McHenry Community High School

Congratulations to our newest AVID Warriors, Peter Schmidtknecht and Mitch Stengel. 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.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Cal Vallianatos, Sean Sterner, Peter holding his certificate and Mr. Eiserman

Carl Vallianatos, Peter, Gina, Kelsey Mitch Stengel holding certifcate, Megan Edwards, Sean Sterner

Juniors, take the ACT early at MCHS in February! Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! You will get a credit on your account fees senior year for the February ACT. You will also get a Starbucks gift card from Black Diamond. Register: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

5 months ago, Carly Byer

ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 Juniors take the ACT Early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create an account (If you do not already have one) Enter test code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 will get credit on their account fees. Credit will be applied to their senior year fees. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT Día de la prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn 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 tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.

ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testng center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school

ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School

Today is Illinois Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Thank you, bus drivers! It is also School Bus Safety week. Learn more about school bus safety: https://isp.illinois.gov/StaticFiles/docs/TrafficResources/5-542.pdf

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Students and families are invited to the Military Options Presentation and Recruiter Panel! Join the counseling team and recruiters at 6 p.m. October 22 (Wednesday) in the Warrior Room: 420. Park in the north lot. Students & families can engage with recruiters from several military branches.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Military Options Presentation & Recruiter Panel Considering Military Service? Hear from local recruiters and the MCHS counseling team about military opportunities. 7 small crests of each military branch pictured. 10/22 6 p.m. MCHS Upper Campus Warrior Room Park in north lot.

McHenry Township Fire Protection District Chief Horist and Deputy Chief Bush visited the District 156 board meeting Monday to present a certificate of appreciation to Dr. McTague in honor of the partnership between the schools and the fire department.
We work closely with the fire district on safety planning as well as promoting the profession to our students.

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GStl-Yt89m4
The Warrior Weekly covers students who balance jobs with school, the Warrior Support Center and Principal Eiserman. 🎥

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Sign for the Warrior Support Center Social Workers Psychologists

The MCHS Theatre Department has two amazing shows on tap for November!
“Shiloh’s Well” takes the stage at Freshman Campus while "Figaro" will be performed at Upper Campus. Tickets available on GoFan starting today, and they'll also be sold at the door.
Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2495147

(IG: Link in bio.)

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Flyers to promote the MCHS Theatre Department's two upcoming shows in November

It's America's Safe Schools Week. At District 156, nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We want our students to feel safe at school so they are free to learn and grow.
Learn more about our commitment to safety: https://www.dist156.org/page/school-safety

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Yellow road sign with "Safety First" on it

Congratulations to 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.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Gina Nomikoudis and Carl Vallinatos Gina with certificate

Lorena Ortega and Kelsey Podgorski. Kelsey Podgorski's certificate and Avid jacket

Erin Sanders and Carl Vallinaots. Erin Sanders with certificate and jacket

Carl Vallinantos and Colt Nero with Elizabeth Ammetis and her certiciate

Join Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) for a Day of the Dead celebration 5-8 p.m. on November 1 at Freshman Campus. Entry is free and food will be available for purchase.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Day of the Dead Free event November 1, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join LASO for a a night of fun with face painting, photo booth, dancing, games, crafts raffles and more! El Vado's Food truck will be selling tacos and snacks. Cafeteria East Entrance McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street McHenry, IL

Este evento presentado por LASO Dia de los Muertos Entrada Gratuita November 1, 5p.m.-8p.m. Unase a LASO a una noche divertida con Pinta Caras, Cabina de Fotos, Baile, Rifas y más. Comida la venta. El Vado Food Truck Venderá tacos y más Cafetería entrada del este. McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012. N Green Street, McHenry, IL

Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Staff shouted out these wonderful individuals this week. Not pictured: Derek Galvicius and Maura Reid

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Leah Pietraszewski holding "You Rock" card

Hutchinson and Swanson holding "You Rock" card

Mrs. Beattie's swim class did different swimming exercises while monitoring their heart rates on Thursday. ♥️🏊

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Tomorrow (Friday) is picture retake day during the school day. 📷༘

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Picture Retakes 7a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Freshman Campus Commons Area "The nook" Upper Campus: South Entrance Lobby. Día de fotos estudaintes. Fecha de recuperación Viernes 17 de octubre 7 a.m. to 30:30 p.m. Freshman Campus Area Comùn "The nook/el rincón" Upper Campus Vestíbulo de entrada sure

Freshman Campus closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with a Grito de Independencia, inspired by the battle cry for Mexico's independence in 1810. They also celebrated with candy and art. #HispanicHeritageMonth . Learn more about Hispanic Heritage month: https://www.dist156.org/page/hispanic-heritage-month

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Four students drawing at a table with the a country's flag

Congratulations to the four students chosen for the Outstanding PE Student Award at Upper Campus for the first quarter of the school year.
They each get a T-shirt and have their photo on display for one year.
We're proud of you!

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photos of four Outstanding PE Student Award winners for first quarter 2025-2026

Students and families are invited to the Military Options Presentation and Recruiter Panel! Join the counseling team and recruiters at 6 p.m. October 22 in the Warrior Room: 420. Park in the north lot. Students & families can engage with recruiters from several military branches.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Watch 🎥 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwpjAMQ8kJs
It's the first Warrior Weekly of the school year! Enjoy their coverage of homecoming week.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Students dressed up in sunglasses and Hawaiian leis with pom poms in front of balloons at the football game that says "sink the rocket"

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

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Please see this link for our current job postings, including the recently added Nurse position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38PaWy3Vl1U
Enjoy this highlight video of last week's homecoming! The song is our marching band performing The B-52's "Rock Lobster."

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Here are this week's staff shoutouts! Not pictured: Angie Welch, Lauren Hines, April Ruiz.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Sasha holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon

Badgley holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon

Monica holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon

Curlott holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon