Join us Wednesday night at the Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo at Upper Campus! MCHS had 22 graduates from the Class of 2025 report that they would be pursuing employment/career paths with companies or unions who attend the MTI Expo. This is a great opportunity for students interested in manufacturing, trades or healthcare. Happy #ManufacturingMonth !
about 12 hours ago, Carly Byer
MTI Career Expo Manufacturing Trades and Industry 2025 October 8 6-8 p.m. McHenry High School Center for Science Technology and Industry. McHenry Community High School District 156 Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050 dist156.org Inspiring passion and purpose in today's learners
Get your tickets for our fall concerts! 🎶
TONIGHT (10/7) is band's concert: https://gofan.co/event/4737134?schoolId=IL15583
10/16 is the Vocal Warriors concert: https://gofan.co/event/4892059?schoolId=IL15583
about 15 hours ago, Carly Byer
Fall Concerts Conciertos de otoño
Congratulations to Sean Sterner who is our newest AVID Warrior! He 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.
1 day ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Sterner with certificate. Heidie Dunn on video chat and Lauren Hines holding the laptop
Game Tickets (Freshman A Game: 4:45 p.m. Varsity: 7 p.m.) https://gofan.co/event/4148661?schoolId=IL15583
TONIGHT is the night! 🏈 Join us under the Friday night lights for our homecoming game! Alumni is invited to join us at the alumni tent on the southwest corner of the track with food catered by Meat and Potato Eatery and MCHS food service. The student section theme is beach/tacky tourist. 🏖️
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Football running under a blow up football helmet. Mascot with flags
Join us at MCHS homecoming game and alumni tent. Homecoming Football McHenry vs. Central Burlington Friday October, 3 Kick off at 7 p.m. McCracken Field Honoring our Distinguished Graduate Inductees Michale Christensen Class of 1989 and Dr. Michael Roberts Class of 1975 Unite Connect Engage Alumni Association Create your alumni profile and plan your alumni events at Htt://bit.ly/MCHSalumni profile. Joins us at the MCHS Alumni Tent Food fun and prizes and special viewing area. The MCHS alumni tent is located in the southwest corner of the track all mchs alumni are inivite.d Catering provided by meat and potato eatery  and MCHS Food Service and Catering
MCHenry Football on field
Cheer doing a stunt
Happy National Principals Month to Mr. Eiserman and Mr. Sterner!
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Happy Principals Month! Photos of Principal Eiserman and Principal Sterner
Congratulations to Kathryn Larson, who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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.
8 days ago, Carly Byer
Carl Vallinatos with Kathryn Larson and her certificate
Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! Not pictured: Imani Taylor and Christopher Cabrera
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Freshmen students of the month holding their certificates
Freshmen students of the month holding their certificates
This #ThankfulThursday staff is celebrating Patty Rowe, Becky Norris and Sasha Carpenter! Thank you for all you do!
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Patty and Becky holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon
Sasha holding "You rock!" postcard with a rock cartoon
On Wednesday evening, National Honor Society inducted 79 new members. Congratulations, Warriors!
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in the auditorium standing and holding papers
Congratulations to Tiffany Ryan, who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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 student achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.
21 days ago, Carly Byer
Tiffany Ryan with her award and gift certificate next to Carl Vallianatos.
Freshman Campus celebrated Dot Day by drawing art on the sidewalk, Monday. Dot Day is meant to boost courage in one's creativity and was inspired by the book, "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds.
22 days ago, Carly Byer
Students by the sidewalk, chalk drawn on the sidewalk
Students by the sidewalk filled with chalk. The sidewalk says, "Happy dot day!'
Circle sidewalk chalk art
Students drawing on the sidewalk
We were happy to have author Mindy McGinnis back at MCHS! On Monday, she spoke to English students about her books and what inspires her stories. 📚
22 days ago, Carly Byer
Mindy McGinnis with her books and two sutdents
Mindy McGinnis in front of a slide of her book Under the Red Rock
Midny McGinnis speaking on stage
Mindy's books on stage
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd-XzLhULvc
Be sure to attend our financial aid, FAFSA and scholarships presentation this Wednesday or watch the livestream Thursday morning. Afterwards, the recording of the livestream will be at the same link.
