McHenry Community High School

Congratulations to Emma Theel for being the latest recipient of the Tire-less Teacher award! Thank you for all that you do!

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added long-term substitute physical education instructor position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (Link in bio.)

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photo with "We are hiring" wording to promote recent open positions

April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. 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. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025

4 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 9. 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: 9 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

Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Paul Colomer and Steffen Hayes. (not pictured)

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Children's Music Day is back and even bigger! With the addition of a Middle School Music Clinic to the Jan. 18 lineup, students in kindergarten through 8th grade can learn from our high school musicians. 🎼 Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1954135 (IG: Link in bio.)

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Flyers with information about Children's Music Day

Flyer with information about Middle School Music Clinic on Jan. 18

Save the date: Plans are in the works for the MCHS Multicultural Fair on April 5, 2025. The fair includes interactive booths, entertainment and more representing different world cultures. Visit the link to participate as a vendor. https://bit.ly/40v1b0l (IG: Link in bio.)

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Flyers with information about the April 5 Multicultural Fair at MCHS

MCHS is starting the new year by hosting the first-ever Polar Plunge on Feb. 1 at Upper Campus to benefit Special Olympics. Click on the link to learn more and join the fundraising effort! https://www.dist156.org/article/1950454 (IG: Link in bio.)

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photo of people taking part in Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois

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

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) is organizing a food drive for the Youth and Family Center. Students, bring your donations to your AIM class throughout this month. The class that donates the most will win doughnuts!

4 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

Welcome back, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Student shaking staff member's hand both of them giving a thumbs up

Two students on the couch with the window showing the fields int he background

This is a friendly reminder there is no school this upcoming Monday. Eligible students may take make-up finals. Second semester will begin this Tuesday, January 7. We hope you had a fantastic break and are looking forward to seeing you, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Monday, January 6 Teacher Institute Day No School lunes 6 de enero desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases Tuesday, January 7 First Day of Second Semester martes 7 de enero primer dia del segundo semestre

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

4 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

Juniors: Tomorrow (January 3) is the deadline to register for the early ACT! Instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

4 months ago, Carly Byer

ACT Test Day February 8 Registration Deadline January 3 McHenry Community High School District 156 Juniors Take the ACT early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at www.act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create account (if you do not already have on) Enter test code 258560. Cost $69. Juniors who take the ACT on February 8 will get a $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS school board*Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT DÍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha límite de incripción: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarán a cabo en el UPPER CAMPUS de McHenry High School. REGÍSTRATE EN www.act.org. Haz clic en "Register for the ACT" Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el CÓDIGO DEL CENTRO DE PRUEBAS: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso HAZ CLIC AQUÍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirán un CRÉDITO de $69 en los cuotas Cortesía de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS

🎉 Happy New Year from MCHS!

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Once again, MCHS students, staff and community provided holiday gifts for those in need through the Giving Tree and other community projects. Read more on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/1937403 (IG: Link in bio.)

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS Giving Tree provides gifts for those in need

Warriors, we hope you enjoy your break and have a wonderful holiday season! We'll see you January 7. #WarriorsTakeBreaks

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Leonidus holding Happy Holidays sign Winter Break on hot chocolate

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 fund 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/

5 months ago, Carly Byer

🐻 Recent graduate, Maddie Spencer, visited with Urban Air to bring a fun activity to Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes. They brought materials for students to build their own bears! #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Student showing staff the stuffing that goes into their bear

Group photo of Urban Air and students with bears

Happy Holidays from the MCHS alumni association! If you are an alum who has not already joined the alumni association, please do here: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile

5 months ago, Carly Byer

AIM classrooms have festively decorated their doors. Enjoy the winners, along with a few others! #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Elf decorated Upper Campus First place take a selfie

Micklinghoff Homealone face in a wreath principals as the criminals. Battle plan. Freshman Campus First place

Polar Express train door Freshman Campus Second Place

Polar Express train door with lamp, stairs, north pole sign, golden tickets. Freshman Campus Third Place