Parents and guardians are invited to learn more about our campuses at next week's family engagement nights. These evenings are meant for just parents/guardians. Learn more at the link: https://www.dist156.org/page/parent-nights
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Family Engagement Night Choose Your Own Experience 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20
Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night Walk in Their Shoes Follow your student's schedule. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday August 21.
Campus Superior/Upper Campus Noche de compromiso Familiar Elijua su propia experiencia 6:30-8:30 p.m. miercoles 20 de agosto
Campus de primer ano/Freshman Campus Noche de compromiso familiar camine en sus zaptaos siga el horario de su estudiante. 6:30-8:30 p.m. jueves 21 de agosto
Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Hobson, Mr. Zerndt, and Mr. Wiersma. became the first to earn the MCHS honor of being an AVID Warrior by completing 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 student achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school. Congratulations!
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Kyle holding her certificate and Avid shirt next to two teachers
Carl with Heidie, Jake and their certificates
Carl showing the award to Lauren and Max
Carl, Max holding an award, Lauren holding award. Sean
Some of our seniors started off the year with a sunrise! Happy last year in high school! Make it a great one, class of 2026!
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Students standing in the parking lot by the sunrise
Students in the parking lot with principal and sunrise
A group of senior standing together
Three seniors standing together
Happy first day of school, Warriors! #BetterTogether156
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Staff at doors, students walking in
Students walking in up the stairs
Students coming out of the bus
Students standing and smiling
Four students posing
Principal and group of students smiling
Students in the classroom some smiling
Students in class
Two students smiling outside of school
two students
Start off the new school year on a great note! 🎶
Enjoy performances from the MCHS band and choir this Friday as part of the 815 Day festivities.
There will also be food trucks at the event, which takes place from 5-8 p.m. at Miller Point in McHenry.
12 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
815 day flyer with photos of band and choir
Whether it's your first time as a Warrior or you're returning another year as a Warrior, we are so excited to welcome to you to school Wednesday morning! #BetterTogether156
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Welcome to MCHS! Bienvenido a MCHS! Two group staff photos at both campuses
Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13) is the first day of school! We are so excited to see our students! Visit the Back to School page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Back to School Regreso a la escuela
Seniors, start off your final year of high school right with the senior sunrise! 🌅
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Senior Sunrise Amanecer de Grado 12 5:40 a.m. August 13/13 de agosto Field behind the far parking lot/tennis court. Campo detrás del estacionamiento. Lejano/canca de tenis
On Monday, we welcomed our new teachers and staff members, including our new Freshman Campus Assistant Principal, Leah Pietraszewski. Teachers and staff are now preparing for students to return Wednesday. We can't wait to see you! https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
12 months ago, Carly Byer
New teachers on stage
Principals on stage with Strategic Plan slide behind them and welcome back.
Principals on stage
Dr. McTague on stage in front of New Certified and Support staff photo
Dr. McTague speaking with Strategic Plan slide that says Welcome Back 2025-2026 school year and an MCHS decorative piece on stage
This past weekend, 28 Key Clubbers volunteered at the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament. For students interested in joining the community service based club this year, their first meeting will be Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus auditorium.
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Students in the bowling alley
Students at the bowling alley
Studens at bowling alley
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added Freshman Campus office assistant position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
(IG: Link in bio.)
12 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
McHenry High School photo for hiring
Some sophomores came in on Thursday to get to know the building better before school starts. We're excited to welcome you to Upper Campus!
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Three students and one staff member with their thumbs up
Two students smiling
Two students smiling
Mr. Menke hosted his first session of the College Application Workshop for senior students on Thursday. There are two more sessions! Seniors, be sure to sign up for a session!
https://tinyurl.com/collegeapp156
12 months ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Menke standing in front of a group of students
4 Year College App Workshop August 7. 1-3 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room or August 8, 9-11 a.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room or August 11 3-5 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room .Pre-register for a session through the link provided. We'll have food at all sessions. Bring charged Chromebook. Looking forward MCHS. Workshop Includes: navigating college websites, how and when to submit applications, using the Common Application, Requesting transcripts and letters of rec, financial aid and scholarship tips, essay strategies and utilizing MCHS resources including SchooLinks. Conrtact Mr. Menke with questions: menkecurtis@dist156.org
College and Career Counselor, Mr. Menke, is hosting a 4-Year College Application Workshop for incoming senior students. Use the link to register for one of the sessions.
https://tinyurl.com/collegeapp156
12 months ago, Carly Byer
4-Year College App Workshop Aug 7, 1-3 p.m. UC Warrior Rom or August 8, 9-11 a.m UC Warrior Room or August 11 3- 5p.m. UC Warrior Room. Workshop includes: navigating college websites, how an when to submit applications. Using the Common Application, requesting transcripts and letters of rec, financial aid and scholarship tips, essay strategies, utilizing MCHS resources including SchoolLinks. Contact Mr. Menke with questions: menkecurtis@dist156.org Pre-register for a session through the link provided. We'll have food at all sessions. Bring a charged Chromebook. Looking forward MCHS.

We were so happy to be with our freshmen at Thursday night's rally! Thank you to our Upper Campus students who were there to help the freshmen feel welcome! #StartWithSuccess156

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Three students one holding a sticker
Students in the crowd
Two students
Three students
Mr. Sterner speaking on a microphone
Students sitting in the crowd
Seven girls basketball students at a Girls Basketball table.
Students standing int he gym
Leonidas holdign Captian America shield
We are happy to see our Upper Campus students in the building for Material Pickup!
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Two students
Three students
Four students
Students talking to staff, one holding books
On Tuesday, we hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Education's Excellence in Education Summer Conference.
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
A line of people sitting at vendor booths
A speaker in front of an audience in the auditorium
Please see the link for our current open positions, including the recently added Dean's Office Assistant / Attendance Interventionist at the Freshman Campus.
https://dist156.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
We're Hiring dist156.tedk12.com/hire

The Freshman Rally and first Upper Campus Material Pickup day are THIS Thursday, July 31. Freshmen must sign up for a time slot. Principal Sterner previously sent an email with the sign-up link. Yearly enrollment must be complete before pick-up days or the Freshman Rally. Students' school pictures will be taken at these events.
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Freshman Rally July 31/31 de julio Check your emails to sign up for a time. Revisa tus correos electrónicos para registarte por un tiempo. Freshman material pickup. Día de Recogida de materiales: Grado 9. For those who can't attend the rally. Para aquellos que no pueden asistir a la rally. 3- 6 p.m. August 4/4 de agosto
Material Pickup
Please check the page below for yearbook info. There is now information on picture days, senior portraits and ordering your 2025-2026 yearbook. Students' yearbook photos will be taken at Rally/Material Pickup Days.
https://www.dist156.org/page/yearbook
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
McHenry High School Yearbook