Parents/Guardians: Next week join us for a FREE in-person session with Jacqueline Rhew: "Fostering Resilient Learners." Learn more about Jaqueline Rhew: https://centerforemotionalwellnessnorthwest.com/our-team-2/jacqueline-rhew-lcpc-cadc/
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Free In-person Session with Jacqueline Rhew, CADC, LCPC Fostering Resilient Learners: Supporting children with school refusal, anxiety and avoidance behaviors. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 30-minute Q and A to follow McHenry Community High School Upper Campus Auditorium
Mr. Hillier's Stagecraft students used shoeboxes to create white models, which are used by designers to initially pitch their set designs to directors and producers. These models were designed for four-minute scenes the students were assigned. Great job! #MadeInMcHenry156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Stagecraft class making set designs
Stagecraft class making set designs
The Warrior Weekly is back for the 2023-2024 school year! Watch their coverage of the Veterans Honor Flight, an introduction to the new deans, explore the new culinary lab and experience the first home football game of the season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LnymZoBpTk
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Veterans for Vets sign with veterans around it
Ap Dean's Office sign
A student cooking
Football players on the field
Freshman Intro to Business students had fun working together to build the tallest tower. The activity simulates how economies make decisions about how resources are distributed. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
Students building a tower
More students were recognized for their positivity in the physical education department! The physical education positivity campaign involves students nominating other students for their positive impact. Well done, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Student holding certificate
Our Surround Sound students were honored to be a part of the McHenry 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park Monday morning. Our students back at school also took a moment of silence in remembrance. #neverforget
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students on the gazebo
flag on flag pole
Large American flag
Congratulations to the MCHS Marching Warriors for the 2nd-place finish in Sunday's Grayslake North Knights Marching Band Festival. Great job! 🎼 #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS Marching Warriors 2nd place in Grayslake North marching band festival
Homecoming campus tours will happen the Saturday of homecoming week! For all homecoming information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Homecoming 2023 Campus Tours Saturday, September 30 Freshman Campus Tours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1012 N Green Street McHenry. Use the rear student entrance. Last tour will be at 10:30 a.m. Upper Campus Tours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4724 Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Use the North East Main entrance. Last tour will be at 11:30 a.m.
The 2023-24 Warrior yearbook will be published by Jostens. So, now families can order yearbooks directly from Jostens. Families who ordered through Skyward already do not need to order again. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/1234048 (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
The Warrior Yearbook
Students at both campuses set up flags in remembrance of the first responders that lost their lives during 9/11. The flags will be on display this weekend if anyone wants to drive by the campuses to view them. #neverforget
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students etting up flags
Students setting up flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students in front of all the flags
Students setting up the flags
Students setting up the flags
A sign that says McHenry Remembers 9/11
All the flags
We'd like to invite our community out to our homecoming game at the end of this month! For all homecoming week information visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Save the Date Homecoming 2023 McCracken Field Friday, September 29 Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. McHenry Warriors vs. Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Joins us at the alumni tent. Alumni Association. Food. Fun. Prizes. Special Viewing Area. Create your alumni profile. Plan your alumni events. mchs360alumni.com Unite, Connect, Engage
Please take a few minutes to fill out a survey to help us plan and prioritize for the future. The strategic planning survey is available until Sept. 22. Visit the strategic planning page on our website to learn more: https://www.dist156.org/page/strategic-plan (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Strategic planning photos
Upper Campus had an Activities Fair similar to what freshmen experienced at the Freshman Rally. Students were able to walk around and see what activities are offered. To see all our activities visit: https://sites.google.com/dist156.org/warrioractivities/home IG- link in bio.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students at the art club booth showing pictures to a teacher
Students at the strength booth
Students at the Black Student Union booth
Students at the Student Council booth
Advisor and students at the mechatronics club booth
Students in the hallway
Mindy McGinnis, author of the award-winning young adult novel "The Female of the Species" and others, spoke about her writing experiences to sophomore English students. She encouraged those interested in writing to do a lot of reading and practicing.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Mindy McGinnis on stage
Mindy McGinnis on stage Her book on a slide in the back "A Long Stretch of Bad Days"
Mindy's books line dup
Mindy speaking to the auditorium with a slide behind her that says "Reviving Edgar Allen Poe"
It's #ThankfulThursday! The Freshman Campus staff nominated other members who are going above and beyond. This week we're celebrating Mac Folliard, Diana Johansen and Ryan Sluga, along with Paul Colomer, Linnea Springston, and Dana Lebrecht. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
#ThankfulThursday at the Freshman Campus
#ThankfulThursday at the Freshman Campus
#ThankfulThursday at the Freshman Campus
#ThankfulThursday at the Freshman Campus
Congratulations to the girls swim team for finishing in 3rd place at the Mermaids Relay meet in Rockford earlier this week. First-place finishers were Victoria Sadowski, Campbell Bitterman, Allison Tomaszewski, and Emma Blanken. #WarriorReady156
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Girls swim team finishes 3rd at Rockford meet
Homecoming is a couple weeks away! We will be kicking off the week with a parade that will be followed by a rally and coronation. We'd love our alumni and community to come out! For information on the whole week visit: https://www.dist156.org/page/homecoming-2023
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Save the Date 2023 Homecoming Parade and Coronation Sunday September 24. 1:00 p.m. Downtown McHenry McHenry Community High School Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True Create your Alumni Profile Plan your Alumni Events. mchs.360.alumni.com Unite Connect Engage
Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added attendance interventionist position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Now hiring for attendance interventionist
Junior Gavin Ross, pictured with Mr. Storlie, was recognized for participating in the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium summer internship program at a recent celebration at MCC. The program offers paid summer internships with about 20 local manufacturing businesses.
over 1 year ago, Amy Maciaszek
Manufacturing Pathways Consortium
On Sept. 14, MCHS is hosting two postsecondary sessions for all students and families. A college planning session will be held at 6 p.m. in the UC Warrior Room, followed by a workforce training session at 7:30 p.m. Both will be streamed live the following morning on YouTube.
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
College Planing Presentation In person September 14th 6:00 p.m. UC Warrior Room. Virtual September 15th 8:30 a.m. 4 Year College Prep and Search, MCC Transferring, Scholarships, Resources, Timeliness and more
Workforce Career Options Presentations In person 9/15 7:30 p.m. UC Warrior Room Virtual 9/15 11:30 a.m.