McHenry Community High School

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.)

about 1 year 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

about 1 year 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.

about 1 year 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.

about 1 year 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

about 1 year 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. ♥️🏊

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

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

about 1 year 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

about 1 year 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!

about 1 year 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.

about 1 year 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.

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

about 1 year 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

about 1 year 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."

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

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

about 1 year 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

Thank you to everyone involved in Wednesday night's Manufacturing Trades and Industry Expo! We had a great turnout of students exploring different options in manufacturing, trades, healthcare and more. We were happy to see high schoolers, middle schoolers and even some elementary students! Happy #ManufacturingMonth !

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

Two students looking at a manufacturing machine

A lion mascot and adult doing a PT exercise

Person at vendor booth talking to a student

Two young kids using the anatomage table

AZTec ambulance vendors posing at their booth

Vendor representing plumbers union at booth

Mr. Menke talking to Black Diamond at their booth

Three students and teacher looking at anatomage table

Congratulations to our freshman math student of the month!

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

Division of Mathematics Tolu Adetowju MCHS Math Student of the Month September. Tolu with teacher

We enjoyed seeing alumni at Friday night's homecoming game! Save the Date for next year: Friday, October 9. Create your alumni profile: bit.ly/mchsalumniprofile

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

This weekend will be a four-day weekend for students. Friday is a Teacher Institute Day. Monday there is no school in honor of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

Four-Day Weekend Fin de semana de cuatro días October 10 10 de octubre. Friday Teacher Institute Day No school. Viernes Desarrollo profesional para maestros No hay clases. Oct 13. 13 de ocubre. Monday Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples day no school. Lunes Día de Cristóbal Colón Día de los pueblos indígenas. No hay clases.

Our homecoming king and queen, Chase and Kyra, crowned homecoming kings and queens at Courtyard McHenry! 🤴 👸

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

Chase and Kyra with two people at the retirement home wearing sashes and crowns

Chase putting a flower on the homecoming king and the king cheering

Chase putting a flower on the homecoming king

Kyra putting the flower on the homecoming queen

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Senior families, be sure to sign up for a FAFSA completion workshop time slot! The workshop will be held on October 14 in the MCHS Upper Campus College & Career Center. We encourage students to attend with the parent/guardian and for the student to bring their Chromebook.

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer

Mr. Menke shooting fake money in the are. Ms. Schak cathing it and Ms. Buchanan smiling and holding money