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.
Homecoming 2026 kicks off with Sunday's parade and Pack the Point event that also recognizes Distinguished Graduate Amy Smulski Druml, Class of 1994. Read more about Druml on the district's website.
Later Sunday, Powder Puff football takes place at 5 p.m. at McCracken Field.
Visit the Homecoming 2026 page on the district's website to see all that's planned.
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Later Sunday, Powder Puff football takes place at 5 p.m. at McCracken Field.
Visit the Homecoming 2026 page on the district's website to see all that's planned.
https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2026
Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting an event on 9/26 (TONIGHT) from 3-5 p.m.. Latin X-perience Sonidos y Sabores is an event to celebrate and honor culture. Come watch a folkloric dance, learn to dance, eat delicious food and participate in cultural games and activities.
Today's Friday theme is Gold Out! The color gold was chosen in honor of September being Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Gold beads were handed out to students Friday morning. The student section will plan on being a sea of gold at this evening's football game. 🎗💛
Our Special Olympics athletes starting their basketball season were joined by other basketball players and some cheerleaders in the gym Thursday for an impromptu skills session and game.
Coach Beattie said the group worked on dribbling and shooting before a 4v4 game. Several cheerleaders preparing for their own practice performed on the sideline.
Great job, all!
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Coach Beattie said the group worked on dribbling and shooting before a 4v4 game. Several cheerleaders preparing for their own practice performed on the sideline.
Great job, all!
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