Please see the Hybrid Learning page for resources, including bus transportation, self-certification forms and more.Dear Warrior Family, I hope this message finds you and your family well as we prepare to transition to a Hybrid Learning Model on Wednesday, January 20, which is also the beginning of our second semester. We successfully served multiple students and... READ MORE >
Current 8th-graders and families are invited to get started planning for high school with livestream events on Feb. 3 and Feb. 11. The Feb. 3 virtual event is to assist current 8th-graders with registering for 2021-22 courses. The Feb. 11 virtual event is to learn all about the amazing opportunities at McHenry High School. The direct link to the YouTube... READ MORE >
MCHS students coming to the buildings for hybrid learning should bring self-certification forms every time they come to the buildings. Students will get pads of forms the first day they come to school.Also, students should have their IDs with them. READ MORE >
Bus schedules are now available for students returning to school next week in the Hybrid Learning Model. As a reminder, use the student's ID number as a username and password. You can find the ID number on your student's ID card or in Skyward under "Student Profile." Go to https://versatransweb06.tylertech.com/mchenrysd15/elinkrp/login.aspx Log in using your... READ MORE >
Members of the MCHS school counseling team will host livestream presentations starting on Jan. 20 to assist students and families in selecting classes for the 2021-22 school year. Below are the links students and families can use to view the live 2021-2022 course selection presentations. The sessions will be recorded and be available at those same links. Class of... READ MORE >
INVITATION TO BID 1. TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: Duplicate, Sealed bids for the improvements described below will be received at the offices of: McHenry High School District 156 7416 W. Crystal Lake RoadMcHenry, IL 60050 until 2:00 P.M. Central Time, January 28, 2021. Bids will be opened at the Administration office. Plan holders... READ MORE >
Events are planned for Jan. 13 and Jan. 14 for current freshmen and new students to look around both campuses in anticipation of starting the hybrid learning on Jan. 20. Please see details for each campus below. Building principals also sent emails to families. EAST: In anticipation of our Return to Hybrid Learning model on January 20th, we are putting the... READ MORE >
Subject: Last Chance to Choose Your Yearbook Pose - Due by 1/11 at 8am For all 9-12th Grade students who took a school portrait this year, please follow these instructions to ensure that your chosen image will appear in the yearbook or VIP will choose one for you. If you received an email from Visual Image Photography (support@vipis.com), click on that direct... READ MORE >
Julie Greene, instructional assistant for McHenry High School, is used to working in-person with students. But since COVID-19 and digital learning, she’s often had to make do with screenshots and email. Her ability to find creative ways to support students and help out wherever needed were noted when co-workers nominated her to be the October Staff Member of the... READ MORE >
JUNIORS!! Welcome Back and Happy New Year!! Please read. Next year the district is offering a new leadership course for the Class of 2022. Leadership in Action is open to all juniors who are interested in working with our incoming 9th-graders next year and developing leadership skills. There is no set requirement or experience needed for this course. Honors... READ MORE >
The 2019-20 school year was full of excitement for McHenry High School. From huge construction and renovation projects to record-setting Homecoming festivities to a global pandemic, the school year had it all. Read all about it in the newly released MCHS annual report, designed by MCHS senior Sydney Murrin with the help of her colleagues at MCHS Warriors Ink. READ MORE >
As MCHS senior Emily Gahgan enjoys being in the running for a $20,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Foundation, she wants other students to know that they shouldn’t be afraid to aim high and talk about their accomplishments. Emily is among 1,609 semifinalists nationwide for the $20,000 scholarships. Ultimately, 150 students will be awarded. She was selected from... READ MORE >
As high school students across Illinois start preparing for the SAT college admission testing, McHenry High School’s science Instructor Tim Beagle is hoping his work helps students see better skills and scores. Beagle, division chair for science at McHenry Community High School District 156, teamed up with a small group of Illinois educators during the summer to... READ MORE >
Plans are taking shape for “A Musical Review Showcase" spring musical to be staged in-person or onlineOrganizers are putting out the call for students who are interested in singing or dancing roles, or spots on the production's crew. Click here for details on auditions, and click here for crew positions and information.The show is a musical review showcase, and... READ MORE >
Dr. Ryan McTague, Dr. Jeff Prickett and Carl Vallianatos gave a broad update to the community on the massive construction and renovation project for District 156 along with plans to transition to a one school, two-campus model during an hour-long virtual livestream presentation Dec. 8. The program includes an update on progress to renovate both East Campus and... READ MORE >
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that McHenry Community High School District 156, McHenry, IL, will receive sealed bids from interested trade contractors for 02B-1 Asbestos Abatement, 06A-1 General Trades and 09F-1 Flooring for McHenry East High School 2021 Summer Renovations – Bid Release 1. Sealed bids will be received at McHenry Community High School... READ MORE >
Students, if you need support with your Chromebook, or are having problems logging in, please see the following link:Technology Support for students READ MORE >
For Otto Corzo, his lightbulb moment came in high school when his chemistry teacher suggested that he consider a career as an educator. Now he looks to bring about those lightbulb moments in his students. Teaching during a global pandemic makes it a little more challenging to see those moments since teachers and students are connecting mostly over the internet.... READ MORE >
MCHS students are winning gift cards to local businesses as part of the Warrior Winter attendance incentive contest that continues through the end of the first semester. For the first week, four names were drawn out of a total of 1,555 students who had perfect attendance during the week of Nov. 30, the first week of the program. Each winning student got a personal... READ MORE >
With the help of MCHS students and staff as well as local organizations, the annual MCHS Giving Tree is nearly doubling the amount of people they help for the holidays.About 75 individuals have tags on the Giving Tree, which is almost twice the amount served last year. MCHS staff and student organizations are buying gifts, and several businesses and organizations... READ MORE >
