McHenry Community High School

Our new AP Cybersecurity course is a broad introduction to the field that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential. Students will study the ways that individuals and organizations manage risk and how risk can be mitigated through a defense-in-depth strategy. This yearlong course aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework. See our full curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides

9 months ago, Carly Byer

We invite our community to donate non-perishable food items to MCHS' Food for Thought food pantry from 3-7 p.m. on November 25 at Freshman Campus. Pick up a free pie (apple or pumpkin) when you donate!

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Food for Thought Help donate food to help people in need in our community. Pick up your pie and drop off your non-perishable food 3-7 p.m. November 25 McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street. The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food For Thought an MCHS Food Pantry

Food for Thought Ayuda a donar alimentos para ayudar a las personas necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. Recoge tu pastel y deja tu comida no perecedera de 3p.m. a 7p.m. el 25 de noviembre. 1012 N. Green Street The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Food for Thought an MCHS Food Pantry

Our BRIDGES transition program's Across the Bridge store hosted a McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Mid-Day Mixer. Chamber members played bingo, were taught crafts and checked out the store. The Across the Bridge store will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Black Friday, November 28. They are located at 1774 N Richmond Rd. McHenry, IL. Come check out their holiday items!
Learn more about BRIDGES: https://www.dist156.org/page/bridges

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Someone checking out at the Bridges store with people helping at the register

A Bridges worker and a visitor doing a craft

People standing around in the Bridges store

Bridges clients doing crafts with an staff member

Check out this week's edition of the Warrior Weekly student broadcast that features the start of boys basketball, our amazing band director, and a new way to teach English to multilingual students. 🎥
https://youtu.be/k8d45IkiwNU?si=7L0X6Dbjw55VnjXu

9 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Warrior Weekly features band director Ryan Cabildo

Warrior Weekly features the start of the boys basketball season

Warrior Weekly features Dungeons and Dragons activity to teach English

Warrior Weekly is a news broadcast program created by MCHS students

MCHS District 156 board members were given AVID jackets Monday night to honor them for their work supporting our schools as well as the district implementation of the AVID elective curriculum for students.
#ThankABoardMember

9 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Adaptations to our freshman biology curriculum and classroom methods will include differentiated stations where students will work through learning activities and rigorous extensions. Students will have the ability to earn honors credit at the end of each semester if they complete additional requirements.
See our full 2026-2027 curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Three students working on a DNA lab in biology

https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2025
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 (Thursday) at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Conferencias Virtuales parea Padres y Maestros

It's the start of American Education week! We are celebrating everyone who makes learning possible. Thank you, educators, support staff, family and community members! It is your support that helps our students succeed. #AmericanEducationWeek

9 months ago, Carly Byer

American Education Week collage of photos: staff with student at a store, teacher teaching to students at desks, students in PE playing hockey, chemistry teacher with goggles helping students, nurse helping student take blood pressure, teacher helping students play games, cafeteria staff making french fries, three staff members

Our current pathway for French III has been modified with MCC so that two additional semesters are added for dual credit during Honors French III and Honors French IV. MCC FRE 155 French for Conversation I and FRE 255 French Conversation II will each be worth 3 credits starting in 2026-2027.
Check out our full 2026-2027 curriculum guide here:
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Students speaking to each other in front of French words poster

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register before holiday break to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

9 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 testing 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

On Friday, students from Illinois State University's (ISU) teaching program visited MCHS. They toured the building, heard from our teachers and a student teacher who are ISU and University Illinois alumni, observed classrooms and more!

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Happy Board Member Appreciation day! Thank you for all you do!

9 months ago, Carly Byer

#ThankaBoardMember School board members day November 15. Headshots of our board members

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.

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Dr. McTague and John Lunkenheimer with his AVID Warrior Certificate and jacket

Jon Niemic and Carl Vallianantos. Jon Niemic holding AVID certificate and jacket

Freshmen had a fun Friday starting the day with a volleyball spirit rally and a Fall Fest during lunches. We think they had a little too much fun pieing staff in the face!😂

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Teacher being pied in the face by a student

Staff dressed as turkey and corn around students

Students with principal dressed as turkey

Officer Martinez covered in whipped cream

Teacher dressed as pumpkin teacher dressed as carrot

Congratulations to our students of the month!

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Four students of the month with certificates

Congratulations to our math students of the month!

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Upper Campus Math Students of the Month Jeremy Hultin Connor Dencs Sofia Lo Presti Jacob Arriaga Jaxon Turner Kandyce Miller Kaitlyn Miller, Drew Franklin, Nedy Celis

Divison of Mathematics MCHS Math Students of the Month October Victoria Ortiz Landen Shovelin Lucas Cilley Not Pictured: Everett Love Lusk, Cinthia Sanchez, Bianca Mendez

We are excited to announce that our Basic Nursing Assistant course will be dual credit through MCC for the 2026-2027 school year. Students will earn the seven credits for NAE 100 for successful completion. See our full curriculum guide here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Students in CNA Class putting a lifting belt on another student

Student taking another student's blood pressure

On Thursday, we hosted the Fox Valley Conference Super Fan meeting. Students representatives from the schools in the Fox Valley Conference, including MCHS students, discussed sportsmanship and fan expectations for the winter sports season. They also reflected on what went well in the fall.

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Students working on writing things down at a table

Marketing and business instructor Mrs. Kirk participated in the first AL (Adjusted Learning) Together. Staff is invited to come teach a skill to our adjusted learning classrooms. Ms. Kirk taught the students about logos and had them randomly pick socks with different brand designs. They then colored a turkey with the colors from the brand! #BetterTogether156

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Student with eyes closed, teacher holding bag

Student coloring with socks next to them

Student holding something teacher holding bag

Student with eyes closed getting something out of teacher's bag

Student getting a high five from teacher

If you would like a good laugh, come see the junior/senior fall play, "Figaro" tonight (Thursday) or this weekend! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583?activity=Performing%20Arts

9 months ago, Carly Byer

Student with dress and fan over her face, other character on knees holding her hand and other character in the background looking angry

Character revealing other character under blanket maid looking shocked

Characters all looking at a note together one dressed as a judge

Character putting blonde wig on other chartacter

Character hiding behind a fan from other character

Man talking to another character with overalls holding melons the other couple looking at each other nervously

Old man character, man character and woman character on stage

A maid and an angry man talking to another character in pink suit

Maid and another character sitting down looking distressed