22 days ago, Carly Byer
Financial Aid/FAFSA and Scholarships Presentation Topics Include: financial aid, FAFSA Details and completion, scholarship search and application tips, college credit at MCHS 9/17  6 p.m. UC Warrior Room (420)9/18 8:30 am livestream
Upper Campus, come celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by the flag pole at 7:15 a.m. Monday morning! Freshman Campus will celebrate later in the month.
27 days ago, Carly Byer
15 September Lunes Ven a Dar El Grito De independencia 7:15 a.m. Entrada norte por la oficina principal
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) celebrated International Dot Day a little early! NAHS greeted students Tuesday morning with dot related activities. Dot Day is meant to boost courage in one's creativity and was inspired by the book, "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds.
29 days ago, Carly Byer
Students smiling, art work in the background, Connect Four, doughnut holes
Students drawing dots with chalk
Circles with happy dot day in chalk
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Chalk circles at the entrance
Save the date for our Bilingual College and Career Expo, open to the community! Join us at Upper Campus, November 8 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
¡Reserve la fecha para nuestra Exposición Carrera y Universidad Bilingüe de MCHS! Upper Campus, el 8 de noviembre de 10 a. m.-12 p. m.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Exposicion Carrera y Universidad Bilingue de MCHS 2025 Unete a nosotros a un emocionante viaje hacia tu futuro en nuestra próxima exposición Post-secundaria. Acompános ahora! No te pierda esta oportunidad incomparable de Conectarte con funcionarios de admisiones y personas de la comunidad que brindan información. Recopilar información sobre reluctamiento militar becas oportunidades covacionales y ayuda financiera. Asistir a sesiones informativas y talleres sobre preparación para la universidad. Sábado 8 de noviembre de 2024 10 am-12 p.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus Entrada Norte 4724 W. Crystal Lake rd. McHenry, IL 60050 Para mas informacion, contacta: Kelsey Podgorski Directora de educacion multilingue de MCHS o Curtis Menke Consejero de Universidades y Carreras 815-759-5513
MCHS Bilingual College and Career Expo 2025. Join us for an exciting journey into your future at our upcoming post-secondary expo. Join now! Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to Connect with admission officers, recruiters and informational people in the community, Gather information on military recruitment, scholarships, vocational opportunities and financial aid. Attend insightful sessions and workshops on college readiness. Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 am-12 pm McHenry High School Upper Campus North Entrance 4724 West Crystal Lake road, McHenry, IL 60050 For more information call Kelsey Podgorski director of multilingual education at MCHS or Curtis Menke- College and Career Counselor 815-759-5513

Eleventh grade students and families, come to the Junior Next Step Planning presentation! If you can't attend, the livestream will record and be at the same link. The recording from the sophomore Next Steps planning is now available.
Junior Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U
Previous Sophomore Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgHbLHqLVQ&t

about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Junior Next Step Planning Presentation Looking Forward MCHs 11th Grade Students and Families In Person September 10th 6 P.m. UC Warrior Room Guest Speakers from McHenry County College and University Center. Virtual September 11th 8:30 a.m. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2TIEZNk-U  Guest speakers from McHenry County College. Explore what juniors can do to prepare for next step opportunities!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to recognize the connection between regular school attendance and academic achievement.
Join us in making regular attendance a priority this school year! Check out https://www.attendanceworks.org/
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Every Day Matters Cada Día Importa
Congratulations to over 100 Advanced Placement Scholars from the 2024-2025 school year! Check out their accomplishments: https://tinyurl.com/mchsapscholar
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
MCHS AP Advanced Placement Program with Warrior head
Distribution of 2024-2025 yearbooks to current students will be Thursday, (tomorrow) September 4 and Friday, September 5 during lunch periods only at Upper Campus. Learn more at the link:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2386390
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Yearbook Cover: 100 Years of Our house, legacy, traditions, McHenry High School