https://tinyurl.com/chicago1971mchenryrotary
McHenry Area Rotary Club supports the dual credit program here at MCHS. They donate over $20,000 per year to eliminate dual credit costs .They're holding a club fundraiser 3 p.m. at Sideouts Sports Tavern THIS SUNDAY, September 27! Come see Chicago 1971 and Savory James Project with John Todd!

3 days ago, Carly Byer
Chicago 1971 the story the night songwriter Steve Goodman introduced John Prine to Krris Kristofferson As told by Chicago area musicians John Ballantyne and His band in music story, pictures and video. Opening Act Savory James Project with John Todd at 3 p.m. Chicago 1971 to follow 3 p.m. September 27 Sideouts Sports Tavern 4018 W. Roberts Rd. Island, Lake, IL 60042 Tickets $25 VIP Stage area 4 person table $400 (includes 2 drinks each) Sponsor package $500 includes VIP packaging media and stage banner recognition. Help support local youth and alleviate suffering worldwide. Thank you! Fundraiser for Rotary McHenry Area

Paying for what's next after high school is often the most stressful part of the Next Step process for students and families. Join us for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Presentation to learn about actions aimed at reducing postsecondary expenses. We offer an in-person session TODAY 9/23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room and a livestream session on 9/24 at 1 p.m. at the link below. For those unable to attend either session, the livestream will record and remain at the same link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ue1HBD63dsQ

