School starts THIS Monday, August 15! Please see our back to school page for helpful links. Seniors, don't forget about the Senior Sunrise! Reminder: Schoology Access Codes will be given out Tuesday. https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2022 IG-link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Back to School 2022
MCHS Essential School Supplies. Bring to school every day to be successful. Chromebook receive from MCHS on material pickup day. TI-84 Plus calculator must be purchased on your own. Available at Walmart, Target, Amazon. etc. No.2 pencils and pens. Pencils essential for testing days. Purchase on your own. Most school work is digital through Schoology.
Utiles escolares esenciales de mchs. Traer la escuela TODOS los dias para tener exito! Chromebook se recibira de MCHS el dia de recogida de materiales, calculadora ti-84 plus. Debe comprarse por tu cuenta! Disponible en Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. Lapices #2 y Boligrafos, Lapices son escenciales para los dias de pruebas. Compra por tu cuenta. La mayoria del trajabo escolar es digital a traves de Schoology.
Senior Sunrise, Monday, August 15, 5:30 a.m. (6 a.m. sunrise) Upper Campus Soccer Fields. Bring your coffee and blankets. There will be donuts, until there aren't. Join us as we kickoff an incredible year!  #SeniorYear2023
SENIORS: Admin and the Senior StuCo are holding the annual Senior Sunrise again this year! Last year we had around 100 seniors and we want to break that record! Dr. Prickett wants to see you there on Monday at 5:30 a.m. on the Upper Campus soccer fields. #SeniorYear2023
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Seniors Class of 2022 standing during the sunrise
Senior Sunrise, Monday, August 15, 5:30 a.m. (6 a.m. sunrise) Upper Campus Soccer Fields. Bring your coffee and blankets. There will be donuts, until there aren't. Join us as we kickoff an incredible year!  #SeniorYear2023
Upper students, we are excited to welcome our sophomores and see our juniors and seniors again THIS Monday, August 15! For upper, school starts at 7:35 a.m. Please view our video to see how drop-off and pickup works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_qk3WDCwq4 IG-link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus
Freshmen, we are excited to welcome you to high school THIS Monday, August 15. Remember school starts at 7:25 a.m. Allow extra time for traffic and please view our traffic pattern video to see how drop-off and pickup works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_JYunULhbw
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Drone photo overseeing Freshman Campus
Band Camp has been going strong! Band members have gotten creative for their Spirit Days. Movie Day was especially a standout! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Band camp dressed as Scooby Doo characters with a  Scooby Doo cardboard van
Band camp dressed as Despicable Me characters
Band camp dressed in all blue holding instruments
Band Camp holding wind instruments
Be sure to check out our new Warrior Athletics website and sign up for alerts for your favorite teams! mchenrywarriors.com We also have a new Warrior Gear store that is open year round! Take advantage of the back to school deals! https://tinyurl.com/mchsgear #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
McHenryWarriors.com home page
Warrior gear home page
#TransformationTuesday The Freshman Campus new secure entrance is finished!
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Freshman entrance under construction
Freshman entrance with a visitor entrance and a student entrance.
Freshman entrance security desk with an orange wall and lost and found sign.
Freshman campus visitor entrance vestibule  with security window.
We are less than a week away from the first day of school on August 15! Please remember to purchase a TI-84 plus calculator. We recommend looking at Amazon or Walmart. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Essential School Supplies. Bring to school every day to be successful! Chromebook receive from MCHS on Material Pick-up day, TI-84 plus calculator, must be purchased on your own. Available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. No.2 pencils, and pens. Pencils essential for testing days, purchase on your own. Most  schoolwork is digital through Schoology.
Utiles escolares esenciales de mchs. Traer la escuela TODOS los dias para tener exito! Chromebook se recibira de MCHS el dia de recogida de materiales, calculadora ti-84 plus. Debe comprarse por tu cuenta! Disponible en Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. Lapices #2 y Boligrafos, Lapices son escenciales para los dias de pruebas. Compra por tu cuenta. La mayoria del trajabo escolar es digital a traves de Schoology.
It's beginning to look a bit more lively over at Upper Campus! Students have been picking up their materials and teachers/staff are preparing for their arrival on August 15. #WarriorReady156 #BacktoSchool2022
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dr. Prickett posing with two students.
Two students with Dr. Beerbower in front of the concessions stands selling gym uniforms.
Mr. Poci and  Ms. Thompson posing with a bunch of boxes in a science lab.
