TODAY (November 6) is the final day for juniors to sign up for the December ACT.
Use this link/Haz clic aquĆ­: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
Juniors: Register for the early December 12 ACT before November 6! Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. You will also enter a raffle to win a bag of prizes. MCHS will add credit to your account by senior year to cover the cost. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

3 days ago, Carly Byer
ACT McHenry Community High School District 156 Test Day December 12 Registration deadline November 6 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 center code 258560 Cost $75 ($70 for ACT Test + $5 for science=$75 For a list of complete step-by-steo insturctions click here. Juniors who take the ACT on December 12 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 DĆ­a de la pruebe 12 de diciembre Fecha limite de inscripciĆ³n McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar. Las pruebas se llevarĆ”n a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School. Registrarse en acct.org Haz clic en register for the ACT Crea una cuenta si aun no tienes una Ingresa el cĆ³digo del centro de purebas 258560 Cost $75 ($70 para la prueba ACT + $5 para ciences+$75_ Los juniors (grado 11) que toman el examen ACT el 12 de dieciembre recibrĆ”n crĆ©dito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crĆ©dito se aplicarĆ” a las tarifas de su ultimo aƱo. Preguntas a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas
Scores rise-a-latte ACT juniors. The dater is very clear the more time you take the ACT the better you will do! Register no to take the ACT on December 12 at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Take the ACT The ACT test is offered at McHenry Community High School Upper Campus. 4724 W Crystal Lake Road McHenry. Register at ww.act.org visit the testing center code at 258560. Deadline for registering for the December 12 ACT test is November 65h. Thank you to our partner and sponsor. Black Diamond.
Las puntuaciones suben mucho con un-latte! ACT Juniors. Los datos son muy claros. Cuantas mƔs presentan el examen ACT mejor te ira! Registrate ahora para tomar el ACT el 12 de diciembre en MCHS y Black Diamond te comprara un cafe! Toma al examen ACT el examen ACT se ofrece en McHenry Community High School Upper Campus 4724 W Crystal Lake road, mchenry. Regisrate www.act.org con el codigo del centro examinadro 258560 Fecha lƭmite para registrarse para el examen del act 12 de diciembre es el 6 de noviembre. Gracias nuestro socio y patronicinador Black Diamond
We will be hosting another Bilingual College and Career Expo this year on November 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Upper Campus. Enter through the north entrance. For more information, call Director of Multilingual Kelsey Podgorski or College and Career Counselor Curtis Menke 815-759-5513.
4 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Asiste a este evento para una oportunidad de ganar premios divertidos EXPOSICIƓN CARRERAY UNIVERSIDAD BILINGUE DE MCHS 2026 ƚnete a nosotros a un emocionante viaje hacia tu futuro en nuestra prĆ³xima exposiciĆ³n Post-secundaria Ā”ACOMPƁƑANOS AHORA! SĆ”bado, 14 de noviembre de 2026 9:00 AM-11:00 AM McHenry High School Upper Campus Entrada norte 4724 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050 No te pierdas esta oportunidad incomparable de: Conectarte con funcionarios de admisiones y personas de la comunidad que brindan informaciĆ³n. Recopilar informaciĆ³n sobre reclutamiento militar, becas, oportunidades vocacionales y ayuda financiera. Asistir a sesiones informativas y talleres sobre preparaciĆ³n para la universidad. Para mas informaciĆ³n, contacta: Kelsey Podgorski Directora de EducaciĆ³n MultilingĆ¼e de MCHS o Curtis Menke- Consejero de Universidades y Carreras 815-759-5513
Attend this event for a chance to win fun prizes. MCHS bilingual college and career expo 2026 Join us for an exciting journey into your future at our upcoming post-secondary expo. Saturday, November 14,2026 9-11 a.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus North Entrance 3724 W. Crystal Lake rd. Mchenry Il, 60050. 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 workshop on college readiness. For more information call Kelsey Podgorski, Director of Multilingual Education at mCHS or Curtis Menke- College and Career Counselor 815-759-5513
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2026
MCHS Parents and guardians: sign up for Parent/Teacher conferences before noon on November 19. Spots are limited. Conferences are strongly recommended for students earning a C or lower.
9 days ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. November 23. 8- 11 a.m. November 24. Sign up by November 19 at noon. Spots are limited! Recommended for students earning a C or lower.
MCHS Conferencias Virtuales para padres Lunes 23 de noviembre 5-8 p.m. Martes 24 de noviembre 8-11 a.m. Los citas se cerraran el 19 de noviembe al mediodia tinyurl.com/confernces156 Los animamos a priorizar cualquier curso en el que su estudiante obtenga una C o menos. Maesterss tienen espacios de tiempo limitados disponsibles!
This is a friendly reminder there is no school this Friday, October 30. (Teacher Institute Day)
11 days ago, Carly Byer
No School Friday No hay clases viernes
Our 2027-2028 curriculum guide can now be found on our website: tinyurl.com/mchscourseguide2728
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and parents/guardians: please join us at Thursday's Next Step Night to learn about courses, meet the teachers and more.
11 days ago, Carly Byer
We are McHenry High School Course Guide 2027-2028
Next Step Night Get ready for 2027-2028 course selection. Explore course options, learn about various career pathways, attend grade-level presentations and meet the teachers. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 Upper Campus for current 9th, 10th, 11th grade students and parents/guardians
Noche de los proximos pasos explore los cursos del proimo ano conozca las diversas trayectorais profesionales asista a presentaciones en epsanol y hable con los profesores. Jueves 29 de octubre de 6-8 p.m. Upper Campus Para los estudiantes actuales de los grados 9, 10, 10 y para padres o tutores
Seniors in biomedical science ran their own practice health clinic with their peers as patients! šŸ©ŗ
14 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students in scrubs with their practice patients
Student taking blood pressure of another student
Student talking to their practice patient
Students taking blood pressure of another student
students taking blood pressure of another student