4 days ago, Carly Byer
Financial AID/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Topics Include: Financial Aid FAFSA Details and Completion, Scholarship Search and Application Tips Earning College Credit at MCHS 9/23 5:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room 9/24 1 p.m. Livestream
McHenry County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Diana Hartmann appeared at our board meeting Monday night to thank D156 for partnering with the ROE to host the county Excellence in Education professional development conference the last two summers. Each year, hundreds of educators congregated to enjoy professional learning on a variety of topics from local and national speakers.
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Dr. McTague and Carl Vallianatos with Diana Hartman holding plaque
As National Art in Education week closes we want to celebrate the creative talents of our students! We are also thankful for all of our faculty and staff involved in the arts both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities!
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Arts in Education collage of students looking at art, singing in choir, artwork pictured. musical and band
https://tinyurl.com/chicago1971mchenryrotary
McHenry Area Rotary Club supports the dual credit program here at MCHS. They donate over $20,000 per year to eliminate dual credit costs .They're holding a club fundraiser 3 p.m. at Sideouts Sports Tavern September 27! Come see Chicago 1971 and Savory James Project with John Todd!
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Chicago 1971 the story the night songwriter Steve Goodman introduced John Prine to Krris Kristofferson As told by Chicago area musicians John Ballantyne and His band in music story, pictures and video. Opening Act Savory James Project with John Todd at 3 p.m. Chicago 1971 to follow 3 p.m. September 27 Sideouts Sports Tavern 4018 W. Roberts Rd. Island, Lake, IL 60042 Tickets $25 VIP Stage area 4 person table $400 (includes 2 drinks each) Sponsor package $500 includes VIP packaging media and stage banner recognition. Help support local youth and alleviate suffering worldwide. Thank you! Fundraiser for Rotary McHenry Area
Paying for what's next after high school is often the most stressful part of the Next Step process for students and families. Join us for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Presentation to learn about actions aimed at reducing postsecondary expenses. We offer an in-person session on 9/23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room and a livestream session on 9/24 at 1 p.m. at the link below. For those unable to attend either session, the livestream will record and remain at the same link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ue1HBD63dsQ
10 days ago, Carly Byer
Financial AID/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Topics Include: Financial Aid FAFSA Details and Completion, Scholarship Search and Application Tips Earning College Credit at MCHS 9/23 5:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room 9/24 1 p.m. Livestream
Mr. Vallianatos visited Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's to sign mock Treat Trolley employee contracts with the students. Students practice vocational skills with the Treat Trolley by selling snacks and soda to staff. They learn how to handle inventory, collect money, customer service skills and more!
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Student signing contract
Mr. V singing students contract
Mr. V and student with contract and Ms. Hanson
Ms. Hanson presenting contract to class
Student signing contract
Student singing contract
Mr. V singing student's contract
Mr. V signing contract
Student singing contract
Students in Mrs. Pelletierā€™s capstone Biomedical Innovations class wrapped up research projects and presentations last week that included a look at electrical changes in the body with strength training, caffeineā€™s impact on memory, and whether skin temperature affects blood pressure.
The future looks bright for our future healthcare workers!
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Students presenting
Students pointing at presentation
Students pointing at presentation
Students holding up poster thst says Caffeine vs. Reaction
Students presenting
Students presenting
Congratulations to the Warrior Chef class! They all passed their Food Handler Certification exams! šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³šŸ‘©ā€šŸ³
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in Chef uniforms holding certificates. Warrior is ServSafe Certified on the TV in the background
Freshmen Intro to Business students are having fun applying business vocabulary to Monopoly transactions! They are categorizing income and expenses based on the business functions they learned.
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Students playing Monopoly with worksheets
Students playing Monopoly with worksheets
Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11 and recognize the bravery of first responders. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø #NeverForget
16 days ago, Carly Byer
911 September Patriot Day We Never Forget
Sixty students planted flags to honor the lives lost during 9/11 attacks. They also made posters that line the hallway of the south entrance of Upper Campus.
Join us at Friday night's football game as we honor first responders, active-duty military members and veterans on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. https://www.dist156.org/article/3114490
17 days ago, Carly Byer
Students planting flags in the ground
Students making 9/11 poster
Studnets holding up a poster that says 9/11 in memory of with flag and twin towers never forget
American flags in front of the school
Students around the American flags
Poster 911 Never forget
Never forget 9/11/01-9/11/26 poster with American flag
We still remember 9/11/2001 poster
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Staff throughout the years have worn t-shirts on this day to remind students they are not alone and to call 988 if they or someone they know is struggling with mental health.
https://988lifeline.org/
Espaňol: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/
17 days ago, Carly Byer
Stanley and Dave in Tomorrow NEeds you shirts
Leah and Sean in mental health matters shirts
Tricia mynes and Gina adams in mental health matters shirts
Nicole Kelsey and AMy in Tomorow Nees you shirts
Call 988 National Suicide and Crisis Line
Learn more about how to prepare for and explore college options by attending our College Exploration Presentation. Although we welcome everyone, we strongly encourage 10th and 11th grade students and families to attend. We offer two sessions:
Wednesday 9/9, 6 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room.
Thursday 9/10, 8:30 a.m. Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=n5pw5jOdj6Y&feature=youtu.be
The livestream will record and remain at the same link.
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Looking Forward MCHS College Exploration Presentation 10th and 11th Grade Students and Families In person September 9th 6 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Virtual September 10th 8:30 a.m. Livestream 4 year college prep and search, MCC/Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timelines and more
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Remember to contact 988 if you or anyone you know needs help. You are not alone!
https://988lifeline.org/
Espaňol: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/
19 days ago, Carly Byer
988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org LĆ­nea de prevenciĆ³n del suicidio y crisis. Si tĆŗ o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama al 988 (servicio en espaƱol) o envĆ­a un texto al 988 o chat vĆ­a 988lineadevida.org
Mrs. Lawlor's and Mr. Morris' classes worked on everyday living skills by making homemade pizzas last week. They learned proper food preparation and cleanup.
25 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students holding pizzas
Students making pizzas
Students making pizzas
Learn more about how to prepare for and explore college options by attending our College Exploration Presentation. Although we welcome everyone, we strongly encourage 10th and 11th grade students and families to attend. We offer two sessions:
Wednesday 9/9, 6 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room.
Thursday 9/10, 8:30 a.m. Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=n5pw5jOdj6Y&feature=youtu.be
The livestream will record and remain at the same link.
26 days ago, Carly Byer
Looking Forward MCHS College Exploration Presentation 10th and 11th Grade Students and Families In person September 9th 6 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Virtual September 10th 8:30 a.m. Livestream 4 year college prep and search, MCC/Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timelines and more
Students in PE classes had some Friday fun playing volleyball in the gym! šŸ
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students playing volleyball in the gym
Students playing volleyball in the gym
Students playing volleyball in the gym
Students playing volleyball in the gym
Students playing volleyball in the gym

Senior parents/guardians, learn how to support your student's journey by attending a Senior Next Steps Presentation. We offer an in-person presentation on 8/26 at 6 p.m. in the Upper Campus Warrior Room or a livestream at 8/27 at 11:30 a.m. The livestream will record & remain at the same link.
Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/article/3085055

about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
What are you looking forward to? Senior Next Steps Presentation. Looking forward. Parents guardians! August 26, 6 p.m. UC Warrior Room August 27 11:30 a.m. Livestream. 4-Year College Apps, MCC, Technical and Trades Options, military, FAFSA, and scholarshis
Lilā€™ Warrior Preschool at McHenry Upper Campus is still accepting enrollment for the 2026ā€“2027 in the afternoon program. We still have a couple of spots open! The program runs from September through May on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
To enroll or request additional information, please complete the enrollment form or contact Melissa Farris at farrismelissa@dist156.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP25kOwy_I_hPsKVXn9ElEvcT3w4COxk_w3cxF1tAxY6pYLg/viewform
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Preschool Enrollment Now Open for the 26/27 School Year. Student needs to be 3 by September Student needs to be potty trained. Ages 3-5. The program is located at McHenry High School Upper Campus Morning 8:25-9:55 Afternoon 12:25-1:55