, Gabe Santos and Grace Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uLw94XoFEw Vocal Warriors: "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran Watch the full graduation ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ4tUCvRQKQ