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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

Students are being asked to scan in and out of MCHS when they leave and enter the building from lunch, or if students arrive late to school.

Safety first

Brooke Allard, Freshmen Contributor November 14, 2024

As a student enters the school, they walk up to the security guard with their ID in their pocket. Only after they get it out and hold it toward the guard to scan, do they wonder why the school even scans...

Cases of Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, has been identified at MCHS. The extremely contagious respiratory tract infection can spread quickly through communities that are not vaccinated.

Whooping cough cases emerge at MCHS

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 12, 2024

McHenry has recently brought to light the news of a confirmed case of pertussis, or better known as the dreaded whooping cough earlier this week. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract...

A new challenge

A new challenge

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor November 11, 2024

Seven Snelten sits backstage, waiting for the lights to dim and the show to start. Through the nerves of performing, and with this play being so different from others they’ve performed in, Seven is at...

The MCHS leadership in action classes are taking matters in their own hands and helping kids who are struggling in their own classes.

MCHS introduces a peer tutoring program

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor November 7, 2024

MCHS student Alex Donahue gets an email from Upper Campus principal Jeff Prickett about helping to organize a Peer Tutoring Program here at our school to help the math and science departments with the...

Puzzle | Word Search, Nov. 7, 2024

Puzzle | Word Search, Nov. 7, 2024

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster November 7, 2024

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Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025

Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster November 5, 2024

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Puzzle | Sudoku, Oct. 29, 2024

Puzzle | Sudoku, Oct. 29, 2024

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster October 29, 2024

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Softball fields are quickly being put together right outside the halls of MCHS.

Construction in the works

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director October 21, 2024

After lacing up her cleats, a softball player steps onto the brand new field for the first time. A new facility for the team to share their love for their ball game. The fresh turf sinks down as she walks...

When it opened in 1953, MCHS’s Freshman Campus — formerly known as East Campus — was simply McHenry High School. This photo from 1951 shows how little the building has changed over time.

A hundred years in the making

Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Freshman Campus‭, ‬previously‭ ‬known as just McHenry High School‭, ‬was built one hundred years ago this year‭. ‬Over that time McHenry‭, ‬along with MCHS has evolved to fit the...

Homecoming is one of the most exciting weeks of the school year—but not necessarily because of football or dances. MCHS should work harder as a school celebrate all that high school has to offer during Homecoming—and all of its groups.

Opinion | Outshined by the ball

Beth Brackmann, A&E Editor October 8, 2024

Having been open for 100‭ ‬years‭, ‬MCHS has changed a lot but one thing that’s stayed relatively the same is Homecoming‭. ‬An event created to celebrate alumni is now an event to celebrate...

McGinnis signs books the edge of the Upper Campus auditorium's stage on Sep. 17. The award-winning author spoke to MCHS students earlier this month.

Award-winning insight

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

Award-winning novelist Mindy McGinnis returned to MCHS and talked to students on Sep.17 in the Upper Campus auditorium. Sophomores got the chance to listen to McGinnis talk about her journey to becoming...

On Saturday August 25th, McHenry High School welcomed home those that served from their Honor Flight to Washington DC.

Gallery | Honor Flight Celebration

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

On August 15, MCHS hosted the Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony for veterans returning from Washington D.C. the previous weekend. This event was held at the Upper Campus and was available for everyone...

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