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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

Police responded to reports of gunshots in a Johnsburg home around 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday. A shelter-in-place order was issued that evening and lifted Wednesday morning.

Classes cancelled in Johnsburg after standoff

Grace Crockett, News Editor November 17, 2023

On Wednesday, Johnsburg schools called off due to a shooting in a nearby home. Tuesday night around 11:10 p.m. shots were fired in a Johnsburg home. A shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday morning...

The Illinois State Report Card for McHenry High School shows some improvements, especially from the 2021-22 school year, but administrators say theres still room for improvement.

Illinois school report card shows SAT improvements

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor November 16, 2023

The school’s report card is essentially a report of the changes in things like test scores, participation and proficiency rates, as well as graduation and attendance rates. The data that is shown can...

From the 20th to the 24th, students have school off for Thanksgiving Break. During that time, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held.

Students and staff welcome week-long Thanksgiving

Lola Cassidy, Online Managing Editor November 14, 2023

Students at MCHS countdown the days to a week-long Thanksgiving break this year. This school year, MCHS will have a change with parent-teacher conferences, moving them from October, to the Monday and...

Families who celebrate Día de Los Muertos often set up ofrendas to commemorate and welcome their loved ones who have passed away. MCHSs Latin American Student Organization hosted the Day of the Dead event on November 4 at the Upper Campus.

Everything you need to know about Dia de los Muertos

Aika Villa, Page Designer November 6, 2023

Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is celebrated Nov. 1 and 2. The holiday is about being with a loved one who has died. Normally there are altars where you put the person who has passed...

The Bulldog Ale House on Route 31, a popular McHenry restaurant, has been shut down due to its extensive water damage.

Bulldog Ale House is shutting down

Zach Benton, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Bulldog Ale House was reportedly shut down on Sept. 19 due to structural damage of the building and slow business. Located at 1501 State Rte 31, it has shut down because of a lot of water damage in...

The CarnEvel in McHenry is a local haunt, a private residence that decorates for Halloween and invites trick-or-treaters to enjoy some quick scares.

McHenry community organizes Halloween events

Kiera Miller, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

With Halloween right around the corner, the city of McHenry is preparing for the upcoming holiday, scheduling events for the scary season. Homeowners and businesses have set up spooky atmospheres that...

Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party.

Republicans choose new Speaker of the House

Aika Villa, Page Designer October 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Republicans in the House of Representative chose a new Speaker after three weeks of debate. On Oct. 25  Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted into the top position, second in line for the presidency,...

The car that plowed into a Starbucks earlier this month is the second in McHenry these past few years. Cars have crashed into restaurants throughout the county repeatedly in the past decade, and Starbucks are common accident locations.

Another car crashes into McHenry Starbucks, highlighting new trend

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor October 26, 2023

On Oct. 6, a man crashed into the Starbucks on 2318 Richmond Road in McHenry and suffered serious injuries. After the 22-year-old man was removed from his Toyota Camry, he was flown to Advocate Condell...

The MTI Career Expo, which will take place at the Upper Campus on Wednesday between 6-8 p.m., will give students a glimpse at careers in manufacturing and the trades from employers throughout the county.

MCHS to host MTI Career Expo

Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director October 4, 2023

The annual MTI Career Expo will be at the Upper Campus Center for Science, Technology, and Industry Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Over 40 exhibitors from manufacturing, construction, healthcare, first...

The Warrior Shack trailer, run by students from BPA and wrapped by students in Matt Connors graphics classes, will sell Warrior Gear at the Homecoming football game on Friday at McCracken Field.

Warrior Shack store to open at Homecoming game

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

A mobile version of the new Warrior Shack will open on Sept‭. ‬29‭ ‬at the Homecoming football game‭. ‬ The shack will be run by MCHS business students and will sell school apparel and more‭....

National Honor Society students celebrated its new members during last year’s induction ceremony on Sept. 21, 2022 in the Upper Campus auditorium. This year’s inductees were celebrated in a similar ceremony.

NHS inducts new members

Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director September 22, 2023

On Wednesday‭, ‬Sept‭. ‬20‭ ‬at 7‭ ‬p.m‭., ‬the National Honors Society had their induction ceremony for newly nominated MCHS students in‭ ‬the Upper Campus auditorium‭. ‬ NHS...

MCHS students participate in Paint The Town on Sept. 21 as part of this years Homecoming festivities.

What to expect with the upcoming Homecoming week

Grace Crockett, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

MCHS’s students, staff, and alumni will celebrate this year’s Homecoming next week. This year's Homecoming dance will have the theme “Lights, Camera, Action”, which was chosen by the current...

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