Students in Ms. Cabalquinto's class and Ms. Hanson's class made pet rocks with student leaders. In the coming weeks, they will be making habitats for their pets while talking about basic needs and adaptations. We love their designs!
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Students holding pet rocks, one looking like a panda
Group of students holding pet rocks
Students holding pet rocks they designed
Students holding pet rocks they designed
Students holding pet rocks they designed
Congratulations to our latest AVID Warriors, Coach Beerbower and Principal Eiserman! 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.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Kyle Hobson, Greg Eiserman with his certificate and AVID jacket, Carl Vallianatos
John Beerbower with certicate and jacket and Carl Vallianatos
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583?activity=Performing%20Arts
Come see the freshman/sophomore play, “Shiloh’s Well,”tonight (Friday) or tomorrow. (Saturday) The play follows Shiloh, a high school student overwhelmed by a series of small disasters, who discovers a mysterious wishing well with the power to change the course of the day. The runtime is about an hour. The students did a great job for their staff preview!
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Two students reading a book with shadows of a person with a cane begging to a king
Shiloh's Well Freshman Sophomore Play
Shiloh's Well Freshman Sophomore Play
Students on stage holding papers or binders
Students on stage laughing and pointing to a student who's on the ground
Two students posing one dressed as a king, the other dressed as a god with horns
Group photo of cast and crew
Several MCHS organizations are teaming up to offer the school’s first Bilingual College and Career Expo this Saturday (Nov. 8) at Upper Campus.
The event, set for 10 a.m. until noon, will feature representatives from a growing list of colleges and universities, as well as local businesses and organizations.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2508968
8 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Several MCHS organizations are teaming up to offer the school’s first Bilingual College and Career Expo on Nov. 8 at Upper Campus. The event, set for 10 a.m. until noon, will feature representatives from a growing list of colleges and universities, as well as local businesses and organizations.  Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2508968
Several MCHS organizations are teaming up to offer the school’s first Bilingual College and Career Expo on Nov. 8 at Upper Campus. The event, set for 10 a.m. until noon, will feature representatives from a growing list of colleges and universities, as well as local businesses and organizations.  Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2508968

Winter sports are here! ❄️ If you're involved in winter sports, be sure you're registered, attend the team picture day (3 p.m.) and Town Hall meeting (7 p.m.) on November 13 at the Upper Campus main gym.
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/mchenry-warriors

8 months ago, Carly Byer
Winter Sports Important Dates Winter Registration open now, get registered today, Team Picture Day November 13 at 3p.m. in the Upper Campus Main Gym Town Hall Meeting November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus Main Gym
Class of 2029 students and families are invited to join your administrative and counseling teams for our Freshman Future Planning Presentation! This event focuses on how present success builds to future opportunities at MCHS and beyond!! There are two sessions of this presentation:
Wednesday 11/12, 6p.m., Freshman Campus Theater
Thursday 11/13, 8:30 a.m. livestream at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tu9kRw66mw
A recording of the livestream presentation will remain at the same link.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Freshman Future Planning Presentation looking forward logo November 12 6 p.m. in the Freshman Campus Theater November 13 8:30 a.m.  Virtual at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tu9kRw66mw
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
The 2026-2027 curriculum guide has been released. Course selection is right around the corner. It is never too early for students to start thinking about their electives and courses related to their career interests and passions.

8 months ago, Carly Byer
Forging your future McHenry Community High School District 156 2026-2027 Course Guided Paint pouring orange into forging
Sign up: https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026
Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more.

Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
5 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. Select your training day. Choose one each of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals  Sat. 1/31/26 9-11 a.m. Tuesday 2/17/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session: Beat Your ACT Goals:English Sat 2/28/26 9-11 a.m. or Sunday 2/1/26 12-2 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals Reading: Sun 3/1/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 2/10/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Beat your ACT goals Math: Sat 3/7/26 9-11 a.m., Sunday 2/22/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 3/3/26 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals: Science: Sat 2/21/26 9 to 11 a.m., Sun 3/8/26 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday 2/24/26 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ACT Pre ACT Testing Date April 15 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve all 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 more! Online registration form  https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring chromebook, calculator, and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch
5 SESIONES$35Todas 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 11°, 10° y 9° grado.SELECCIONA TU DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones:Introducción al ACT y Estrategias para Superar tus Metas (2)SÁB 9-11 a.m. 31/ene/2026MAR 17/feb/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m.Supera tus Metas del ACT: Inglés (2)9- 11 a.m. SÁB 28/feb/2026 12-2 p.m.DOM 1/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Lectura (2)DOM 12 -2 p.m. 1/marzo/2026 3:15 -5:15 pm. MAR 10/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Matemáticas (3)9- 11 a.m.SÁB 7/marzo/2026DOM 12-2 p.m. 22/feb/2026 MAR 3:15-5:15 p.m. 3/marzo/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Ciencias (3)9- 11a.m. SÁB 21/feb/2026 12- 2p.m. DOM 8/marzo/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m. MAR 24/feb/2026-Fecha de la pruebaACT/Pre-ACT:15 de abrilSesiones de 2 horasAprende consejos para mejorar en todas lassubpruebasPractica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectasParticipa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la pruebaReduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y ganaconfianza¡Y MUCHO, MUCHO MÁS! DESBLOQUEA TU  POTENCIAL CON LA PREPARACIÓN PARA EXÁMENES DE NUESTRO PERSONAL CAPACITADO FORMULARIO DE REGISTRO EN LÍNEA https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Por favor de traer: CHROMEBOOK, CALCULADORA Y LÁPICES Limitado a: 75 estudiantes por sesión. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

