Welcome to Freshman Campus!
We take pride in assuring that our mission statement, "We are committed to provide all students with the skills they need to be life-long learners and productive citizens" is a visible and important description of our dedication to supporting student success. With over 500 students, 60 teachers and numerous support staff, our school community offers many opportunities for our students and families. Our diverse curriculum includes a variety of electives, twenty advanced placement courses, and dual credit options. We continue to expand our offerings and are adding new courses each year to meet the needs of our students. In addition, many support programs are incorporated such as the student resource center, AIM period, peer tutoring, the learning resource center, peer leaders, and a Response to Intervention system. The dedicated staff who work closely with our students, as well as, the many interventions provided results in a 92% graduation rate and over 67% of our students enrolling in post-secondary educational programs. Likewise, students are provided the opportunity to participate in 23 athletic teams and over 40 extra-curricular activities designed to engage students beyond the school day. Our Distinguished Warrior Program is designed to encourage students to excel in the classroom, participate in extra-curricular activities, make positive choices and commit to community services. In short, we strive to provide a quality experience for each student at Freshman Campus.
Mr. Greg Eiserman - Freshman Campus Principal
Greg Eiserman is starting his first year as principal of the Freshman Campus. This marks his twenty sixth year in education with twenty five of those at MCHS. He previously served as a Spanish teacher, coach, department/division chair, and assistant principal. Prior to his move to administration, he helped create and advise the Student Leadership Team and created Warrior Nation while Student Council advisor. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Illinois Wesleyan, Master's at Aurora, and Ed.S. through Western Illinois. Mr. Eiserman is married to his incredible wife Jen and has four children; Ella, Emmett, Charlie, and Lucy. He is also a proud alumnus of MCHS.
Mr. Terry Fitzgibbons - Associate Principal
Terry Fitzgibbons is in his tenth year as Associate Principal and fourteenth year as an Administrator in District 156. This is Mr. Fitzgibbons’ thirty-fourth year working with children, twenty-seven years in the educational field as a teacher and administrator. Prior to becoming an educator Mr. Fitzgibbons was a physical activities director for the Chicago Park District. Mr. Fitzgibbons earned his Bachelor’s Degree from North Central College where he played on the varsity baseball team . He was voted team captain by his peers and was nominated as a 1st Team All Conference player by the coaches of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Mr. Fitzgibbons was a Physical Education teacher at Woodland Middle School prior to beginning his career as a school administrator. Mr. Fitzgibbons has experience coaching the following sports; girls softball, track and field, boys bowling and baseball. Mr. Fitzgibbons earned his Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University and has held administrative positions as a Dean, Director of Deans and Assistant Principal. Mr. Fitzgibbons is married to Erin Fitzgibbons and has two children, Emma and Sean. Emma attends the University of Dubuque, is majoring in Elementary Education and plays on the varsity volleyball team. Sean is a Junior in high school and plays club volleyball for his high school.
Patrice Frederick-Assistant Principal of Student Services
Mrs. Frederick is in her third year as the Assistant Principal of Student Services at McHenry High School. Prior to her administrative role she served as a school counselor for nine years at McHenry East Campus. Mrs. Frederick earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Loras College, her Masters in School Counseling from Concordia University, and her Masters in Administration from Concordia University.
Mrs. Frederick lives in McHenry with her husband, Shane, and three children; Morgan, John, and Michael. She is an MCHS East Campus alum and is grateful to have the opportunity to serve the students and community of her hometown.
Brian Wilbois- Dean of Students
Brian Wilbois is in his 15th year in Education with 13 of those years at MCHS. He is in his first year as an Associate Dean of Students for Attendance and Truancy. He has previously served as a Special Education teacher, Assistant Division Chair, and Dean of Students. Prior to moving to administration, Mr. Wilbois served as an Assistant Football coach, Assistant Baseball coach, Girl's Bowling coach, Student Council advisor and Environmental Club advisor. He completed his Bachelor's and Master's degree from National Louis University. Mr. Wilbois is married to his wonderful wife Kristine, and has two children, Jackson and Dominic.
