When you think of the “perfect” community, what do you think of? Many people think of wealth, where every person lives comfortably, while others claim that a community is defined by the character of...
MCHS announced Minga as the new pass system for the 25-26 school year.
MCHS has used the previous pass system, MyHomework, for the last few years while Minga was used primarily for Digital IDs. This...
It’s a frigid Sunday night. Snow and ice swarm the windows of your home. Every step outside feels as if every individual part of your body is freezing one-by-one. Not only is the arctic-like climate...
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
• February 27, 2025
On Wednesday, Dr. Jeff Prickett announced his resignation from MCHS as the Principal of Upper Campus. He is heading to Meadowview Elementary School in Grayslake, IL.
Prickett has been an administrator...
As of the new school year, there have been some changes in the administrative staff. These changes are believed to be leaving positive impacts on the student and staff atmosphere so far,...
Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director
• September 21, 2023
In previous years, students who met requirements were allowed to leave the classroom and even school property during the period on designated blending days. However, it has now...
Walking through the halls, a McHenry High School student notices fighting near the bathrooms. In response, a school resource officer nearby issues adjudication citations, or tickets, to the students. All...
MCHS Administration claims to want the best for all students, but they fail to treat everyone equally. Students with lower GPAs than others are consistently forgotten about, along with athletes overshadowing...
A student walks into class, hearing rumors of a snow day from students and staff alike. She opens her email only to find no update from administration. No email means no snow day but, with no update to...
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,...
It's the first day back to school at MCHS and students are going into lunch. There are students on a staircase, shoulder to shoulder. It’s stressful, cramped, and loud. Later, a student in class realizes...
