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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

On Mar. 6, 2026, the NHSSCA Illinois state clinic took place in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's weight room. Coaches, including a few from MCHS, gathered, listened to presenters, and had a chance to collaborate, share, and expand their professional network.

When coaches connect

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor April 21, 2026

As the sun rises over the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, MCHS Head Strength Coach John Beerbower sets out name tags perfectly, one by one. Strength coaches from Illinois make their way to the...

Boys Lacrosse gets ready to start up their spring season.

New season, familiar faces

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director February 24, 2025

As all the boys lace up their cleats, running onto the field, they remember all of the memories that they've made throughout the years. Fighting through the last seconds of the game the players scream...

MCHS's girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.

Don’t miss this shot

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

“I got ball!” Madalyn Sima shouts, scooping the ball up into a cradle. She sprints and swerves down the field with excellently taught control, finding herself right at the crease. She spots her opening,...

MCHS introduces Jeffrey Schroeder as the head football coach for the 2023-24 school year

MCHS welcomes new head football coach

Lydia Lawrence, Business Director April 4, 2023

On Feb. 23,  Jeffrey Schroeder was announced as MCHS's new head football coach. Schroeder has been a coach since the 90’s, and had begun this path as a coaching assistant at Jacobs High School. Before...

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