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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

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

The McHenry Messenger

The Social Science Department is on the look for a brand new divisional director.

When one door closes, three more open

Michalina Sotka, Print managing editor April 18, 2025

As Dr. Jeff Prickett begins to pack things up to move onto his next opportunity, he has opened the door for many other MCHS staff members to explore new opportunities within the school. With Dr. Prickett,...

Students who took the CPR course were celebrated during AIM to honor their achievements.

Stayin’ alive

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

The week leading up to spring break, John Beerbower, a PE teacher at MCHS Upper Campus, taught a course on CPR certification. The class was held during the students gym period and went all week. At the...

Harmony in the sunshine-state

Harmony in the sunshine-state

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor April 17, 2025

MCHS’ Vocal Warriors load onto a bus they will spend the next 21 hours in, headed for Florida. With high hopes of adventure and success for new experiences and knowledge gained. Our choir went on...

During the schools first year of HOSA engagement the MCHS team managed to get top 10 in the state.

Healthcare of the future

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

There’s a reason why healthcare workers need so much training. They have big jobs — they take care of other people’s brains and bodies while having to take care of themselves and their families....

MCHS Student Council hosted their annual Battle of the Bands.

Destroying the competition

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster April 16, 2025

On the day after last year's Battle of the Bands , Jaymeson Green and his band Velomorta started preparing for the 2025 Battle. When musical competition finally came around again they were prepared. MCHS...

More and more graffiti has appeared on the bathrooms at the Upper Campus, including this graffiti in the third floor girls bathroom.

Destruction mania

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief April 14, 2025

MCHS senior Janielle Rios enters the bathroom during a passing period. After waiting in a grueling line, she finally sees an open stall. Once inside, she sees that the walls have been plastered with vandalism....

Splitting up, or joining together?

Splitting up, or joining together?

Michalina Sotka, Print managing editor April 11, 2025

In the past couple of months, there has been a certain question posed both in the minds of many people and on the ballots of primary elections. Many of these questions fall along the lines of “Should...

Even five years later, repercussions of the pandemic can be seen at MCHS.

Five years on

Grace Bellavia, Opinions Editor April 7, 2025

March 13, 2020 is when the world shut down due to COVID-19. The Trump administration started with a travel ban, even on the non-U.S. citizens traveling from the 26 European countries, then seizing the...

“Down on Skid Row”

“Down on Skid Row”

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The Doo-Wop girls shuffle onto stage, starting the “Little Shop of Horrors” opening night performance. However, just moments before, actors were backstage, chaotic and panicking. Opening night was...

Until this year, students were able to check their grades right on Schoology. Because PowerSchool's grade book doesn't always sync automatically with Schoology, many students have started using Bessy to check their grades.

Bessy benefits

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor April 2, 2025

Ian Boland, a sophomore at MCHS, sits in his Spanish II class after submitting his listening test through Schoology. Stressed as can be, he sits in his seat silent as everyone else is finishing up. His...

Curtis Menke working at his office in the College and Career Center located at Upper Campus.

Everyday superhero

Mason Sites, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Every community has their own “superhero.” Whether it is the neighbor who never fails to make you smile or the firefighter who quite literally saves lives, every community has a specific individual...

MCHS teacher Heidie Dunn is shown working hard.

Hard work pays off

Maggie Demski, Chief Copy Editor March 20, 2025

Heidie Dunn comes to school one morning excited to teach her students, and her students are just as excited to learn from one of their favorite teachers. Students enter the class room and settle at their...

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