https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/curriculum-guides
The 2026-2027 curriculum guide has been released. Course selection is right around the corner. It is never too early for students to start thinking about their electives and courses related to their career interests and passions.

12 days ago, Carly Byer
Forging your future McHenry Community High School District 156 2026-2027 Course Guided Paint pouring orange into forging
Sign up: https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026
Grades 9-11: We will be hosting ACT/PreACT prep sessions to prepare MCHS students for spring testing. Performing well can open doors of opportunity and access to courses, colleges, scholarships and more.

Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido.
12 days ago, Carly Byer
5 Sessions $35 ALL sessions are held in the UC Warrior Room Warrior ACT prep Quest for your best. Develop a growth mindset. Open to all 11th 10th and 9th grade students. Select your training day. Choose one each of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals  Sat. 1/31/26 9-11 a.m. Tuesday 2/17/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session: Beat Your ACT Goals:English Sat 2/28/26 9-11 a.m. or Sunday 2/1/26 12-2 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals Reading: Sun 3/1/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 2/10/26 3:15-5:15 p.m. Beat your ACT goals Math: Sat 3/7/26 9-11 a.m., Sunday 2/22/26 12-2p.m. or Tuesday 3/3/26 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Beat Your ACT Goals: Science: Sat 2/21/26 9 to 11 a.m., Sun 3/8/26 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday 2/24/26 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ACT Pre ACT Testing Date April 15 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve all subtests. Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices. Participate in short activities that mirror the test experience. Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence. And much much more! Online registration form  https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring chromebook, calculator, and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch
5 SESIONES$35Todas las sesiones se llevan a cabo en el WARRIOR Room de UC PREPARACIÓN PARA EL ACT¡BUSCA lo mejor de Ti!DESARROLLA UNA MENTALIDAD DE CRECIMIENTO Abierto a todos los estudiantes de 11°, 10° y 9° grado.SELECCIONA TU DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones:Introducción al ACT y Estrategias para Superar tus Metas (2)SÁB 9-11 a.m. 31/ene/2026MAR 17/feb/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m.Supera tus Metas del ACT: Inglés (2)9- 11 a.m. SÁB 28/feb/2026 12-2 p.m.DOM 1/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Lectura (2)DOM 12 -2 p.m. 1/marzo/2026 3:15 -5:15 pm. MAR 10/feb/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Matemáticas (3)9- 11 a.m.SÁB 7/marzo/2026DOM 12-2 p.m. 22/feb/2026 MAR 3:15-5:15 p.m. 3/marzo/2026 Supera tus Metas del ACT: Ciencias (3)9- 11a.m. SÁB 21/feb/2026 12- 2p.m. DOM 8/marzo/2026 3:15-5:15 p.m. MAR 24/feb/2026-Fecha de la pruebaACT/Pre-ACT:15 de abrilSesiones de 2 horasAprende consejos para mejorar en todas lassubpruebasPractica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectasParticipa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la pruebaReduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y ganaconfianza¡Y MUCHO, MUCHO MÁS! DESBLOQUEA TU  POTENCIAL CON LA PREPARACIÓN PARA EXÁMENES DE NUESTRO PERSONAL CAPACITADO FORMULARIO DE REGISTRO EN LÍNEA https://bit.ly/WarriorPrep2026 Por favor de traer: CHROMEBOOK, CALCULADORA Y LÁPICES Limitado a: 75 estudiantes por sesión. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

Ms. Lewis' honors geometry class is working hard solving practice equations to get ready for their quiz! 📐

13 days ago, Carly Byer
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Students working on geometry problems
Geometry problem on the board
https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2025
Parents and guardians, be sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences by November 20 at 12 p.m. We especially encourage parents/guardians to meet with teachers in classes where the student is earning a C or lower.
13 days ago, Carly Byer
Virtual ParentTeacher Conferences illustration of a laptop
Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros illustration of a computer
A-TEC Ambulance representatives came to speak to students about EMT and paramedic careers. They also showed students inside their ambulance. Visit Mr. Menke's web page to see a schedule of all our college and career exploration opportunities: https://www.dist156.org/page/collegeandcareercounselor
14 days ago, Carly Byer
Group of students looking at the ambulance
Students looking at the ambulance with the paramedics inside showing equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZU7EST1NFU
Watch the Warrior Weekly!
They cover:
-Friday Night Lights Senior Night
-The Freshman Campus and Upper Campus plays
-Tabletop Gaming club's new advisor, Ms. Larson
14 days ago, Carly Byer
Cheer leaders holding up seniors
Students practicing on stage for the Upper Campus play
Students practicing on stage for the Freshman Campus play
Group of students playing Dungeons and Dragons
Congratulations to Myles Wagner for qualifying for state with a time of 15:10 (also a personal record) at cross country sectionals last weekend. He'll race again Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
Shout out to all the cross country athletes on a great season!👟👟
14 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Myles Wagner qualified for state at cross country sectionals
For Tuesday Takeover, students advertised this weekend's play. Come see "Shiloh's Well" at the Freshman Campus Friday or Saturday! Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583
14 days ago, Carly Byer
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MCHS Theatre Department Proudly Presents Shiloh's Well by Chase Owen Be Careful what you wish for you might just get it... November 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Freshman Campus Theater for tickets visit dit156.org or Scan the QR Code produced by special arrangement with Next Stage press inc.
Join us virtually for a presentation on College Access for Students with Disabilities 6 p.m. on November 5. (tomorrow)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0
Learn how to navigate the college process while supporting students with 504's and IEP's! McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives will be a part of the presentation. Join live to be able to ask questions in real time or watch the recording later at the same link.
14 days ago, Carly Byer
College Access for Students with Disabilities Livestream November 5 6 p.m. What learn what accommodations colleges can provide and how to apply for them. View live to ask questions in real time or watch recording of livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0  McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives
Happy school psychologist week! Thank you for all you do!
https://www.dist156.org/page/psychologists
15 days ago, Carly Byer
Thank you psychologists! Photos of Tina Brietenbach, Kristine Nichols, Lauren Niemic and Eric Born
Don't forget, daylight savings ends Sunday!
17 days ago, Carly Byer
Don't forget. Daylight savings ends.
Congratulations to our latest AVID Warriors! They completed the twelve-hour AVID strategies training. AVID is a 45-year-old national program that includes an elective class, where the goal is to help students achieve greater success in both the classroom and in their future. This is MCHS' third year as an AVID school.
18 days ago, Carly Byer
Carl, Tim Beagle and certificate
Carl, Jeremy Dunne and certificate
Sean Sterner,  Meghan Steck and certificate, Katie Brown
Carl and Alex Thompson certificate
Heidie and Erin Harris certificate
Carl and Megan Bennett certificate
Happy Halloween from MCHS! 🎃
18 days ago, Carly Byer
Students Snow white, Blues clues, unicorn, witch, Halloween leggings
Cowboy and Freddie Mercury
Student with his math teacher dressed like his math teacher
Student with button shirt and knit hat, other student as female from How to Train Your Dragon
Students with either bear or mice ears
Three students in Halloween costumes, one the pink female alien from Stitch
Group of students in costumes, Dorothy, Pikachu, cat, dog
Two students as Tune Squad players
Group of students at table in costumes, one in green suit, one as ketchup one as criminal
Students in Halloween costumes, blue suit with a four on it, and a medieval costume

