Students in Mr. Kirk's Introduction to Computer Science class worked on problem solving Friday by building towers out of paper. They had two attempts and 20 sheets of paper. Nice job! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Students built towers out of paper to work on problem-solving skills
Students built towers out of paper to practice problem-solving skills
Students built towers out of paper to work on problem-solving skills
Students built towers out of paper to work on problem-solving skills
Congratulations to MCHS student Keyla Paz whose #MadeInMcHenry156 artwork is featured in the 2023 Youth Art Month poster after being selected in a statewide competition. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/960596 (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Art student work to be featured in Youth Art Month poster this March
We want to celebrate two of our custodians Eleanor Rogan and Ken Rabe on their retirement! Ken has been working at MCHS since 1998 and Eleanor has been working at MCHS since 1999! Thank you both for all your hard work through the years!
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Eleanor with her cake
Kenny and Jean with pizza
Kenny's celebration
A group of staff with Eleanor
It's that time of year! The MCHS counseling team invites you to a virtual 23-24 Course Planning night! Join the team on YouTube at 6 p.m. on January 18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djX47TdEUkQ
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
The MCHS Counseling Team invites you to a Virtual event... 23-24 Course Planning Night Learn more about course and pathway opportunities at McHenry High School! January 18, 2023 6 p.m. Virtual YouTube, "MCHS Webmaster" Channel  Prepare for the future by taking advantage of the present!
As a first semester final exam project, our #broadcast journalism students created a special story package on Cubs organist and MCHS alum John Benedeck. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/MH84o-SNgeA (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Cubs organist and MCHS alum John Benedeck
TOMORROW (Monday, January 9) students will have day two of final exams. We will be following this exam early release schedule. For more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
6th Period:  Freshman: 7:25 - 8:44 a.m.  Upper: 7:35 - 8:54 a.m.  7th Period Freshman:  8:54 - 10:13 a.m. Upper:  9:04 - 10:23 a.m.  8th Period  Freshman: 10:23 - 11:42 a.m. Upper: 10:33 - 11:52 a.m.  5th Period Freshman  11:52 a.m. - 1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02 - 1:21 p.m.  Make-up Exams Freshman: 1:21 - 2:40 p.m.  Upper:1:32 - 2:50 p.m.
Warriors, don't forget THIS Monday, January 9, you will have day two of finals. We hope you had a restful break and look forward to seeing you! Please see Dr. P's email for more info: https://www.dist156.org/article/948170 We will be following the early release exam schedule.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
6th Period:  Freshman: 7:25 - 8:44 a.m.  Upper: 7:35 - 8:54 a.m.  7th Period Freshman:  8:54 - 10:13 a.m. Upper:  9:04 - 10:23 a.m.  8th Period  Freshman: 10:23 - 11:42 a.m. Upper: 10:33 - 11:52 a.m.  5th Period Freshman  11:52 a.m. - 1:11 p.m. Upper 12:02 - 1:21 p.m.  Make-up Exams Freshman: 1:21 - 2:40 p.m.  Upper:1:32 - 2:50 p.m.
Warm wishes for a happy and healthy 2023! We look forward to seeing our Warriors on Jan. 9. #WarriorReady156 #HappyNewYear2023
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Happy New Year 2023
Warriors, please enjoy your time off with loved ones during this holiday season! We'll see you in 2023! #WarriorsTakeBreaks
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Happy Holidays! Winter Break December 23- January 8
Due to impending inclement weather, school is canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22. Students will take Day 2 finals on Monday, Jan. 9 when we return from break. In addition, all activities, athletic practices and athletic competitions are canceled Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23.
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Winter Weather -- School canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22
“Madison has taken everything the school year has thrown at her in stride," a colleague said about Instructor Madison Schroth, the October Staff Member of the Month. Read more about Mrs. Schroth on the district's website. https://www.dist156.org/article/945743 IG: Link in bio.
over 2 years ago, Amy Maciaszek
Madison Schroth, October Staff Member of the Month
Congrats to our December 2022 graduates! Today they had a December Grad Breakfast, an idea brought to you by Dr. Prickett's student Renaissance team. Some of the "Ren" students helped serve the grads breakfast. We have 53 December grads total! (a few of them pictured here)
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Some of the graduates posing in the cafteria
Students eating and talking to Dr. Prickett
The renaissance team helpers
A sign that says Congrats, December grads! The Warrior cafe wishes you all have a wonderful winter break! Good luck on finals! Boscos baby.
Therapy golden retrievers Keenie (Christmas bandana) and Oakley (McHenry Police Department) visited UC students during lunch hours to help relieve stress for finals while Student Services served hot chocolate. This also happened on Monday at Freshman Campus. (previously posted)
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Golden retriever with Christmas bandana
Lab with police harness
Golden retriever with Santa hat
Student Services
Over 100 MCHS students, staff, and parents delivered presents on Sunday morning to assist McHenry Rotary Secret Santa distribute over 8,000 gifts to over 1800 area children! This was our ninth year helping deliver for this great event! Thank you to all!
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
A big group photo of people at McHenry Rotary Secret Santa
NHS has a great event to prep for finals TONIGHT (Monday):Cocoa Cram! Students from both campuses can come to the Upper Campus cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and receive help from teachers and members. The hot cocoa will be free, but additional snacks can be purchased.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
NHS Cocoa Cram Do you need help with studying for finals this winter? No worries! NHS is holding an event where teachers and members will be available for questions and assistance. :) When? December 19th at 5pm-8pm Where? Upper Campus cafeteria. There will be concessions of food and drinks! Stop by and get the help you need to succeed or to simply just study alongside friends and peers.
Great job to all our cast and crew who participated in the Freshman Campus play, "Mutually Assured Destruction!" The play consisted of vignettes depicting siblings from different decades. We also had freshmen art that was featured outside of the auditorium. #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Cast at the curtain call
Different scenes from the Freshman play
Freshmen art
Freshmen art
Student Services passed out hot chocolate to freshmen on Monday. They were also visited by Oakley (Golden Retriever from McHenry Police Department) and Scooby (Goldendoodle) to help students destress before finals. Thank you, Oakley and Scooby! This will happen at the UC on Tues.
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students around a therapy dog
A therapy dog
Therapy dog
Students getting hot chocolate
This week freshmen AIMs decorated their doors for the holidays. Hutchinson's AIM won first place! (Christmas tree) followed by Donelson (gingerbread) and Sanders (Candy Land) tied for second! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Christmas tree decor with reindeer
Gingerbread house with balloons door decor
Candy land door decor
On Thursday Mr. Nelson's Drones and Unmanned Flight class took the FAA's Part 107 Exam to become Certified Commercial Drone Pilots. All of the students passed and will receive their official FAA UAS Pilots License in a few weeks! Congrats! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Students posing with drones
Students at both campuses had fun donating to duct tape Mr. Deener and Mr. Menke! A total of $489.70 was raised for Helping Paws Animal Shelter and the freshmen class contributed the most! #WarriorReady156
over 2 years ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Deener being duct taped
Mr. Menke posing with students while in duct tape
Mr. Deener in duct tape and Christmas lights
Mr. Menke in duct tape