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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

Social Science Division Chair and Summer School Principal Sean Sterner has build a bridge of community between his students and himself since starting at MCHS in 2008. Next year, he will be the Freshman Campus’s assistant principal.

Sitting in a new chair

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief February 14, 2025

An MCHS student walks in the halls. As they near the new wing on the third floor, they head into Sean Sterner's old office as a force of habit. When they enter the dark room, they remember he has moved...

Officer Martinez talks to a student at the Freshman Campus on Jan. 27 during his routine patrol through the hallways during lunch periods.

New beginnings

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor January 28, 2025

Alberto Martinez arrives at McHenry’s freshman campus to begin his last day of the first semester. He is a greatly valued staff member and knows how big of an impact he can make on these students' lives....

Student Council has been working hard at MCHS to host the it's first ever Snow Ball, which will take place on Feb. 1 at the Freshman Campus.

Sweetheart Snowball

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor January 22, 2025

As students walk through the snowy weather into freshman campus, they see the hallways leading to the gym full of decorations for this year's winter formal. There will be many fun incentives for students...

The week of the 23rd, the class of 2028 got to experience pride camp with their senior leaders to grow student bonds.

We are the fighting Warriors

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief October 10, 2024

When freshman Ivy Taylor balances on the wooden beam below her feet, her Pride Camp experience has just begun. AIM classmates help guide her to the other end, careful not to touch the cold, concrete just...

With Freshman Campus turning 100 next year, students start to speculate what could lurk after hours.

Haunted tales of Freshman Campus

Paulina Borowski May 16, 2024

Built in 1925, known at the time as East Campus, Freshman Campus as an old building is shrouded in mystery of the pressing question; is the school haunted? Reports of supposed hauntings spark curiosity...

Freshman students got a tour of the Upper Campus on April 26 during special Sneak Peek. Students ended the day with a pep rally and a performance from Staff Infection, including special ninth grade drummers.

Gallery | Upper Campus Sneak Peak

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Contributer April 29, 2024

Freshmen attended an Upper Campus Sneak Peek for their upcoming sophomore year on Friday. Senior leaders toured their freshmen around Upper Campus and showed them the hang of getting around and what their...

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...

Some seniors may seem older and wiser, but they started in the same place that every freshman did — uncertain, confused and overwhelmed. By surviving four years of high school, the Class of 2023 has earned the privilege to give out some of their wisdom.

Advice to the next generation

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor May 12, 2023

Students at the Freshman Campus are getting ready for the next step. Going from middle school to high school was hard, but being a new kid in a second new high school is just as nerve wracking. A year...

Freshman and their senior leaders tour the Upper Campus during the UC Sneak Peek on April 21.

Freshmen travel to Upper Campus for a sneak peek

Michalina Sotka, Freshman Correspodent May 3, 2023

The UC Sneak Peek took place on Friday, April 28 where freshmen were taken to the Upper Campus for a variety of activities to familiarize themselves with the new environment.  Freshmen went to Upper...

Sophomore Kaylie Szczepanik holds a picture of her from her freshman year. A lot has changed in the year since she left the Freshman Campus, but not all sophomores have adjusted to the shift as well as she has.

Crossing the divide

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor April 17, 2023

A sophomore walks through the halls of the Upper Campus, unfamiliar and unforgiving as they hear small snippets of conversation from the upperclassmen around them. All of them follow one consistent pattern,...

Communicating important information is a tough job for a high school, who has to keep students, staff, and parents in the loop of every major event and decision. Still, many stakeholders at MCHS wish communication from the district was clearer.

Partial disclosure

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor March 20, 2023

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...

Students make progress on their homework during Paul Wilm's lunch study in room 331 at the Freshman Campus on Nov. 3.

Go big or go to Lunch Study

Janelle Hernandez, Contributing Writer November 18, 2022

Freshmen students are enjoying their lunch, preparing to study for their next test. Just as they are about to take another bite, one of the lunch supervisors yells out, “Lunch Study kids, time to go!”...

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