McHenry Community High School

Mark your calendars now for the annual Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos event hosted by the MCHS Latin American Student Organization (LASO). The free Nov. 2 celebration will be held at Freshman Campus this year, and features face painting, crafts, games, dancing and more.

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Students in Ms. Edwards' Teaching as a Profession class recently held a gallery walk during class to rotate through stations to learn about different types of school systems, such as public, private, charter and more. #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Warriors are ready to take on the Gators tonight! Happy Homecoming 2024. 🖤🧡 We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2024 #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

As a reminder, there's no school Monday in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. To learn more about the history of both holidays, visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/columbus-day and https://www.history.com/news/indigenous-peoples-day-history

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Mrs. Harris' freshman business classes held a Franchise Fair on Friday. Students presented their research on why their chosen franchise should come to McHenry. Attendees could pick their favorites. Great job! #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

We hope everyone had a good time at the Powder-Puff game Wednesday! Congratulations to seniors for the win. 🏈🏆 #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Students and staff wore their favorite fibs for White Lies Day on Thursday. Happy Homecoming Week! Don't forget Camo Out on Friday, Warriors! #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Photo retakes are scheduled for this Friday (Oct. 11) at both buildings. Read more about yearbook photos on the district website. https://www.dist156.org/article/1804201 (IG: Link in bio.)

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Beautiful fall gardening: 🌻🐝 Members of the MCHS Garden Club teamed up with the McHenry Garden Club to freshen up the outside around Freshman Campus. Great job! #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS and McHenry garden clubs work together

MCHS and McHenry garden clubs working together

Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! Not pictured: Isaac Bodecker #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156

11 months ago, Carly Byer

Seven students holding students of the month certificates

The College Fair at McHenry County College (B entrance) is 10/10. MCC is hosting 120+ colleges and universities from across the US. Register before for a QR code to scan the colleges of your choice to receive their info and vice-versa. https://app.strivescan.com/registration

11 months ago, Carly Byer

McHenry County College College Fair Thursday, October 10, 2024 MCC Gym 5:30-7:30 p.m. Get your questions answered from over 120 colleges and universities. Use Snapchat or camera app to register now to get a barcode for the college fair. Show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. It's free and saves you time. McHenry County College 8900 Us. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, IL McHenry County College

Last Friday (Oct. 4), Dr. James Ripley from Carthage College visited the three MCHS band classes to help them prepare for tonight's concert at Upper Campus. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://gofan.co/event/1959691?schoolId=IL15583 (IG: Link in bio.)

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

ACT testing is now the required testing for Illinois. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PreACT on Oct. 16. Parents/guardians please check your emails for information. Seniors do not have school and are encouraged to visit a college or job shadow. (not required)

11 months ago, Carly Byer

PreACT 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade. Wednesday, October 16. 10:30 a.m. Freshman Campus Release. 10:45 a.m. Upper Campus Release. 11:45 a.m. Release for all students receiving accommodations. Seniors: No school.

Bring charged chromebook. calculator, writing utensil. Cell phones, smart watches, fitness bands, earbuds, headphones, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing rooms.

PreACT Grados 9, 10, 11 miércoles 16 de octubre 10:30 a.m. Grado 9 Salida. 10:45 a.m. Grado 10 y 11 Salida. 11:45 Salida para TODO estudiantes que reciben adaptaciones. Grado 12 No hay clases.

Traer: Chromebook Cargado, Calculadora Utensilio para escribir. No se permiten teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, pulseras de ejercicios, auricular, audífonos y otros dispositivos electrónicos en las salas de pruebas.

🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cu4uPF9kLw Warrior Student Media covers the homecoming parade, preschool lab, Pride Camp and the new head coach for boys soccer. #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Carly Byer

Band playing on the streets in the homecoming parade

🎵We are taking song requests for the homecoming dance: https://myboomtour.com/song-request-form/ My Boom Tour (DJ) visited on Tuesday for a dance party and to remind students to request songs/purchase tickets. Students also received cotton candy! #MCHSHOCO2024

11 months ago, Carly Byer

🏈 It's almost time for Powder Puff! MCHS and D15 students, please bring your IDs so you can enter for free. Spectator tickets are $5. #WarriorReady156 #MCHSHOCO2024 All homecoming info: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2024 (IG: link in bio)

11 months ago, Carly Byer

McCracken Field Gates open 5:30 MCHS and d15 students are free with ID Spectator fee $5. Kick off 6:30 p.m. McCracken Field Las puertas se abren a las 5:30 p.m. Los estudiantes de MCHS y D15 con identificacion entran gratis. Tarifa de espectador $5 Partada inicial 6:30 p.m. Powder Puff Wednesday, October 9. miercoles 9 de octubre

🎼💐 MCHS Bands and the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) teamed up Monday for a musical celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 featuring pieces from the "Little Mexican Suite." LASO also recognized El Vado restaurant for supporting the club. #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

LASO-Band celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

We hope everyone had a wonderful time at the homecoming parade and Pack the Point on Sunday! We celebrated our homecoming court, MCHS 100 year anniversary and honored our Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren. Stay tuned for a highlight video of the day's events! #WarriorReady156

11 months ago, Carly Byer

Soccer students posing in front of float

Erica BORGGREN holding Distinguished Graduate plaque with supeintendant and assistant superintendent

Choral department students in front of float

Homecoming court in front of river with staff

❤️💜💕💙 We had a colorful day at MCHS for our first Spirit Day of homecoming week! Each class represented their class color. #MCHSHOCO2024 #WarriorReady156 Don't forget to TWIN on Tuesday!

11 months ago, Carly Byer

Student in pink student with bandana and pink sunglasses

Students in pink, one in a pink shower cap

We were delighted to have Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren visit MCHS! She spoke with Leadership in Action students about the United States Military Academy at West Point, living overseas, working at ComEd and more. She encouraged students to find what makes them tick.

11 months ago, Carly Byer

Erica speaking to students with her photo and info on a slide in the background

Erica talking to Tim in computers classroom