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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to raise sales tax 25 cents per $100 in order to raise money for mental health services in McHenry County. This will remove a property tax levy scheduled to begin next year.
Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County
Maggie Demski, Copy Editor • March 18, 2024

Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County People vote on whether or not the tax of 25 cents per every 100 dollars spent should go to mental health The Mental Health Tax is being voted on March 19, It was brought about due to there being a spike in people who needed or wanted mental health help. This added tax, if approved by voters,...

The Business Professionals of America competed in many categories against other Illinois schools in the State Leadership Conference. There were a total of 10 national qualifiers and 13 medalists, bringing home 17 state awards.
BPA wins big
March 11, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: Under pressure
Editorial Cartoon: Under pressure
Claire Crockett, Contributing Illustrator • March 14, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: What a pain
Editorial Cartoon: What a pain
Beth Brackmann, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024
On March 1, MCHS rocked out at the annual Battle of the Bands event in the Freshmen Campus theater. After many performances, judges crowned Happy Accident as the winning musician.
Taking the stageĀ 
Dominic Burnett, Freshman Correspondent • March 18, 2024
In MCHSs greenhouse, students in Environmental Science have set up an aquaponics garden, an innovative system that grows plants off of raising fish rather than the use of soil.
Something fishy
Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director • March 13, 2024
First year english teacher Mr. John Aubert has created an atmosphere where students feel at home and welcomed inside the classroom.
First steps
Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director • March 7, 2024
The McHenry County Honors Band plays at Huntley High School on January 20. The band was comprised on members from high schools all across the county, including 11 from MCHS.
An honor to play
Jennifer Landa-Tolentino, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024
The Warrior Weekly
The Hall Pass: TikTok, ShamROCK the Fox, and Shrek: The Musical
The Hall Pass: TikTok, ShamROCK the Fox, and "Shrek: The Musical"
Eli Frommes, Host and Podcast Producer • March 15, 2024
AP Environment Visits Water Treatment Facility | Warrior Weekly 3.12.24
Lee McClellen, Vanessa Etherton, Jack Fisher, and Alex Julio March 14, 2024
Shrek Invades McHenry's Swamp | Warrior Weekly 3.12.24
Madison Harvey, Grace Mueller, Leylah Moreno, and Kiara Kearns March 14, 2024
Artificial Intelligence has become an increasingly utilized tool as its skills become more and more advanced.
Opinion | AI poses serious risks to the entertainment industry
Beth Brackmann, Staff Writer • March 14, 2024
Usher performs during halftime of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Usher at the Super Bowl
February 28, 2024
The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) approved a new rule in womens volleyball that legalizes double contact on the ball. This rule is a game changer for setters.
Double-touch rule change coming to volleyball
Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024
Just in time for the spring season, construction is wrapping up on the new baseball field right outside the Upper Campus.
Dusting off the plate
March 8, 2024
On February 28, the boys basketball team  won their sectional semifinals game against the Hononegah Indians by a score of 58-53. They will be playing in the sectional final on March 1.
One for the books
March 1, 2024
As the winter season comes to a close, spring athletes excitedly prepare for the return of sports like baseball, soccer lacrosse, tennis, badminton, and more.
Springing into a new season
February 29, 2024
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