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

Protesters march along a street during a rally for the victims of a deadly fire as well as a protest against Chinas harsh COVID-19 restrictions in Beijing on Nov. 28, 2022.

Chinese citizens protest government’s strict ‘Zero COVID’ policies

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer December 21, 2022

Starting in November, China’s strict zero COVID-19 policies started to cause a disturbance in citizen’s lives. The push for protests and having their voices heard started to become more popular.  Beijing...

Students perform on stage during the Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 3 in the Freshman Campus theatre.

MCHS hosts 18th annual Madrigal Dinner event

Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor December 20, 2022

This year, MCHS hosted its annual Madrigal Dinner at the Freshman Campus auditorium on Dec. 3. The dinner featured performances from the Surround Sound choir, skits featuring students and a meal, including...

The MCHS Rocket League team won their state championship game on Dec. 15. The e-sports Twitch channel streamed the match, allowing members of the community to cheer on the team.

MCHS’s esports team wins championship, named Illinois Region Champions

Ella Trimingham, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

MCHS’s esports team placed first in their undefeated season, leading to the championship. They are now seeing if they qualify for the next invitational, but hopes are high considering the team has never...

Cocoa Cram, a study night for finals that MCHS hasnt held since before the COVID-19 pandemic started, will take place this year on Dec. 19 at the Upper Campus cafeteria from 5-8 p.m.

NHS to host Cocoa Cram finals study night at the Upper Campus

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Any student that needs help before finals will be able to attend Cocoa Cram at the Upper Campus cafeteria on Monday, Dec. 19 to get the help they need from teachers and student tutors. It will take place...

A student works on a study guide while preparing for upcoming finals. This semester, finals will take place on Dec. 21 and 22.

Students prepare for first semester finals next week

Ella Trimingham, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

MCHS finals will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22 and lead into winter break.  The school is following the same schedule as previous years, putting lunch at the beginning and...

Voters cast their election on Nov. 8 in a school cafeteria in Des Moines. In McHenry County, officials judged the midterm election to be conducted freely and fairly.

Midterms in McHenry County free, fair and secure

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer December 14, 2022

The 2022 midterm elections took place on Nov. 8 across the United States and were one of the most crucial elections in history for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Midterm elections this...

Students perform at Tri-Ms Coffeehouse open mic night in the Upper Campus cafeteria on Nov. 11.

Tri-M hosts disco-themed Coffeehouse

Ella Trimingham, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

MCHS’ Tri-M Music Honors Society held its Coffeehouse event on Nov. 11, giving students the opportunity to show their talents and perform.  The Coffeehouse, run by the Tri-M, involved live music,...

P.E. dance classes performed an end of the semester showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the Upper Campus auditorium.

MCHS dance classes perform in winter showcase

Savannah Drost, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

McHenry High School’s P.E. dance classes performed in a showcase on Dec. 7 for the first time since the COVID pandemic began two years ago. Since the beginning of September, third and fifth hour...

Next week, MCHS will celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season with a spirit week culminating in a spirit rally. Next semester, StuCo plans to introduce new winter events.

StuCo plans new school spirit activities this winter

Lydia Lawrence, Business Director December 8, 2022

MCHS’s Student Council is in the process of introducing certain activities to boost overall morale in the winter months.  StuCo agreed that there would be a winter spirit week, a spirit rally and...

Construction work on the sewers in Holiday Hills this fall has prevented the community from living a normal life, including allowing busses to enter neighborhoods.

Students from Holiday Hills navigate sewer construction in their neighborhood

Henry Fitzgerald, Freshman Correspondant December 1, 2022

MCHS students from Holiday Hills have been walking across the neighborhood because of a sewer system installation. Since September, buses refuse to go inside the neighborhood. The sewer system installation...

American Studies students debate issues and perform during this years Chautauqua in the Upper Campus auditorium on Nov. 17.

Honors American Studies hosts annual Chautauqua event

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

As students fix their costumes, grab their hand made signs, prepare themselves for debate. Teachers gather students in order to begin the first day of Chautauqua. Chautauqua is an event that takes place...

Last year, the Warrior Warehouse connected to the cafeteria housed the Hidden Pearl coffeehouse before it was forced to relocate. This fall, Rusty Malts will move into the spot in this most recent partnership with the school and local businesses.

Rusty Malts coffee shop partners with the Upper Campus

Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor November 7, 2022

This month, MCHS’s Upper Campus will be welcoming a new coffee shop, Rusty Malts, available to students during the school day.  In previous years, the campus had welcomed Hidden Pearl. Although loved...

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