On Tuesday, January 21, McHenry District 156 High Schools Freshman and Upper Campus will be closed due to inclement weather. This will NOT be an E-learning day and will be made up at the end of the year.   Please see the district website for more information.
about 5 hours ago, Amy Maciaszek
Winter Weather alert photo
After Children's Music Day, Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted a Middle School Music Clinic. Our high schoolers worked on music skills with middle schoolers who are in choir and band. We loved seeing them collaborate! Full album: https://tinyurl.com/mchsmiddleschoolclinic
2 days ago, Carly Byer
Student at keyboard with other students in chairs
Band room student directing other students as they play instruments
Two high schooler students directing other students playing instruments
Student on a piano and other students around him singing in chairs
Younger students in a classroom learning from older students
Two students smiling and posing. One with the arm around the other
Students playing instruments while other student is directing
Three students playing instruments with one directing and playing flute
Students around the piano
Children's Music Day was great! Our Tri-M Music Honor Society students taught music skills to younger students! They made their own instruments, learned how to write music, tested out instruments, sang and ended with a performance! Full album: https://tinyurl.com/mchsmusicday
2 days ago, Carly Byer
Student learning how to play saxophone from a high schooler
Child learning how to play a harp from a high schooler
Student at a keyboard with a high schooler
Child playing drums
High schooler helping students do crafts
Child at her seat with a music composer sheet and smiling
Three children dancing
Child learning how to play electric guitar from high schooler
Children on stage
Children on stage
Attention Warrior Family - come out and support the MCHS Foundation and the next great event. They will be hosting Dueling Pianos at the Vixen on 2/22 and all proceeds will go back to the MCHS Foundation to provide scholarships and funds for students in need and other special activities. Reserve a table for friends. Tickets are $15 and it will be sure to be a blast. https://www.vixenmchenry.com/event/mchs-foundation-benefit
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Felix and Finger the Vixen 1208 Green Street McHenry Dueling Pianos the Vixen Live music, comedy and spirits. McHenry High School Foundation Cash Prizes Sat. February 22 7:00 p.m. (over 21 event) $15 100% of proceeds go to support of the McHenry High School Foundation
The Treat Trolley is back! Students practice vocational skills on Fridays by selling snacks and soda to staff. They learn how to handle inventory, collect money, customer service skills and more! 🍬🥤 #WarriorReady156
3 days ago, Carly Byer
Studnets with the treat trolley and a teacher holding money
Three studnets with the trolley with two adults bringing trolley to a teacher
Three studnets near the treat trolley. One student collecting money form an adult
student showing teacher the menu of what he can order
Three students bringing the trolley to a classroom
Three students bringing trolley to teacher one teacher holding a clipboard
This is a friendly reminder there is no school this Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. No hay clases: lunes 20 de enero. Learn about service opportunities to honor MLK: https://americorps.gov/serve/volunteer/mlk-day (IG: link in bio. )
4 days ago, Carly Byer
No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day No hay clases Dia de Martin Luther King Jr.
Eighth graders visited Upper Campus on Thursday to get a taste of what their future will look like as Warriors! More students will be visiting Friday. Thank you Leadership in Action students for giving them a tour! #WarriorReady156
4 days ago, Carly Byer
Students in a group in the hallway
Students in the hallway, one waving and smiling
Students visiting a wood shop class.
Students in the bleechers
Students in bleachers being presented to
English two students have been working on their poetry skills! They wrote poetry on paint samples based on the colors and did blackout poetry where they take away parts of a book page to ultimately create their own poem. #WarriorReady156
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Two students in front of colorful paint samples with poetry on them
Black Out Poetry on the wall .Pages of books where different parts have been crossed off.
Warrior Chef students catered a delectable lunch for the Fox Valley Conference principals. Great job, Warriors!👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 #WarriorReady156
5 days ago, Carly Byer
Seven Warrior Chef students in black button up chef shirts and black chef hats
Cookie bars and soup
Salad with chicken, crutons and cheese
Cookie bars
Soup in a crock pot
Bread bowls
Menu Entree Broccolo Cheddar Soup A velvety rich soup with tender broccoli florets and carrot strips in a creamy cheddar cheese base. Side Dish chicken caesar salad featuring tendered grilled chicken breast, served a top a bed of romaine lettuce, tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and crunchy croutons. Dessert Chocolate cookie bars. Irresistible chocolate cookie bars, baked to golden perfection with a soft, chesy center and loaded with rich, melt in your mouth chocolate chips.
This Saturday, (January 18) MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting Children's Music Day and Middle School Music Clinic! Younger students will learn music skills from our high schoolers. 🎵🎶 Learn more and buy your tickets : https://www.dist156.org/article/1954135
6 days ago, Carly Byer
High School students and one younger child conducting
High school student with younger student
MCHS TRI-M Music Honor Society Presents Children's Music Day Calling all K-5 students! Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring the joy of music. Discover new instruments, sing, compose, and create music together! Let's explore the magic of melodies and the power of rhythm. Where: MCHS Upper Campus When: Saturday, January 18th. Cost: $5 per child. Space is limited to 15 kids per grade level so sign up fast!
MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter #139 Presents Middle School Music Clinic Calling all middle school band and choir students. Here's your chance to take your music skills to the next level with masterclasses taught by members of the MCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society. Topics include: Rhythm, dynamics and articulation, warm-up techniques, tone and pitch. Discover tons of useful tips and techniques while having fun, and growing as a musician. Don't miss this incredible opportuniy to learn from the dedicated high school mentors. Don't forget to bring your instrument, extra reeds and water. Who: 6th and 7th, 8th graders in band or choir. Where: MCHS Upper Campus, Auditorium. When: Saturday, January 18th Cost: $5 per child. Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45 for check in) Space is limited to 50 kids for band and choir so sign up fast!
Please see the for our current job opportunities, including the recently added long-term substitute math instructor and groundsman positions. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS is hiring
📢 Parent Webinar: Online Safety 🗓 When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 🔗 Join on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84204641245 Detective Richard Wistocki shares tips for keeping your students safe online.
6 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer in English about free webinar for parents about children's safety online
Flyer in Spanish for free parent webinar on children's safety online
On Tuesday, we visited Mr. Molina's auto diagnostics class! 🚗 #WarriorReady156
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Student measuring something on a tire
Group of students looking at an auto part with teacher
Two students working on an auto part
Two students and a teacher looking at an autopart
Under the hood of a car
A car in the auto shop in the autos class
McHenry County College is hosting off-site English language classes including one right here at MCHS Upper Campus. Call (815) 455-8752, go to Room A362 at MCC, or visit www.mchenry.edu/esl for more information.
6 days ago, Carly Byer
Spring 2025 McHenry County College ESL English as Second Language. At no cost to student. English language classes. Classes start January 28, 2025. ESL Off-site classes will start on January 28 at Lake in the Hills, Harvard, and McHenry locations. Please call to schedule an appointment, register or get more information at 815-455-8752. Primavera 2025, McHenry County College. ESL Ingles como segundo idioma. Sin cosoto para el estudiante. CLASES DE IDIOMA INGLÉS.Las clases comienzan el 28 de enero de 2025. Las clases de ESL fuera del sitio comenzarán el 28 de enero en las ubicaciones de Lake in the Hills, Harvard y McHenry. Llame para programar una cita, registrarse u obtener más información al (815) 455-8752, vaya a la sala A362 en MCC o visite www.mchenry.edu/esl.
Congratulations to Emma Theel for being the latest recipient of the Tire-less Teacher award! Thank you for all that you do!
7 days ago, Carly Byer
Emma holding Tire-less Teacher tire
Please see the link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added long-term substitute physical education instructor position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (Link in bio.)
7 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Photo with "We are hiring" wording to promote recent open positions
April 9, all students in grades 9-11 will be taking the ACT and the PreACT. Take the Warrior ACT Prep program taught by MCHS teachers! We encourage all juniors to sign up. Students on free lunch will have their fees waived. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025
11 days ago, Carly Byer
5 Sessions $35 All 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. Session Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m . Sunday 12-2p.m. Tuesday 3:15-5:15 p.m. Intro to the ACT and Strategies to Beat Your Goals: February 1, February 16, and February 11. Beat your ACT Goals English: February 15, March 2, and March 11. Beat Your ACT Goals: Reading: February 22, February 9, March 4. Beat your ACT goals: Math: March 8, February 2, February 25. Beat your ACT Goals: Science: March 1, March 9, and February 18. 2 hour sessions Learn tips to improve in al 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 more1! ACT/Pre-ACT Testing Date April 9. Online Registration form : bit.ly/WarriorACTPrep2025 Unlock your potential with test prep from our trained staff. Please bring Chromebook, calcula
5 Sesiones $35. Todas 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 11º , 10º y 9º grado. ELECCIONA TU DÍA DE ENTRENAMIENTO Elige 1 de cada una de las 5 sesiones: Sesión, Sábado 9-11a.m., Domingo 12-2p.m., Martes 3:15p.m.-5:15p.m.. Introducción al ACT y estrategias para superar tus metas: 1 de feb, 16 de feb, 11 de feb. Supera tus metas de ACT: Inglés: 15 de feb, 2 de marzo, 11 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Lectura: 22 de feb, 9 de feb, 4 de marzo. Supera tus metas de ACT: Matemáticas: 8 de marzo, 2 de feb, 25 de feb. supera tus metas de ACT: Ciencias 1 de marzo, 9 de feb, 18 de feb. Fecha de la prueba ACT/Pre-ACT: 9 de abril. Sesiones de 2 horas Aprende consejos para mejorar en todas las subpruebas Practica estrategias para eliminar las opciones incorrectas Participa en actividades breves que reflejen la experiencia de la prueba Reduce la ansiedad de las pruebas y gan
Happy #ThankfulThursday ! Freshman Campus staff is thankful for Paul Colomer and Steffen Hayes. (not pictured)
11 days ago, Carly Byer
Paul holding "You did grate" post card.
Children's Music Day is back and even bigger! With the addition of a Middle School Music Clinic to the Jan. 18 lineup, students in kindergarten through 8th grade can learn from our high school musicians. 🎼 Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1954135 (IG: Link in bio.)
12 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyers with information about Children's Music Day
Flyer with information about Middle School Music Clinic on Jan. 18
Save the date: Plans are in the works for the MCHS Multicultural Fair on April 5, 2025. The fair includes interactive booths, entertainment and more representing different world cultures. Visit the link to participate as a vendor. https://bit.ly/40v1b0l (IG: Link in bio.)
12 days ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyers with information about the April 5 Multicultural Fair at MCHS