Congratulations to Chris Garcia who earned the Peter R. Marsh Foundation's Silent Servant Scholarship award! Chris has over 300 hours of community service as a sophomore!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Jr Bocian, Chris holding his award, Mitch Stengel and Principal Eiserman
Glass award for the choice to serve Peter R. Marsh Foundation Silent Servant Scholarship Award Deservingly Presentd to Chris Garcia Who instinctively and silently provides selfless and invaluable service to others in their time of need. Awarded to persons of special community value by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation

Twenty-six MCHS students submitted complex parts they made for the annual Precision Machining Competition hosted by the Schaumburg-based Technology and Manufacturing Association.
Of those, nine students placed in the top three, competing against more than 300 submissions from at least 16 area high schools.
Congratulations to all! Read more:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2920178

about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Twenty-six students submitted complex parts in the annual Precision Machining Competition
Nine students placed in the top three in the annual precision machining competition
The Overwatch eSports team were honored at Monday evening's board meeting for being IHSEA state champions! Well done, Warriors!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Board members and superintendent with eSports members and coach at board meeting. eSports members holding certificates
Great job to Aubrey Butler for being the first student in MCHS history to earn Distinguished on the Medical Interventions end-of-course exam! This is the highest level of achievement on this exam that a student can earn!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
PLTW Biomedical Science. Academic Excellence Award. This is awarded to Aubrey Butler for achieving a score in the Distinguished range on the Project Lead the Way Medical Interventions End-of-Course Assessment. First to accomplish this in MCHS history. Signed by Mrs. Leah Pelletier Biomedical Science teacher 2026. Aubery holding certificate
Our bass fishing club took first place and Biggest Bass in this year's conference tournament at Three Oaks in Crystal Lake. Well done, Warriors!
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Twelve students by the lake. Two holding trophies
Three students holding four trophies by the lake
Student holding two trophies by the lake
Over twenty students standing in front of lake with a Lews sign
Final exams are Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Day two finals are intentionally out of sequence in order to place a lunch period at the end of the day.
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- 10:23 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
Congratulations, class of 2026! 🎓
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Graduates throwing grad caps in air on football field
Students walking on the stage at graduation
Students walking on the stage at graduation
Students walking on the stage at graduation
Students walking on the stage at graduation School board president holding diploma and shaking hand
Decorated grad caps by American flag and McHenry Warriors Sign
Students sitting at graduation
Students sitting at graduation. back of grad caps
Students sitting at graduation. back of grad caps

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added social science instructor position for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh

about 2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring a new social science instructor for next year

The graduation livestream will be on the Warrior Weekly channel beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Link in bio.

about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Graduation Livestream Transmisión en vivo Warrior Weekly
Congratulations to Melissa Farris and Dan Rohman, our latest 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 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Melissa Farris with AVID jacket and certificate next to Melanie Kadlec
Dan Rohman with AVID certificate and jacket next to Ross Foley
Congratulations to our BRIDGES transition program graduates! We are excited to see what their futures hold! Learn more about BRIDGES here: https://www.dist156.org/page/bridges
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Three students in Bridge Grad shirts
BRIDGES studnets walking over bridge
BRIDGES student walking over bridge
BRIDGES student walking over bridge
Three Bridges students with teachers
Bridges students with 26 on the back of their shirts with "Power PC" on one "Pool Man" on one and "Dancin' Davis" on another
Friday morning we celebrated our over 140 Be Distinguished freshmen! These freshmen have at the least: six credit hours, six volunteer hours, one school activity or sport and a 95% attendance rate. This keeps them on track to becoming a Distinguished Warrior by the time they graduate.
about 2 months ago, Carly Byer
Over 140 students sitting in the bleachers posing

"There are some kids who may not have found writing as a passion if they weren't here," MCHS English and Journalism Instructor Dane Erbach said of the student-produced McHenry Messenger newspaper.
Erbach, recently named High School Teacher of the Year by the McHenry County Regional Office of Education, counts his work advising the student newspaper as one of the big highlights of his career.
Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2902207

2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Dane Erbach, center, with McHenry Messenger students
Freshman Campus enjoyed an end of the year cookout during lunches Thursday!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
9 students posing with Leonidas
Three students posing with Leonidas
Students climbing an inflatable slide
Students playing bags outside of Freshman Campus
Student and Leonidas holding up fists to each other
Students and Leonidas outside in the field
Olivia and Addison are heading to state for girls track! Great job, Warriors!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
2026 State Qualifiers Olivia Meyer Top 10 100 M Hurdles Addison Hoffman School record 100 m #1 12.23 MCHS Girls individual track photos and together
Congratulations to our Freshman Campus students of the month! Not pictured: Hannah Hajost
2 months ago, Carly Byer
6 students standing with certificates
Students in AP physics built boxes and raced them in the pool!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Student with kayak oar and box going across the pool
Student with kayak oar and box going across the pool
Students cheering while one student in box with oar is at the end of the pool
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember to talk to a counselor or a trusted adult if you are struggling. Check out our page of mental health resources:
https://www.dist156.org/page/mental-health-resources
2 months ago, Carly Byer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Green ribbon and hands
Ten students traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference. They competed against 7,000 students from 26 states and four countries. One of our students, Sadie Sullivan placed seventh in her event and made it on stage! To give context, over 400 students took part in her event at nationals. Great job, Warriors!
2 months ago, Carly Byer
Students standing in the Opry hotel
Sadie weraring her medal

Several MCHS powerlifters earned first place in Saturday's Illinois High School Powerlifting Association's state meet hosted by MCHS.
In addition, the girls team earned third place out of 12 competing teams.
Read more on the district's website.
https://www.dist156.org/article/2886568

2 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS hosted a IHSPLA state powerlifting meet on May 9
MCHS hosted a IHSPLA state powerlifting meet on May 9
MCHS hosted a IHSPLA state powerlifting meet on May 9
MCHS hosted a IHSPLA state powerlifting meet on May 9