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
3 months 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.
3 months 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
4 months 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

4 months 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.
4 months 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

4 months ago, Carly Byer
Freshman Rally July 31/31 de julio Check your emails to sign up for a time. Revisa tus correos electrónicos para registarte por un tiempo. Freshman material pickup. Día 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 inscripción anual este viernes 25 de julio. Asegúrese de entregar sus formularios de salud (si es necesario para su nivel de grado) y de que sus artículos estén aprobados en PowerSchool.
https://www.dist156.org/page/registration

4 months ago, Carly Byer
Yearly Enrollment 2025-2026 May1-July 25 Inscipción 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

4 months 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
4 months 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 🎥 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.
4 months ago, Carly Byer
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! 🏐 #WarriorReady156
4 months 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!
4 months 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. 🧪 #WarriorReady156
4 months 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! 🇺🇸 🎆 Learn about the history of Independence Day: https://www.history.com/articles/july-4th (IG: link in bio.)
5 months 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 inscripción anual debe completarse antes del 25 de julio. Si ya ha hecho el suyo, consulte PowerSchool para asegurarse de que no se rechazó nada.
5 months ago, Carly Byer
Yearly Enrollment 2025-2026 May 1-July 25 Inscripción 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. 🌞You could end up on our social media pages! ¿Estás aprendiendo algo nuevo en casa o durante tus viajes este verano? ¡Envíanos un mensaje o etiquétanos! ¡Puedes terminar en nuestras páginas de redes sociales!
5 months 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! 🍦#WarriorReady156
5 months 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! 🗺️https://tinyurl.com/mchs25nextsteps
5 months ago, Carly Byer
Student photos on a map in different locations
On Thursday, Vindictive Vinyl Daniel Florek installed a mural at 3411 Elm St. designed by recent graduate, Sophie Zieba. Matt Connor's graphics students printed the design using material from Jessup Manufacturing. Sophie's design was chosen by the community in an online poll.
5 months ago, Carly Byer
Welcome to McHenry Heart of the Fox mural
Vindictive Vinyl installing mural
Two students folding the mural
mural being printed
Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) marks the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/juneteenth156 IG: link in bio
5 months ago, Carly Byer
Juneteenth Freedom June 19 19 de junio No School/offices closed. No hay clases/las oficinas estan cerradas