Congratulations to Brittany Probst and Karen Lawlor, our newest AVID Warriors! They 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.
3 days ago, Carly Byer
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Summer School registration opens at 8 a.m. January 22! (tomorrow) Watch the video to see the benefits of taking summer school. For more info, visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDN6m34kPTM
5 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Summer School Embracing Opportunities

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Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more. Students can begin as soon as January 31!

5 days ago, Carly Byer
5 Sessions $35 ALL sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room Warrior ACT prep Quest for your best. Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th 10th and 9th grade students. Select your training day. Choose one of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals (2) Sat. 1/31/26 9-11 a.m. Tuesday 2/17/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session: Beat Your ACT Goals:English Sat 2/28/26 9-11 a.m. or Sunday 2/1/26 12-2 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals Reading: Sun 3/1/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 2/10/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Beat your ACT goals Math: Sat 3/7/26 9-11 a.m., Sunday 2/22/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 3/3/26 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals: Science: Sat 2/21/26 9 to 11 a.m., Sun 3/8/26 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday 2/24/26 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ACT Pre ACT Testing Date April 15 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve all subtests. Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And much much more! Online registration form. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Please brign:Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session
5 SESIONES$35Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT¡BUSCA lo mejor de Ti!DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11°, 10° y 9° grado.SELECCIONA TU DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones:Introducción al ACT y Estrategias para Superar tus Metas (2)SÁB 9-11 a.m. 31/ene/2026MAR 17/feb/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m.Supera tus Metas del ACT: Inglés (2)9- 11 a.m. SÁB 28/feb/2026 12-2 p.m.DOM 1/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Lectura (2)DOM 12 -2 p.m. 1/marzo/2026 3:15 -5:15 pm. MAR 10/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Matemáticas (3)9- 11 a.m.SÁB 7/marzo/2026DOM 12-2 p.m. 22/feb/2026 MAR 3:15-5:15 p.m. 3/marzo/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Ciencias (3)9- 11a.m. SÁB 21/feb/2026 12- 2p.m. DOM 8/marzo/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m. MAR 24/feb/2026-Fecha de la pruebaACT/Pre-ACT:15 de abrilSesiones de 2 horasAprende consejos para mejorar en todas lassubpruebasPractica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectasParticipa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba. Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gana confianaza. Y Mucho mucho más! Formulario de registro en línea bit.ly/warriorprep2026. Por favor traer Chromebook, calculdora lapices, limitado a 75 estudiantes por sesion.  Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido
On Friday, senior Leadership In Action students helped freshmen enter their elective course choices into PowerSchool. #BetterTogether156
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Student helping two students on the computer
Student helping student on the computer
Student helping student on the computer
Students helping other students
Students hosted an art show in the hallway Friday afternoon. Great job, Warriors!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Student standing with artwork
 Student with their artwork large version of herself with pizza on her shirt
Student with their artwork Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster
Student with their artwork Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster
Artwork: butterfly snow globe, sunset monster, hands
Students in Mrs. Donelson’s AP Biology transformed E. Coli bacteria to express a green fluorescent jellyfish gene! 🧪
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students around lab equipment
Glowing science dishes
Students working on the science lab. One putting a sample into the dish
Students putting the samples in the dish
Students putting the samples in the dish

If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.

10 days ago, Carly Byer
8th Grade Course Selection Night Future 9th Graders Freshman Campus January 20 Last Names A-K  attend at 5:30 p.m. Last Names L-Z attend at 7 p.m.
Noche de Selección de Cursos Para Alumnos de Grado 8 (Futuros estudiantes de noveno grado) Freshman Campus 20 de enero Apelliods de la A a la K asisten a las 5:30 Appelidos de la L a la Z asisten a las 7:00
There is no school and offices are closed Monday, 1/19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases y las oficinas están cerradas: lunes 19 de enero. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement: https://www.history.com/articles/martin-luther-king-jr
10 days ago, Carly Byer
No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day No hay clases Dia de Martin Luther King Jr.  Black and white photo of MLK
Children's Music Day Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661653?schoolId=IL15583
Middle School Clinic Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661469?schoolId=IL15583
January 17, our Tri-M Music Honor Society students are hosting a Children's Music Day (K-5th Grade) and a Middle School Music Clinic. Register your child to be taught by our talented students! You must register prior to the event.
12 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Children's Music Day Who K-5th Grade Space limited. Register early! When: Saturday, January 17 Where MCHS Upper Campus Time 9 a.m. to 12p.m. $5 must register in advance. Discover music through 6 exciting stations: singalong, composing, drum circle, conducting, playing instruments singing and making your own instrument. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Middle School Music Clinic Who:6th-8th Grade Band and Choir Students When: Saturday, January 17. Where: MCHS Upper Campus Time: 2-4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45) Cost $5 space limited- register early. Explore our masterclasses and advance your skills in playing or singing music! Classes are taught by members of the reputable MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!
High schooler helping child play harp
High schoolers and middle schooler playing clarinet

If your student will be a 9th grader in the fall at MCHS, it is important to attend the Course Selection Night at Freshman Campus, January 20. The time you attend is based on your student's last name. Course information and time-sensitive summer school information will be presented.

