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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

MCHS has used initiatives like "Orange and Black on Track" at the Upper Campus and "Beat the Blahs" at the Freshman Campus to promote student growth during a time of year where many students lose motivation.

A season for ‘Blahs’

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

A student sits in their classroom with work piling up and no motivation to do any work so they just sit on their phone and push the problem to another day. As their GPA rises and their willingness to go...

The Freshman Campus will be hosting a Beat the Blahs carnival on Friday in the main gym. Freshmen who have maintained 90% attendance have been invited to enjoy the games, prizes and treats.

New semester, new incentive

Sydney Boswell, Freshman Reporter March 21, 2024

A freshman student sits in their AIM, head down and trying to fall back asleep. The announcements turn on, and the voice of Freshman Campus Principal, Greg Eiserman, blares through the speakers. He shares...

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