And just like that it's the start of the 2026-2027 school year! Welcome, Warriors!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Group of seven students outside posing
Two students waving at the Freshman Campus principal walking into Freshman Campus
Seven students posing outside with Mr. Eiserman
Students walking from the bus
Five students posing outside
Student giving fist bump to principal walking in
Students walking off the bus
Celebrate 815 Day this Saturday 5-7 p.m. with our band and choir at Miller Point! šŸŽµ
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Celebrate 815 day with McHenry Community High School August 15 Miller Point 5-7 p.m. 5 p.m. MCHS Band 6 p.m. MCHS choir
Thank you to our Starbucks partners for making opening day so special! Our teams and managers at the 120 store, Sarah Munts-Skow, and South 31 store Krista Marotz were so wonderful in the way they welcomed the staff for a great new school year.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Starbucks crew with Carl Vallianatos
Come get your car washed by the Vocal Warriors August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McHenry Advanced Autos. All proceeds go to the singers' personal tour funds.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Vocal Warriors Car Wash Fund Raiser. Car Wash. Support MCHS Vocal Warriors and their trip to New York! All proceeds go to the singers personal tour funds. McHenry Advanced Autos August 8, 10 am to 2pm Donations accepted and much appreciated

We were so happy to meet our freshmen on Monday at the Freshman Rallies! https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Principal speaking to the students on the bleachers
The gym with students for the freshman rally
Mr. Sterner speaking on a microphone
Color guard with flags at a color winter guard booth
Comics Manga and Fandoms club with Captain America Shield and Thanos' Infinity gauntlet
Upper Campus students are back in the building! We are happy to see them picking up their materials and getting ready for the first day of school. We're excited to see our freshmen later!
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students posing with their books and scheules
Two students posing
Two students in the hallway

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

about 2 months 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

about 2 months 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")
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Back to School Regreso a la escuela 2026 with an orange backpack
Summer school session two has begun!
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Three students posing
Four students posing
Five students posing
Culinary students made movie-themed cupcakes!
3 months 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
3 months 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/
3 months 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
3 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.