An enchanted homecoming week awaits you! The schedule is set for Homecoming 2022! Our theme is enchanted forest. Spirit days to be announced. Go to our homecoming page for more details: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2022 #156HOCO2022
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
An enchanted week awaits you! Homecoming Week Saturday, October 8, Dance 7-10 p.m. Upper Campus Main Gym  202 2. Sunday, October 2: Parade Decorating 10 a.m. Freshman Parking lot, parade line-up, 12:15 p.m. Parade kick-off 1 p.m. Green Street-Veterans Memorial Park, Rally and Coronation- Veterans Memorial Park after parade, Wednesday, October 5 Powder Puff Football 6 p.m. McCracken Field, Friday October 7 Homecoming Football Game vs. Crystal Lake South 7 p.m. McCracken
Do you know a teacher or staff member that has gone above and beyond these first few weeks of school? Nominate them to win Staff Member of the Month for September! Also enjoy this throwback of our 2020-2021 winners. Nomination form: tinyurl.com/mchssmotm IG link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Staff Members of the Month 2020-2021 photos of all staff members, Brunch Cafe Logo, Meat and Potato Eatery Logo, and MCHS department of Learning and Innovation logo
Don't forget to get your tickets to the upcoming Splash Into Country concerts to benefit the redevelopment of Miller Point Park at the Riverwalk. Several MCHS teachers and students are also working on this project. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/809124
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Splash Into Country
eSports is looking for players to compete in the fall season! Warriors, if you are interested contact aguilarluis@dist156.org or mckeejoshua@dist156.org. To see all students clubs and activities visit: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home IG-link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Are you a ranked or skilled player? MCHS eSports is looking for players to compete in the fall season for the following esports: Overwatch2 (5 player team) enrollment ends: September 25, play vs. SSB Ultimate (Solos. Duos) Enrollment Ends: September 18, Play VS December 5, IHSEA , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (4 player teams) enrollment ends September 18, playvs. League of Legends (5 players) enrollment ends September 18 play vs. October 24 IHSEA. Fortnite (solos) enrollment ends October 17, IHSEA. Rainbow 6 Siege (must be 16+) (5 player team) enrollment ends: September 12, HSEL (Generation eSports) Gaming/training sessions in lab 282 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Speak with us directly regarding rules and standards. Email aguilarluis@dist156.org or mckeejoshua@dist156.org to start your esports team!
MCHS' Otto Corzo was among the educators honored Tuesday as a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching and Leadership recipient. The Golden Apple Foundation hosted the gala to recognize award-winners for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Congratulations to Señor Corzo! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
Otto Corzo at Golden Apple Gala
During Friday's Tri-Conference educators took a trip to Miller Formless in McHenry after learning about our partnership and the Miler Formless wall by the Learning Ledge at Upper Campus. #TriConference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Educators and Miller Formless employee smiling  standing in front of machinery
Educators touring Miller Formless
Miller Formless employee speaking to educators
Educators outside of Miller Formless
Junior students and families: We are hosting a Junior Postsecondary Presentation at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Upper Campus Auditorium with guest speakers from McHenry County College and Michigan Technological University. Livestream (Sept. 16) tinyurl.com/mchsjuniors
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Junior postsecondary presentation. Featuring guest speakers from MCC and Michigan Technological University. Sept 15th. 6:00 p.m. Upper Campus Auditorium. Sept 16 8:30 am livestream link in post or in instagram bio. Topics include college exploration, MCC workforce training/trades, SAT, Financial Aid, Scholarship and more!
