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
Some students find that they may get more or less work done flexing outside of the classroom.

Opinion | Flexing is good for students

Mason Sites, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

The noisy setting of a classroom can be detrimental to a high school student’s ability to learn efficiently. The combination of peer conversations and friends wanting to start conversations instead of...

Students and teachers at MCHS must first complete their Flex Certification before partaking in blended learning.

Opinion | Blended is beneficial

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor • November 30, 2023

A student walks into their math class, excited because it is now labeled as "blended." They expect that they will be able to set their own pace in the class, making it easier for them to learn. They know...

At the beginning of the school year, MCHS introduced digital IDs and hall passes in an effort to curb bad behavior. At the end of the school year, data suggests that the new systems are helping students make better decisions.

The new digital norm

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

As the school year comes to an end, students and staff at MCHS are reevaluating whether the new online passes and ID known as Minga and MyHomework really work. Both students and staff have gotten used...

The halls of MCHS's Upper Campus have been clearer since administration began a more concentrated effort to reduce cuts and wayward students, especially while "flexing" during blended classes.

Cut it out

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer • January 30, 2023

The student lands themselves in the dean’s office again. “Why?” The student aks the dean. He fails to see the purpose in attending their classes, and it has landed him in this seat on multiple occasions....

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