McHenry Community High School

Tonight: Freshmen students, parents and guardians: You're invited to attend the Freshman Future Planning Presentation to learn about MCHS courses, next steps and more. Attend in-person at the Freshman Campus Theater or watch virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdVCosMmg8

8 days ago, Carly Byer

What are you looking forward to? Freshman future planning presentation. Looking Forward MCHS. November 13: 6:00 p.m. FC Theater November 14 1:30 p.m. Virtual. Future MCHS Course Opportunities, Academic and SEL Supports , Next Steps options and more!

🧡🖤 This week, we're celebrating National School Psychology Week. Thank you to our psychologists for supporting our students and school community! #SchoolPsychWeek #WarriorReady156

8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Freshman Campus Introduction to Business students started the week with a tower-building activity to learn about the differences between a hierarchy organizational structure and the less-structured holacracy. What a fun way to start the week. 📊 #WarriorReady156

8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

FC Business students tower building activity

Freshman Campus business students conduct tower building activity

🎼 This past weekend, two MCHS Band students performed in a regional band festival and then with bandmates at a U.S. Marine Corps. birthday event. On Sunday, jazz musicians performed at an event in Palatine. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1870851 (Link in bio.)

8 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

🎥 Tune in to this week's Warrior Weekly to see features on new ACT testing, the holiday menu at Starbucks, substitute teachers, and Dr. Prickett! WATCH: https://youtu.be/DsgNIk32mfo?si=Ut1wSJwGO92HbRPx #WarriorReady156

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

For #VeteransDay2024, local veterans, including a World War II veteran, spent the day with MCHS students at both campuses to share their stories and answer questions. Coordinated by social science teachers, the annual event brings history to life while honoring veterans. 🇺🇸

9 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

We are looking forward to recognizing #VeteransDay2024 by hearing the stories of many local veterans who will be speaking to our students today. On this day and throughout the year, we are grateful for the service of all veterans. https://www.dist156.org/article/1866040

10 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

🪴 The members of the garden club have assembled a mobile plant container, in which flowers and herbs will be sown every year, and then in spring they will plant them in the school garden! #WarriorReady156

13 days ago, Carly Byer

🧪 🖥️ 🛠️ 🎨 ➗Today is National STEAM Day! We're celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in our school. Thank you to our teachers who help students grow in these areas! #STEAMEducation #WarriorReady156

13 days ago, Carly Byer

Science with photo of students doing a lab. Technology photo of students at a computer. Engineering photo of teacher helping a student with a robot next to him. Art students putting duct tape art on the wall. Math students at a desk with calculators. STEAM learning.

Please consider donating canned goods to our Food for Thought pantry on November 26. Receive a free pie after donating! Be sure to fill out this form if you plan on donating: https://tinyurl.com/fftpie

13 days ago, Carly Byer

MCHS alum Brandon Schwab, CEO of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, visited INCubatoredu class this week to talk about start-up businesses. Students also met MCHS graduate Nolan Shannon, who is director of strategic partnerships and marketing at Shepherd Premier. Thank you! 🧡🖤

13 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Juniors, take the ACT early on February 8! For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: https://www.dist156.org/o/curriculum-and-instruction/page/act

14 days ago, Carly Byer

ACT Test Day February 8 Registration Deadline January 3. McHenry Community High School District 156. 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 center code 258560. Cost $69. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions: click here. Juniors who take the ACT on Feb 8 will get $69 credit on fees courtesy of the MCHS School Board. Ask your counselor if you qualify for reduced fees.

ACT DÍA DE LA PRUEBA 8 DE Febrero Fecha límite de incripción: 3 DE ENERO. McHenry Community High School District 156. Juniors (grado 11) Toma el ACT temprano para mejorar! Las prueba se llevarán 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 HAZ CLIC AQUÍ Costo: $69. Los estudiantes del grado 11 que tomen el ACT el 8 de FEBRERO recibirán un CRÉDITO de $69 en los cuotas Cortesía de la JUNTA ESCOLAR DE MCHS. Pregúntale a tu consejero si calificas para cuotas reducidas.

TheTheatre Department is staging “The Secret in the Wings” by Mary Zimmerman that takes a humorous look at some lesser-known and dark Grimm fairy tales. See it tonight or over the weekend at Freshman Campus theater! (7 p.m. TH-Sat.) Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15583

14 days ago, Carly Byer

Students on prop stairs smiling, one in front of them

Student on center stage with a blue light on them, other students around them

Students in a circle holding hands around another student on stage.l

Student in crown holding a ring proposing to another student

Three couples with linked arms. Three of them with crowns.

Student writing in a book with a feather pen

Please see this link for our current job opportunities, including the recently added part-time supervision professional position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)

14 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Parent-Teacher Conferences are now available for sign up. They will take place November 25 and 26. Please prioritize the classes that your student may be getting a C or lower. For more info check your emails and visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/virtual-parent-conferences-2024

15 days ago, Carly Byer

Conferencias Virtuales para Padres y Maestros

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.)

15 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpdaI0yoO64 Warrior Weekly covers: 🌳 Remembrance Tree 🥎 New Softball Field ✏️ Ms. Kirby 🍬 Trunk or Treat at McHenry's Outdoor Theater #WarriorReady156

15 days ago, Carly Byer

Abby Kirby looking at student's computer

Please see the link below for our current job opportunities, including the recently added Assistant Principal - Freshman Campus position starting with the 2025-26 school year. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)

16 days ago, Amy Maciaszek

Students along with their parents/guardians who are interested in the military are encouraged to attend our military presentation and recruiter panel with recruiters from several military branches. #WarriorReady156

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Military options presentation and recruiter panel. Considering military service? Hear from local recruiters and the MCHS counseling team about military options. 11/6 6 p.m. MCHS UC Warrior Room

Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) had another great Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos event with dancing, face painting and more! We celebrated loved ones who we've lost with an ofrenda. #WarriorReady156

17 days ago, Carly Byer

Students coloring day of the dead skulls

Two young children coloring, one dressed as a witch

Three students eating two with face paint