Ms. Lewis' honors geometry class is working hard solving practice equations to get ready for their quiz! 📐

8 months ago, Carly Byer
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Geometry problem on the board
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2025
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Virtual ParentTeacher Conferences illustration of a laptop
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros illustration of a computer
A-TEC Ambulance representatives came to speak to students about EMT and paramedic careers. They also showed students inside their ambulance. Visit Mr. Menke's web page to see a schedule of all our college and career exploration opportunities: https://www.dist156.org/page/collegeandcareercounselor
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Group of students looking at the ambulance
Students looking at the ambulance with the paramedics inside showing equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZU7EST1NFU
Watch the Warrior Weekly!
They cover:
-Friday Night Lights Senior Night
-The Freshman Campus and Upper Campus plays
-Tabletop Gaming club's new advisor, Ms. Larson
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Cheer leaders holding up seniors
Students practicing on stage for the Upper Campus play
Students practicing on stage for the Freshman Campus play
Group of students playing Dungeons and Dragons
Congratulations to Myles Wagner for qualifying for state with a time of 15:10 (also a personal record) at cross country sectionals last weekend. He'll race again Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
Shout out to all the cross country athletes on a great season!👟👟
8 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Myles Wagner qualified for state at cross country sectionals
For Tuesday Takeover, students advertised this weekend's play. Come see "Shiloh's Well" at the Freshman Campus Friday or Saturday! Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583
8 months ago, Carly Byer
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MCHS Theatre Department Proudly Presents Shiloh's Well by Chase Owen Be Careful what you wish for you might just get it... November 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Freshman Campus Theater for tickets visit dit156.org or Scan the QR Code produced by special arrangement with Next Stage press inc.
Join us virtually for a presentation on College Access for Students with Disabilities 6 p.m. on November 5. (tomorrow)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0
Learn how to navigate the college process while supporting students with 504's and IEP's! McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives will be a part of the presentation. Join live to be able to ask questions in real time or watch the recording later at the same link.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
College Access for Students with Disabilities Livestream November 5 6 p.m. What learn what accommodations colleges can provide and how to apply for them. View live to ask questions in real time or watch recording of livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0  McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives
Happy school psychologist week! Thank you for all you do!
https://www.dist156.org/page/psychologists
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Thank you psychologists! Photos of Tina Brietenbach, Kristine Nichols, Lauren Niemic and Eric Born
Don't forget, daylight savings ends Sunday!
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Don't forget. Daylight savings ends.
Congratulations to our latest 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.
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Carl, Tim Beagle and certificate
Carl, Jeremy Dunne and certificate
Sean Sterner,  Meghan Steck and certificate, Katie Brown
Carl and Alex Thompson certificate
Heidie and Erin Harris certificate
Carl and Megan Bennett certificate
Happy Halloween from MCHS! 🎃
8 months ago, Carly Byer
Students Snow white, Blues clues, unicorn, witch, Halloween leggings
Cowboy and Freddie Mercury
Student with his math teacher dressed like his math teacher
Student with button shirt and knit hat, other student as female from How to Train Your Dragon
Students with either bear or mice ears
Three students in Halloween costumes, one the pink female alien from Stitch
Group of students in costumes, Dorothy, Pikachu, cat, dog
Two students as Tune Squad players
Group of students at table in costumes, one in green suit, one as ketchup one as criminal
Students in Halloween costumes, blue suit with a four on it, and a medieval costume

Several MCHS organizations are teaming up to offer the school’s first Bilingual College and Career Expo on Nov. 8 at Upper Campus.
The event, set for 10 a.m. until noon, will feature representatives from colleges and universities, as well as local businesses and organizations.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2508968

8 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer with details for Nov. 8 College and Career Fair at McHenry HS Upper Campus, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Flyer with details for Nov. 8 College and Career Fair at McHenry HS Upper Campus, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.