Department of Learning & Innovation

Melanie Mella is the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. So when she found out that she was eligible to graduate early, she thought, “why not?” It fi...

The McHenry Community High School physical education department is hosting its first-ever Wellness Fair Feb. 2 (Thursday) featuring more than 16 organizations with interactive exh...

The dean’s office at a high school is often where problems are resolved. Deans’ Assistant Nicole Hodges is often in the center of those problems, and she wouldn’t have it any othe...

Congratulations to the Warrior yearbook staff for earning several awards in their division for the 2021-22 edition, including second place for photography, third place for layout ...

MCHS is thrilled to unveil the academic achievement lists for the Fall 2022 semester. Each semester, we publish lists in the following categories: 4.0 or Higher Achievement Lis...

In honor of McHenry Community High School being a national SAT testing site March 11 , administrators are offering the school’s 11th grade students the opportunity to take an addi...

Artwork created by MCHS 9th-grader Keyla Paz is featured in the 2023 Youth Art Month poster after it was selected as the high school winner in a statewide competition sponsored by...

The elves at McHenry Community High School were busy this month trying to deliver a happy holiday to families in need. The annual Giving Tree project provided gifts for 71 youn...

When McHenry Community High School special education Instructor Madison Schroth was starting up a new club called Warrior Buddies six years ago, she envisioned a group that could ...

A total of 34 McHenry Community High School District 156 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in recognition of superior ...

McHenry Community High School’s graphics department recently installed a new “tree of life” display at the McHenry Police Department to honor the life-saving work of regional emer...

MCHS hosts winter performances this December There are plenty of shows at MCHS to enjoy this December including the Freshman Campus winter play, choir/guitar concerts and the b...

On the way out the door before holiday break, students race to the south doors to McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. But not before fist-bumping with Art Delgadillo, the new head...

Dear District 156 Families, The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the 2022 Illinois Report Card at www.illinoisreportcard.com on Thursday, October 27th. This i...

A group of McHenry Community High School educators and students are starting to build a partnership with high school students in Poland that could eventually lead to further proje...

MCHS will be conducting our annual PT Conferences virtually and using “Meet the Teacher." Virtual conferences will eliminate problems for teachers who travel between campuses and ...

With a growing number of students in biomedical science classes, McHenry Community High School introduced a new health care feature to the annual Manufacturing, Trades and Industr...

Several things are happening in October -- National Manufacturing Month -- for MCHS students interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing. McHenry Community High School is ho...

On Saturday, Oct 1, a team of 20 McHenry Strength students pulled a United Airlines 737 plane at O’Hare International Airport to raise money for Illinois Special Olympics. The te...

A new Sunday afternoon homecoming parade through downtown McHenry starts a week of activities to celebrate the 2022-23 school year with the community. This year's change for the ...