McHenry Community High School

Therapy dog Bailey gave some encouragement to students taking ACCESS tests this weeks. #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Happy School Counselors Week! Thank you counselors for all you do!

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Happy School Counselors Week! Photos of our 9 counselors

The MCHS National Honor Society is hosting a glow run to raise money for CASA of McHenry County. Please join us May 2 at Freshman Campus for this great event! The run starts at 7:45 p.m. Visit the link to learn more and sign up! https://bit.ly/4jQ6IpA (IG: Link in bio.)

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Flyer for May 2 Miles for Smiles Glow Run 5K hosted by National Honor Society

MCHS Alumni: Create your profile today and help us with the 5000 Warriors Project. Our Alumni Association is growing and here to serve you! http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile (IG: link in bio.)

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Attention Warrior Family - come out and support the MCHS Foundation and the next great event. They will be hosting Dueling Pianos at the Vixen on 2/22 and all proceeds will go back to the MCHS Foundation to provide scholarships and funds for students in need and other special activities. Reserve a table for friends. Tickets are $15 and it will be sure to be a blast. https://www.vixenmchenry.com/event/mchs-foundation-benefit (IG: link in bio.)

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Felix and Finger the Vixen 1208 Green Street McHenry Dueling Pianos the Vixen Live music, comedy and spirits. McHenry High School Foundation Cash Prizes Sat. February 22 7:00 p.m. (over 21 event) $15 100% of proceeds go to support of the McHenry High School Foundation

AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) students at both campuses heard from guest speakers. Freshmen AVID students were visited by alum and Cubs organist John Benedeck. Upper students met Director of the Dinosaur Institute, Dr. Nate Smith, over Zoom. #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Dark room with students looking at a slide show with a photo of camping in the snow

Dark room with students looking at a slide about Antarctic dinosaurs

Students in Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Cabalquinto's classes made beautiful items to sell to staff in an effort to raise money for Saturday's MCHS Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Great work! Learn more about the Polar Plunge and donate: https://bit.ly/4gfWU5a (IG: Link in bio.)

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photo of craft items made by students to sell and raise money for the Polar Plunge

Dr. McTague awarded graphics student Wynter Bolger a certificate for designing our 2023-2024 annual report. Awesome job, Wynter! Check it out here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/hpzm/#p=1 (IG: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Matt Conor, Wynter Bolger and Dr. McTague posing for photos. Wynter holding certificate for completing the annual report. Dr. MCTague holding the Annual Report.

Dr. McTague speaking to a class. Matt Connor standing next to him. Wynter standing next to him. Graphic Car wraps in background.

Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added social science division chair position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: link in bio) #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Image of student learning area to promote hiring of MCHS staff members

Eight members of the MCHS boys wrestling team have joined in the school’s first-ever Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics. As of Thursday, MCHS is on track to raise more than $4,000 at Saturday's event at Upper Campus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gfWU5a (IG: Link in bio.)

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Image of woman participating in Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

There is still time for MCHS students to purchase tickets to this weekend's SnowBall dance! Tickets must be purchased by noon on Saturday. https://gofan.co/event/2475329?schoolId=IL15583 (IG: link in bio.)

3 months ago, Carly Byer

SnowBall February 1 Mocktail Hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dance 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street McHenry, IL 60050 $10 A TICKET. Buy your tickets now.

April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. To prepare, take the Warrior ACT Prep program taught by MCHS teachers! We encourage all juniors to sign up. Students on free lunch will have their fees waived. Register soon. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025

3 months ago, Carly Byer

5 Sessions $35 All sessions $35. All sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room. Warrior ACT prep. Quest for your best! Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th, 10th and 9th grade students. Session Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m . Sunday 12-2p.m. Tuesday 3:15-5:15 p.m. Intro to the ACT and Strategies to Beat Your Goals: February 1, February 16, and February 11. Beat your ACT Goals English: February 15, March 2, and March 11. Beat Your ACT Goals: Reading: February 22, February 9, March 4. Beat your ACT goals: Math: March 8, February 2, February 25. Beat your ACT Goals: Science: March 1, March 9, and February 18. 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve in al subtests Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And Much much more1! ACT/Pre-ACT Testing Date April 10th. Online Registration form : bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring Chromebook, calcula