Several MCHS organizations are teaming up to offer the school’s first Bilingual College and Career Expo on Nov. 8 at Upper Campus.
The event, set for 10 a.m. until noon, will feature representatives from colleges and universities, as well as local businesses and organizations.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2508968

19 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer with details for Nov. 8 College and Career Fair at McHenry HS Upper Campus, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Flyer with details for Nov. 8 College and Career Fair at McHenry HS Upper Campus, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Leadership in Action students teamed up with Ms. Cabalquinto's and Ms. Hanson's classes and worked on Halloween crafts! 🎃 #BetterTogether156
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Large group photo of all the students posing together
Students at a table with activities
Students at a table with activities
Students at a table with activities
Students at a table with activities , one throwing something
Students at a table with activities
Students at a table with activities
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Students at a tables with activities
#ThrowbackThursday to last year's Day of the Dead event! Join Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) for this year's Day of the Dead celebration 5-8 p.m. THIS Saturday, November 1 at Freshman Campus. Entry is free and food will be available for purchase.
19 days ago, Carly Byer
Three students at Day of the Dead event with face paint on them
Two students dancing at Day of the Dead Event
The event is presented by LASO Day of the Dead Free event 5 p.m.-8p.m. Join LASO for a night of fun with face painting, photo booth, dancing games, crafts raffles and more. El Vado's Food Truck will be selling tacos and snacks. Cafeteria East Entrance McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012. N. Green Street McHenry, IL
Este evento es presentado por LASO Dia De los Muertos Entrada Gratuita November 1 5 p.m-8p.m.  únase a LASO a una noche divertida con Pinta caras, Cabina de fotos, baile, rifas, y más. Comida la venta. El Vado Food truck venderà tacos y más! Cafetria entrade del este. McHenry High School Freshman Campus 1012 N. Green Street McHenry IL
Child dressed as a witch coloring other child in a costume coloring
Three students with face paint with their thumbs up where you at the concessions
Join us virtually for a presentation on College Access for Students with Disabilities 6 p.m. on November 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0
Learn how to navigate the college process while supporting students with 504's and IEP's! McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives will be a part of the presentation. Join live to be able to ask questions in real time or watch the recording later at the same link.
20 days ago, Carly Byer
College Access for Students with Disabilities McHenry County College University of Wisconsin Whitewater Livestream November 5. 6:00 p.m. What learn what accommodations colleges can provide and how to apply for them. Where view live to ask questions in real time or watch recording of livestrem at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh84So2H8m0 Featuring McHenry County College and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions and disability services representatives

Tickets are on sale now for the two amazing MCHS Theatre Department shows in November.
“Shiloh’s Well” takes the stage Nov. 7-8 at Freshman Campus while "Figaro" will be performed Nov. 13-15 at Upper Campus. Tickets are available on GoFan, and they'll also be sold at the door.
http://bit.ly/47rrtCr

21 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Tickets are on sale now for the two amazing MCHS Theatre Department shows in  November.  “Shiloh’s Well” takes the stage at Freshman Campus while "Figaro" will be performed at Upper Campus. Tickets available on GoFan starting today, and they'll also be sold at the door. http://bit.ly/47rrtCr
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club did Tuesday Takeover! A big part of Tuesday Takeover is a club greeting students in the morning. Students won candy if they could answer a trivia question about the human body or name a bone on the skeleton! 💀🩻
All the songs played as students walked in were set to the tempo that CPR is performed at.
21 days ago, Carly Byer
Students posing next to a HOSA Sign and a skeleton display. Two students in lab coats
Students walking in near a HOSA Sign and candy with a skeleton display
Student smiling at the skeleton
Student walking in getting candy
Watch this week's Halloween 🎃 Warrior Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jR7WichA4
The Warrior Weekly covers:
Mr. Vollmert 🍎
Does MCHS believe in ghosts? 👻
Mr. Rockweiler's Hall of Fame Induction ⚾
21 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students sitting at a news desk. One in a Batman costume. The other in a witch costume
Mr. Vollmert helping a student who's writing on a paper
Mr. Rockweiler