Maggie Smith, author of “Good Bones,” a collection of poetry, visited Upper Campus on Tuesday as we celebrate Writers Week! She told students if you have something that makes you feel the most like you when you're doing it, don't stop doing it. #WarriorReady156
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Student getting her book signed by Maggie
Maggie and English teacher. English teacher holding her book, "You Make This Place Beautiful."
Maggie speaking to a student
Maggie in front of a slide that says "When I Was Your Age" and a photo of herself when she was younger.
Maggie speaking at the podium
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFDa_Odep20 The Warrior Weekly covers: ⛷️ Ski and Snowboard Club ♻️ Recycling at MCHS 🌤️ Weather Forecast ❄️ Snowball Dance #WarriorReady156
12 days ago, Carly Byer
Students walking under a balloon arch
Students on a slope getting ready to ski and snowboard
Student in front of a weather green screen
Sort your waste recycle sign. What to recycle and what to throw out
Therapy dog Bailey gave some encouragement to students taking ACCESS tests this weeks. #WarriorReady156
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Student petting a dog
Dog on leash
Dog on leash
Dog sniffing while being pet
Happy School Counselors Week! Thank you counselors for all you do!
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Happy School Counselors Week! Photos of our 9 counselors
MCHS Alumni: Create your profile today and help us with the 5000 Warriors Project. Our Alumni Association is growing and here to serve you! http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile (IG: link in bio.)
14 days ago, Carly Byer
5000 Warriors Project McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True. MCHS Alumni Campaign to Connect Warriors Through the Ages Create your profile http://bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
Attention Warrior Family - come out and support the MCHS Foundation and the next great event. They will be hosting Dueling Pianos at the Vixen on 2/22 and all proceeds will go back to the MCHS Foundation to provide scholarships and funds for students in need and other special activities. Reserve a table for friends. Tickets are $15 and it will be sure to be a blast. https://www.vixenmchenry.com/event/mchs-foundation-benefit (IG: link in bio.)
15 days ago, Carly Byer
Felix and Finger the Vixen 1208 Green Street McHenry Dueling Pianos the Vixen Live music, comedy and spirits. McHenry High School Foundation Cash Prizes Sat. February 22 7:00 p.m. (over 21 event) $15 100% of proceeds go to support of the McHenry High School Foundation
AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) students at both campuses heard from guest speakers. Freshmen AVID students were visited by alum and Cubs organist John Benedeck. Upper students met Director of the Dinosaur Institute, Dr. Nate Smith, over Zoom. #WarriorReady156
16 days ago, Carly Byer
John speaking to students
John posing with AVID Class
Dark room with students looking at a slide show with a photo of camping in the snow
Dark room with students looking at a slide about Antarctic dinosaurs
Dr. McTague awarded graphics student Wynter Bolger a certificate for designing our 2023-2024 annual report. Awesome job, Wynter! Check it out here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/hpzm/#p=1 (IG: link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
16 days ago, Carly Byer
Matt Conor, Wynter Bolger and Dr. McTague posing for photos. Wynter holding certificate for completing the annual report. Dr. MCTague holding the Annual Report.
Dr. McTague speaking to a class. Matt Connor standing next to him. Wynter standing next to him. Graphic Car wraps in background.
April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. To prepare, take the Warrior ACT Prep program taught by MCHS teachers! We encourage all juniors to sign up. Students on free lunch will have their fees waived. Register soon. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025
18 days ago, Carly Byer
5 Sessions $35 All sessions $35. All sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room. Warrior ACT prep. Quest for your best! Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th, 10th and 9th grade students. Session Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m . Sunday 12-2p.m. Tuesday 3:15-5:15 p.m. Intro to the ACT and Strategies to Beat Your Goals: February 1, February 16, and February 11. Beat your ACT Goals English: February 15, March 2, and March 11. Beat Your ACT Goals: Reading: February 22, February 9, March 4. Beat your ACT goals: Math: March 8, February 2, February 25. Beat your ACT Goals: Science: March 1, March 9, and February 18. 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve in al subtests Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And Much much more1! ACT/Pre-ACT Testing Date April 10th. Online Registration form : bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring Chromebook, calcula
5 Sesiones $35. Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC.  PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT. ¡BUSCA lo mejor de TI! DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO. Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11º , 10º y 9º grado. ELECCIONA TU DÍA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones: Sesión, Sábado 9-11a.m., Domingo 12-2p.m., Martes 3:15p.m.-5:15p.m.. Introducción al ACT y estrategias para superar tus metas: 1 de feb, 16 de feb, 11 de feb. Supera tus metas de ACT: Inglés: 15 de feb, 2 de marzo, 11 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Lectura: 22 de feb, 9 de feb, 4 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Matemáticas: 8 de marzo, 2 de feb, 25 de feb. supera tus metas de ACT: Ciencias 1 de marzo, 9 de feb, 18 de feb.  Fecha de la prueba ACT/Pre-ACT: 10 de abril. Sesiones de 2 horas Aprende consejos para mejorar en todas las subpruebas Practica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectas Participa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gan
Tri-M Music Honor Society students have been teaching Mrs. Cabalquinto's and Mrs. Hanson's classes. They've introduces instruments, music vocabulary, notes, scales and more. The students learned the school fight song and took turns conducting. #WarriorReady156
18 days ago, Carly Byer
Student helping another student play a trumpet
Students conducting
Student helping another student play a trumpet
Students conducting
Join National Art Honor Society for a Valentine's themed paint night! Purchase your tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3035823
18 days ago, Carly Byer
February Paint Night 2025 Friday, February 7 4:45-7 p.m. MCHS Upper Campus Room 321 Tickets $18 Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 6 at 3 p.m. No Walk=in National Art Honor Society. All proceeds benefit the NAHS Scholarship fund
Writers Week begins next week! Authors will be speaking to students during the school day. Maggie Smith is coming to Upper Campus and Elizabeth Holden is coming to Freshman Campus. We are excited to have them! 📚 Questions for Maggie Smith: https://tinyurl.com/qamaggiesmith
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden book cover. MCHS presents Elizabeth Holden February 5th during English classes in the theater Students should see their English teacher for more information. Writers Week.
