Distribution of 2024-2025 yearbooks to current students will be Thursday, (tomorrow) September 4 and Friday, September 5 during lunch periods only at Upper Campus. Learn more at the link:
https://www.dist156.org/article/2386390
5 months ago, Carly Byer
Yearbook Cover: 100 Years of Our house, legacy, traditions, McHenry High School

On Monday, we will celebrate Labor Day to honor the hard work of Americans across the country. In honor of this national holiday, there is no school and offices are closed. Enjoy a well-deserved day of rest! #LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers

6 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy Labor Day Monday: No School offices closed. Lunes: No hay clases/las oficinas estan cerradas
We are thankful for a lot of our staff members this #ThankfulThursday . Our staff would like to shoutout Monica Anaya, Cintya Ortiz, Samia Santoyo, Penny Kice, Ray Currie, Ashley Nagel, Max Zerndt, Miranda Ramirez, Megan Bennett, Manny Garcia, Cherie Withrow, Taylor Jones-Koelle, Otto Corzo, Sarah Sadler, Gary Myers, Kyle Just, Kyle Funkhouser and Andy Hillier. Thank you for all you do!
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Monica and Cinty with you rock cards.
Samia holding you rock card
Penny Kice with you rock card
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Megan Bennett, Manny Garcia, Cherie Withrow, Taylor Jones-Koelle
Otto Corzo, Sarah Sadler and Gary Myers
Kyle Just and Kyle Funkhouser
Andy Hillier holding you rock card
Tenth grade students and families, come to the Sophomore Next Step Planning presentation! Topics are Next Step resources, opportunities and recommended sophomore actions. If you can't attend, the livestream will record and be at the same link: https://tinyurl.com/10thnextsteps
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Sophomore Next Step Planning Presentation 10th Grade Students and Families In Person September 3 UC Warrior Room Guest Speakers from McHenry County College. The University of Maine. Discover what sophomores can do to prepare for Next Step Opportunities. Virtual September 4th 8:30 a.m. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgHbLHqLVQ Guest Speakers from McHenry County College. Looking Forward MCHS
We welcomed home veterans from their Honor Flight on Sunday afternoon! We hope they had a trip of a lifetime and we can't wait to see videos of the trip from the Warrior Student Media students who attended. Thank you for your service, veterans! 🇺🇸
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Veterans talking in DC Warrior Student media three studnets on the steps in DC with teacher
2025 Honor Flight everyone on the plane
Band playing for the veterans in the gym with signs that say We Appreciate you, Welcome home soldier. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your service. Thank you
2025 Honor Flight, a veteran and family in front of a memorial in DC
Four veterans with their back facing the camera that says VNC Honor flight
2025WELCOME Home (5)
Three veterans holding books with photos in them
Thank you and you're my hero signs
American Flags outside of the school
Senior Leadership in Action Students met with their freshmen AIM groups for the first time on Friday! The senior leaders will continue to meet with the freshmen for the rest of the school year to help them with their first year of high school. #BetterTogether156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Group of Leadership in Action students
Principal Sterner and Leadership in Action Students
Two seniors leading the class
Six students at. table looking at the camera
Senior leader speaking in front of the class
Five students holding thumbs up
Senior leader speaking to the class
Two students in desks smiling at the camera
Students at a lab table smiling for the camera
Principal sterner with three seniors
On Wednesday, Mrs. Kirk's business management classes did a puzzle challenge. One student had to complete a puzzle blindfolded while the other gave directions. The activity demonstrates hearing versus listening, the soft skill of communication, and being able to give and follow instructions.
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded
Two students working on a puzzle, one blindfolded

Tonight (Wednesday) is the Upper Campus Family Engagement Night. Tomorrow (Thursday) is the Freshman Campus Walk in Their Shoes night. Parents/guardians, we encourage you to attend to get to know your student's campus! We look forward to seeing you! https://www.dist156.org/page/parent-nights

6 months ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Family Engagement Night Choose Your Own Experience! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20
Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night Walk in Their Shoes. Follow your student's schedule. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 21
Campus Superior/ Upper Campus Noche de Compromiso Familiar Elija su propia experiencia 6:30-8:30 p.m mirecoles 20 de agosto
Campus de primer ano/ freshman campus noche de compromiso familiar Camine en sus zapatos siga el horario de su estudiante 6:30-8:30 p.m. jueves 21 de agosto
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! Enjoy these photographs from our students who won awards for their photography last school year! 📷
Arctic Dog: Gavin Krater
Football: Rose Wenckebach
Nature's Firework: Kayla Boeing
Abstraction: Alexis Beane
Small World: Eleanor Diakow
Fading Time With Love Passions: Ivy Zheng
C.R.E.A.M: Nathaniel Maravilla:
Lucid Connection: Addison Schultz
Golden Opportunity: Lucia Swider

6 months ago, Carly Byer
Dog in snow
MCHS football player against Huntley Player
Dandelion with sunset/sunrise in back
Abstract Photo with colors
Flat iron with figurines around it
Ear buds next to a notebook with a pencil
Person holding hand up with a cross and a head covering with words that are slightly hard to read on it.
Adult with heads face against a young child as they hold a set of Christmas lights, Christmas tree in background
Yellow arrow road sign next to woods and two old small houses
If you are a McHenry High School graduate, be sure to create your alumni profile to stay connected! bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Alumni Association Our Hearts Brave and True MCHS Alumni Campaign to Connect Warriors bit.ly/MCHSalumniprofile
Parents and guardians are invited to learn more about our campuses at next week's family engagement nights. These evenings are meant for just parents/guardians. Learn more at the link: https://www.dist156.org/page/parent-nights
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Upper Campus Family Engagement Night Choose Your Own Experience 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20
Freshman Campus Family Engagement Night Walk in Their Shoes Follow your student's schedule. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday August 21.
Campus Superior/Upper Campus Noche de compromiso Familiar Elijua su propia experiencia 6:30-8:30 p.m. miercoles 20 de agosto
Campus de primer ano/Freshman Campus Noche de compromiso familiar camine en sus zaptaos siga el horario de su estudiante. 6:30-8:30 p.m. jueves 21 de agosto
Happy first day of school, Warriors! #BetterTogether156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Staff at doors, students walking in
Students walking in up the stairs
Students coming out of the bus
Students standing and smiling
Four students posing
Principal and group of students smiling
Students in the classroom some smiling
Students in class
Two students smiling outside of school
two students
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
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Back to School Regreso a la escuela
Seniors, start off your final year of high school right with the senior sunrise! 🌅
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Senior Sunrise Amanecer de Grado 12 5:40 a.m. August 13/13 de agosto Field behind the far parking lot/tennis court. Campo detrás 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
6 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.
6 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
6 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

7 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.
7 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

7 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