On Saturday May 10, Special Olympics competed in track and field at Prospect High School. Their rankings are at the link below. Great job, Warriors! https://www.dist156.org/article/2207366 (IG: link in bio.)
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Student jumping by fifth place square
Student smiling next to second place square
Student waving by first place square
Student smiling by fifth place square
Student by fourth place square
Student smiling by 7th place square
Student holding up rock on signs by third place square
Student by fourth place square
Student by third place square
Check out our next steps map to see where the Class of 2025 is heading! https://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps (IG: link in bio.)
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Students portraits on the next steps map
Thank you, Heady Cup Coffee, for serving us this week for Teacher and Staff Appreciation!
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Heady Cup  making coffee
Seniors spent the morning of their last day at school visiting their elementary schools. Current elementary students cheered for them as they walked through the schools wearing their caps and gowns. 🎓#classof2025 #elementarywalk
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Student hiving elementary student in cap and gown
Students in front of Dukker School
Group of students in front of elementary school
Group of students in front of elementary school
Group of students in front of elementary school
Students on playground
Students in front of elementary school
Students holding a parachute at an elementary school
On Thursday, we celebrated our Lil' Warriors' preschoolers graduating! 🎓To learn more about the program or to enroll a preschool student for the 2025-2026 school year go here: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool (IG: link in bio.)
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Preschoolers sitting with graduation caps high schoolers behind them
Background that says Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Goodbye to Our Little Shining Stars
Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/mchenrydesign Only votes in the Google Form will be counted. A vote by commenting on a post will not count. McHenry Community High School students are working on an exciting project with Think McHenry, McHenry’s Economic Development team to create and install a large mural on the side of the building at 3413 W. Elm St., Route 120. We need YOUR help! Mr. Connor’s amazing Graphics students Sophie Zieba, Lidia Urquizo, Bryan Panfil, and Audrey Gerlach developed several designs and we now have four finalists. Please help us pick a winner. Open the link to a Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/mchenrydesign) and vote for your favorite design. After a design is selected, our students will print it on vinyl materials donated by Jessup Manufacturing and it will be installed by Vindictive Vinyl. Please vote, and stay tuned to watch this project unfold!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Collage of four designs
Welcome to McHenry Heart of the Fox
McHenry  Heart of the Fox puzzle piece of the town
Welcome to McHenry Heart of the Fox colorful post
Mchenry Heart of the Fox with a map
#ThrowbackThursday to last year's Latin X-perience! Join Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) this year TOMORROW (Friday 5/9) from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Upper Campus Cafeteria. Entry is free!
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People laughing at an event
Large group of people smiling
Latin X-perience. Come experience Latin Culture DanceShow Folklore Del Popolo  Dance Instructor Ivan Flores Food El vado. Entry is free. McHenry Community High School Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050
Latin X-Perience Sonidos y sabores 9 de mayo 5-8:00 Vengan a ser parte de la cultura Latina. Baile Folklore Del popolo Instructor de baile Ivan Flores Comida El Vado Entrada gratuita Music Provided by Dj Jerardo McHenry Community High School Cafeteria 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry IL 60050
Wednesday evening, we celebrated our seniors' awards and $9.7 million worth of scholarships. (and counting!) We are so proud of Class of 2025! #WarriorReady156
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Student smiling and shaking hand with principal
Student smiling and shaking prinicpal's hand
Principal shaking hand of a student.
Students receiving awards
Student smiling and receiving award
Police officer smiling and shaking student's hand
Athletic director shaking hand of
Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day! Thank you to our parent liaisons, bilingual instructional assistants and any of our staff that helps communicate through different languages. You are appreciated by our school, students and families!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day!
BRIDGES transition program was featured in CBS Chicago on Tuesday! They were shown doing an activity at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm. Watch at the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tItrcHIiMz0
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Main Stay Therapeutic Farm CBS News Chicago. Transition program on farm with a pony.
