McHenry High School will be having virtual Parent / Teacher Conferences on October 29 & 30. Please see the following links and videos for information on how to schedule your conferences through our online portal. LINK to Parent Conferences Instructions LINK to PT Conferences Spanish Online Portal for Parent / Teacher Conference Scheduling READ MORE >
On Wednesday, MCHS junior students will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT test. Students have been sent details on coming to school safely for testing.To see the letter for East Campus, click here: http://ow.ly/tbx850BRiZMFor West Campus, click here: http://ow.ly/S6W650BRiZN 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 >
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 >
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 >
Application Notice: Our State of Illinois Certified Applicators will apply Esplanade EZ at West Campus softball field and McCracken Field, between Tuesday, October 12, 2020 and Monday, October 19, 2020. Our time frame is because of State of Illinois laws involving when we can spray. Weather and wind are a large factor. Look for “white flags” to know if an area has... 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 >
Greetings Junior Parents: All Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT in-person and at their home campus on Wednesday, October 14. The PSAT/NMSQT is an important preparatory test for the spring SAT and it could qualify students for a variety of scholarships. Associate principals will send out arrival times, room assignments, and safety guidelines in early October. See... READ MORE >
McHenry High School students are invited to answer the question, “Is this the country our founders envisioned?” through a written essay and audio recording to submit to the annual Voice of Democracy scholarship program hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each year, the VFW awards more than $2 million of scholarships and incentives to high school students... READ MORE >
MCHS is pleased to announce that we will be providing seniors the SAT with essay on Wednesday, September 23. The test will be in small groups at your campus. As you probably know, this test is important for college and it is an Illinois and MCHS graduation requirement. There are a lot of details and I encourage you to read the attached letter. It does outline the... 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 >
McHenry Community High School District 156 is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation for the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is a public recognition of graduating students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language in the domains of listening,... 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 >
McHenry High School District #156 Grading Practices During COVID-19 School Closure Parent Letter - COVID-19 Closing 3-13-2020 MCHS Emergency Digital Learning Plan - Student and Parent Procedure and Guidelines Student Parent Reminder 3-15-2020 Access to Wifi Outside of School Form for students without Internet Access/ Formulario para estudiantes Sin Acceso al... READ MORE >