Good Bones Maggie Smith book cover. MCHS and Follet present Maggie Smith February 4 All students will attend during an assigned period. See your English  teacher for more information. Have a question for the author ask it here.
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOrnsCFF8p4 The Warrior Weekly is back and they're covering: ⚡ Energy Drinks 📱 TikTok Temporary Ban ☔ The Weather #WarriorReady156
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Student in front of a weather forecast
Ghost energy drinks
Phone with TikTok logo on screen
We enjoyed seeing our future Warriors for eighth grade night on Thursday! For more info: https://www.dist156.org/page/rising-9th-graders
23 days ago, Carly Byer
Three band students at a booth called bans holding instruments
Two students in front of a CTE sign one wearing Education program shirt the other wearing Lil Warriors shirt
Students in front of a table one holding stickers
Students and teacher in culinary outfits, one holding a  plate of cookies
SnowBall spirit week begins Monday! Don't forget to buy your tickets to the SnowBall dance! Guest tickets close on 1/29 at 3 p.m. MCHS student tickets close on 2/1 at noon. https://gofan.co/event/2475329?schoolId=IL15583 (IG: link in bio.)
23 days ago, Carly Byer
Snow Ball Spirit Week January 27-31 Monday-Pajama Day. Tuesday- Minion Day Wednesday- White Out Thursday-Jersey Day Friday- Surfer vs. Snowboarder/Skier
Snow Ball February 1 Mocktail Hour 6:30-7:00 p.m. Dance 7-10 p.m. No entry after 8 p.m. McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N Green Street McHenry, IL 60050 $10 a ticket. Buy your tickets now!
Decorative winter trees and deer at Freshman Campus
Summer School registration will open Monday, January 27 at 8 a.m. Registration information can be found here: https://www.dist156.org/page/summer-school
23 days ago, Carly Byer
Summer School la escuela de verano
We are so proud of these students who are participating in the McHenry County Honor band on Friday! #WarriorReady156
24 days ago, Carly Byer
Congratulations to our students selected to participate in the 50th Annual McHenry County Honor Band  Canada, Madeline Carpenter, Taylor Finch, Jaycie McLean, Cayden Moreno, Enrique Music, Cameron Skaathun, Jack Spera, Tyler Sullivan, Sadie Szczepanik, Kaylie Thorne, Jianna Wuchter, Gavin Zander, Ethan
Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus is thankful for Ashley Nagel, Katie Brown and Andrew Stegenga. (not pictured)
24 days ago, Carly Byer
Katie Brown holding "you did grate card"
Ashley Nagel holding "You did grate" card.
After Children's Music Day, Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted a Middle School Music Clinic. Our high schoolers worked on music skills with middle schoolers who are in choir and band. We loved seeing them collaborate! Full album: https://tinyurl.com/mchsmiddleschoolclinic
29 days ago, Carly Byer
Student at keyboard with other students in chairs
Band room student directing other students as they play instruments
Two high schooler students directing other students playing instruments
Student on a piano and other students around him singing in chairs
Younger students in a classroom learning  from older students
Two students smiling and posing. One with the arm around the other
Students playing instruments while other student is directing
Three students playing instruments with one directing and playing flute
Students around the piano
Children's Music Day was great! Our Tri-M Music Honor Society students taught music skills to younger students! They made their own instruments, learned how to write music, tested out instruments, sang and ended with a performance! Full album: https://tinyurl.com/mchsmusicday
29 days ago, Carly Byer
Student learning how to play saxophone from a high schooler
Child learning how to play a harp from a high schooler
Student at a keyboard with a high schooler
Child playing drums
High schooler helping students do crafts
Child at her seat with a music composer sheet and smiling
Three children dancing
Child learning how to play electric guitar from high schooler
Children on stage
Children on stage