Good luck to our students taking Advanced Placement tests! We have 721 students taking 746 exams! #WarriorReady156
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Good luck on AP tests! MCHS AP Advanced Placement Program
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vye-2O4IS3g (IG: link in bio.) 🎥 The Warrior Weekly covers: 🥍 Sports Highlights ✅ Senior Decision Day 🤝 PokémonTrading Cards 🚫 Senior Skip Day 🪩 Prom 😊 Tuesday Triumphs #WarriorReady156
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Students at prom
Students sitting in the gym at Decision Day
Pokemon cards
Congratulations to our 194 Distinguished Warriors! We celebrated them Sunday evening at our annual Distinguished Warrior banquet. Thank you to our guest speaker, 2015 alum Gabrielle Schweitzer, M.D. Stay tuned for scholarship photos. A full album will eventually be uploaded on VIP's website: https://www.vipis.com/group/bd6bc40e/mchenry-high-school Distinguished Warrior Criteria: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-warrior-criteia
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Five students with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
A large group of students with with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
Student in orange stole shaking adult's hand
Student receiving sign from board member
Gabby speaking at the podium
Five students with with Distinguished Warrior orange stoles
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student in orange stole shaking hand
Student smiling receiving orange stole
Happy teacher and staff appreciation week! 🎉 Thank you, teachers and staff for your dedication and vital roles in educating, nurturing and supporting every corner of our school. Your role enhances our students' success! Thank a teacher or staff member in the comments!
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Thank you teachers and staff for your dedication and vital roles in educating, nurturing and supporting every corner of our school. Your role enhances our students' success! Cartoon hand fixing a cartoon graduate's graduation hat. Graduate reading a book.
Thank you to our 128 runners for participating in the National Honor Society Miles for Smiles Glow Run on Friday! This event helped fund the NHS scholarships and raise money for the CASA of McHenry County! (Court Appointed Special Advocates) #WarriorReady156
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Collage of students with glow sticks at the Glow Run.  Some running. One holding a sign that says Keep Glowing. Students in neon shirts. Students at the booth.Glow Run 2025
Thank you to our generous Distinguished Warrior sponsors, Castle Autoplex of McHenry, Buss Ford Lincoln and Sunnyside. They presented scholarships to two Distinguished Warriors chosen randomly. Jarith and Michael were very excited to receive their scholarships!
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Jarith holding his award and smiling
Micheal holding his award and smiling
Michael running with his stole, people at their tables laughing
Two people from the car dealerships presenting the scholarships
Jarith running up on stage
Michael smiling in the audience
The art department had an end of the year art show Thursday night. 🎨 Awards were given out and new National Art Honor Society members were inducted. The artwork shown here is just a small percentage of the beautiful artwork displayed! #WarriorReady156
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students posing and some holding certificates
Students standing with art teachers
A student with art teachers
Students standing while teachers read off names
Jewelry piece on a dress
Artwork of beaches a persons face, a glass, a rose, and more
Various abstract artwork
Ceramic artwork
Artwork in a case
Two students playing flute
Happy School Lunch Hero day to our food service staff! Thank you for keeping our students fed! Students, if you see a food service staff member, be sure to thank them. You can also thank someone in the comments.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
School Lunch Hero Day Photos of our food service staff.
We had our annual White Coat Ceremony! A total of 31 students received their white coats and 24 of those students also completed the certified nursing assistant program. 11 students received the Scope of Excellence award for straight A’s in all biomedical science classes.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students posing in white coats
Students reading an oath with their hands up in their white coats
Students in white coats with their teachers
Students in white coats with their teacher
Leah with a student
Student explaining his project to a person. his project next to him entitled "injury and flexibility"
Thursday, we had Decision Day !✅ Counselors announced seniors' plans after high school. Sophomores and juniors joined to celebrate them. You can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/xO-1PIUeC80 Map of Senior Next Steps: https://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps IG: links in bio.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Seniors sitting in the gym
Seniors sitting in the gym. Sophomores and juniors sitting in the bleachers
Students clapping one student standing. Two students wearing Bridges 25 shirts
Four students standing, other seniors sitting.
Dr. Prickett speaking with black and orange balloons behind him. Mr. Menke standing to the side
Map board with notes where different students are going