McHenry Community High School

On Sunday, nearly 150 students staff and families helped make 900 holiday gift delivers to children in the area! Thank you to all who helped!

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer

Large group photo of everyone who participated in delivering gifts

Congratulations to our math students of the month!

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Upper Campus Math Students of the Month November 2025: Gary Monroe Juan Martinez Will Beam Sloan Karasek Evangeline Valenzuela Zain Syed Daisy Ortiz Myla Schuelke Camero Music Leonard Santiago

Students in engineering designed an RC (remote control) Robot. The robot moves similarly to a toy car. They build them to run a pre-established course. They were then timed to see which robot could handle the course the fastest.

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer

Two students, one holding a robot and the other one holding a remote control

Congratulations to our Upper Campus students of the month!

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Group photo of Students of the Month on stage with their certificates

Finals are this week Thursday, December 18 (day 1) and Friday, December 19 (day 2).

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer

1. Freshman 7:25- 8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 a.m. , 2 Freshman 8:54- 10:13 a.m. Upper 9:04- 1023 a.m. 3 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 4. Freshman 11:52 a.m.-1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40, Upper 1:31-2:50 pm. Final Exams Day 1

6. Freshman 7:25 -8:44 a.m. Upper 7:35-8:54 am. 7 Freshman 8:54-10:13 am. Upper 9:04-10:23 am. 8 Freshman 10:23-11:42 a.m. Upper 10:33-11:52 a.m. 5. Freshman 11;52 a.m.-1:11 pm. Upper 12:02-1:21 p.m. Make up Exams Freshman 1:21-2:40 p.m. Upper 1:31-2:50 p.m. Final Exams Day 2

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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.

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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 of the five sessions. Session: Intro to ACT and Strategies to Beat your Goals (2) 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. Waivers available for students who are on Fee Waivers or Free/Reduced Lunch. Please brign:Chromebook, calculator and pencils. Limited to 75 students per session

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 prueba. Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gana confianaza. Y Mucho mucho más! Formulario de registro en línea bit.ly/warriorprep2026. Por favor traer Chromebook, calculdora lapices, limitado a 75 estudiantes por sesion. Exenciones disponibles para estudiantes que tienen exenciones de pago o almuerzo gratuito o reducido

National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Cocoa Cram to help other students get ready for finals on December 15 (tomorrow) from 6-8 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria. All MCHS students are welcome, including freshmen!

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Come have cocoa and cram for your finals! Monday, December 15 from 6-8 p.m. NHS members available to help questions. Free cocoa Quiet study size and group study side . Raffle Prizes

https://tinyurl.com/act156
Juniors, register to take the ACT early at MCHS on February 14. Students who take the ACT in February and then take it again in the spring have a better chance of raising their scores! The school board will pay for your test in the form of a credit on senior year school fees and Black Diamond will give you a Starbucks gift card so your Scores can Rise-A-Latte. For more information please visit our ACT webpage: https://tinyurl.com/act156

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer

ACT Test Day:February 14 Registration Deadline January 9 Juniors take the ACT Early to improve. Testing will take place at McHenry High School Upper Campus Register at act.org Click on register for the ACT. Create an account (If you do not already have one) Enter test code 258560 Junior who take the ACT on February 14 will get credit on their account fees. Credit will be applied to their senior year fees. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT Día de la prueba 14 de febrero Fecha límite de inscripción 9 de enero. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las pruebas se llevaràn a cabo en el Upper Campus De McHenry High School Regístrate en www.act.org Haz clic en "Register for the ACT' Crea una cuenta (si aún no tienes una) Ingresa el código del centro de pruebas: 258560 Para obtener una lista completa de instrucciones paso a paso tinyurlcom/act156 Costo: $72. Los Juniors (grado 11) que toan el examen ACT el 14 de febrero recibirán Crédito en las tarifas de su cuenta (el crédito se aplicarà a las tarifas de su último año) Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.

ACT Scores Rise A-Latte Data is Very Clear The more times you take the ACT the better you will do! Juniors register to take the February 14 ACT at MCHS and Black Diamond will buy you a coffee. Image of Starbucks drinks. Thank you to our partner and sponsor Starbucks Coffee Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC Take the ACT at MCHS February 14 Register at act.org with testing center code 258560 Deadline for February 14 ACT Test is January 9 Offered at McHenry Community High school

ACT Las Puntuaciones Suben Mucho Con un-latte! Los datos son muy claros: cuantas más veces presentes el examen ACT, mejor te irá. Juniors inscríbanse para paresentar el examen ACT el 14 de febrero en MCHS y Black Diamond te compraráun café Gracias a nuestro socio y patrocinador. Starbucks Coffee. Black Diamond Plumbing Sewer Electric HVAC. Presenta el examen ACT en MCHS el 14 de febrero. Regístrate en www.act.org con el código del centro examinador 258560 La feche límite para el examen ACT del 14 de febrero es el 9 de enero. Se ofrece en McHenry Community High School

The Heart of the Fox event featuring MCHS alum and Team USA figure skater Brooke Gewalt, originally scheduled for today, has been moved to December 20.
Learn more about Gewalt on the district's website:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2591675 (Link in bio)

about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

The Heart of the Fox event featuring Brooke Gewalt is now Dec. 20

Congratulations to Kelleen Santoianni, who is our newest AVID Warrior! She 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.

