McHenry Community High School

Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day! Thank you to our parent liaisons, bilingual instructional assistants and any of our staff that helps communicate through different languages. You are appreciated by our school, students and families!

4 months ago, Carly Byer

We’re proud to announce that MCHS has again been named a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School for the commitment to increase student access, engagement, and achievement in our PLTW computer science, biomedical science and engineering curriculum. #STEMeducation

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

MCHS has again been named a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School for the efforts to increase access to STEM education through PLTW curriculum

BRIDGES transition program was featured in CBS Chicago on Tuesday! They were shown doing an activity at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm. Watch at the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tItrcHIiMz0

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Main Stay Therapeutic Farm CBS News Chicago. Transition program on farm with a pony.

Good luck to our students taking Advanced Placement tests! We have 721 students taking 746 exams! #WarriorReady156

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Good luck on AP tests! MCHS AP Advanced Placement Program

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

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Students sitting in the gym at Decision Day

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

4 months 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

Five students with with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles

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!

4 months 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!

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Michael running with his stole, people at their tables laughing

Two people from the car dealerships presenting the scholarships

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

4 months 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

4 months ago, Carly Byer

Students posing and some holding certificates

Students standing while teachers read off names

Artwork of beaches a persons face, a glass, a rose, and more

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.

4 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.

4 months ago, Carly Byer

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

Student explaining his project to a person. his project next to him entitled "injury and flexibility"

#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.)

4 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)

Happy National Principal Day!

4 months ago, Carly Byer

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.

4 months ago, Carly Byer

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

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

4 months ago, Carly Byer

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

4 months ago, Carly Byer

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! 📚

4 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

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.)

4 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.)

4 months ago, Carly Byer