Congratulations to Jennifer Beattie and Emma Demilta! 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.
2 days ago, Carly Byer
Jen Beattie with her AVID award and the powerlifting class
Emma DeMilta with award and coworkers
Nearly 100 industrial technology students visited McHenry County College to explore trades programs and opportunities in their Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation building.
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Students using VR headsets
Student using tools with a mask on
Students in a lab around a table
Students on computers in a lab
Students looking at engineering equipment
Students using VR headsets
Students using VR headsets
Robotic dog
Students in a manufacturing lab around a teacher
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) gave some healthy tips during lunches in honor of American Heart Month.❤️
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Three students at a table with paper hearts
Paper heats that say I pledge to make my heart healthier in February by Exercising 30 minutes a day, getting enough sleep, managing my stress
MCHS students have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school! The career and technical education division offers several dual credit classes including dual credit computer literacy. The course is offered at both campuses.
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Students on computers in computer labs
Congratulations to our students who made it on our fall 2025 academic achievement lists! https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Academic Achievement List
Watch the Warrior Weekly cover Mr. Valenziano and the Riverside fundraiser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxgkijz4Wg
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Valenziano sitting in front of Incbuator poster
Student with t-shirts on a table. In the back, "Buy your Riverside Strong T-shirts"
Black History Month has begun! This year marks 100 years of commemorating Black history. Learn more about how Black history celebrations originated and how we have celebrated at MCHS:
https://www.dist156.org/page/black-history-month
7 days ago, Carly Byer
100 Years of Celebrating Black History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIaQeoORHbg
Watch the Warrior Weekly! They cover students who are going into the military and student motivation.
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in the library
Marine Corps brochure

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is seeking nominations from the public, parents, students and colleagues for its Educator of the Year Awards. Nominate an MCHS teacher or staff member you believe qualifies. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx6RBXPDwve-pDwlLu2R2Y-aY1hRKS-DNYfobk2FDgBi2tng/viewform

12 days ago, Carly Byer
McHenry County Educator of the Year Awards
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.
17 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
19 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Summer School Embracing Opportunities

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
On Friday, senior Leadership In Action students helped freshmen enter their elective course choices into PowerSchool. #BetterTogether156
23 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!
24 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! 🧪
24 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.

24 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
24 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.
26 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.

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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