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
A lot goes on behind the scenes of MCHS's school newspaper before the print and online editions are released. Each round of stories, the section editors lead a pitch day to brainstorm ideas for new articles.

Pen behind the paper 

Lily Adams, Feature Editor • February 22, 2024

A student sits in the newspaper class 287 at the Upper Campus. They are lost in the confusion. It is their first day in the newspaper and they have no idea what's going on. They take a seat in the back...

Leveling up

Leveling up

Messenger Staff • May 12, 2023

Four years ago, the McHenry Messenger was a student publication that needed help. For decades, MCHS did not have a student newspaper and, during its first semester, the publication struggled to launch.  Four...

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