On Friday, Mrs. Donelson's freshman biology students tested how their own breath can change the chemistry of a solution. By blowing bubbles into Bromothymol Blue (pH indicator), the CO2 they exhaled formed carbonic acid, dropping the pH and turning the liquid from blue to yellow. They are leaving their solutions under a UV light over the weekend and will make new observations on Monday! šŸ§Ŗ

16 days ago, Carly Byer
Student pouring solution into beaker
Students at a lab table one exhaling into a straw into the beaker
Student exhaling through a straw into a beaker
Student holding beaker
Beakers with the solutions
We will be hosting another Bilingual College and Career Expo this year on November 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Upper Campus. Enter through the north entrance. For more information, call Director of Multilingual Kelsey Podgorski or College and Career Counselor Curtis Menke 815-759-5513.
16 days ago, Carly Byer
Asiste a este evento para una oportunidad de ganar premios divertidos EXPOSICIƓN CARRERAY UNIVERSIDAD BILINGUE DE MCHS 2026 ƚnete a nosotros a un emocionante viaje hacia tu futuro en nuestra prĆ³xima exposiciĆ³n Post-secundaria Ā”ACOMPƁƑANOS AHORA! SĆ”bado, 14 de noviembre de 2026 9:00 AM-11:00 AM McHenry High School Upper Campus Entrada norte 4724 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050 No te pierdas esta oportunidad incomparable de: Conectarte con funcionarios de admisiones y personas de la comunidad que brindan informaciĆ³n. Recopilar informaciĆ³n sobre reclutamiento militar, becas, oportunidades vocacionales y ayuda financiera. Asistir a sesiones informativas y talleres sobre preparaciĆ³n para la universidad. Para mas informaciĆ³n, contacta: Kelsey Podgorski Directora de EducaciĆ³n MultilingĆ¼e de MCHS o Curtis Menke- Consejero de Universidades y Carreras 815-759-5513
Attend this event for a chance to win fun prizes. MCHS bilingual college and career expo 2026 Join us for an exciting journey into your future at our upcoming post-secondary expo. Saturday, November 14,2026 9-11 a.m. McHenry High School Upper Campus North Entrance 3724 W. Crystal Lake rd. Mchenry Il, 60050. 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 workshop on college readiness. For more information call Kelsey Podgorski, Director of Multilingual Education at mCHS or Curtis Menke- College and Career Counselor 815-759-5513
Get ready for 2027-2028 course selection! Explore course options, learn about various career pathways, attend grade-level presentations and meet the teachers at our Next Step Night. This night is intended for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students & parents/guardians. Join us October 29 from 6-8 p.m at the Upper Campus! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/next-step-night
18 days ago, Carly Byer
Next Step Night Get ready for 2027-2028 course selection. Explore course options, learn about various career pathways, attend grade-level presentations and meet the teachers. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 Upper Campus For current 9th, 10th, 11th grade students parents/guardians
Noche de los prĆ³ximos pasos. Explore los cursos del prĆ³ximo aƱo, conozca las diversas trayectorias profesionales, asista a presentaciones en espaƱol y hable con los profesores. Jueves 29 de octubre, de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. Upper Campus. Para estudiantes actuales de los grados 9, 10, 11 y para padres o tutores.
Last week, Courtney Desiri, a student teacher in the alternative program had students work on life skills and made breakfast burritos from start to finish including cleaning the kitchen and doing dishes. Students were responsible to prep all the food, cook the food and clean up the kitchen along with the eating area when done. Students enjoyed the life experience and did a great job!
18 days ago, Carly Byer
Students making food
Students preparing food
Congratulations to our PE 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.
19 days ago, Carly Byer
PE Students holding shirts. Elise Lane, Leah Cunningham, Barret Sowizrol and Isaac Bodecker
Juniors: Sign up for the December 12 ACT for a chance to win a bag of prizes! Ten juniors who sign up for the December ACT will be randomly chosen to receive a prize bag. Potential prizes include: $25-$100 Amazon gift cards, free senior year parking pass, free prom ticket and more! Prizes vary for each bag. SIGN UP by November 6: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Juniors. Sign up for the December 12 ACT and enter a raffle for a chance tow in prizes. Ten students who sign up will be randomly chosen to win a bag of prizes! Sign up for the December ACT by November 6. Possible Prizes Amazon gift cards $25-$100 MCC Swag. Free parking pass for senior year. Free prom ticket. Jimmy Johns gift card. Candy and snacks. Chick-fil-a gift card
Juniors/Grado 11 Registrate para el ACT del 12 de diciembre y particpa en una rifa para tener la oportunidad de ganar premios. Diez estudiantes que se registren serĆ n elgidos al azar para ganar una bolsa de premios. NO dejes dinero sobre la mesa. Fecha lĆ­mite de inscipciĆ³n: 6 de noviembre. Tarjetas de regalo de Amazon de $25 a $100 Regalos de MCC Pase de stacionamiento gratuito para el grado 12 Entrada gratuita el baile (prom) Tarjeta de regalo de Jimmy Johns. Dulces y aperitivos Tarjeta de regalo de Chick-fil-a
Marching Warriors earned their first true class championship since 2021 on Sunday by taking FIRST PLACE in Class 3A at Sandwich MusicFest. In addition, they ranked third overall at the event and completed a full sweep of all individual caption/category awards in their class for Best Percussion, Best Auxiliary [Color Guard], Best Music and Best Visual.

They were also at ISU on Saturday participating in the Illinois State Marching Band Championships where they improved their ranking by five places from last year! Great job, Marching Warriors!
20 days ago, Carly Byer
Band with trophy and sign that says McHenry with hand-drawn flowers
Marching band with McHenry standing in front of Savage Garden decor and holding trophy
Four students holding trophies
Dual credit art appreciation visited the Art Institute on Thursday for a guided tour on art and activism. šŸŽØ
21 days ago, Carly Byer
Students sitting in a room looking at an art piece with a tour guide.
Introduction to Business students pitched their own nonprofit organizations. Students had to think like true executive directors and master the full business ecosystem by incorporating clear, compelling mission statements, sustainable funding sources, an efficient operational flow and the tax laws and transparency requirements that surround real-world nonprofits. Great job!
23 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students in front of slide that says Homeland helps providing shelter food and care
Two students in front of slide that says "unit 2 project create a non-profit organization
Student in front of slide that says tax and transparency media advertisement reports
Thanks to everyone who made our Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo a succesful evening! MTI has led students to internships and careers. Some students are even employed part-time while they're still in high school after connecting with vendors at MTI. We also loved seeing children of all ages being fascinated by the machinery.
24 days ago, Carly Byer
Students talking at the Mitsubishi Electric booth with a machine in front of them
People in the manufacturing lab looking at a HAAS machine
A robot looking dog posing
Student talking to graphics Jessup booth
A student using remote control, the other one next to him smiling
Students talking to firemen booth
Students talking to physical therapy booth
Hallway full of people at booths

This Wednesday: Make plans now to join us for our annual Manufacturing, Trades and Industry (MTI) Career Expo on Oct. 14 at Upper Campus.
Local organizations, businesses and educational institutions will show students and families the variety of career opportunities available in manufacturing, trades, industry and healthcare.

26 days ago, Carly Byer
Flyers for the Oct. 14 MTI Career Expo at MCHS
It's homecoming time! šŸˆJoin us at our homecoming football game tonight at 7 p.m.! Alumni tent opens at 6 p.m. Let's go Warriors! šŸ§” Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6827715?schoolId=IL15583
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming Football McHenry VS Hampshire Friday Oct9 Kickoff at 7 p.m. McCracken Field Honoring our 2026 Distinguished Graduate Inductee Amy Druml Class of 1994. Alumni Associaton. Join us at the MCHS alumni tent food, fun prizes, special viewing area. The MCHS alumni tent is located at the southwest corner of the track. All MCHS alumni are invite.d Catering provided by meat and ptoato eatery and mchs food service.
Monday there is no school in honor of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
12 de octubre: no hay clases
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
October 12 No School Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day 12 de octubre No hay clases DĆ­a de CristĆ³bal ColĆ³n y DĆ­a de los pueblos indĆ­genas
Congratulations to Freshman Campus students of the month!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Eight students holding certificates