Join us for National Honor Society's Miles for Smiles 5K Foam Run! This year the event will support K9s 4 You Dog Rescue, an organization that is committed to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and dire situations and placing them into their FUREVER homes. The event will also support two NHS funded scholarships.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Mchenry/MilesforSmilesColorRun
24 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Miles for Smiles 2026 Foam Run 5K Presented by NHS Saturday, May 2. Proceeds help NHS funded scholarships and K9s 4 U Dog Rescue.

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is seeking nominations from the public, parents, students and colleagues for its Educator of the Year Awards. Nominate an MCHS teacher or staff member you believe qualifies. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx6RBXPDwve-pDwlLu2R2Y-aY1hRKS-DNYfobk2FDgBi2tng/viewform

24 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry County Educator of the Year Awards
Please see this link for our current job postings, including the recently added part-time and full-time food service positions.

https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
24 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring full-time and part-time food service workers
The cold didn't stop us from having a great Snow Ball dance on Saturday! ❄️
26 days ago, Carly Byer
Students sitting at a table
Students getting mocktails
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Congratulations to Brittany Probst and Karen Lawlor, 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.
30 days ago, Carly Byer
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Due to inclement weather, all MCHS buildings will be closed on Friday, January 23, and the district's E-Learning Plan will be activated.
Students are expected to follow the E-learning plan schedule. Please check emails for details.
The district's website will be updated throughout the day Friday.

about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek
E-LEARNING for MCHS schools on Friday, Jan. 23
Summer School registration opens at 8 a.m. January 22! (tomorrow) Watch the video to see the benefits of taking summer school. For more info, visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDN6m34kPTM
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Summer School Embracing Opportunities

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. Students can begin as soon as January 31!

about 1 month 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 of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals (2) 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. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Please brign:Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session
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 prueba. Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gana confianaza. Y Mucho mucho más! Formulario de registro en línea bit.ly/warriorprep2026. Por favor traer Chromebook, calculdora lapices, limitado a 75 estudiantes por sesion. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido
We had another succesful Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Day on Saturday! We love seeing our students work with younger musicians! 🎵
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Younger students sitting with two high school students leading
Elementary students on stage
Students sitting in a circle with drusm
Young students and parent in a classroom
Watch the Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZsobK5yFU
🎥 This episode highlights two courses: criminal justice and broadcast journalism.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Student being filmed
Students in a classroom
Reunion season is coming up. Please email MCHSAlumni@gmail.com if you need any assistance. Save the date for Homecoming 2026. If you haven't made an alumni profile, now is the time: http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
People holding their hands up in the air at a group photo at a high school reunion
Save the Date Homecoming 2026 McCracken Field Friday, October 9 Kickoff 7 p.m. McHenry Warriors Vs Hampshire Whippurs Join us at the Alumni Tent Special Viewing Area with Food, Fun, Prizes. Alumni association our hearts are brave and true. Create your alumni profile and plan your alumni events at bit.ly/mchsalumniprofile Unite Connect Engage.
5000 Warriors Project McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True. MCHS Alumni Campaign to Connect Warriors Through the Ages Create your profile http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added groundsman position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring for the groundsmen position
On Friday, senior Leadership In Action students helped freshmen enter their elective course choices into PowerSchool. #BetterTogether156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Student helping two students on the computer
Student helping student on the computer
Student helping student on the computer
Students helping other students
Students hosted an art show in the hallway Friday afternoon. Great job, Warriors!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Student standing with artwork
Student with their artwork large version of herself with pizza on her shirt
Student with their artwork Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster
Student with their artwork Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster
Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster, hands
We were excited to have eighth graders visit Upper Campus this week! Eighth graders visit Upper Campus to get the big picture of their high school career. Seeing the Upper Campus facilities and pathways will help them choose what type of classes they take freshman year. We are excited to see eighth graders again at Freshman Campus next week!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students watching Principal Sterner in the auditorium
Students walking in the hallway
Students in Mrs. Donelson’s AP Biology transformed E. Coli bacteria to express a green fluorescent jellyfish gene! 🧪
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Group of students around lab equipment
Glowing science dishes
Students working on the science lab. One putting a sample into the dish
Students putting the samples in the dish
Students putting the samples in the dish

If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.

about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
8th Grade Course Selection Night Future 9th Graders Freshman Campus January 20 Last Names A-K attend at 5:30 p.m. Last Names L-Z attend at 7 p.m.
Noche de Selección de Cursos Para Alumnos de Grado 8 (Futuros estudiantes de noveno grado) Freshman Campus 20 de enero Apelliods de la A a la K asisten a las 5:30 Appelidos de la L a la Z asisten a las 7:00
There is no school and offices are closed Monday, 1/19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases y las oficinas están cerradas: lunes 19 de enero. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement: https://www.history.com/articles/martin-luther-king-jr
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day No hay clases Dia de Martin Luther King Jr. Black and white photo of MLK
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5672134?schoolId=IL15583
The Snow Ball Dance is coming up and it is open to all MCHS students! Remember to participate in the spirit week! Students, if you're bringing a guest outside of MCHS, please fill out the dance guest form located at the main office of your campus and be sure to turn it in by 3 p.m. on January 21. ❄️
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Snow Ball Spirit Day Tuesday 1/20:Pajama day wear your favorite holiday pajamas. Wednesday 1/21 : White Lies Wear a white lie on a white t-shirt 1/22: Rhyme Without Reason Find a friend and rhyme! 1/23: Winter Wonderland wear blue and white 1/23
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We were honored to have motivational speaker Ovi Vásquez inspire our students Wednesday afternoon. He spoke on perseverance, leadership and overcoming obstacles.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Ovi speaking
Ovi speaking with "lead yourself to success in school and in life" in the background