Mr. Menke is offering four-year college app workshops in the Upper Campus Warrior Room for MCHS students. Choose one of the three sessions to join and register at the link. There will be food! Email menkecurtis@dist156.org with any questions.
-August 6: 1-3 p.m.
-August 7: 9- 11 a.m.
-August 10: 3- 5 p.m.


Register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd44d1EO15iGUWQpnJ5mimV6v1obFQi_bdZd1HmEwpaplWvSw/viewform

2 days ago, Carly Byer
4-Year College App Workshop August 6, 1-3 p.m. UC Warrior room or August 6, 9-11 a.m. UC Warrior Room or August 10 3-5 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Workshop includes navigating college websites, how and when to submit applications, using the common application, requesting transcripts and letters of rec. Essay strategies. Utilizing MCHS resources including School Links. Email Mr. Menke with questions menkecurtis@dist156.org. Pre-register for a session through the link provided. Food at all sessions Bring a charged Chromebook!

Updated Location for August 6:
Ā”La ubicaciĆ³n para el 6 de agosto ha cambiado a Upper Campus!
Due to ongoing construction in the Freshman Campus parking lot, the McHenry County mobile health clinic previously scheduled for Freshman Campus will be at Upper Campus on August 6. The Freshman Campus Materials Pickup event for incoming 9th graders will still be held on August 6 at Freshman Campus. The August 3 mobile health clinic at Upper Campus is not affected. Families can make appointments at the links below.
Monday, August 3 (10 a.m-2 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance:
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9413
Thursday, August 6 (2-6 p.m.) at the Upper Campus South Entrance (new location)
https://central.phims.org/McHenry/Scheduling/SelfScheduling.aspx?PrivateID=9416

3 days ago, Carly Byer
Mobile Immunization Clinic at MCHS 10 a.m to 2 p.m. August 3 or 2 to 6 p.m. August 6 Upper Campus South Entrance. Free for Medicaid recipients, cost affiliate for under/uninsured (call for more information) Parent needs to be present. Bring vaccine record for quicker service. Any questions, Call MCDPH clinical services number 815-334-4500 Registration encouraged walk-ins are welcomed Schedule ahead of time at the link! Reserved for District 156 students only.
Clinica mĆ³vil de vacunacion en MCHS exclusivo para estudiantes del districto 156 3 de agosto, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. o 6 de agosto de 2 p.m. a 6 p.m. Entrada sur del Upper Campus. Gratis para benficarios de Medicade; costo reducido para personas sin seguro o con cobertura insuficiente (llamme para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n). Es necesaria la presencia de un padre o tutor. Traiga el registro de vacunaciĆ³n para agilizar el servicio. Si tiene pregunats, llame al nĆŗmero de servicios clĆ­nicos del MCDPH: 815-334-4500. Se recomienda registrarse de antemano pero tambiĆ©n se aceptan visitas sin cita previa. Progra me su cita con trave de el enlace.
Three MCHS art students received awards for the Poppy Poster contest from the American Legion in Springfield. Congratulations!

Amaya Falster: Grand Prize ("A poppy for every fallen hero")
Seven Snelten: First Place, 11th grade category ("Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms")
Ava Marcrum: Third Place, 9th grade category ("They gave their tomorrow for our today")
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Amaya holding her award with four people from the American legion
A poppy for every fallen hero the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary painting of boot with poppies in it
Flowers bloom after the scariest of storms painting poppies in front of clouds with a yellow ribbon that says the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary
Three poppies in grass painting with their reflection in water. They gave their tomorrow for our today. The American Legion and American Legion auxiliary
Fifty-three students earned the highest score of five on their AP tests, making a total of 77 fives at MCHS. 745 total AP tests were taken with 515 passing scores of a three or higher, an over 69% passing rate. This potentially amounts to over $664,000 in savings for families on college tuition. Signs were delivered to students who earned a five on Thursday. Great job to all of our students!
9 days ago, Carly Byer
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Student in yard with AP sign
Students are enjoying their last few days of summer school! ā˜€ļø
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Four students in Hawaiian gear with freeze pops
Four students with freeze pops
Congratulations to Tri-M Music Honor Society for being the National Tri-M Chapter of the Year! Members and advisor Tracy Tobin were honored at Monday evening's board meeting! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2930907
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students with advisor, activities director, principal and superintendent holding their award
Mr. Corzo's summer school class made stovetop popcorn and homemade pizza dough!
16 days ago, Carly Byer
Students making stovetop popcorn
Student smiling holding a slice of pizza
Members of Surround Sound performed multiple sets at the Bristol Renaissance Festival this past Sunday!
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Choir students in renaissance costumes singing at the Ren Fair
Choir students in renaissance costumes singing at the Ren Fair
MCHS families, be sure to check your emails for back to school information and messages from principals. You can also find important links and dates on our Back to School page: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026
20 days ago, Carly Byer
Back to School Regreso a la escuela 2026 with an orange backpack
Summer school session two has begun!
27 days ago, Carly Byer
Three students posing
Four students posing
Five students posing
Culinary students made movie-themed cupcakes!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Four students doing heart signs and peace signs and one holding two decorated cupcakes
Student holding decorated cupcakes
Student preparing cupacks
Student making fosting
Toy story room made of cardboard with Toy Story themed cupcakes around it
Alien and Forky cupcakes
Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) marks the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freedā€”over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/juneteenth156
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Juneteenth Freedom June 19 19 de junio No School/offices closed. No hay clases/las oficinas estan cerradas
MCHS hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Educationā€™s summer conference Thursday featuring nationally known speaker and educator Dr. Catlin Tucker.
In addition to several breakout sessions throughout the day, educators from throughout the county heard from Dr. Tucker about how using AI can help teachers design educational programs to meet the specific needs of all learners.
Learn more about Dr. Tucker at https://catlintucker.com/
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Catlin Tucker speaking on stage
Catlin Tucker on stage in front of slide that says Formative Feedback embracing feedback as part of the learning process
There will be no summer school this Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19.
No hay clases de verano: 18 de junio y 19 de junio
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
June 18 Teacher Professional Development No Summer School. June 19 No Summer School. 18 de junio desarrollo profesional para maestros no hay clases de verano. 19 de junio Juneteenth No hay clases de verano.
Prevocational class visited Stade's Farm to learn about what kind of jobs exist on a farm!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Ten students in the posing in the field with pales of strawberries in their hands
Students in Issues of the 21st Century worked on a nation simulation project this week in summer school!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students in a classroom
Summer school culinary arts students made pancakes and avocado chocolate chip cookies!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Four students posing in front of pancakes on a pan
Two students scooping cookie dough
Two students scooping cookie dough
Students in summer school health practiced CPR!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Two students with a baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Summer school has begun! ā˜€ļø
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Four students standing at the entryway of the school
Students walking into the school
Students doing a chemistry lab
Students sitting in classroom
Three students posing with arms around each other
Enjoy this highlight video from graduation! Song cover: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPPfB-Xtxc
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Graduates standing by stage on the football field