McHenry Community High School

Students in Mrs. Pelletier’s capstone Biomedical Innovations class wrapped up research projects and presentations last week that included a look at electrical changes in the body with strength training, caffeine’s impact on memory, and whether skin temperature affects blood pressure.
The future looks bright for our future healthcare workers!

Congratulations to the Warrior Chef class! They all passed their Food Handler Certification exams! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Get ready for homecoming week! Check out our page for dates and ticket information.
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026

Freshmen Intro to Business students are having fun applying business vocabulary to Monopoly transactions! They are categorizing income and expenses based on the business functions they learned.

With the start of this school year, 9th graders are filling five sections of Metals, the first class in the manufacturing and metals pathway at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.
It’s great news for manufacturing teachers. Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3123693

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is hosting a virtual event for parents and guardians called Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe, featuring Detective Rich Wistocki from Be Sure Consulting. It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and will be held on Zoom. Use the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84259241321

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11 and recognize the bravery of first responders. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

Sixty students planted flags to honor the lives lost during 9/11 attacks. They also made posters that line the hallway of the south entrance of Upper Campus.
Join us at Friday night's football game as we honor first responders, active-duty military members and veterans on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. https://www.dist156.org/article/3114490

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Staff throughout the years have worn t-shirts on this day to remind students they are not alone and to call 988 if they or someone they know is struggling with mental health.
https://988lifeline.org/
Espaňol: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/

As a reminder, 2025-2026 yearbook distribution for 2026 graduates begins Friday, Sept. 11 in the main office at Upper Campus.
Also, don't forget to order the 2026-2027 yearbook from Jostens. A new feature is home delivery for $5.
See the district's website for details.
https://www.dist156.org/article/3097223

Seniors in MCHS's AVID12 class celebrated last week after receiving their acceptance offers from between four to 11 different Illinois public colleges through the One Click College Admit program they opted into as juniors.
The program fast tracks college acceptance based on solid high school GPA's between 2.0-4.0. We had 100% of AVID seniors who opted into the program receive offers.
They are excited to begin next steps into their postsecondary futures!

Learn more about how to prepare for and explore college options by attending our College Exploration Presentation. Although we welcome everyone, we strongly encourage 10th and 11th grade students and families to attend. We offer two sessions:
Wednesday 9/9, 6 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room.
Thursday 9/10, 8:30 a.m. Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=n5pw5jOdj6Y&feature=youtu.be
The livestream will record and remain at the same link.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Remember to contact 988 if you or anyone you know needs help. You are not alone!
https://988lifeline.org/
Espaňol: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today we honor the hard work of Americans across the country. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school today and offices are closed. Enjoy a well-deserved day of rest! #LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers

MCHS is hosting a United Under the Lights football game with Cary-Grove High School to honor first responders, active-duty military members and veterans on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Come out for a great night of football and to honor our local heroes!
Read more:
https://www.dist156.org/article/3114490

Current Upper Campus students: Thursday is the last day you can pick up your 2025-2026 yearbook in the cafeteria during lunches! For more information: https://www.dist156.org/article/3097223

Mrs. Lawlor's and Mr. Morris' classes worked on everyday living skills by making homemade pizzas last week. They learned proper food preparation and cleanup.

Intro to Business students at Freshman Campus get to know each other through an activity called "Tiny Turtle" invented by Business Education Instructor Erin Harris.

Learn more about how to prepare for and explore college options by attending our College Exploration Presentation. Although we welcome everyone, we strongly encourage 10th and 11th grade students and families to attend. We offer two sessions:
Wednesday 9/9, 6 p.m. Upper Campus Warrior Room.
Thursday 9/10, 8:30 a.m. Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=n5pw5jOdj6Y&feature=youtu.be
The livestream will record and remain at the same link.