Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open! Registration is required for both new and existing students. Please see the registration page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/registration Instagram- link in bio.
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2023-2024 Registration is open! Incoming freshmen and juniors Residency required
Upper Campus was happy to host our freshmen on Friday morning! Freshmen learned about Upper Campus through tours and other sessions. They ended their time with some fun, which included listening to our staff band, "Staff Infection." Thank you to our upper students for your help!
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students in the bleachers while the principal is talking
Principal talking to students in the bleechers
Staff band playing
Studnets running on an inflatable
Th band playing in front of the crowd
With April being Alcohol Awareness Month, Student Services has been educating both campuses at lunch periods about the negative effects of alcohol. Students wrote down alternatives to drinking and participated in trivia. Prom goers can also sign a "Safe Prom Pledge."
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Students in frames holding signs of things to do instead of drinking, "Spend time outside, ping pong, playing video games, going to bed be a rebel and say no, ping pong, playing video games, alcohol would effect my/your judgment, Alcohol will affect my mental health, take cute selfies, dance.
A student spinning a trivia wheel
Student signing a Prom Pledge
A student holding a sign that says "bailar"
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUYwnos40fY On today's Warrior Weekly learn more about the local Pink Door Thrift, the IHSA State Journalism Competition, students getting ready for AP tests, eSports wrapping up a succesful season and the College and Career Expo.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Clothing and cashier inside Pink Door Thrift
The three student media teachers at the journalism competition
Students in classroom
Student playing a video game on the computer
Students at the College and Career Fair
Prom Beauty and the Beast spirit week began with red day on Monday and will continue throughout the week! #ATaleAsOldAsTime 🌹
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Tuesday- Adventure Day (Wear Travel Outfits/gear) Wednesday (Gaston day) Wear camouflage, Thursday Generations Day (Wear Class Generations) Freshmen- babies, sophomores- kids, juniors- middle aged, Seniors- senior citizens, faculty- teenagers Friday, Beauty and the Best Day Wear Blue or Yellow
With a score of 292 out of 300, MCHS won gold for Wind Ensemble, Outstanding Band Group, and Adjudicators Award at the WorldStrides Performing Arts Heritage Festival in Nashville this past weekend! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
The large group of band students posing outside in Nashville
A trophy that reads, " Outstanding band group heritage festival Nashville 2-23. Another Trophy that says "Adjudicator award Nashville Heritage Festival 2023" A plaque in the middle that says, "World Strides Performing arts Nashville 2023 Heritage Festival McHenry West High School Wind Ensemble Ryan Cabildo, Director
Ten sophomore/junior students were nominated by staff to attend a team building day at Lake Geneva Zipline Adventures. They got to interact with student leaders from all ten schools in the Fox Valley Conference and brainstorm ways to lead successful events in their schools.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Ten students in front of the bus ready to laeve
The students in front of a sign that says Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures
Two students zip lining
Three students in their zipline gear
Students with other groups standing by a cabin
Ten sophomore/junior students were nominated by staff to attend a team building day at Lake Geneva Zipline Adventures. They got to interact with student leaders from all ten schools in the Fox Valley Conference and brainstorm ways to lead successful events in their schools.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students in front of Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures Sign
Students in front of the bus to leave
Three students in ziplining gear
Students standing at the welcome center with other schools
Two student on the zipline
Congrats to Jacob Jensen on his second place finish at the Illinois Design Educators Association state competition on Saturday! He was competing in the extremely competitive Assembly Modeling category. Great effort by all of our attendees! #WarriorReady156
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Four students with Jacob and his medal
Jacob with his medal
Warrior Student Media came away with fourth place at Friday's IHSA Journalism State Tournament in Normal. This follows a second-place finish at sectionals. Congratulations to all! To read more, click: https://www.dist156.org/article/1085960 (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Warrior Student Media earns 4th in state
Warrior Student Media earns fourth in state
Congratulations to our Students of the Month at Freshman Campus for January and February!
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11 students holding their certificates
Students in Mrs. Dunn's College and Career Seminar toured MCC on Monday and got to learn about all the programs and classes available, went on a tour of the campus, and took part in career research and trivia competitions. #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
A representative showing the students some screens that seem to be related to geography and the weather
Studnets looking through a window at trees outside
Students walking past easels
Students sitting in a computer lab
Students looking at what appears to be fossils behind a glass case
A stage with seats and a person presenting a PowerPoint
A student standing in a "Digatrium" with Saturn on the screen
Students working on computers and writing on papers
On Thursday students participated in the College and Career Expo at Upper Campus. We had over 100 exhibitors available to talk to students including four-year colleges, two-year colleges, trade schools and the military. The Freshman Campus Mini College and Career Expo is May 5.
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A student talking to someone in the army while she holds an instrument
A student looking at a brochure and another student smiling talking to someone at a booth
A student talking to a representative at a booth
The gym with booths and students walking around
Two students talking to a representative at a booth
American Studies students went on a local history field trip. They visited Petersen Farm, Woodland Cemetery and went on a tour of McHenry landmarks. #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students outside listening to a guide
Students standing in front of a farm
A group of students smiling at the cemetary
A group of students smiling at the cemetary
Students in a basement
Students looking around in a farm or a basment
This is a friendly reminder that registration will open May 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is required for both new and existing students. Please see the registration page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/registration
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
2023-2024 Registration Opens May 1 Incoming Freshmen and Juniors Residency Required McHenry Community High School crest
Congrats to Colonel Robert Heatherly class of 1998 for being one of our 2023 inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates! He has served in the United States Army since 2002, rising to the rank of Colonel by the time of his induction as a Distinguished Graduate.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Col. Robert Heatherly in uniform next to an American flag
Congrats to David Lawson class of 1974 for being one of our 2023 inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates! David has served on the District 15 and District 156 school boards, as well as the McHenry City Council as an Alderman for Ward 4. He also was a CFO here at MCHS.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dave receiving his award with the committee and family
Tuesday's Warrior Weekly features our most recent Staff Member of the Month, the Fox Valley Conference Art Show, the business INCubator course, girls track and "senioritus." Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrpQButZ6XI #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
People looking at art in cases
Students sitting in a classroom
Students dressed in coats outside and blankets outside on the field at nighttime
Food Service Director sitting
Students sitting around in the hallways
State champion wrestler Chris Moore and wrestling Coach Dan Rohman were honored for the amazing wrestling season during Monday’s District 156 board of education meeting. The Northwest Herald named Moore Wrestler of the Year and Rohman Wrestling Coach of the Year.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dr. McTague with Chris Moore and his plaque
Dr. McTague with Dan Rhoman and his plaque
Chris, Dan, Ryan and board members
Warriors, you have an early release this Wednesday. Use the extra time to your advantage! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
orange alarm clock. Don't forget Early Release Wednesday, April 19 Freshman Release: 1:04 p.m. Upper Release: 1:14 p.m.