MCHS is celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a "grito" Friday morning at Upper Campus. A grito event is also planned for Monday at Freshman Campus. Stay tuned to see more about celebrations throughout the month.
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Grito flyer
Homecoming Week Spirit Days are official! Rhyme without Reason is when two students pair up and represent two rhyming words that do not have anything else to do with each other. "Dairy and fairy," "Wild West and princess," "Barbie and army." #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Hoco Spirit Days Monday- Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads, Tuesday, Ryme without reason Wednesday Warrior Wednesday. Thursday- Barbie World, Friday Gold Out. September 25-29
On Sept. 14, MCHS is hosting two postsecondary sessions for all students and families. A college planning session will be held at 6 p.m. in the UC Warrior Room, followed by a workforce training session at 7:30 p.m. Both will be streamed live the following morning on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@webmastermchs8080
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
College Planning Presentation In person September 14th 6:00p.m. VirtuL September 15th 8:30 a.m.
Workforce Training Career Options Presentation Looking Forward McHS In-person 9/14, 7:30 p.m. UC Warrior RoomVirtual 9/15 11:30 a.m.
More than 60 students attended the first meeting of the MCHS chapter of Business Professionals of America on Tuesday. Thanks to Culver's for sponsoring. Read more on our website: https://www.dist156.org/article/1239591
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals Association of America
Business Professionals Association of America
Alum and special effects supervisor John Milinac spoke to the Music Technology and Production class and the Stagecraft class on Wednesday. He spoke about his profession, fielded questions and gave insight to life after high school. Thank you, John! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Johnn Miinac speaking to choir
John Milinac speaking to a class
John Milinac talking to choir students
John Milinac talking to his students
Please take a few minutes to fill out a survey to help us plan and prioritize for the future. The strategic planning survey is available until Sept. 22. Visit the strategic planning page on our website to learn more: https://www.dist156.org/page/strategic-plan (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Strategic planning survey is still available
Lights, camera, ACTION! For all homecoming information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Lights, camera, action! Homecoming Week 2023 Sunday, September 24 Parade decorating 10 a.m. Freshman Parking Lot Parade Line-up 12:15 p.m. Parade Kick-off  1p.m. Green Street to Veterans Memorial Park. Rally and Coronation-Veterans Memorial Park after parade. Wednesday, September 27 Powder Puff Football 6p.m. McCracken Field. Friday September 29, Homecoming Football Crystal Lake Central 7 p.m. McCracken. Saturday, September 30 Dance 7-10 p.m. Upper Campus Main Gym
Luces, Camra y Accion! Semena de regreso a Casa 2023. Domingo 24 de septiembre Decoraction para el desfile 10 a.m. en el estacionamiento del Freshman Campus. Ponerse en linea para el desfile 12:15 p.m. Inicio del desfile 1p.m. en Freshman Campus a Veterans Memorial Park. Rally y cornacion Veterans Memorial Park despues del desfile. Miercoles 27 de septiembre Futbol de Powder Puff 6 p.m. en McCracken Field Viernes 29 de septiembre Partido de futbol de regreso a Casa vs Crystal Lake Central 7 p.m. en McCrakcne Sabdado 30 de septiembre Baile 7 a 10 p.m. en el gimansio de Upper Campus
Happy National Arts in Education Week! Art instructors are conducting Dot Day activities this week for students to explore creating with dots. Freshmen students designed with dots during Art Club on Monday, and UC students work with dots on Friday. #VisualArtsEd
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Dot Day
Parents/Guardians: Next week join us for a FREE in-person session with Jacqueline Rhew: "Fostering Resilient Learners." Learn more about Jaqueline Rhew: https://centerforemotionalwellnessnorthwest.com/our-team-2/jacqueline-rhew-lcpc-cadc/
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Free In-person Session with Jacqueline Rhew, CADC, LCPC Fostering Resilient Learners: Supporting children with school refusal, anxiety and avoidance behaviors. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 30-minute Q and A to follow McHenry Community High School Upper Campus Auditorium
Mr. Hillier's Stagecraft students used shoeboxes to create white models, which are used by designers to initially pitch their set designs to directors and producers. These models were designed for four-minute scenes the students were assigned. Great job! #MadeInMcHenry156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Stagecraft class making set designs
Stagecraft class making set designs
The Warrior Weekly is back for the 2023-2024 school year! Watch their coverage of the Veterans Honor Flight, an introduction to the new deans, explore the new culinary lab and experience the first home football game of the season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LnymZoBpTk
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Veterans for Vets sign with veterans around it
Ap Dean's Office sign
A student cooking
Football players on the field
Freshman Intro to Business students had fun working together to build the tallest tower. The activity simulates how economies make decisions about how resources are distributed. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
More students were recognized for their positivity in the physical education department! The physical education positivity campaign involves students nominating other students for their positive impact. Well done, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Our Surround Sound students were honored to be a part of the McHenry 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park Monday morning. Our students back at school also took a moment of silence in remembrance. #neverforget
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students on the gazebo
flag on flag pole
Large American flag
Congratulations to the MCHS Marching Warriors for the 2nd-place finish in Sunday's Grayslake North Knights Marching Band Festival. Great job! 🎼 #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS Marching Warriors 2nd place in Grayslake North marching band festival
Homecoming campus tours will happen the Saturday of homecoming week! For all homecoming information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming 2023 Campus Tours Saturday, September 30 Freshman Campus Tours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1012 N Green Street McHenry. Use the rear student entrance. Last tour will be at 10:30 a.m. Upper Campus Tours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4724 Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Use the North East Main entrance. Last tour will be at 11:30 a.m.
The 2023-24 Warrior yearbook will be published by Jostens. So, now families can order yearbooks directly from Jostens. Families who ordered through Skyward already do not need to order again. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1234048 (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
The Warrior Yearbook
Students at both campuses set up flags in remembrance of the first responders that lost their lives during 9/11. The flags will be on display this weekend if anyone wants to drive by the campuses to view them. #neverforget
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students etting up flags
Students setting up flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students setting up the flags
Students setting up the flags
A sign that says McHenry Remembers 9/11
All the flags
We'd like to invite our community out to our homecoming game at the end of this month! For all homecoming week information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Save the Date Homecoming 2023 McCracken Field Friday, September 29 Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. McHenry Warriors vs. Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Joins us at the alumni tent. Alumni Association. Food. Fun. Prizes. Special Viewing Area. Create your alumni profile. Plan your alumni events. mchs360alumni.com Unite, Connect, Engage
Please take a few minutes to fill out a survey to help us plan and prioritize for the future. The strategic planning survey is available until Sept. 22. Visit the strategic planning page on our website to learn more: https://www.dist156.org/page/strategic-plan (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Strategic planning photos