The USDA has granted school districts the opportunity to provide meals at NO CHARGE to all students 18 years and under. Beginning on Monday, December 7th, meal bags can be picked up Monday through Friday at McHenry West or McHenry East Campus, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meals will be available for any child 18 years and under.... READ MORE >
Four MCHS students earned the Rural and Small Town Scholar recognition from the College Board for meeting several academic requirements, including having a score in the top 2.5 percent of PSAT/NMSQT test takers. West Campus Associate Principal Terry Fitzgibbons delivered the awards to the four students. They are Jacob Borland, Zachary Martin, Alexander Saery and... READ MORE >
MCHS students have submitted Artwork for the second annual McHenry County 4 x 6 Mini Show. This is a show created to celebrate the creativity of our students at the beginning of the year. This year there were 130 submissions. Students submitted work in the following categories: Traditional Arts, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Triptych and Future Artists... READ MORE >
Sarah Doherty, a MCHS junior, was accepted into the Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program, a two-year curriculum to give young people a closer look at careers in health care. While much of the program is virtual because of the pandemic, Doherty said she’s looking forward to learning more about health care from guest speakers, group discussions and activities. It... READ MORE >
McHenry High School Instructor Stefanie Lukas knew in high school that she wanted to be a teacher. The only tough decision was figuring out which subject to teach. Her students are likely glad she chose mathematics since many of them nominated her to be the first 2020-21 Staff Member of the Month for West Campus. In nominating Lukas for the award, students said... READ MORE >
McHenry High School English Instructor Leah Nolan has had quite a start to her teaching career. First, she started teaching during a global pandemic. Then, she became the first Staff Member of the Month award winner for East Campus in the 2020-21 school year. Nolan, who is teaching Honors English I, English II and English IV, said this has been a challenging start... READ MORE >
McHenry High School has announced the ZAPS SAT preparation program for this year. Please see the program flyer below - which includes a link to the registration form at the bottom: READ MORE >
When Madison Loewe of McHenry was a freshman in high school, one of the elective classes she wanted was full. So she ended up in Metals 1. “I walked in and I was the only female. This didn’t change until my senior year,” said Loewe, who graduated from McHenry High School in 2020. Her second choice in high school quickly became her first choice for a career. Now... READ MORE >
Parents, students, teachers, and administrators are all working very hard to be successful with digital learning. When technical issues occur it can be very frustrating. Here are some frequently asked questions with answers and suggestions.Technical Issues FAQ - What to do when technology issues occurLos padres, estudiantes, maestros y administradores están... READ MORE >
Please see our new Hybrid Learning Plan 2.0 homepage for all information regarding the MCHS return to school. The Hybrid Learning Plan 2.0 page can be found here. READ MORE >
McHenry High School started the 2020-21 school year digitally so the hallways at both East Campus and West Campus are pretty quiet these days. Like many educators, East Campus Principal Jeff Prickett is trying to adjust. So he decided this would be a good time to focus on professional development for himself and fellow educators. And, he’s taking to the airwaves... READ MORE >
MCHS teachers and staff are happy to welcome small groups of students who are coming to school for in-person learning opportunities. Most recently, students in Surround Sound, the MCHS top vocal ensemble, and band returned the week of Sept. 21. Other small groups have been coming to the buildings during September, and administrators are working on identifying... READ MORE >
McHenry High School District 156 2020-2021 Assessment Schedule READ MORE >
Principals at East Campus and West Campus sent newsletters to families Friday with important information to start digital learning on Aug. 19. Please click the links below to see the newsletters. Happy learning! East Campus Parent Update West Campus Parent Update READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to see a screencast that has a detailed explanation on MCHS Digital Learning Plan 2.0, and how it is different from digital learning in the spring. Changes were made as a result of feedback from staff, students and families. Thank you for your input! READ MORE >
A new school year at MCHS begins on August 19. Our day runs from 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. with both synchronous and asynchronous learning for students. Zero hour will be 7:50 a.m.-8:50 a.m. on "A" days. Class periods begin with video meetings. More info will be coming in the next few days on how all students connect with classes in Schoology. READ MORE >
To make sure that all students have the means to access learning materials when away from school, MCHS has provided the following resources. We are committed to making sure that all students have access to low-cost or free WIFI either in the home or throughout the community.Visit the Access to WiFi Outside of School Resources page READ MORE >
An important update from Dr. McTague Warrior Family, I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to reopen our schools in the fall. We believed our comprehensive Return to School plan was solid, and the hybrid option was the best approach to bring students back to our building safely. However, as we have stated, this is a very fluid... READ MORE >
Please be sure to check our Covid-19 Updates and Resources page often as we will be updating it frequently READ MORE >
Dear Warrior Family, As you know, we have been working all summer long with our transition team and other stakeholders to develop our “Return to School Plan” based on the guidance provided by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements. Our goal from the moment the ISBE guidance document was released... READ MORE >
Online registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Please click on the link below to access instructions for the online registration process.Online Registration 2020-2021 READ MORE >
Registration information for the 2020-2021 Lil Warriors Preschool at McHenry East and West has been released. Please see the link below for registration information. Lil Warriors Preschool Registration Information For any questions regarding this program, please email Melissa Farris. READ MORE >
Attention students! Students - for technology support with your Chromebook, Schoology or Skyward, please see the following information: Email Support or phone at (815) 759-5137 Chromebook Instructions READ MORE >