Prevocational class visited Stade's Farm to learn about what kind of jobs exist on a farm!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Ten students in the posing in the field with pales of strawberries in their hands
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.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Thirteen students under a tent
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!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Stuti racing
Stella on the field
Ellie playing cornhole
DC racing
Stuti getting a metal
Stella posing with her metal
Ellie standing with her metal
Ellie posing with another student by cornhole
DC with his metal
Students in Issues of the 21st Century worked on a nation simulation project this week in summer school!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students in a classroom

Tomorrow (Saturday): We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

2 months ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Fox On Wheels Proud of our People Proud of Our Place. Try it with a pro! Professional skate instructor Miles Canevello. June 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park 330 Knox Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Skate with Miles Hear Miles' Story Autograph Signing Photo Opportunities.Pictures of Miles Skating and helping kids skate. Push Forward logo
Summer school culinary arts students made pancakes and avocado chocolate chip cookies!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Four students posing in front of pancakes on a pan
Two students scooping cookie dough
Two students scooping cookie dough
We continued our tradition of having freeze pops at summer school! Students lined up during one of their breaks to enjoy a frozen treat from admin.
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Five students, two of them holding freeze pops
Students standing in line
Students in summer school health practiced CPR!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Two students with a baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
Students practicing CPR on baby CPR mannequin and adult mannequin
For the second time in school history, McHenry Strength earned a Program of Excellence Award from the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association.
Programs are evaluated on six key areas, including safety and instructional efficacy.
Congratulations to all!
2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo graphic for McHenry Strength award as Program of Excellence
Mr. Sterner is happy to announce Freshman Campus received $1750 in supplies from Burger King Foundation's Crown a Classroom program! Local Burger King restaurants raise funds through round up and coupon campaigns and provide supplies to local schools. Thank you, Burger King!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Burger King Foundation proudly supports teachers and education. BFK Crown a Classroom. We truly appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and impact you make every day. Sticker on Box
Box of gluesticks
Box of Colored pencils
Box of pencils and erasers
Box of highlighters, pens, sticky notes and dry erase markers
Great job to our students who made our academic achievement lists for the spring semester. Keep working hard, Warriors!
https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Academic Achievement Lists MCHS logo

Amy Druml, MCHS Class of 1994, is the 2026 Distinguished Graduate. Read all about Druml's career in healthcare and support of the MCHS biomedical science program on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2970068

2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Amy Druml, center, is the 2026 MCHS Distinguished Graduate
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added anticipated dean of students position for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh
2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring a dean of students for 2026-2027

We are excited to announce MCHS East class of 2011 alum Miles Canevello will be at the next Heart of the Fox event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13 at Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park. Miles' non-profit Push Forward Organization specializes in merging skateboarding, education and wellness. Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/heart-of-the-fox-on-wheels/1627520838525054/

2 months ago, Carly Byer
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Fox On Wheels Proud of our People Proud of Our Place. Try it with a pro! Professional skate instructor Miles Canevello. June 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ryan Buss Zone Skate Park 330 Knox Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Skate with Miles Hear Miles' Story Autograph Signing Photo Opportunities.Pictures of Miles Skating and helping kids skate. Push Forward logo
Summer school has begun! ☀️
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Four students standing at the entryway of the school
Students walking into the school
Students doing a chemistry lab
Students sitting in classroom
Three students posing with arms around each other
Enjoy this highlight video from graduation! Song cover: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPPfB-Xtxc
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Graduates standing by stage on the football field

Summer construction is underway at MCHS!
This summer our projects are:
-Freshman Campus: parking lot redesign, 6,000 sq. ft. pole barn
- Upper Campus: completion of all re-roofing projects, parking lot sealcoating, crack filling and re-striping
- Both Campuses: solar/photovoltaic systems, painting of the gymnasium exterior precast panels

3 months ago, Carly Byer
Construction in Freshman Campus parking lot
Construction in bus lane by Freshman Campus
Roofers doing work at Upper Campus
On Wednesday, MCHS German teacher Annette Folden received the County Dual Credit Instructor of the Year award from McHenry County College! Annette Folden teaches the German IV dual credit course where students can earn MCHS credit as well as eight college credits. She was honored at MCC's professional development day for dual credit teachers.
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Annette Folden holding award with MCC Staff member and Carl Vallinanots in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year McHenry County College
Annette Folden holding award in front of slide that says 2026 Dual Credit Instructor of the Year German McHenry County College. MCC staff presenting her the award
Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay In honor of Memorial Day, offices are closed. lunes 25 de mayo: Las oficinas están cerradas.
3 months ago, Carly Byer
Memorial Day Remember and Honor American Flag decor

This summer, MCHS is again offering the McHenry Track Series running program for adults.
See the article on the district's website for details.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2924848

3 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
McHenry Track Series flyer