
On Friday evening, dressed-up juniors and seniors gathered at West Campus for the McHenry Mask-erade.
The event included comedian Adam Grabowski, food trucks, a raffle, dancing and more. Thank you to MCHS staff for running such an awesome #prom alternative.
#ILSchoolsStepUp





Last week, six MCHS students competed in the @IHSA_IL State Journalism Tournament. They are Rachel Kaminski, Josie Cable, Ciara Duncan, Emma Snyder, Corissa Phannenstill, and Jenna Ernst.
Senior Emma Snyder placed third in the news writing category.
Congratulations to all!


As a reminder, there is an added benefit to receiving the #COVID-19 #vaccine. Fully vaccinated individuals who are not exhibiting symptoms will not have to quarantine as a result of close contact with an infected person.


Please see the link below for our current job postings including these recently added positions:
*FACS Instructor (1.0 FTE)
*Special Education Instructor (1.0 FTE)
*School Social Worker (1.0 FTE).
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh


Someone's treasure: MCHS sculpture students recently celebrated Earth Day by collecting trash to repurpose as art. Check out some of the beautiful creations made from rubbish.





Health care fundamentals: MCHS students in Honors Principles of #Biomed are learning how to draw blood and start IV lines.
#phlebotomy #K12 #edu @PLTWorg




MCHS photography students are experimenting with #tripods and exploring the art of #nature.
#K12





Juniors and seniors: There is still time to get tickets for this Friday's McHenry Mask-erade prom alternative. The event features a comedy performance, food trucks, dancing and more. Forms are available in the main office or on the district website.
https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/classof2021events/mchenry-mask-erade


Spring is singing a lovely tune at East Campus. Enjoy these images of flowers and trees in bloom.





Congratulations to the MCHS students who participated in the Special Olympics Region B Spring Games on Saturday. They are: Reagan Fulgham, Julie Hultin, Thomas Quast, Jeremy Napier, Dakota Ruiz, Eileen Waicosky, and Jamie Wright.
Thanks to the Key Club for helping!


The latest print edition of the student-produced McHenry Messenger is now available at both campuses. Stories include a profile of Dr. Prickett and his recent Illinois High School Principal of the Year award.
See it online at https://bit.ly/3vlx9cq


Great job by everyone who participated in Saturday's Mr. McHenry event at East Campus. Congratulations to senior Ryan Hephner.




Homecoming Week spirit activities came to a close Friday with Hawaiian Day and the annual Duct Tape the Teacher activity.
Students could buy tape, and proceeds will be used for a student council gift to the school.
Way to go, Mr. Galvicius!


Keep up the great work, Warriors.
#WearAMask
#WarriorsWearMasks156


To celebrate this week's Earth Day, the Environmental Club and McHenry Activism Club joined forces to collect plastic bags. The bags will be donated to PADS to be used to make sleeping mats for homeless shelters.
Great job!


Seniors from East Campus and West Campus faced off Tuesday evening for the annual homecoming Powder Puff flag football game at McCracken Field. West seniors came away with a 12-6 victory.
Congratulations to all!
#HoCo21 #HomecominginApril





Four MCHS seniors were named 2021 homecoming royalty on Monday afternoon. Alexis Friedle and Ryan Barrett represent East Campus, and Max DeCicco and Ashley Wachter were selected at West.
Congratulations to all!





East Campus is ready for Homecoming Week with plenty of "Under the Sea" decorations.





Homecoming in April? Yes, please!
MCHS students are gearing up for a week of fun activities to create a traditional fall Homecoming in the spring. In addition to Spirit Week dress days, several after-school events are planned for next week.
Stay tuned!


Congratulations to MCHS alum Darrin Shockey for graduating U.S. Army basic training on April 1, and starting to train to be a horizontal construction engineer. After finishing advanced individual training, he plans to start airborne school.
Thank you for your service!
