Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13) is the first day of school! We are so excited to see our students! Visit the Back to School page for more information: https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Back to School Regreso a la escuela
Seniors, start off your final year of high school right with the senior sunrise! šŸŒ…
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Senior Sunrise Amanecer de Grado 12 5:40 a.m. August 13/13 de agosto Field behind the far parking lot/tennis court. Campo detrƔs del estacionamiento. Lejano/canca de tenis
On Monday, we welcomed our new teachers and staff members, including our new Freshman Campus Assistant Principal, Leah Pietraszewski. Teachers and staff are now preparing for students to return Wednesday. We can't wait to see you! https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
New teachers on stage
Principals on stage with Strategic Plan slide behind them and welcome back.
Principals on stage
Dr. McTague on stage in front of New Certified and Support staff photo
Dr. McTague speaking with Strategic Plan slide that says Welcome Back 2025-2026 school year and an MCHS decorative piece on stage
This past weekend, 28 Key Clubbers volunteered at the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament. For students interested in joining the community service based club this year, their first meeting will be Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus auditorium.
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students in the bowling alley
Students at the bowling alley
Studens at bowling alley
College and Career Counselor, Mr. Menke, is hosting a 4-Year College Application Workshop for incoming senior students. Use the link to register for one of the sessions.
https://tinyurl.com/collegeapp156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
4-Year College App Workshop Aug 7, 1-3 p.m. UC Warrior Rom or August 8, 9-11 a.m UC Warrior Room or August 11 3- 5p.m. UC Warrior Room. Workshop includes: navigating college websites, how an when to submit applications. Using the Common Application, requesting transcripts and letters of rec, financial aid and scholarship tips, essay strategies, utilizing MCHS resources including SchoolLinks. Contact Mr. Menke with questions: menkecurtis@dist156.org Pre-register for a session through the link provided. We'll have food at all sessions. Bring a charged Chromebook. Looking forward MCHS.

We were so happy to be with our freshmen at Thursday night's rally! Thank you to our Upper Campus students who were there to help the freshmen feel welcome! #StartWithSuccess156

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Three students one holding a sticker
Students in the crowd
Two students
Three students
Mr. Sterner speaking on a microphone
Students sitting in the crowd
Seven girls basketball students at a Girls Basketball table.
Students standing int he gym
Leonidas holdign Captian America shield
On Tuesday, we hosted the McHenry County Regional Office of Education's Excellence in Education Summer Conference.
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
A line of people sitting at vendor booths
A speaker in front of an audience in the auditorium

The Freshman Rally and first Upper Campus Material Pickup day are THIS Thursday, July 31. Freshmen must sign up for a time slot. Principal Sterner previously sent an email with the sign-up link. Yearly enrollment must be complete before pick-up days or the Freshman Rally. Students' school pictures will be taken at these events.
https://www.dist156.org/page/back-to-school-2025

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Freshman Rally July 31/31 de julio Check your emails to sign up for a time. Revisa tus correos electrĆ³nicos para registarte por un tiempo. Freshman material pickup. DĆ­a de Recogida de materiales: Grado 9. For those who can't attend the rally. Para aquellos que no pueden asistir a la rally. 3- 6 p.m. August 4/4 de agosto
Material Pickup

Please have your yearly enrollment completed by THIS Friday, July 25. Please make sure your health forms are turned in (if needed for your grade level) and that your items are approved in PowerSchool.
Por favor, complete su inscripciĆ³n anual este viernes 25 de julio. AsegĆŗrese de entregar sus formularios de salud (si es necesario para su nivel de grado) y de que sus artĆ­culos estĆ©n aprobados en PowerSchool.
https://www.dist156.org/page/registration

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Yearly Enrollment 2025-2026 May1-July 25 InscipciĆ³n Anual 2025-2026 1 de mayo- 25 de julio Complete in PowerSchool Completar en PowerSchool tinyurl.com/enrollment156

On Thursday, MCHS administrators delivered congratulatory signs to 59 students who earned a score of 5 (highest) on their AP tests. Overall, our students scored a 5 on 71 tests. We also had students earn a total of 469 passing tests of a 3 or higher with a total potential value at four-year universities of over $600,000 in savings for our families. Great job to all! #warriorready156

about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Student with AP 5 sign: MCHS Congratulates our AP for earning a 5 on the AP exam
Thursday, in summer school adjusted learning, students read, "Kindness Rocks" by Sonica Ellis. They then painted kindness rocks to spread kindness and happiness.#WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Student painting a rock
Watch here šŸŽ„ https://x.com/MCHS156/status/1945827199367491628
Mr. Sterner, Freshman Campus principal, has a message for freshmen! He can't wait to see you at the Freshman Rally. Freshmen families please make sure to complete yearly enrollment, submit your health forms and check your emails to sign up for a Freshman Rally time.
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Sean Sterner
On Wednesday, summer school students had a competition during break on who can keep their volleyball in the air the longest. Congrats to our winner, Andres! šŸ #WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Students playing with volleyball in the hallway
Students lined up in the hallway ready to play with the volleyballs
Two students with volleyballs
Student holding Amazon gift card
Happy jersey day!
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student in Blackhawks shirt, staff in royals jersey and sox jersey
Adjusted Learning students made Alien Slime on Tuesday. They were able to witness the reaction that happens when you mix glue, baking soda and saline water. šŸ§Ŗ #WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student pulling slime with a popsicle stick
Student mixing slime
Student smiling and mixing slime
Adult helping student make slime
Student stirring slime
Student stirring slime
Student stirring slime
Student stirring slime
Students stirring slime
Student stirring slime
Today we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In honor of this holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Happy Fourth! šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø šŸŽ† Learn about the history of Independence Day: https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th (IG: link in bio.)
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Happy 4th of July Cuatro de julio Independence day offices are closes Las oficinas estan cerradas.
https://www.dist156.org/page/registration Yearly Enrollment must be completed by July 25. If you have already done yours, check PowerSchool to make sure nothing was rejected. La inscripciĆ³n anual debe completarse antes del 25 de julio. Si ya ha hecho el suyo, consulte PowerSchool para asegurarse de que no se rechazĆ³ nada.
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Yearly Enrollment 2025-2026 May 1-July 25 InscripciĆ³n Anual 2025-2026 1 de mayo-25 de julio Completar en PowerSchool tinyulr.com/enrollment
Are you learning something new at home or during your travels this summer? Message us or tag us. šŸŒžYou could end up on our social media pages! ĀæEstĆ”s aprendiendo algo nuevo en casa o durante tus viajes este verano? Ā”EnvĆ­anos un mensaje o etiquĆ©tanos! Ā”Puedes terminar en nuestras pĆ”ginas de redes sociales!
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Summer Learning Are you learning something new at home or during your travels this summer?Message us or tag us. Estas aprendiendo algo nuevo en casa o durante tus viajes este verano? Envianos un mesnaje or etiquetanos!
Mrs. Hanson's students celebrated the end of the first session of summer school by making ice cream in a bag and homemade fudge. It's always fun to combine science with cooking! šŸ¦#WarriorReady156
about 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student with ice cream in a bag
Student holding a towel
Student holding a towel
Student holding a spoon and a plastic bag
Check out where the Class of 2025 is heading on our Next Steps Map! šŸ—ŗļøhttps://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps
over 1 year ago, Carly Byer
Student photos on a map in different locations