Congratulations to our newest AVID Warriors: Leah Pelletier, Megan Edwards and Samantha Carlson. 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 student achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.

23 days ago, Carly Byer
Leah Pellitier with AVID certificate
Megan Edwards with AVID certificate
Sammie Carlson  with AVID certificate
On Thursday, our AVID11 class got to tour Carroll University to learn about a potential college pathway nearby!
23 days ago, Carly Byer
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Students on a large Caroll University chair #BigOrangeChair
Friday fun: Some Algebra II problems require BIG pencils!
24 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo of two Algebra II students using big pencils for class work
Members of the MCHS Garden Club are taking advantage of the nice weather to add perennial plants to the school garden at Freshman Campus.
They also collected seeds from their spring plantings to further expand the garden in the future. 🌻
#WarriorReady156
24 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photos of students in the MCHS Garden Club adding perennials to the garden at Freshman Campus
Photos of students in the MCHS Garden Club adding perennials to the garden at Freshman Campus
Photos of students in the MCHS Garden Club adding perennials to the garden at Freshman Campus
Photos of students in the MCHS Garden Club adding perennials to the garden at Freshman Campus

Mark your calendars for the Oct. 8 Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo at Upper Campus.
From 6-8 p.m., students and families have the opportunity to talk about career opportunities with representatives from local businesses and educational institutions.

24 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer for Oct. 8 MTI Career Expo at Upper Campus
On Thursday, Mrs. Donelson's AP Biology students created a Cell Membrane Bubble Lab to study the behavior of bubbles and correlate that to cell membranes.
The bubbles allowed the students to study the fluidity of cell membranes and their ability to make repairs, among other things.
#WarriorReady156
24 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photos of students participating in AP Bio Bubble Lab
Photos of students participating in AP Bio Bubble Lab
Photos of students participating in AP Bio Bubble Lab
Photos of students participating in AP Bio Bubble Lab
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2025
Get ready for an exciting homecoming week! Students, check out the homecoming page to purchase your dance tickets. The community is invited to join us for the parade, Pack the Point and homecoming football game! Alumni, we also hope to see you at Friday's game in the alumni tent!
24 days ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming Week 2025 Sunday, September 28 10 a.m. Parade Decorating at Veterans Park 12 p.m. Parade participants line up at Veterans Park 12:30 p.m. Parade, Veterans Park to Freshman Campus, 1:15 p.m. Rally and Coronation at Miller Point. 2:30- 4 p.m. Mac O'Brien Music Food trucks and Dj Rocco Z will also be at Miller Point. Wednesday October 1 6 p.m. Powder Puff at McCracken Field Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 3 7 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Central at McCracken Field Saturday, October 4 7-10 p.m. Dance at Upper Campus main gym
Semana de Homecoming 2025 Domingo 28 de septiembre 10 a.m. Decoración para el desfile en Veterans Park 12 p.m. Los participantes del desfile se alinean en Veterans Park. 12:30 p.m. Desfile del Veterans Park al Freshman Campus 1:15 p.m. Encuentro y Coronación en Miller Point 2:30 to 4 p.m. Música con Mac O'Brien Trocas de comida y DJ Rocco también estarán en Miller point. Miércoles 1 de octubre 6:00 p.m. Powder Puff en McCracken Field/Puertas abren a las  5:30 p.m. Viernes 3 de octubre 7 p.m. Partido de fútbol am de homecoming contra Central en el McCracken Field. Sábado 4 de octubre de 7 a 10 p.m. Baile en el gimnasio principal del Upper Campus. No se permite la entrada después de las 8 p.m.
Pack the Point Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday September 28, Schedule and Music 12-2:30 Rocco Z at the Point 12:30 Parade 1:15 Rally and Coronation 2:30-5 Mac O'Brien Music Parade Route Photo of Veterans Park to Miller Point 2025 Distinguished Graduates Michael Christensen and Dr. Michael Roberts
Join us at the MCHS Homecoming Game and Alumni Tent. Homecoming Football McHenry vs. Central Burlington Friday, October 3 Kickoff at 7p.m. McCracken Field Honoring our 2025 Distinguished Graduate Inductees Michael Christensen class of 1989 and Dr. Michael Roberts Class of 1975. Unite Connect Engage Alumni association Create your alumni profile and plan your alumni events at bit.ly/mchsalumniprofile. Join us at the MCHS alumni tent food , fun prizes and special viewing area. The MCHS alumni tent is located in the southwest corner of the track. All MCHS alumni are invited. Catering provided by Meat and Potato Eatery and MCHS food services and catering
Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Staff is thankful for a lot of people this week!
Not pictured: Jordan Deener, Kara Baysinger, Hannah Secor, Jake Wiersma, Timothy Paddock, Theo Davis, Cody Freund and Sydney Leonard.
25 days ago, Carly Byer
Collage of nine people
Collage of four people
On Wednesday, social science teacher Ms. Larson and her students set up American flags in front of Upper Campus in memory of 9/11. Each flag represents a first responder who lost their life. #NeverForget
25 days ago, Carly Byer
Five students with teacher
Students setting up the flags
Students setting up flags
Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11 and recognize the bravery of first responders. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget
25 days ago, Carly Byer
9/11 September Patriot Day We Never Forget
Upper Campus, come celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by the flag pole at 7:15 a.m. Monday morning! Freshman Campus will celebrate later in the month.
26 days ago, Carly Byer
15 September Lunes Ven a Dar El Grito De independencia 7:15 a.m. Entrada norte por la oficina principal
Tonight (Wednesday, September 10) eleventh grade students and families, are invited to the Junior Next Step Planning presentation! If you can't attend, the livestream will record and be at the same link.
Junior Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U
26 days ago, Carly Byer
Junior Next Step Planning Presentation Looking Forward MCHs 11th Grade Students and Families In Person September 10th 6 P.m. UC Warrior Room Guest Speakers from McHenry County College and University Center. Virtual September 11th 8:30 a.m. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U  Guest speakers from McHenry County College. Explore what juniors can do to prepare for next step opportunities!
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Let’s take a moment to remind each other that no one is alone. Check in on your friends, spread kindness, and remember: it’s okay to ask for help. We’re stronger together. Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs support. You can also chat on 988lifeline.org
26 days ago, Carly Byer
988  Suicide and Crisis Lifeline If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 Línea de prevención del suicidio y cris. Si túo alguien que conoces necesita apoyo ahora, llama o textea al 988 o conversa con nosotros vía chat a: Linea988.org
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) celebrated International Dot Day a little early! NAHS greeted students Tuesday morning with dot related activities. Dot Day is meant to boost courage in one's creativity and was inspired by the book, "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds.
27 days ago, Carly Byer
Students smiling, art work in the background, Connect Four, doughnut holes
Students drawing dots with chalk
Circles with happy dot day in chalk
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Chalk circles at the entrance

