On Wednesday, Mrs. Kirk's business management classes did a puzzle challenge. One student had to complete a puzzle blindfolded while the other gave directions. The activity demonstrates hearing versus listening, the soft skill of communication, and being able to give and follow instructions.
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Tonight (Wednesday) is the Upper Campus Family Engagement Night. Tomorrow (Thursday) is the Freshman Campus Walk in Their Shoes night. Parents/guardians, we encourage you to attend to get to know your student's campus! We look forward to seeing you! https://www.dist156.org/page/parent-nights
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! Enjoy these photographs from our students who won awards for their photography last school year! 📷
Arctic Dog: Gavin Krater
Football: Rose Wenckebach
Nature's Firework: Kayla Boeing
Abstraction: Alexis Beane
Small World: Eleanor Diakow
Fading Time With Love Passions: Ivy Zheng
C.R.E.A.M: Nathaniel Maravilla:
Lucid Connection: Addison Schultz
Golden Opportunity: Lucia Swider 
2 months ago, Carly Byer
If you are a McHenry High School graduate, be sure to create your alumni profile to stay connected! bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Parents and guardians are invited to learn more about our campuses at next week's family engagement nights.  These evenings are meant for just parents/guardians. Learn more at the link: 
https://www.dist156.org/page/parent-nights3 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy first day of school, Warriors! #BetterTogether156 
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Seniors, start off your final year of high school right with the senior sunrise! 🌅
3 months ago, Carly Byer
On Monday, we welcomed our new teachers and staff members, including our new Freshman Campus Assistant Principal, Leah Pietraszewski. Teachers and staff are now preparing for students to return Wednesday. We can't wait to see you! 
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-20253 months ago, Carly Byer
This past weekend, 28 Key Clubbers volunteered at the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament. For students interested in joining the community service based club this year, their first meeting will be Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus auditorium. 
3 months ago, Carly Byer
College and Career Counselor, Mr. Menke, is hosting a 4-Year College Application Workshop for incoming senior students. Use the link to register for one of the sessions. 
https://tinyurl.com/collegeapp1563 months ago, Carly Byer
We were so happy to be with our freshmen at Thursday night's rally! Thank you to our Upper Campus students who were there to help the freshmen feel welcome! #StartWithSuccess156
3 months ago, Carly Byer
On Tuesday, we hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Education's  Excellence in Education Summer Conference. 
3 months ago, Carly Byer
The Freshman Rally and first Upper Campus Material Pickup day are THIS Thursday, July 31. Freshmen must sign up for a time slot. Principal Sterner previously sent an email with the sign-up link. Yearly enrollment must be complete before pick-up days or the Freshman Rally. Students' school pictures will be taken at these events.
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Please have your yearly enrollment completed by THIS Friday, July 25. Please make sure your health forms are turned in (if needed for your grade level) and that your items are approved in PowerSchool.
Por favor, complete su inscripción anual este viernes 25 de julio. Asegúrese de entregar sus formularios de salud (si es necesario para su nivel de grado) y de que sus artículos estén aprobados en PowerSchool.
https://www.dist156.org/page/registration
3 months ago, Carly Byer
On Thursday, MCHS administrators delivered congratulatory signs to 59 students who earned a score of 5 (highest) on their AP tests. Overall, our students scored a 5 on 71 tests. We also had students earn a total of 469 passing tests of a 3 or higher with a total potential value at four-year universities of over $600,000 in savings for our families. Great job to all! #warriorready156 
4 months ago, Carly Byer
Thursday, in summer school  adjusted learning, students read, "Kindness Rocks" by Sonica Ellis. They then painted kindness rocks to spread kindness and happiness.#WarriorReady156
4 months ago, Carly Byer
Watch here 🎥  
https://x.com/MCHS156/status/1945827199367491628Mr. Sterner, Freshman Campus principal, has a message for freshmen! He can't wait to see you at the Freshman Rally. Freshmen families please make sure to complete yearly enrollment, submit your health forms and check your emails to sign up for a Freshman Rally time.
4 months ago, Carly Byer
On Wednesday, summer school students had a competition during break on who can keep their volleyball in the air the longest. Congrats to our winner, Andres! 🏐  #WarriorReady156 
4 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy jersey day! 
4 months ago, Carly Byer