After two years of guiding Americans through COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have seemingly given up on ensuring public safety. Though some chose not to follow previous guidance,...
On May 21, Upper Campus will hold its first fully in-person graduation since the combining of East and West as well as the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The ceremony will take place at McCracken...
Coming off of two years of a pandemic and a chaotic hybrid schedule last year, MCHS Upper Campus has faced some challenges in regards to controlling student behavior and attendance.
This school year...
People are all over COVID, as it first broke out in the U.S. over two years ago, but the pandemic isn’t over yet. Pandemic or not, spring break is here. Vacationers are eager to travel again for the...
The McHenry Messenger · The Scraps: Golden Apple, the Queen and food trucks (Episode One)
The Scraps is a podcast that spotlights past pitches that weren't picked up. To listen to the...
Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director
• February 28, 2022
As of February 28, masks will not be required in most Illinois indoor locations following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s decision to lift the mask mandate.
COVID-19 positivity rates in Chicago are now at...
A student gets ready for a magical night with friends, excited to see all of the dresses sparkling and all of the suits pressed, the decorations in the ballroom and the tasty food abreast. Stepping onto...
A student wearing a mask stumbles through the school halls that are full of students. Desperately trying to avoid contact with COVID-19 because of an ill family member at home, they become more worried...
With another year of COVID underway, comes another year of more restrictions. One of the newest most controversial rules, is that citizens must be vaccinated to enter buildings in certain areas, one of...
Ali Casey, Freshman Correspondant
• February 11, 2022
After getting a last minute call, a substitute teacher hustles into a classroom, only to see all the students on their phones, not doing their assignments. Unable to grab the class's attention, the substitute...
Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director
• February 7, 2022
As of Feb. 7, masks are optional at Illinois schools, including the Upper and Freshman Campuses.
An email from District 156 Superintendent Ryan McTague states, “On Friday, a court ruling in Springfield...
A student walks through the halls after being isolated for five days, their mind racing, wondering if they’re still contagious or if they’re infecting someone else. Their nose is stuffy, their eyes...
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