Students at both campuses set up flags in remembrance of the first responders that lost their lives during 9/11. The flags will be on display this weekend if anyone wants to drive by the campuses to view them. #neverforget
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students etting up flags
Students setting up flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students setting up the flags
Students setting up the flags
A sign that says McHenry Remembers 9/11
All the flags
We'd like to invite our community out to our homecoming game at the end of this month! For all homecoming week information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
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Save the Date Homecoming 2023 McCracken Field Friday, September 29 Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. McHenry Warriors vs. Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Joins us at the alumni tent. Alumni Association. Food. Fun. Prizes. Special Viewing Area. Create your alumni profile. Plan your alumni events. mchs360alumni.com Unite, Connect, Engage
Upper Campus had an Activities Fair similar to what freshmen experienced at the Freshman Rally. Students were able to walk around and see what activities are offered. To see all our activities visit: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home IG- link in bio.
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Students at the art club booth showing pictures to a teacher
Students at the strength booth
Students at the Black Student Union booth
Students at the Student Council booth
Advisor and students at the mechatronics club booth
Students in the hallway
Mindy McGinnis, author of the award-winning young adult novel "The Female of the Species" and others, spoke about her writing experiences to sophomore English students. She encouraged those interested in writing to do a lot of reading and practicing.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Mindy McGinnis on stage
Mindy McGinnis on stage Her book on a slide in the back "A Long Stretch of Bad Days"
Mindy's books line dup
Mindy speaking to the auditorium with a slide behind her that says "Reviving Edgar Allen Poe"
Homecoming is a couple weeks away! We will be kicking off the week with a parade that will be followed by a rally and coronation. We'd love our alumni and community to come out! For information on the whole week visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Save the Date 2023 Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday September 24. 1:00 p.m. Downtown McHenry McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True Create your Alumni Profile Plan your Alumni Events. mchs.360.alumni.com Unite Connect Engage
On Sept. 14, MCHS is hosting two postsecondary sessions for all students and families. A college planning session will be held at 6 p.m. in the UC Warrior Room, followed by a workforce training session at 7:30 p.m. Both will be streamed live the following morning on YouTube.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
College Planing Presentation In person September 14th 6:00 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Virtual September 15th 8:30 a.m. 4 Year College Prep and Search, MCC Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timeliness and more
Workforce Career Options Presentations In person 9/15 7:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room Virtual 9/15 11:30 a.m.
It's Thankful Thursday! The Freshman Campus staff nominated other members who are going above and beyond. This week we'd like to celebrate Building Maintenance Technician Ryan Sluga and Special Education Instructors Hannah Olsen and Amber Pringle! #ThankfulThursday
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Ryan Slug
Amber Pringle and Hannah Olsen
At the Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night there will be gear for sale in the cafeteria from 6:30-8:30! Shirts were conceptualized by our Business Marketing students, designed by our Warriors Ink students and are being sold by our Business Professionals of America club.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
MCHS new gear. Created by students, sold by students. Show your spirit. T-shirt $15. Long sleeve $20, Hoodie $25 Created by students sold by students! Stop by at the cafeteria
Freshman Campus Art Club met for the first time this year and tattooed bananas with push pins. Tattoo artist and student teacher from ISU, Ivan Hernandez, also came to speak to the students. Students then explored with Bic tattoo markers that are safe for the skin.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
An instructor in front of kids at a table with their bananas
A banana covered in art
A student using pen to draw art on their arm
A peeled banan and art on a students hand
A banana with art on it
A banana with art on it
An arm with art on it
TOMORROW (Wednesday) is our Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night. Freshmen parents/guardians, you may come to the Freshman Campus as early as 6:30 p.m. to pick up your student's schedule that you will be following. https://www.dist156.org/page/fcfamilyengagementnight
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Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night Walk in Their Shoes Follow your student's schedule. 7 -9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30
Campus de Primer ano/ Freshman Campus Noche de compromiso familiar Camine en sus zapatos Siga el horario de su estudiante 7-9 p.m. mierecoles 30 de agosto
MCHS PE/Health department is promoting a positivity campaign. Here are our first students to be recognized by other students for having a positive impact in their life. Congratulations to all! Keep up the great work!! Go Warriors!
about 2 years ago, Jen Beattie
2 girls holding a certificate
1 girl holding a certificate
3 students holding a certificate
1 girl holding a certificate
Our Lil' Warriors preschool program has some openings in the afternoon! Please fill out the sign-up on this page if you are interested in registering your preschooler: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/lil-warriors-preschool Instagram- link in bio.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Preschool room
Mr. Wright was surprised with some t-shirts to celebrate his final year before retirement this week! The science department put his face on Newton's cradle.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
The science department wearing matching shirts with Brian Wright's face on the Newton's cradle
Newton's cradle shirt with Bryan Wright's face on it
On Sunday at 2 p.m. we'll be hosting the Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration at the Upper Campus south entrance. Come join us!
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Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration Help us Welcome home this year's northern and western Illinois honor flight veterans as we give them a heroes return! All are welcome to attend! Sunday, August 27, 2023 Celebration is at McHenry High School Upper Campus South Entrance. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. Veterans are expected to arrive around 2:30. For more information please contact VNC veteransnetworkcommitteeofni@GMAIL.COM
We had plenty of students show up after school to write letters and make posters for veterans to get ready for Sunday's Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration! The celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday at our Upper Campus south entrance. Thank you, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students sitting in the cafeteria
A lot of students in the Freshman Commons
Two students making signs with. markers
Six students holding thumbs up by their letter
Two students making a sign that says, "welcome back home"
A large amount of students sitting at a table
Four students writing letter
Six students writing letters
Five students making posters
Four students making posters
Tonight at the Upper Campus Family Engagement Night there will be gear you can purchase at the south entrance! Shirts were conceptualized by our Business Marketing students, designed by our Warriors Ink students and are being sold by our Business Professionals of America club.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Created by students sold by students. MCHS New Gear. Show your spirit! TShirt $15, Long Sleeve $20, Hoodie $25 Stop by at the South Entrance!
Tomorrow night (Wednesday) is our Upper Campus Family Engagement Night: Choose Your Own Experience! Parents/guardians of Upper Campus students, we hope to see you there! Learn more: https://www.dist156.org/page/ucfamilyengagement
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Family Engagement Night: Choose your own experience! 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 23
Campus Superior/Upper Campus Noche de compromiso familiar Elija su propia experiencia 7-9 p.m. miercoles, 23 de agosto
We're beginning to see some progress at the new varsity baseball field! Learn more about our athletic field improvements: https://www.dist156.org/article/1196674
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dirt construction at the baseball field
Class of 2024 broke the record for the most students at senior sunrise! (200+) #warriorready156 #senioryear2024
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dr. Prickett with students at the sunrise
Senior sunrise with Dr. Prickett
Dr. Prickett with students senior sunrise
Sunrise
Warriors are back in the buildings! Welcome to the new school year! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Inflatable tube and students walking in
Three students in front of warrior logo
Students in the computer lab
Staff and a student
Principal and superintendent  holding the doors open
A student walking in with Starbucks