5 Sesiones $35. Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC. PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT. ¡BUSCA lo mejor de TI! DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO. Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11º , 10º y 9º grado. ELECCIONA TU DÍA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones: Sesión, Sábado 9-11a.m., Domingo 12-2p.m., Martes 3:15p.m.-5:15p.m.. Introducción al ACT y estrategias para superar tus metas: 1 de feb, 16 de feb, 11 de feb. Supera tus metas de ACT: Inglés: 15 de feb, 2 de marzo, 11 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Lectura: 22 de feb, 9 de feb, 4 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Matemáticas: 8 de marzo, 2 de feb, 25 de feb. supera tus metas de ACT: Ciencias 1 de marzo, 9 de feb, 18 de feb. Fecha de la prueba ACT/Pre-ACT: 10 de abril. Sesiones de 2 horas Aprende consejos para mejorar en todas las subpruebas Practica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectas Participa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gan

Tri-M Music Honor Society students have been teaching Mrs. Cabalquinto's and Mrs. Hanson's classes. They've introduces instruments, music vocabulary, notes, scales and more. The students learned the school fight song and took turns conducting. #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Student helping another student play a trumpet

Join National Art Honor Society for a Valentine's themed paint night! Purchase your tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3035823

3 months ago, Carly Byer

February Paint Night 2025 Friday, February 7 4:45-7 p.m. MCHS Upper Campus Room 321 Tickets $18 Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 6 at 3 p.m. No Walk=in National Art Honor Society. All proceeds benefit the NAHS Scholarship fund

Writers Week begins next week! Authors will be speaking to students during the school day. Maggie Smith is coming to Upper Campus and Elizabeth Holden is coming to Freshman Campus. We are excited to have them! 📚 Questions for Maggie Smith: https://tinyurl.com/qamaggiesmith

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden book cover. MCHS presents Elizabeth Holden February 5th during English classes in the theater Students should see their English teacher for more information. Writers Week.

Good Bones Maggie Smith book cover. MCHS and Follet present Maggie Smith February 4 All students will attend during an assigned period. See your English teacher for more information. Have a question for the author ask it here.

Mr. Morris' physics students are studying the forms of energy this week in the lab. They are very engaged and working hard to see the different forms of energy they use and live with every day. Great job, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOrnsCFF8p4 The Warrior Weekly is back and they're covering: ⚡ Energy Drinks 📱 TikTok Temporary Ban ☔ The Weather #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Students, it's the last week you can donate food to Latin-American Student Organization's food drive for the Youth and Family Center. Bring your donations to AIM!

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Food Drive Donate Through Jan 7-Jan31 Donations go towards the YFC AIM classes will compete in order to gather non-perishable items. The AIM with the most non-perishable goods, wins donuts on LASO! We accept donations of non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We recommend sauces, soups, beans in cans or jars. Please check expiration dates. Recolecta de Alimentos Donaciones se aceptan de jan 7-31 Donaciones van a la YFC . ¡Las clases de AIM competirán y juntarán comida en lata. La clase de AIM que junte mas comida, ganará donuts/donas para su clase! Aceptamos donaciones de comida en lata y en frascos y paquetes sellados. Recomendamos salsas, sopas, frijoles en lata o frasco. FAVOR DE REVISAR LA FECHA DE EXPIRACION

Students had a great time at bass fishing club on Sunday! To see all our clubs: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home?pli=1 (IG: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

3 months ago, Carly Byer

Group of students standing outside in the snow

MCHS students are taking care of a new tree at Upper Campus . The Remembrance Tree is a place for students and staff to honor those who have passed away. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1966416 (IG: Link in bio.)

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek