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!
2 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.
3 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.

5 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! 🧔 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6827715?schoolId=IL15583
9 days 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
9 days ago, Carly Byer
October 12 No School Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day 12 de octubre No hay clases Día de Cristóbal Colón y Día de los pueblos indígenas
Congratulations to Freshman Campus students of the month!
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Eight students holding certificates
Amy Smulski Druml, MCHS 2026 Distinguished Graduate, visited both buildings Tuesday to talk to students about her own journey as a nurse who is now vice president and chief nursing executive for Northwestern Medicine’s McHenry and Woodstock hospitals.
Druml, a 1994 MCHS graduate, encouraged students interested in healthcare careers to take MCHS’ certified nursing assistant program since the skills and experience translates nicely into most healthcare careers.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068/
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Amy Druml speaking
It's the first Warrior Weekly of the school year! This week they cover 120 construction, football making the playoffs and e-bikes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeqwimqVGUI
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Students holding football in front of drone shot of McCracken field
Someone riding an e-bike on the road
Construction signs that say Sidewalk Closed by City of McHenry sign

https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Our homecoming parade is THIS Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. from Veterans Park to Freshman Campus. Following the parade, we will Pack the Point at Miller Point with a rally and coronation. Distinguished Graduate Amy Druml will also be honored. McCracken gates will then open at 4:30 p.m. for a 5 p.m. Powder Puff game. Powder Puff tickets and more homecoming info can be found at the link above!

16 days ago, Carly Byer
Pack the Point Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday, October 4 Schedule and Music: 12-2 Rocco Z at the Point 12:30 Parade 1:15 Rally and Coronation 2-3 Lara Bel 2026 Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulskhi Druml Class of 1996
Happy National Principals Month to Mr. Eiserman and Mr. Sterner!
17 days ago, Carly Byer
Happy National Principals Month Photos of Greg Eiserman and Sean Stener
PreACT testing for grades 9-11 is this Wednesday, September 30. Seniors will not attend school. Please check your emails from principals for more details.
19 days ago, Carly Byer
PreACT September 30 Grades 9-11 No School for seniors. Bring charged chromebook calculator writing utensil
Pre ACT 30 de septiembre Grados 9-11 Grado 12: no hay clases. Traer: Chromebook CARGADO calculadora utensilio para escribir

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!

24 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

25 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.
26 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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. Pelletier’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, caffeine’s impact on memory, and whether skin temperature affects blood pressure.
The future looks bright for our future healthcare workers!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students in Chef uniforms holding certificates. Warrior is ServSafe Certified on the TV in the background