Looks like we had some freshmen working hard in their culinary and math classes last week! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students using ingredients in culinary
Students using ingredients in culinary
Four students doing a math activity
Two students with math books doing a math activity
During Friday's TriConference over 45 educators took a trip to McHenry County College to learn about their greenhouses and their new Center for Agrarian Learning. #TriConference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Educators in greenhouse
Educators in front of Liebman Science Center
Educators walking to the greenhouse
Educators near greenhouse
We are hiring instructional assistants and bilingual instructional assistants. (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing the paraprofessional license. tinyurl.com/mchstalented
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
We are hiring! Instructional Assistant and Bilingual Instructional Assistant (up to $3 increase depending on bilingual skills) *High school diploma or equivalent required. *A new program allows those with a high school diploma to work for three years while completing qualifications for the paraprofessional license. For questions ore more info email hr@dist156.org
Athletics has new social media accounts! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchenrywarriors/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchenryathletics/
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Athletics
After a two-year hiatus we are happy to host Tri-Conference! Tri-Conference is a teacher institute day where District 156, 15 and 36 come together and learn from each other! Thank you to our student helpers and our special guest speaker @gerrybrooksprin! #triconference22
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Student helpers posing with Dr. Prickett and Gerry Brooks
The Warrior mascot and D15 mascot
Everyone sitting in the gym
Gerry Brooks speaking
Warriors, you have a four-day weekend! There will be no school tomorrow Friday, September 2 and no school Monday, September 5. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Four-day weekend. September 2- Friday Teacher Institute Day, No School. Monday September 5- no school Labor Day
Senior families: If you were unable to attend the Senior Postsecondary presentation on Wednesday night, don't fret! Our counselors now have a recorded version on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ZtX_MBYQ4 IG- link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Senior Postsecondary Presentation: Senior next steps. Screenshot of counselors and MCC representative on Zoom.
On Wednesday Mr. Erbach's freshmen students took advantage of the nice weather and read their books outside. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students reading in front of Freshman Campus entrance
Students laying on the sidewalk reading outside in front of Freshman Campus
Students reading on the steps outside of Freshman Campus front entrance
Students sitting on the sidewalk reading
What a great Warrior Wednesday at the Freshman Campus! Students were greeted by MCHS staff as they walked into school, a Warrior Wednesday tradition. Leadership in Action students (seniors) also came to talk to the freshmen during AIM. #WarriorReady156 #WarriorWednesday156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Freshmen students walking into school with Mr. Lunkenheimer holding the door
Dr. Prickett and Mr. Sterner smiling wearing matching "We Are Warriors Shirts"
Two leadership in action students with a thumbs up
Two leadership in action students speaking to a freshman class.
TONIGHT (Wednesday) is our Upper Campus parent/guardian night: Walk in Their Shoes. Senior families, please come at 6 p.m. for a postsecondary presentation in the auditorium. All Upper Campus parent/guardians, begin walking your student's schedule at 7 p.m. See you soon!
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Walk in Their Shoes. Parents and guardians follow your student's schedule for a night! Freshman AIM starts at 7 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 25. Freshman Campus, Upper first period starts at 7 p.m., 7-9p.m. Wednesday, August 31  Upper Campus
Camina en sus zapatos. !Padres y tutores sigan el horario de su estudiante por una noche! El primer periodo comienza a las 7 p.m. Upper Campus (grados 10, 11 y 12) 7-9 p.m. miercoles, 31 de agosto. @l 31 de agosto a las 6 o.m. los consejeros para los senior tambien tendran una presentacion postsecundaria para padres con seniors.
What are you looking forward to? Senior postsecondary presentation. August 31, 6:00 p.m. Upper Campus Auditorium. Sept 1, 8:30a.m. livestream. Topics include college, apps, MCC, workforce for training/trade, FAFSA & financial aid, scholarships and more!
Congratulations to MCHS alum Andrew Rupcich for making the Tennessee Titans practice squad for the upcoming season. https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad (IG: Link in bio) #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS alum makes Tennessee Titans practice squad
Thursday, September 1 is the first Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee of the school year! Come from 6-7 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room. For more information contact Chris Madson: madsonchris@dist156.org
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
September 1, 2022 Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee Time 6p.m.-7 pm. Location: Upper Campus- Warrior Room, Kick-off meeting start of a new school year. Welcome back to a new school year! We will be hosting our first BPAC meeting of the year Thursday evening, September 1, 2022. We will be discussing the start of the new semester and everything you need to know as a parent and member of the community. Contact us (815) 385-7077 dist156.org madsonchris@dist156.org
1 de septiembre de 2022 Comite asesor de padres bilingue Hora; 6p;m-7p.m. Lugar: Upper Campus Warrior Room. Reunion de inicio. Inicido de un nuevo ano escolar. Bienvenidos a un nuevo ano escolar! Organizaremos nuestra primera reunion de BPAC del ano el jueves 1 de septiembre de 2022 por la noche. Hablarmos del comienzo del nuevo semester y todo lo que necesita saber como padre y miembro de la comunidad. Contacenos 815-385-7077 dist156.org madsonchris@dist156.org
WATCH the Warrior Weekly's coverage of the Honor Flight D.C. trip shot and composed by our students. Keep your eye out for more interviews and stories to come! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggdlGNJ7Of8 IG- link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Veteran looking at a monument in D.C.