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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

On Oct. 24 2025, MCHS celebrated their seniors at their annual senior night game under the lights.

Senior nights under the lights

Kaitlyn Byrd, Social Media Manager December 9, 2025

As sports come to an end of their season, MCHS celebrates the class of 2026 by celebrating them on our senior nights. Sports like football, cheer, volleyball and soccer share their experiences and feelings...

The varsity football team celebrates a touch down against Crystal Lake South on Sep. 4 at McCracken Field. The team has started their season with a 2-0 record.

Just getting started

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

McHenry’s varsity football team is off to a great start after winning their first two games against Dundee-Crown and Crystal Lake South, bringing the school spirit up at MCHS. Last year, McHenry went...

Though it's illegal to drink or be drunk on any school grounds at MCHS, intoxicated students and adults being escorted out of McCracken has become a more normal sight this season.

Worth the risk?

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2024

A MCHS student is walking down to the dean's office. They were caught with alcohol at last Friday's football game, their heart is beating rapidly as their dean explains the major consequences this incident...

The varsity football team played Prairie Ridge during the first game of the season — the first ever at the revamped McCracken Field — on August 26.

Gallery: First football game of the season

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

On Aug. 26, the varsity and JV football teams played the first game of the season against Prairie Ridge at McCracken on the newly completed turf field and in new uniforms.  Throughout the night, the...

The varsity football team meets in the shadows behind the stadium during halftime at the first home game of the season on September 3 at McCracken Field.

Coming home

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer September 10, 2021

As Dominick Caruso ran through the inflatable Warrior helmet onto the field, the crowd roared, awaiting the first home varsity football game to start, screamed with excitement and anticipation for the...

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