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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

Illinois is considering legistation that may limit phone use in classrooms throughout the state. The Freshman Campus is already implementing rules for next school year that'll require students to keep phones in their lockers.

Lock it up

Aika Villa and Sheltcy Paz May 18, 2026

As the new school year came around, the students got ready with their phones in hand, texting their friends what classes they had. But the moment the student entered the school, one of the staff members...

Students have fond memories of field trips, even when they have to ride on the big yellow busses. At MCHS, though, fewer students groups are allowed to take field trips.

Opinion | Why can’t we go?

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor May 14, 2026

As students pile into Upper Campus before the first bell, they notice two empty school buses sitting outside the south entrance, along with kids in big groups and their teachers taking attendance. Once...

Dr. Jeff Prickett meets with a teacher during a free moment on March 7 in the communications conference room at the Upper Campus. Prickett has been offering to meet with teachers to chat about how improve the school's culture.

Making an impact

Evanel Gonzalez, Contributing Writer March 10, 2023

Jeff Prickett stands in the South entrance awaiting the stampede of teenagers to roll his way. He eagerly looks at the clock, it’s 2:50. He enthusiastically greets the students goodbye as they walk out,...

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