McHenry Community High School

MCHS families, be sure to check your emails for back to school information and messages from principals. You can also find important links and dates on our Back to School page: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2026

Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added position of long-term substitute - math instructor for the upcoming school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

Summer school session two has begun!

The Vocal Warriors had their first of two car wash events to raise money for their upcoming NYC trip. They will be performing at multiple venues, having clinics from professors at three different colleges, and seeing the best sites from the BIG APPLE.
The next car wash fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Advance Auto Parts in McHenry. Come on out! 🎶

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added copy room clerk/attendance clerk (part-time) position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

Mr. Galvicius and the Vocal Warriors are proud to announce that Matt Zurawski received a callback for a lead role in the All-State production of "Something Rotten."
Matt is one of the student leaders of Surround Sound, and has held many lead roles in our plays and musicals. He's scheduled for his callback this Saturday.
MCHS hasn't had an All-State Theatre Production callback since the 2010's.

Culinary students made movie-themed cupcakes!

Please see the link for our current job postings, including the recently added math instructor position.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

Students tie-dyed in summer school on Tuesday!

We appreciate our summer school students' dedication to our beach spirit day!

Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) marks the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/juneteenth156

MCHS hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Education’s summer conference Thursday featuring nationally known speaker and educator Dr. Catlin Tucker.
In addition to several breakout sessions throughout the day, educators from throughout the county heard from Dr. Tucker about how using AI can help teachers design educational programs to meet the specific needs of all learners.
Learn more about Dr. Tucker at https://catlintucker.com/

Students in summer school enjoyed jersey day!

There will be no summer school this Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19.
No hay clases de verano: 18 de junio y 19 de junio

Prevocational class visited Stade's Farm to learn about what kind of jobs exist on a farm!

Thirteen Key Clubbers and an advisor spent the past weekend in Bloomington volunteering at the Special Olympics Summer Games. Members volunteered at various events including the opening ceremonies, powerlifting, swimming, cornhole, artistic gymnastics, track and field, and more!
Any MCHS student interested in community service and joining the Key Club is welcome to attend their summer meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. in the Upper Campus cafeteria.

Our Special Olympics athletes had a great weekend at the Summer Games at ISU! 🎉
-Stuti brought home the bronze medal in the 50-meter race.
-Stella earned a silver medal in the tennis ball throw.
-Ellie received a fourth place ribbon in cornhole.
-DC earned a fourth place ribbon in the 50-meter race.
Congratulations to all of our athletes for representing us with such great effort, positive attitudes and outstanding sportsmanship!

Students in Issues of the 21st Century worked on a nation simulation project this week in summer school!