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.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Col. Robert Heatherly in uniform next to an American flag
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.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dave receiving his award with the committee  and family
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
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
People looking at art in cases
Students sitting in a classroom
Students dressed in coats outside and blankets outside on the field at nighttime
Food Service Director sitting
Students sitting around in the hallways
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.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Dr. McTague with Chris Moore and his plaque
Dr. McTague with Dan Rhoman and his plaque
Chris, Dan, Ryan and board members
Warriors, you have an early release this Wednesday. Use the extra time to your advantage! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
orange alarm clock. Don't forget Early Release Wednesday, April 19 Freshman Release: 1:04 p.m. Upper Release: 1:14 p.m.
Congrats to our students for placing second and third in the MCC Marketing Challenge! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Second place students sitting on the stage wearing their medals
Third place students standing in front of the stage wearing their medals
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
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus College and Career Expo April 20 during periods 2, 3 and AIM Main Gym Freshman Campus Mini College and Career Expo May 5 during lunch periods cafeteria MCHS Pathways to Success College, Career, Trade, Technical, Military College and Career Expo. Photos of students at previous expos
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!
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Honorable mention for FVC standing in front of her art piece of a small 3D locker
Honorable mention of FVC art show standing in front of artwork
A student standing in front of artwork
A student with her certificate standing in front of artwork
A student with her certificate standing in front of artwork
A student standing with her certificate in front of artwork
Teachers with Art Erducator Strong shirts stanidng in front of the artwork they setup
The students' artwork
The students' artwork
The students' artwork
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
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
2023-2024 Registration Opens May 1 Incoming freshmen and juniors residency required McHenry Community High School logo
#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! 🍰
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Baking and pastry creations for Cake Wars
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
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Spring Paint n Sip Come Join the NAHS for a guided paint along with refreshments When: April 14th What time: 4:45-7:00 Where: MCHS U.C. Room 321 Tickets are $15 and must be purchased by 3:00 p.m. April 13. No walk-ins
A painting of a watering can with tulips and flowers in it in the grass
This is a friendly reminder that testing begins tomorrow. (Wednesday) *Dismissals are different due to the SAT and PSAT being different lengths. Good luck, Warriors! #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
SAT/PSAT Testing Wednesday, April 12 SAT for all juniors 1:14 p.m. dismissal Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will work asynchronously at home. Thursday, April 13 PSAT for all freshmen and sophomores 11:30 dismissal for both freshmen and sophomores. No school for juniors and seniors
🎥 Time for the Warrior Weekly! Watch the spring pep rally, our break dancing club, varsity baseball, the McHenry Messenger's April Fools joke and AP Language Composition's film festival. #WarriorReady156 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dyTI9KcgVw
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students wearing purple in the bleachers at a pep rally with the Warrior mascot walking around
A teacher pointing to the students' documentary posters
Two students practicing breakdancing
The McHenry Mess newspaper
A student holding a bat at a baseball game
The MCHS Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting the first ever Latin X-Perience career and cultural event this Friday (April 14) at the school’s Freshman Campus. It features career presentations followed by music and dancing. #WarriorReady156
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Latin X-Perience is a cultural and career fair at McHenry Community High School
Latin X-Perience is a cultural and career fair at McHenry Community High School
Congratulations to Warrior Student Media for earning a trip to the state IHSA Journalism competition after a second-place finish at sectionals. A team of 12 will compete in 10 categories April 21 in Normal. https://www.dist156.org/article/1068714 (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Warrior Student Media student journalists will compete at the IHSA Journalism state tournament
National Art Honor Society is hosting another Paint n Sip on Friday, April 14 from 4:45-7 p.m. You will be painting a watering can in a grass field with mixed flowers. A sample will be posted soon. Get your tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=30939&qr=true
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Spring Paint n Sip Come join the NAHS for a guided paint along and refreshments When: April 14th What time: 4:45-7 Where: MCHS UC room 321 Tickets are $15 and must be purchased by 3 p.m. on April 13. No walk ins
There is no school tomorrow! (Friday, April 7) Warriors, enjoy your long weekend! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
No School Friday
Testing is next week! *The dismissals are different due to the type of test. Letters were sent home for students who may need accommodations. Asynchronous means that students are working at home. They must login to their Chromebooks and work on assignments provided by teachers.
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
SAT/PSAT Testing Wednesday, April 12 SAT for all juniors 1:14 p.m. dismissal. Freshman sophomores and seniors will work asynchronously at home. Thursday, April 13 PSAT for all freshmen and sophomores 11:30 dismissal for both freshmen and sophomores. No school for juniors and seniors
“She has made a lot of great changes to our school lunches,” a colleague said of Food Service Director Andrea Murray, Staff Member of the Month for January. Read more about Murray here: https://www.dist156.org/article/1065790 (IG: Link in bio.)
about 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Andrea Murray, Staff Member of the Month for January
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
about 2 years ago, Carly Byer
2023-2024 Registration Opens May 1. Icon with a house that says incoming freshmen and juniors residency required. McHenry Community High School logo