Due to the blizzard warning for Monday, March 16, all District 156 buildings will be closed and we will activate our E-Learning Plan.
Please check your email for details.
Stay safe!
25 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
E-LEARNING for MCHS schools on Monday, March 16

The week came to a close with a high-energy ALL SCHOOL pep rally with a March Madness theme. The afternoon included games and competitions that were mostly dominated by juniors.
Students and staff also had the opportunity to cheer for our two Special Olympics athletes who will be competing in the state basketball tournament this weekend. 🏀

27 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Photo of MCHS students participating in a March Madness pep rally March 13
Shout out to the girls track team! Members joined a Special Olympics practice Thursday evening to help prepare our athletes for the Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games track and field event in April.
Great job, everyone!
🧡🖤
27 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo of girls track team members who helped coach Special Olympics athletes
Wednesday evening, we hosted sevens schools for the Illinois High School Powerlifting Association regional meet. Our combined team and men's team both won first place. Great job, everyone! 💪
28 days ago, Carly Byer
Powerlifting students posing with medals
Powerlifting students posing with medals
Wideshot of everyone at the Powerlifting meet
Someone lifting McKendree students posing
Student and adult posing, people from the military speaking, another speaker and two singers with people who have hands on their hearts behind them
Collage of four students lifting
It's your last chance to see “9 to 5: The Musical”! Get your tickets for this weekend: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583?activity=Musical
28 days ago, Carly Byer
Students dancing on stage
Student singing with background singing
Student pointing while singing
Student singing and smiling in Snow White dress
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added Anticipated Office Assistant (UC) position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
29 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=numJEEGFYM8
The Warrior Weekly covers spring sports, off-campus lunch and inclusion week.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
A teacher and two students
Student in front of weather forecast
Baseball field
Twenty-five students competed in the Illinois Design Educators Association regional competition this past Friday. Six of them are headed to the state competition in April! Read more about how they placed: https://www.dist156.org/article/2754410
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Group photo of all 25 students sitting. Some have meadals
9 students with medals
Happy International Women's Day! Today is a day to celebrate the achievements of women. March is also Women's History Month. Check out our page to learn more: https://www.dist156.org/page/womens-history-month
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
International Women's Day March 8th. A variety of cartoon women
Review the highlights from the 2024-2025 school year by checking out our annual report. Find it on the district's website or at the link below.
https://online.fliphtml5.com/gyqba/Annual-Report-Final/
about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek
2024-2025 annual report cover for book that reviews highlights of MCHS school year
Don't forget daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 8!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Spring Forward Don't forget to change your clock +1 hour
Families are invited to take a short 5Essentials survey to provide important feedback about our schools. Studies show that schools strong in at least three of these "5Essentials" show student learning gains in math and reading.
Take the survey here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
about 1 month ago, Amy Maciaszek
Graphic showing the five essentials that drive student success
Congratulations to Melanie Kadlec and Joun Aubert, our newest 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.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Carl Vallianatos with Melanie Kadlec and certificate
Carl Vallianatos with John Aubert and his certificate
We closed out inclusion week with a Kind Wall. Students posed as the "I" in kind.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Students standing as the I in kind. Five of them in Choose Inclusion shirts
Four students standing as the I in kind, three of them wearing choose inclusion shirts two of them wearing sunglasses
Four students standing in a conga line in front of Kind wall with sunglasses and fun hats
Seven students as the I in kind 6 of them wearing funny glasses
Three students standing as the I in kind
Four students standing as the I in kind
Two students hiving as the eye in kind
Two students as the I in kind
Two students as the eye in kind
On Friday, staff had the option to order lunches made by our own Warrior Chef students!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Container of salad with a label that says made by Warrior Chef. A roll, silverware and brownie
Join us 6-8 p.m. April 1 in the Upper Campus Main Gym for Transition Resource Fair. Our goal is to provide resources that support students with disabilities towards independence and success in their futures.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Transition Resource Fair Empowering Our Students. Our Transition Fair will provide families with valuable information, resources, and connections to help support students with disabilities in their journey towards independence and success in their futures. When where: Wednesday, April 1 6-8 p.m. Upper Campus Main Gym (enter south entrance door S9) Resources focused on -post-secondary options, independent living, career and employment, self advocacy, adult agencies, community partnerships For additional information: schrothmadison@dist156.org 815-363-3304
FERIA DE RECURSOS DE TRANSICIÓN DE MCHS EMPODERANDO A NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES Nuestra feria de transición brindará a las familias información valiosa, recursos y conexiones para apoyar a los estudiantes con discapacidades en su camino hacia la independencia y el éxito en el futuro. CUÁNDO/DÓNDE: Miércoles 1 de abril 6pm a 8pm Gimnasio Principal del Upper Campus (entre por la entrada sur, puerta S9) RECURSOS ENFOCADOS EN: Opciones Postsecundarias Viviendo Independiente Carrera y Empleo Autodefensa Agencias para Adultos Asociaciones Comunitarias PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN: schrothmadison@dist156.org (815) 363-3304
Students are invited to learn more about McHenry County College at Meet MCC night 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 18 at the Liebman Science Center. (Building F) This expo-style open house is a wonderful opportunity to explore MCC’s wide range of academic programs and student services.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Meet MCC Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Event Entrance: Liebman Science Center (Building F), Parking Lots E and F | www.mchenry.edu/meetmcc Start with one step and see where it can take you! Attend MCC’s in-person open house, and discover how getting started at MCC can open doors to new opportunities. • • • • • • Connect with over 100 faculty and staff from student services and all academic areas. Learn about exciting programs and resources, and find out how MCC can help you take your next step— whether it’s one class, one certificate, or one degree. Explore new Health Science programs and lab spaces, including: – Diagnostic Medical Sonography and lab – Radiologic Technology and lab – Respiratory Therapy and lab – Emergency Medical Technologies lab – Expanded Nursing and CNA labs Explore student lab spaces in the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI). Learn about short-term skills programming available through our Catalyst Campus in Woodstock. Discover additional opportunities such as high school dual credit, Kids and College, the University Center at MCC, professional and community enrichment programs, English language classes, and more. Apply for free and learn about scholarships and financial aid with guidance from friendly MCC staff. For more info and updates visit www.mchenry.edu/meetmcc. Free to attend. All ages and family members welcome. McHenry County College
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583?activity=Musical
You don't want to miss “9 to 5: The Musical,” opening tonight, with additional performances this weekend and next weekend! You are in for a good laugh!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Three women characters
Female character singing
Female character standing on desk singing with other office girls around her
Male character in suit looking angry and holding up his pointer finger
Full cast on stage dancing
Two women working at desks another one standing and talking to them
Women standing on desk with two men standing beside her on the ground.
Women in cowgirl outfit swinging a rope
Full cast and crew on stage
This is a friendly reminder the springs sports town hall is tonight (Thursday) 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus Main Gym.
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Town Hall 7:00 p.m. March 5th Upper Campus Main Gym Spring Sports Meeting #MakeYourMark
Remember to wear blue tomorrow (Thursday) for inclusion week!
about 1 month ago, Carly Byer
Thursday Wear blue for inclusion. Jeves Vistete de azul para la inlcusion!