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We had our first all school pep rally of the 2025-2026 school year! We had a wig snatching challenge, box stacking and more! Seniors won!

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Two students holding glow sticks and one wearing colorful glasses

Students running with colorful wigs in the gym

Students with pink and purple wigs huddled together

Mrs. Donelson's AP biology students just wrapped up a lab exploring the vital concepts of cell size and diffusion. They used model cells to visually demonstrate how the size of a cell affects the efficiency of nutrient absorption and waste removal. The results were clear: smaller cells have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio, making them champions at efficiently moving substances in and out! 🔬

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Students with safety glasses around pink looking cubs, one student using a tool

Congratulations to our freshmen students of the month! (Not pictured: Lily Eldridge)

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Three students holding student of the month awards

Student holding student of the month award

We had over 50 students across both campuses volunteer their time to make holiday cards for The Giving Tree!

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Students smiling at a table making cards

This past weekend, we hosted 23 schools for an eSports tournament! 🎮

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Students playing at a table of computers

An overhead shot of people playing on computers in the gym

Students gathered around a computer playing a video game

The 2025 LIFTMAS Powerlifting Exhibition Meet was held Wednesday evening. Great job, everyone!

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MCHS alum and Team USA figure skater Brooke Gewalt is taking a break from training to visit the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes on Saturday as she prepares for next month's U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Read more on the district website:

https://www.dist156.org/article/2591675

about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek

Brooke Gewalt plans a visit to the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes this Saturday

Our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) invites parents/guardians to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernández at 6 p.m. on December 11 at Upper Campus. (Use door 25: north lot) Please note this presentation will be in Spanish only. RSVP/Confirmar asistencia aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform

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BPAC de McHenry High School Invita todo padre de familia a la conferencia en persona y en español con el psicólogo Ferney Ramirez Hernandez jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025 6 p.m. Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050 por for favor entre por la puerta #25 lado norte. Tema: Insistir, Insistir pero nunca desistir como ayudarles a manejar emociones negativas y hacerlos resilientes Confirmar Asistencia Aqui: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform Para mas informacion 815-759-5519

McHenry High School's BPAC invites all parents to an in-person Spanish conference with psychologist Ferney Ramírez Hernandez 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 Upper Campus 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL Please use door 25 north lot. Topic: Persist But Never Give Up: How to help them manage negative motions and build resilience RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaJ7amMFX2FsLlGr3sioCmVbB5YI3sN7BQY-gFtaA5BXvyw/viewform?usp=send_form For more information call 815-759-5519

A total of 52 McHenry Community High School District 156 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in recognition of superior academic achievement. Congratulations!
https://www.dist156.org/article/2590950

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer

Congratulations, MCHS Illinois State Scholars! Class of 2026 Ayomide Adetowoju Alexander Anderson Adam Anwar Bennet Baumann Caleb Bergdahl Hailey Biederer Megan Bloom Drew Borchardt Maggie Bowen Connor Bunting Camille Cohn Drake Coon Ian Daily Hanah Falster Brayden Gardon Kyra Hanneman Owen Hobson Ethan Huey Alexandra Kaplan Lucien Knight Brynn Kostelnik Tyler Lanser Logan Lewakowski David Lomax Mason Mai Jenifer McClain Mairin MercadoAddison Michelau Chase Miller Jonah Miller Kaitlyn Miller Owen Miller Michael Moody Addison Nemec Jared Nemec Mankah Nkamanyang Kaitlyn Norris Landen Owens Sara Plaiss Ashyton Pohl Everett Putman Jameson Rivera Samantha Rydalch Gianna Sharley Gage Smurlo Michalina Sotka Mackenzie Strickland Sadie Sullivan Corbin Thomas Christian Valino‑Roby Katelyn Vergara Myles Wagner

Juniors, watch this video to learn why you should sign up for the early ACT in February to raise your scores in April. You will be reimbursed the following school year. Talk to your counselor if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. Sign up by January 9. MCHS grades 9-11 can also sign up for our ACT prep class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLBS5RlRwo&t=1s
https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

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Juniors, sigan mirando para ver que hay dentro de la bolso. Juniors, keep watching to see what's in the bag.