McHenry Community High School

TOMORROW (Monday, January 9) students will have day two of final exams. We will be following this exam early release schedule. For more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

6th Period: Freshman: 7:25 - 8:44 a.m. Upper: 7:35 - 8:54 a.m. 7th Period Freshman: 8:54 - 10:13 a.m. Upper: 9:04 - 10:23 a.m. 8th Period Freshman: 10:23 - 11:42 a.m. Upper: 10:33 - 11:52 a.m. 5th Period Freshman 11:52 a.m. - 1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02 - 1:21 p.m. Make-up Exams Freshman: 1:21 - 2:40 p.m. Upper:1:32 - 2:50 p.m.

Warriors, don't forget THIS Monday, January 9, you will have day two of finals. We hope you had a restful break and look forward to seeing you! Please see Dr. P's email for more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170 We will be following the early release exam schedule.

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Warm wishes for a happy and healthy 2023! We look forward to seeing our Warriors on Jan. 9. #WarriorReady156 #HappyNewYear2023

almost 3 years ago, Amy Maciaszek

Warriors, please enjoy your time off with loved ones during this holiday season! We'll see you in 2023! #WarriorsTakeBreaks

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Happy Holidays! Winter Break December 23- January 8

“Madison has taken everything the school year has thrown at her in stride," a colleague said about Instructor Madison Schroth, the October Staff Member of the Month. Read more about Mrs. Schroth on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/945743 IG: Link in bio.

almost 3 years ago, Amy Maciaszek

Madison Schroth, October Staff Member of the Month

Due to impending inclement weather, school is canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22. Students will take Day 2 finals on Monday, Jan. 9 when we return from break. In addition, all activities, athletic practices and athletic competitions are canceled Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23.

almost 3 years ago, Amy Maciaszek

Winter Weather -- School canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22

Congrats to our December 2022 graduates! Today they had a December Grad Breakfast, an idea brought to you by Dr. Prickett's student Renaissance team. Some of the "Ren" students helped serve the grads breakfast. We have 53 December grads total! (a few of them pictured here)

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Some of the graduates posing in the cafteria

Students eating and talking to Dr. Prickett

A sign that says Congrats, December grads! The Warrior cafe wishes you all have a wonderful winter break! Good luck on finals! Boscos baby.

Over 100 MCHS students, staff, and parents delivered presents on Sunday morning to assist McHenry Rotary Secret Santa distribute over 8,000 gifts to over 1800 area children! This was our ninth year helping deliver for this great event! Thank you to all!

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

A big group photo of people at McHenry Rotary Secret Santa

Therapy golden retrievers Keenie (Christmas bandana) and Oakley (McHenry Police Department) visited UC students during lunch hours to help relieve stress for finals while Student Services served hot chocolate. This also happened on Monday at Freshman Campus. (previously posted)

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

NHS has a great event to prep for finals TONIGHT (Monday):Cocoa Cram! Students from both campuses can come to the Upper Campus cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and receive help from teachers and members. The hot cocoa will be free, but additional snacks can be purchased.

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

NHS Cocoa Cram Do you need help with studying for finals this winter? No worries! NHS is holding an event where teachers and members will be available for questions and assistance. :) When? December 19th at 5pm-8pm Where? Upper Campus cafeteria. There will be concessions of food and drinks! Stop by and get the help you need to succeed or to simply just study alongside friends and peers.

Great job to all our cast and crew who participated in the Freshman Campus play, "Mutually Assured Destruction!" The play consisted of vignettes depicting siblings from different decades. We also had freshmen art that was featured outside of the auditorium. #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Student Services passed out hot chocolate to freshmen on Monday. They were also visited by Oakley (Golden Retriever from McHenry Police Department) and Scooby (Goldendoodle) to help students destress before finals. Thank you, Oakley and Scooby! This will happen at the UC on Tues.

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

This week freshmen AIMs decorated their doors for the holidays. Hutchinson's AIM won first place! (Christmas tree) followed by Donelson (gingerbread) and Sanders (Candy Land) tied for second! #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Gingerbread house with balloons door decor

On Thursday Mr. Nelson's Drones and Unmanned Flight class took the FAA's Part 107 Exam to become Certified Commercial Drone Pilots. All of the students passed and will receive their official FAA UAS Pilots License in a few weeks! Congrats! #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Students at both campuses had fun donating to duct tape Mr. Deener and Mr. Menke! A total of $489.70 was raised for Helping Paws Animal Shelter and the freshmen class contributed the most! #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Mr. Menke posing with students while in duct tape

Mr. Deener in duct tape and Christmas lights

We ended Winter Spirit Week with a rally! We celebrated some of our teams and clubs. Students then competed in activities, including jousting. Freshmen won for being the best chanters! #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Leonitus holding up a sign that says round 2

Congratulations to MCHS Esports for winning the @PlayVS Illinois Region Rocket League Championship! MCHS beat Mount Carmel High School in a best of 7 series, winning 4-3. McHenry was the only team of 41 total to go undefeated for the season! #WarriorReady156 #esports

almost 3 years ago, Amy Maciaszek

Esports wins @PlayVS Illinois Region Rocket League Championship

MCHS students and staff were really sleighin' it in their holiday sweaters! #WarriorReady156 #uglysweaters

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Students in holiday clothes and sweaters

Student in holiday sweater and Santa hat

Come see the Freshman Campus play "Mutually Assured Destruction" tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in the newly renovated Freshman Campus Theater! Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=27839&qr=true #WarriorReady156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

The McHenry High School Theatre Dept. Proudly Presents the Freshman Campus Winter Play Mutually Assured Destruction 9 plays about brothers and sisters by Don Zolidis Dec. 16, 2022 $5 adults $3 seniros/students 7:00 p.m. Freshman campus theatre. For more info contact Mrs. Dunn at dunnheidie@dist156.org Mutually Assured Destruction is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. New York, NY

Sr. Vice Commander John Hrynkow of the McHenry VFW presented the cross country girls team with a plaque to congratulate them on being the first state qualifying team! Congrats, girls and thank you, VFW! #WarriorReady156 #WarriorPride156

almost 3 years ago, Carly Byer

Cross Country girls team with VFW and award

Cross country girls team being honored with the award by the VFW

VFW commander, superintendent and coaches with the award

The plaque from the VFW that says McHenry High School Cross Country McHenry VFW Congratulations MCHS Girls Cross Country on their first state qualifying team