McHenry Community High School

American Studies students went on a local history field trip. They visited Petersen Farm, Woodland Cemetery and went on a tour of McHenry landmarks. #WarriorReady156

Congratulations to Bilingual Liaison and Translator Lorena Ortega-Trovillion who earned a 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. Mrs. Ortega-Trovillion will be honored at an event in May. #WarriorReady156

This is a friendly reminder that registration will open May 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is required for both new and existing students. Please see the registration page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/registration

Congrats to Colonel Robert Heatherly class of 1998 for being one of our 2023 inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates! He has served in the United States Army since 2002, rising to the rank of Colonel by the time of his induction as a Distinguished Graduate.

Congrats to David Lawson class of 1974 for being one of our 2023 inductees to the Hall of Distinguished Graduates! David has served on the District 15 and District 156 school boards, as well as the McHenry City Council as an Alderman for Ward 4. He also was a CFO here at MCHS.

Congratulations to our students who participated in the Special Olympics regional track meet last Sunday at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect. Read more here: https://www.dist156.org/article/1079075 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156

Tuesday's Warrior Weekly features our most recent Staff Member of the Month, the Fox Valley Conference Art Show, the business INCubator course, girls track and "senioritus." Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrpQButZ6XI #WarriorReady156

State champion wrestler Chris Moore and wrestling Coach Dan Rohman were honored for the amazing wrestling season during Monday’s District 156 board of education meeting. The Northwest Herald named Moore Wrestler of the Year and Rohman Wrestling Coach of the Year.

Warriors, you have an early release this Wednesday. Use the extra time to your advantage! #WarriorReady156

Congrats to our students for placing second and third in the MCC Marketing Challenge! #WarriorReady156

LASO's first ever Latin X-Perience career and cultural event on Friday was a big hit! Students had the opportunity to hear from several Latino professionals who talked about their career paths followed by music, dancing, games and food from El Taco Feliz. #WarriorReady156

Please see the link below for our current job postings, including the recently added Groundsman position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)

Next week we will have over 100 exhibitors at the annual Upper Campus College and Career Expo! Freshmen will have a Mini College and Career Expo in May to get them used to engaging with postsecondary representatives. #WarriorReady156

Congratulations to Science Instructor Leah Pelletier and English Instructor Stacy Rockweiler for being recognized as distinguished advisors at a Thursday banquet hosted by the Illinois Directors of Student Activities. Thank you for all you do for students! #WarriorReady156

The MCHS Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting the first ever Latin X-Perience career and cultural event today at Freshman Campus. It features career presentations followed by music and dancing. https://www.dist156.org/article/1070761 #WarriorReady156

Congratulations to Michelle Jimenez and Katie Ignot-Jenkins for winning honorable mentions at the Fox Valley Conference Art Show Thursday! We also want to congratulate our other students who participated and thank Ms. Drufke and Ms. Metropulos for setting up an awesome show!

This is a friendly reminder that registration will open May 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is required for both new and existing students. Please see the registration page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/registration

Please see link below for our current job postings, including the recently added General Maintenance Technician position. https://bit.ly/2W2wnSh (IG: Link in bio.)

#MadeInMcHenry156: Students in Baking and Pastry showed off their fondant work and piping skills in the recent Cake Wars competition. Here are just some of the creations! 🍰

National Art Honor Society is hosting a Paint n Sip Friday, April 14 from 4:45-7 p.m. The second photo is what you'll be painting. IG- link in bio. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=30939&qr=true&fbclid=IwAR23NaE2ZI61EEe6S4rLsDQJhqcnyGJ-XZyzbUogNW0CkVXyLWHhZo8-HLg