Monday there is no school in honor of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
12 de octubre: no hay clases
12 de octubre: no hay clases
Happy Western/Country spirit day to represent Stagecoach Music Festival! 🤠We will end the week with Thursday's Riot Fest (band tees, black fits, rock and roll, concert look) and Friday's Ultra! (neon, bright colors, glow) All homecoming info can be found at the link in our bio.
Congratulations to Freshman Campus students of the month!
Amy Smulski Druml, MCHS 2026 Distinguished Graduate, visited both buildings Tuesday to talk to students about her own journey as a nurse who is now vice president and chief nursing executive for Northwestern Medicine’s McHenry and Woodstock hospitals.
Druml, a 1994 MCHS graduate, encouraged students interested in healthcare careers to take MCHS’ certified nursing assistant program since the skills and experience translates nicely into most healthcare careers.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068/
Druml, a 1994 MCHS graduate, encouraged students interested in healthcare careers to take MCHS’ certified nursing assistant program since the skills and experience translates nicely into most healthcare careers.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068/
My Boom Tour DJed on Tuesday during lunches to get students excited for the homecoming dance! Students can get their dance tickets here: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you for all you do for our students!
It's the first Warrior Weekly of the school year! This week they cover 120 construction, football making the playoffs and e-bikes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeqwimqVGUI
Enjoy some more photos from Sunday's Powder Puff game, including photos of marching band and dance. It was a close game, but juniors took the victory!
Warriors continued our Paint the Town tradition! Activities and athletic teams painted businesses in downtown McHenry for homecoming week.
Thank you to everyone who was a part of our homecoming parade and rally Sunday afternoon! We were grateful for a beautiful day. Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulski Druml was honored. Students impressed us with their float designs. Cheer, dance, band, choir and alum DJ Rocco Z helped us get energetic for a great homecoming week. Stay tuned for a video!
Congratulations to homecoming queen and king: Gigi and Jayden!
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Our homecoming parade is THIS Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. from Veterans Park to Freshman Campus. Following the parade, we will Pack the Point at Miller Point with a rally and coronation. Distinguished Graduate Amy Druml will also be honored. McCracken gates will then open at 4:30 p.m. for a 5 p.m. Powder Puff game. Powder Puff tickets and more homecoming info can be found at the link above!
Happy School Custodian Appreciation day! Thank you for all you do!
Mr. Erbach and McHenry Messenger student newspaper staff members celebrated the news of a $1,500 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation on Thursday. Jeff Rogers, foundation executive director, encouraged students to continue studying journalism.
The grant money will go towards the cost of the printed magazine and a new camera.
The grant money will go towards the cost of the printed magazine and a new camera.
Get your wardrobe ready for homecoming spirit week! 🎵
Happy National Principals Month to Mr. Eiserman and Mr. Sterner!
Mr. Vallianatos honored Mr. Foley after his presentation to the school board executive planning/curriculum and technology committee on Tuesday.
Mr. Foley took part in a paid summer machinist fellowship at Fabrik Molded Plastics as part of his role in D156 as a dual credit manufacturing teacher. Mr. Foley worked approximately 10 weeks learning more about the industry, CNC machines, and techniques of the field.
Mr. Foley took part in a paid summer machinist fellowship at Fabrik Molded Plastics as part of his role in D156 as a dual credit manufacturing teacher. Mr. Foley worked approximately 10 weeks learning more about the industry, CNC machines, and techniques of the field.
We are pleased to announce the Winter Season Greeting Card Contest for 2026, open to all MCHS students. The winner will have their greeting card printed and used as the district office official card that will be sent to community stakeholders. We will also be awarding a monetary prize for First $50, Second $25, Third $15 and an Honorable Mention $10. Entries must be submitted to art teachers by October 30 .☃️
Powder Puff competitors greeted freshmen Tuesday morning and invited them to Sunday's Powder Puff game. 🏈 Get your tickets and all other homecoming info at the link: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
PreACT testing for grades 9-11 is this Wednesday, September 30. Seniors will not attend school. Please check your emails from principals for more details.
