Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vye-2O4IS3g (IG: link in bio.) 🎥 The Warrior Weekly covers: 🥍 Sports Highlights ✅ Senior Decision Day 🤝 PokémonTrading Cards 🚫 Senior Skip Day 🪩 Prom 😊 Tuesday Triumphs #WarriorReady156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students at prom
Students sitting in the gym at Decision Day
Pokemon cards
Congratulations to our 194 Distinguished Warriors! We celebrated them Sunday evening at our annual Distinguished Warrior banquet. Thank you to our guest speaker, 2015 alum Gabrielle Schweitzer, M.D. Stay tuned for scholarship photos. A full album will eventually be uploaded on VIP's website: https://www.vipis.com/group/bd6bc40e/mchenry-high-school Distinguished Warrior Criteria: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-warrior-criteia
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Five students with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
A large group of students with with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
Student in orange stole shaking adult's hand
Student receiving sign from board member
Gabby speaking at the podium
Five students with with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student smiling receiving orange stole
Happy teacher and staff appreciation week! 🎉 Thank you, teachers and staff for your dedication and vital roles in educating, nurturing and supporting every corner of our school. Your role enhances our students' success! Thank a teacher or staff member in the comments!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Thank you teachers and staff for your dedication and vital roles in educating, nurturing and supporting every corner of our school. Your role enhances our students' success! Cartoon hand fixing a cartoon graduate's graduation hat. Graduate reading a book.
Thank you to our generous Distinguished Warrior sponsors, Castle Autoplex of McHenry, Buss Ford Lincoln and Sunnyside. They presented scholarships to two Distinguished Warriors chosen randomly. Jarith and Michael were very excited to receive their scholarships!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Jarith holding his award and smiling
Micheal holding his award and smiling
Michael running with his stole, people at their tables laughing
Two people from the car dealerships presenting the scholarships
Jarith running up on stage
Michael smiling in the audience
Thank you to our 128 runners for participating in the National Honor Society Miles for Smiles Glow Run on Friday! This event helped fund the NHS scholarships and raise money for the CASA of McHenry County! (Court Appointed Special Advocates) #WarriorReady156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Collage of students with glow sticks at the Glow Run.  Some running. One holding a sign that says Keep Glowing. Students in neon shirts. Students at the booth.Glow Run 2025
The art department had an end of the year art show Thursday night. 🎨 Awards were given out and new National Art Honor Society members were inducted. The artwork shown here is just a small percentage of the beautiful artwork displayed! #WarriorReady156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students posing and some holding certificates
Students standing with art teachers
A student with art teachers
Students standing while teachers read off names
Jewelry piece on a dress
Artwork of beaches a persons face, a glass, a rose, and more
Various abstract artwork
Ceramic artwork
Artwork in a case
Two students playing flute
Happy School Lunch Hero day to our food service staff! Thank you for keeping our students fed! Students, if you see a food service staff member, be sure to thank them. You can also thank someone in the comments.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
School Lunch Hero Day Photos of our food service staff.
We had our annual White Coat Ceremony! A total of 31 students received their white coats and 24 of those students also completed the certified nursing assistant program. 11 students received the Scope of Excellence award for straight A’s in all biomedical science classes.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students posing in white coats
Students reading an oath with their hands up in their white coats
Students in white coats with their teachers
Students in white coats with their teacher
Leah with a student
Student explaining his project to a person. his project next to him entitled "injury and flexibility"
Happy National Principal Day!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy National Principal Day! McHenry Community High School logo. Photos of Principal Eiserman and Principal Prickett
Thursday, we had Decision Day !✅ Counselors announced seniors' plans after high school. Sophomores and juniors joined to celebrate them. You can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/xO-1PIUeC80 Map of Senior Next Steps: https://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps IG: links in bio.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Seniors sitting in the gym
Seniors sitting in the gym. Sophomores and juniors sitting in the bleachers
Students clapping one student standing. Two students wearing Bridges 25 shirts
Four students standing, other seniors sitting.
Dr. Prickett speaking with black and orange balloons behind him. Mr. Menke standing to the side
Map board with notes where different students are going
#ThrowbackThursday to last year's Color Run. Friday night, National Honor Society is hosting a Glow Run! You can still sign up online or in-person at the event. It starts at 7:45 p.m. at Upper Campus. https://bit.ly/4jQ6IpA (IG: link in bio.)
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students running in in color
Student running in color
7:45 p.m. MCHS Miles for Smiles Glow Run 5K 2025 Presented by NHS. The fastest MCHS student male and female runner will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card. A portion of this year's proceeds go to support CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of McHenry County)
Leadership in Action students held a Leadership Summit for social science classes on Wednesday. They shared the leadership skills they've learned throughout the year and did activities to help demonstrate the concepts. #WarriorReady156
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Two student pyramids
Students trying to help a blindfolded student
Students trying to help a blindfolded student
Students in front of a slide that says Leadership Nugget Attitude is the foundation on which your leadership is built
Students in front of a slide that says Communication is Key Be Clear Be Concise Be Compassionate Be present
Thursday, we will have Senior Decision Day! The celebration will begin at around 9:20 a.m. and will be livestreamed for families to watch on our Warrior Weekly YouTube page. It will also be recorded. https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorweekly7311
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Decision Day Livestream
Congratulations to Carl Vallianatos, assistant superintendent for learning and innovation, who was honored as nonprofit Employer of the Year by the Division of Student Affairs at Illinois State University. The award recognizes Carl's efforts to develop future teachers at MCHS! 📚
about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
 Carl Vallianatos earned an Employer of the Year Award from Illinois State University
 Carl Vallianatos earned an Employer of the Year Award from Illinois State University
 Carl Vallianatos earned an Employer of the Year Award from Illinois State University
 Carl Vallianatos earned an Employer of the Year Award from Illinois State University
Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added special education coordinator position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Please see this link for our current job opportunities including the recently added Special Education Coordinator position
The MCHS National Honor Society is hosting a glow run to raise money for CASA of McHenry County. Please join us THIS FRIDAY at Upper Campus. The run starts at 7:45 p.m. Visit the link to sign up! You can also sign up at the event. https://bit.ly/4jQ6IpA (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
7:45 p.m. MCHS Miles for Smiles Glow Run 5K 2025 Presented by NHS. The fastest MCHS student male and female runner will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card. A portion of this year's proceeds go to support CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of McHenry County)
Alum Maddie Spencer wrote an article about why McHenry County College is a great option for graduates: https://mcctartan.com/2495/news/mcc-is-strong-option-area-for-high-school-students/ Great job, Maddie! (IG: link in bio.)
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
MCC is strong option for many high school students screenshot of an article.
Freshmen Introduction to Business students completed station rotations to learn about branding: trademarks, copyrights and patents. Activities included reading, writing and problem solving to learn more about the topics. #WarriorReady156
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students working on a worksheet at a station
Two students working on a worksheet together
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxc1-EN62xU (IG: link in bio.) The Warrior Weekly covers: ⚾️ Sports Highlights 💪 Powerlifting 🎭 Mr. Hillier Feature 📰 Mr. Erbach Feature 🎓 Seniors' Next Steps #WarriorReady156
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students in strength room lifting equipment
Curtis Meke in front of Next Steps Map
Newspaper classroom. Teacher talking to students. One student writing on a white board
Students in the auditorium with Mr. Hillier talking to them.
Today is Fentanyl Awareness Day and a good time to remind our community to be aware of fake prescription medications. Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning more at fentanylawareness.org. #NoRandomPills
about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Fentanyl Awareness Day is April 29. Learn tips at fentanylawarenessday.org