Congratulations to Katie Brown who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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.

28 days ago, Carly Byer
Katie Brown with AVID certificate and principal
Distribution of 2024-2025 yearbooks to Class of 2025 graduates begins today.
Yearbooks can be picked up in the main office at Upper Campus.
Learn more at the link:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2386390
28 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Front cover of the MCHS yearbook for 2024-2025
To get ready for their first home football game, freshmen had a cookout after school! Senior leaders came to help out. We hope they enjoy their first home game as high schoolers! Go Warriors! 🏈 #BetterTogether156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students on the ground smiling with their food, one holding a football
Students posing
Two students playing a marching band  drum
Principal grilling
Students playing football for fun
Five students posing some of them doin bunny ears on each other, one doing thumbs up
Students posing some wearing camo
Students ina circle throwing a volleyball
Three students
Three students helping with a box and smiling
Save the date for our Bilingual College and Career Expo, open to the community! Join us at Upper Campus, November 8 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
¡Reserve la fecha para nuestra Exposición Carrera y Universidad Bilingüe de MCHS! Upper Campus, el 8 de noviembre de 10 a. m.-12 p. m.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Exposicion Carrera y Universidad Bilingue de MCHS 2025 Unete a nosotros a un emocionante viaje hacia tu futuro en nuestra próxima exposición Post-secundaria. Acompános ahora! No te pierda esta oportunidad incomparable de Conectarte con funcionarios de admisiones y personas de la comunidad que brindan información. Recopilar información sobre reluctamiento militar becas oportunidades covacionales y ayuda financiera. Asistir a sesiones informativas y talleres sobre preparación para la universidad. Sábado 8 de noviembre de 2024 10 am-12 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Entrada Norte 4724 W. Crystal Lake rd. McHenry, IL 60050 Para mas informacion, contacta: Kelsey Podgorski Directora de educacion multilingue de MCHS o Curtis Menke Consejero de Universidades y Carreras 815-759-5513
MCHS Bilingual College and Career Expo 2025. Join us for an exciting journey into your future at our upcoming post-secondary expo. Join now! Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to Connect with admission officers, recruiters and informational people in the community, Gather information on military recruitment, scholarships, vocational opportunities and financial aid. Attend insightful sessions and workshops on college readiness. Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 am-12 pm McHenry High School Upper Campus North Entrance 4724 West Crystal Lake road, McHenry, IL 60050 For more information call Kelsey Podgorski director of multilingual education at MCHS or Curtis Menke- College and Career Counselor 815-759-5513

Eleventh grade students and families, come to the Junior Next Step Planning presentation! If you can't attend, the livestream will record and be at the same link. The recording from the sophomore Next Steps planning is now available.
Junior Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U
Previous Sophomore Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgHbLHqLVQ&t

about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Junior Next Step Planning Presentation Looking Forward MCHs 11th Grade Students and Families In Person September 10th 6 P.m. UC Warrior Room Guest Speakers from McHenry County College and University Center. Virtual September 11th 8:30 a.m. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U  Guest speakers from McHenry County College. Explore what juniors can do to prepare for next step opportunities!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to recognize the connection between regular school attendance and academic achievement.
Join us in making regular attendance a priority this school year! Check out https://www.attendanceworks.org/
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Every Day Matters Cada Día Importa