McHenry Community High School

This is a friendly reminder there is no school this Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases: lunes 20 de enero. Learn about service opportunities to honor MLK: https://americorps.gov/serve/volunteer/mlk-day (IG: link in bio. )

5 months ago, Carly Byer

No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day No hay clases Dia de Martin Luther King Jr.

English two students have been working on their poetry skills! They wrote poetry on paint samples based on the colors and did blackout poetry where they take away parts of a book page to ultimately create their own poem. #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Two students in front of colorful paint samples with poetry on them

Black Out Poetry on the wall .Pages of books where different parts have been crossed off.

Eighth graders visited Upper Campus on Thursday to get a taste of what their future will look like as Warriors! More students will be visiting Friday. Thank you Leadership in Action students for giving them a tour! #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Students in the hallway, one waving and smiling

Students in bleachers being presented to

Warrior Chef students catered a delectable lunch for the Fox Valley Conference principals. Great job, Warriors!👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Seven Warrior Chef students in black button up chef shirts and black chef hats

Menu Entree Broccolo Cheddar Soup A velvety rich soup with tender broccoli florets and carrot strips in a creamy cheddar cheese base. Side Dish chicken caesar salad featuring tendered grilled chicken breast, served a top a bed of romaine lettuce, tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and crunchy croutons. Dessert Chocolate cookie bars. Irresistible chocolate cookie bars, baked to golden perfection with a soft, chesy center and loaded with rich, melt in your mouth chocolate chips.

This Saturday, (January 18) MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Clinic! Younger students will learn music skills from our high schoolers. 🎵🎶 Learn more and buy your tickets : https://www.dist156.org/article/1954135

5 months ago, Carly Byer

High School students and one younger child conducting

High school student with younger student

Please see the for our current job opportunities, including the recently added long-term substitute math instructor and groundsman positions. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

On Tuesday, we visited Mr. Molina's auto diagnostics class! 🚗 #WarriorReady156

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Group of students looking at an auto part with teacher

Two students and a teacher looking at an autopart

A car in the auto shop in the autos class

McHenry County College is hosting off-site English language classes including one right here at MCHS Upper Campus. Call (815) 455-8752, go to Room A362 at MCC, or visit www.mchenry.edu/esl for more information.

5 months ago, Carly Byer

Spring 2025 McHenry County College ESL English as Second Language. At no cost to student. English language classes. Classes start January 28, 2025. ESL Off-site classes will start on January 28 at Lake in the Hills, Harvard, and McHenry locations. Please call to schedule an appointment, register or get more information at 815-455-8752. Primavera 2025, McHenry County College. ESL Ingles como segundo idioma. Sin cosoto para el estudiante. CLASES DE IDIOMA INGLÉS.Las clases comienzan el 28 de enero de 2025. Las clases de ESL fuera del sitio comenzarán el 28 de enero en las ubicaciones de Lake in the Hills, Harvard y McHenry. Llame para programar una cita, registrarse u obtener más información al (815) 455-8752, vaya a la sala A362 en MCC o visite www.mchenry.edu/esl.

📢 Parent Webinar: Online Safety 🗓 When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 🔗 Join on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84204641245 Detective Richard Wistocki shares tips for keeping your students safe online.

5 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Flyer in English about free webinar for parents about children's safety online

Flyer in Spanish for free parent webinar on children's safety online

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

5 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.)

5 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

6 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)

6 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.)

6 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.)

6 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.)

6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

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

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!

6 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

6 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

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.)

6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

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

6 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