18 days ago, Carly Byer
8th Grade Course Selection Night Future 9th Graders Freshman Campus January 20 Last Names A-K  attend at 5:30 p.m. Last Names L-Z attend at 7 p.m.
Noche de Selección de Cursos Para Alumnos de Grado 8 (Futuros estudiantes de noveno grado) Freshman Campus 20 de enero Apelliods de la A a la K asisten a las 5:30 Appelidos de la L a la Z asisten a las 7:00
Children's Music Day Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661653?schoolId=IL15583
Middle School Clinic Registration: https://gofan.co/event/5661469?schoolId=IL15583
January 17, our Tri-M Music Honor Society students are hosting a Children's Music Day (K-5th Grade) and a Middle School Music Clinic. Register your child to be taught by our talented students! You must register prior to the event.
19 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Children's Music Day Who K-5th Grade Space limited. Register early! When: Saturday, January 17 Where MCHS Upper Campus Time 9 a.m. to 12p.m. $5 must register in advance. Discover music through 6 exciting stations: singalong, composing, drum circle, conducting, playing instruments singing and making your own instrument. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Presents Middle School Music Clinic Who:6th-8th Grade Band and Choir Students When: Saturday, January 17. Where: MCHS Upper Campus Time: 2-4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45) Cost $5 space limited- register early. Explore our masterclasses and advance your skills in playing or singing music! Classes are taught by members of the reputable MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society. Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm!
High schooler helping child play harp
High schoolers and middle schooler playing clarinet

Sign up: https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026
Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more. Students can begin as soon as January 31!

19 days ago, Carly Byer
5 Sessions $35 ALL sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room Warrior ACT prep Quest for your best. Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th 10th and 9th grade students. Select your training day. Choose one of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals (2) Sat. 1/31/26 9-11 a.m. Tuesday 2/17/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session: Beat Your ACT Goals:English Sat 2/28/26 9-11 a.m. or Sunday 2/1/26 12-2 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals Reading: Sun 3/1/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 2/10/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Beat your ACT goals Math: Sat 3/7/26 9-11 a.m., Sunday 2/22/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 3/3/26 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals: Science: Sat 2/21/26 9 to 11 a.m., Sun 3/8/26 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday 2/24/26 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ACT Pre ACT Testing Date April 15 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve all subtests. Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And much much more! Online registration form. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Please brign:Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session
5 SESIONES$35Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT¡BUSCA lo mejor de Ti!DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11°, 10° y 9° grado.SELECCIONA TU DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones:Introducción al ACT y Estrategias para Superar tus Metas (2)SÁB 9-11 a.m. 31/ene/2026MAR 17/feb/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m.Supera tus Metas del ACT: Inglés (2)9- 11 a.m. SÁB 28/feb/2026 12-2 p.m.DOM 1/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Lectura (2)DOM 12 -2 p.m. 1/marzo/2026 3:15 -5:15 pm. MAR 10/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Matemáticas (3)9- 11 a.m.SÁB 7/marzo/2026DOM 12-2 p.m. 22/feb/2026 MAR 3:15-5:15 p.m. 3/marzo/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Ciencias (3)9- 11a.m. SÁB 21/feb/2026 12- 2p.m. DOM 8/marzo/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m. MAR 24/feb/2026-Fecha de la pruebaACT/Pre-ACT:15 de abrilSesiones de 2 horasAprende consejos para mejorar en todas lassubpruebasPractica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectasParticipa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba. Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gana confianaza. Y Mucho mucho más! Formulario de registro en línea bit.ly/warriorprep2026. Por favor traer Chromebook, calculdora lapices, limitado a 75 estudiantes por sesion.  Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, this is your LAST WEEK to register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

21 days ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 Juniors take the ACT Early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at act.org Click on register for the ACT.  Create an account (If you do not already have one) Enter test code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 will get credit on their account fees. Credit will be applied to their senior year fees. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.
ACT Día de la prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school
ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School
Happy Holidays, Warriors! Here is a friendly reminder of upcoming dates:
Winter Break: December 22-January 5
First Day of Second Semester: January 6
Vacaciones de invierno: 22 de deciembre- 5 de enero
Primer día del segundo semestre: 6 de enero
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Winter Break Happy Holidays. Group photo of Madrigal dinner band photo students making cards, students around a door.
National Art Honor Society created a paint by number mural that students contributed to during lunches earlier this week. It's so wonderful to create something together! 🎨#BetterTogether156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Student painting
Students painting
Students painting
Final product of a butterfly gazebo, boat trees and sunshine

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 Juniors take the ACT Early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at act.org Click on register for the ACT.  Create an account (If you do not already have one) Enter test code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 will get credit on their account fees. Credit will be applied to their senior year fees. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.
ACT Día de la prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.
ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school
ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School
Student Services served hot chocolate during lunches this week at both campuses to help students destress as they prepare for finals. 🍫☕
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Two students, one with hot chocolate
Counselors serving hot chocolate
We had 66 student competitors recently participate in the Business Professionals of America regional competition and 25 of them finished first place in their events! Approximately 50 students qualified for the State Leadership Conference. Congratulations!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Group of students standing in front of a wall
Students working on computers
Three students at  table wearing matching business outfits
Two students
Congratulations to our P.E. students of the quarter! The students have been selected based on their efforts in demonstrating a positive attitude, participation in activities, work ethic, respect and integrity.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Addison Nemec Nominated by Mr. Hagerty Christopher Garcia Nominated by Mr. Owens Manny Gomez Guiterrez Nominated by Mrs. Ramsay Ashley Zavaleta Nominated by Mr. Beerbower
Congratulations to our math students of the month!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Math Students of the Month November 2025: Gary Monroe Juan Martinez Will Beam Sloan Karasek Evangeline Valenzuela Zain Syed Daisy Ortiz Myla Schuelke Camero Music Leonard Santiago