Ms. Anderson with all the new chromebooks.
Mr. Vallianatos was one of 210 Illinois educators, staff and volunteers recognized Saturday in the @ISBENews Those Who Excel Awards. Gov. Pritzker was among the speakers at the banquet to celebrate those who go above and beyond to support public education. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Carl V wins ISBE Those Who Excel Award
Carl V. wins Those Who Excel Award
Carl V wins ISBE Those Who Excel Award
Carl V. wins Those Who Excel Award
Freshmen, if you were not able to make it to Thursday's rally, please come today (MONDAY) to the freshman campus from 3-7 p.m. to pick up your materials! Students and parents should park in the back.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Freshmen lining up to pick up their materials.
Connections Crew had a great time at "Torch Camp" where they learned leadership skills and participated in team-building activities. Connections Crew is a group of junior and seniors that lead the sophomores throughout the school year. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Connections Crew standing on boxes and passing a box
Connections Crew doing archery
Connections Crew doing a rope building activity
Connections Crew standing on boxes
We were excited to see our freshmen today at the rallies and are thankful for our senior leaders! Freshmen, get #warriorready156 for an awesome year! #StartWithSuccess156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Freshmen and senior leaders on the bleachers
Freshmen and senior leaders on the bleachers
Freshmen and senior leaders on the bleachers
Freshmen gym with new freshmen in bleachers
MCHS is teaming with Veterans Network Committee to help send local veterans on a life-changing Honor Flight later this month to tour war monuments in Washington D.C. Read more about how our students will participate: https://www.dist156.org/article/797598 (IG: Link in bio.)
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Honor Flight meeting
Honor Flight meeting
Honor Flight meeting
Here's a look at progress on the beautiful new multi-purpose turf field and refinished running track at McCracken Field. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
New turf field at McCracken
MCHS Lil' Warriors preschool has a couple spots open for new preschoolers to learn with our high schoolers! Families can learn more and register at the link. IG link in bio. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HC1VPDaXRUe8EDL5lNn6omtYVroMPwY7STnmlSgKGfQ/edit
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Lil' Warriors Preschool Class Schedule Wall Decor: Free play, circle time, letter of the day/gross motor, math/science, snack, free play, art, reading/music, goodbye circle time.
Pick up your materials and take your student photos! Upper Campus students can come during the time slots 9 a.m.- 5p.m. THIS Friday, Aug. 5 or 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. (open house style) Freshmen, come to the rally during the time slot you signed up for TOMORROW!
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Material Pick-Up Days 9 a.m.-5p.m. Friday, August 5 or 10 a.m.- 6p.m. Monday Aug 8 Pick up chromebooks and other materials. Walk your schedule No sign-up necessary.
Freshman Rally Freshman Campus Thursday, August 4 Session One: 2-4 p.m. Session Two: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Choose sessions through sign-up genius in e-mail . Pick up chromebooks, meet senior leaders, walk your schedule and more!
Don't forget chromebook insurance! $25 add it in Skyward.
Meals are no longer free for all students. Free or reduced meals are still available for those who qualify. Please see the USDA's FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/mealchanges Add money to student's account or fill out forms for free/reduced meals: dist156.org/page/food-service
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
22-23 School Year, Does your student's  meal account have a balance? Please pay at your earliest convenience.  Check your balance and make payments  on your Skyward Family Access Account. Questions? Contact Andrea Murray at murrayandrea@dist156.org. The government is no longer funding free meals in school for all students.  However, free and reduced meals are still available for those who qualify. Forms can be found under Food Services on the district website.
MCHS chemistry teachers traveled to Purdue University for a five-day conference on classroom practices and learning environments, curriculum and cognition, assessment and research methods, and professional development. #BCCE2022
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
MCHS chemistry teachers in front of Purdue University arch
Ms. Freund, Ms. Carlson, and Ms. Thompson smiling and holding gift cards
MCHS chemistry teacher working in a lab at Purdue University
Chemistry samples in a  lab
The Key Club has volunteered over 1000 hours this summer! They will also be volunteering at the UC Material Pick Up Days. If you are interested in Key Club, please attend their meeting on 8/17 at 7pm in the UC auditorium or contact their advisor, Ms. Theel theelemma@dist156.org.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Key Club members with containers full of rubber ducks
Key Club members posing and smiling on benches wearing hair nets
Key Club members wearing hair nets and preparing food
Two Key Club members smiling at a Sign-Up station with Special Olympics t-shirts