McHenry Community High School

Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Staff shouted out these wonderful individuals. We caught Mr. Menke in his neon spirit wear. Not pictured: Jose Orduna and the chemistry team

On Wednesday after school, freshmen volunteered to clean up and garden at Freshman Campus. They also cleaned up at Miller Point.

On Thursday, we dressed in neon for spirit week. Freshman Campus also had the opportunity during lunches to submit songs they'd like to be played at the dance. (Upper Campus submitted songs earlier in the week.)
Remember, homecoming dance ticket sales end at 12 p.m. on Saturday for MCHS students. We are no longer accepting guest forms.
Dance Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4121116?schoolId=IL15583

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBQfPcoGV8A&t=
We're doing a #ThrowbackThursday to last year's Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo. MCHS had 22 graduates from the Class of 2025 report that they would be pursuing employment/career paths with companies or unions who attend the MTI Expo. Students interested in manufacturing, trades or healthcare should join us at Upper Campus October 8 from 6-8 p.m. for this year's expo. Happy #ManufacturingMonth !

Seniors won the Powder Puff game! 🏈 Thank you to all who were involved in Wednesday night's festivities! We'll see you Friday night for the homecoming game. #BetterTogether156
https://gofan.co/event/4148661?schoolId=IL15583 (Freshman A Game: 4:45 p.m. Varsity: 7 p.m.)

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day!

Congratulations to Ashley Nagel, who is our newest AVID Warrior! 🎣 In the spirit of homecoming week we're celebrating with our under the sea theme. 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.

Tonight (Wednesday) come see if the juniors or seniors win Powder Puff! Tickets are $5 at the entrance, paid with cash or card. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at McCracken Field.

MCHS alumni, join us at Friday night's homecoming game in our alumni tent with special menu catered by Meat and Potato Eatery and MCHS Food Service! The alumni tent will open at 6 p.m. and will be located at the southwest corner of McCracken Field. Thank you to our great partners at Meat and Potato Eatery for donating the food!

Happy National Principals Month to Mr. Eiserman and Mr. Sterner!

We had a fun Tuesday here at MCHS for homecoming week! Students dressed as celebrities. Our homecoming dance DJ's, My Boom Tour, came to hype our students up for Saturday night's dance.
We had some students participate by singing and dancing along with them!
Remember guest forms for the dance are due by 3 p.m. Wednesday (tomorrow!)
Homecoming Dance Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/4121116?schoolId=IL15583

For #TuesdayTakeover Powder Puff promoted their Wednesday night game. (6 p.m. 10/1, McCracken, $5)They also went into Ms. Keller's, Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes to teach the Warrior Fight Song. Tuesday Takeover is an opportunity for every student organization to take over aspects of the school day: greeting students in the morning, promoting their organization during lunch periods, reading announcements and more.

Distinguished Graduate Dr. Michael Roberts spoke to Leadership in Action Students on Tuesday. Check out more about him and are other Distinguished Graduates here:
https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program

Congratulations to Kathryn Larson, 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.

Homecoming spirit week began with a sea of blue! Students and staff wore blue on Monday to celebrate our theme of under the sea! 💙 🌊˖🐟 Tuesday, dress like your favorite star/celebrity for STARfish Day!
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2025

More clubs painted the town last week to celebrate homecoming! We hope you enjoy the colorful windows in downtown McHenry. 🎨

We had a great time at the homecoming parade and coronation on Sunday! Cheer, dance, choir and band performed. We also honored one of our Distinguished Graduates, Dr. Roberts. Look at our last post to see who was crowned homecoming king and queen! Happy homecoming week!

Congratulations to our homecoming king and queen: Chase and Kyra!

Students, spirit week begins Monday! Get ready!
Monday: Sea of Blue, wear different shades of blue. 🌊
Tuesday: STARfish Day dress like your favorite "Star" a.k.a. celebrity. ⭐ Wednesday: "School of Fish" Dress with a group. Try to get the biggest "school of fish."🐠🐠🐠🐠
Thursday: Neon reef, wear neon colors! 🎨🖌️
Friday: Tacky Tourist/Beach Theme 🏝️⛱️
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2025

The Garden Club is back in action collecting more seeds for spring planting in the Freshman Campus. They planted a Trumpet which will attract hummingbirds in the future and brighten up the empty corners of the building.