Congratulations to Hayden Stone and Zeke Galvicius for qualifying for state at Wednesday's 3A sectional meet in DeKalb. Stone placed second in high jump and Galvicius placed second in pole vault. Stay tuned here to see today's celebration for boys and girls state qualifiers.
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
boys track state qualifiers
It's official! Graduation will be outside at McCracken field! To see all the updated information regarding Saturday's ceremony, Friday's rehearsal and the livestream visit the Class of 2023 website: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/class-of-2023-events/home #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Graduation hat and McCracken field
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added dean of students and boys basketball head coach positions. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
We are hiring: dean of students and boys basketball head coach
Summer school is approaching! Session 1 begins June 1. Please see the summer school webpage for logistics. Chromebook pickups for incoming freshmen taking summer school are May 30 and 31. Please check the web page for additional info. https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students in school with their Chrombooks. Summer School logo "Growing Forward"
Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) presented at the Board of Education meeting Monday evening on what LASO stands for and what the group does. They spoke about the events LASO has organized and will organize in the future at MCHS and in the community. Great job, LASO!
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
LASO with the school board and their logo
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open! Registration is required for both new and existing students. Please see the registration page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/registration
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
2023-2024 Registration is open! Incoming Freshmen and juniors residency required. McHenry High School crest
Lil Warriors Preschool wrapped up their school year with a preschool graduation on Friday! Learn more about our Lil Warriors Preschool program: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool IG: link in bio.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Preschoolers and high schoolers with balloons in the background
Congrats to Bilingual Liaison and Translator Lorena Ortega-Trovillion and Warrior Student Media! They were honored on Friday with Distinguished Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association for their roles in school communication.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Lorena and three students holding their awards
Students Lorene and guests in font of INSPRA backdrop
Lorena accepting her awrad
Warrior Student Media and their award on stage
Congratulations to manufacturing student Conner Klein whose vise won first place at the Technology and Manufacturing Association competition and expo Thursday. Ten students submitted projects, and four attended the event at Mazak in Schaumburg. #MadeInMcHenry156 #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
TMA machining competition
TMA machining competition and expo
🐴 Students and families arrived Friday morning to an unusual sight in the Upper Campus drop-off line. Happy last day to our Class of 2023! 🎓
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Seniors ride horses to the last day of school
A salute to seniors: The McHenry Messenger produced one more print edition that is focused on the Class of 2023. Print copies are available near the entrances at both buildings, and the online version can be found at the following link. https://bit.ly/44Rvwpv (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
The May 2023 cover of The McHenry Messenger
Seniors closed off the year with a senior sunset Thursday evening. Happy last day, class of 2023! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Principal with a group of kids in front of the water and sunset
Students with bikes and in front of the water and sunset
Studnets playing beach volleyball
Studnets in front of the sunset
Students in front of the sunset
MCHS 2012 graduate Josh Holm shared his journey to starting Los Angeles fashion brand @CastlesQueens with Distinguished Warriors and their families at the banquet Sunday, May 7. Read more on the district's website: https://www.dist156.org/article/1111931 (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Josh Holm congratulated 175 Distinguished Warriors at the celebration banquet May 7
Freshman Campus had a "Spring Fling" picnic to celebrate the end of their freshman year. There was grilling, snacks and of course the inflatable obstacle course! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Two students sliding down the inflatable slide
Students climbing up an inflatable
Students around the inflatable obstacle
A student sliding down the inflatable obstacle
Congratulations to Danielle Jensen and Alyssa Moore for qualifying for the IHSA State Track and Field Championships the weekend of May 18-20. Jensen finished 5th in the 3200m run with a state-qualifying time. Moore is the Huntley Sectional Champion in the 800m. Go, Warriors!
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
State qualifiers for girls track and field
Congratulations to all the students who were honored Wednesday evening at Senior Honors Night! Over 5.5 million dollars in scholarships were awarded. Alum Patti McCracken Vickery was also given a surprise canvas of the newly renovated McCracken field. #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students sitting at honors night
Student getting an honors ribbon put on them
Two students receiving an award
A student receiving an award
Patti smiling as she receives her photo fo McCracken field
A student holding his award with the  giver of the award
A student holding her award with the three people that honored her with the award
Someone giving a student an award
Two students with their award and a marine
Great job to our students who performed at the Dance Matinee! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
All of the students and teacher posing on stage
Dancers doing ballet in blue tutus
Dancers posing with their arms up
Dancers running around
Three dancers in long purple skirts
Two dancers in long red skirts
Two dancers in all black
Dancers holding hands with their arms up ready to bow
On Wednesday we had our National Collegiate Athletic Association signing celebration. Congrats to these students who will continue their athletic careers at the college level! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Twelve students at the signing table with. McHenry Warriors backdrop
On Wednesday Leadership in Action students led social science classes in a Leadership Summit to discuss different leadership topics that included mental health, relationships, challenging the process, perseverance and more. We even had some Leadership in Action alumni visit!
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Group of Leadership in Action students with Leadership Summit in the background
Group of Leadership in Action students with Leadership Summit in the background and Leadership alum
Leadership studnets on a panel
A group speaking at the summit
Two students throwing balls while being led by the Leadership in Action students
Today is National School Nurse day. Thank you to our amazing nurses for all your hard work! #schoolnurseday
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Thank you nurses