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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

 A student recieves a loaner Chromebook in the Upper Campus library during the school day. For years, MCHS has allowed graduating seniors to buy their Chromebooks for about $20, but this year because of the quality of their computers, students will not be able to buy their own.

Graduating seniors can’t buy their Chromebooks

Aubrey Butler, Copy Editor May 6, 2025

The 2025 senior class is no longer allowed to purchase their chromebooks after they graduate at MCHS. For years, MCHS has allowed graduating seniors to buy their Chromebooks for about 20 dollars, but...

Pope Francis places a prayer paper at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City on May 26, 2014.

Pope Francis dead at 88

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor April 30, 2025

Pope Francis, age 88, died on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. after suffering a stroke and heart failure. His funeral took place on April 26, where more than 250,000 attended a simplified service to mourn...

Students meet on the dance floor during last year’s prom before dancing the rest of the night away. Though some say prom’s tickets are too much money for many students, plenty of students spend twice as much on dresses and tuxedoes, hair, make-up, accessories, transportation and more on the event.

Prom is here

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 25, 2025

MCHS will host their annual Prom on April 25 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. MCHS is partnering with a new venue for Prom this year in Dupage County. Students will take coach buses...

On Wednesday, social science division chair and summer school principal Sean Sterner was announced to be Freshman Campus's principal starting next year.

Social Science Division Chair Sean Sterner is announced as Freshman Campus Principal

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2025

As of April 23, Sterner is announced as Freshman Campus Principal for the 25-26 school year. “This is a great opportunity for me,” Sterner said. “When I interviewed I talked about how my excitement...

Toast and Roast hosts Never Eat Alone

Toast and Roast hosts Never Eat Alone

Lucia Swider, Freshmen Contributor April 23, 2025

McHenry Chamber of Commerce hosted an event called ‘Never Eat Alone’ on Friday, Apr. 4 at Toast and Roast. The Chamber of Commerce has hosted events like these all over McHenry since 2008. Attendees...

George Mason University student, Illia Sheikholeslami holds signs during the "Hands Off Our Schools" rally in front of the U.S. Department of Education on April 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Students from Georgetown University, Howard University, American University, George Washington University, George Mason University, and Temple University gathered to protest President Donald Trump dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.

Dismantling an institution

McKenzie Woods, Copy Editor April 21, 2025

On March 20. 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department. Signing this executive order will affect many people especially when it comes to money, but how will this...

McHenry Outdoor Theatre opens for the season once more.

Kick back and tune-in

Dominic Burnett, puzzle master April 16, 2025

John couldn’t wait for the outdoor theater to open in McHenry. When he got the news that it was opening on March 21 he was so excited. He drove with his friends to go see the live action “Snow White.”...

Juniors and sophomores explore post-secondary options at the annual College & Career Expo on April 20 in the Upper Campus main gym.

MCHS hosts College and Career Expo

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 14, 2025

On April 17, MCHS will host the College and Career Expo in the main gym. The College and Career Expo allows for representatives from four year universities, military recruitment, community colleges,...

The TIF expansion passed by the city of McHenry would help develop abandoned properties in McHenry Commons like this stretch of abanonded businesses by Goodwill along Route 31.

TIF district goals to expand in McHenry

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 11, 2025

Tax Increment Funding will now encourage investment in the downtown area for another 12 more years. According to Think McHenry Illinois, McHenrys current population is approximately 28,117 including...

A box of clothes for the AVID clothing drive sits in the Freshman Campus main office earlier this week. The clothes will be donated to local organization that supports moms.

AVID freshman donate to local organization

Sonya Saylor, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

This year’s freshman AVID group has organized clothing drives at Upper and Freshman Campuses during the month of April. All of the clothes the AVID group receives will be going to the organization...

A child does an activity during last year's Multicultural Fair at the Upper Campus on April 6.

Multicultural Fair to take place Saturday at Upper Campus

Addison Schultz, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

MCHS’s Multicultural Fair will take place on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCHS Upper Campus. The fair was created for families and students to see and learn about different cultures. This...

Bands MCHS rocked out at the annual Battle of the Bands last year on March 1 at the Freshman Campus. This year's battle will take place Friday.

MCHS bands to rock Battle of the Bands Friday

DeAnna Traharne, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

MCHS students are getting ready for Battle of the Bands this Friday. The bands are practicing and preparing for the battle. Working on setlists, and jamming out in the garages. “We finalized a...

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