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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

Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Berenice Santiago, Digital Editor November 11, 2025

In just three seasons, the girls wrestling program at MCHS has gone from an emerging idea into a story of grit, growth and possibility. It began during the 2023-24 school year when only a handful of...

Falll Fest, a tradition started at the Freshman Campus, will reward students to turn in their missing work and maintain the number zeroes in the grade book with a festival at before Thanksgiving break.

Falling into festivities

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor November 6, 2025

A sophomore walks into the school the week of Oct. 14 and Nov. 21 and is welcomed with “Fall Fest” flyers posted all around the hallways. Continuing from Oct. 14 through Nov. 21, MCHS is having...

A student in AIM locks in to get her work done on Tuesday. AIM is supposed to be time for students to get their work done, though many find it difficult when so much programming is scheduled.

Opinion | Students are forgetting the purpose of AIM

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor November 4, 2025

Two students walk into their AIM, and look at the daily calendar on the board. Both were planning on spending the period catching up on their math homework, but they see that they have a fire drill today....

Raquel Hess answers emails and works on getting her student's grades in before the weekend begins at the Upper Campus.

Wait, who is that?

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor October 31, 2025

A junior at MCHS walks into their first day of AP Environmental Science classroom expecting to see Kaley Young. As they take a seat, they see an unfamiliar face walking in and sitting behind the teacher’s...

Brian Rockweiler cheers for his players on the MCHS varsity baseball team during the IHSA 4A Regional Championship on Jun. 4.

A community’s coach

Mason Sites, Sports Editor October 24, 2025

When you think of a diamond, what do you see? Some may see expensive, glistening jewelry while others may see a shape that they relate to math equations. However, if you’re a baseball player and/or fan,...

Students from LASO hand out candy for Takeover Tuesday outside of the Upper Campus on Oct. 7.

Takeaways from Takeover Tuesday

Sydney Boswell, Marketing Director October 21, 2025

A sophomore student walks into school, and gets greeted by Key Club at the South Entrance of Upper Campus. They have been looking for a club to be a part of, and consider joining. Later in AIM, they hear...

Principal Greg Eiserman interacts with staff members in the office on a few minutes before the school week ends on Oct. 12.

The backbone of MCHS

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor October 16, 2025

Before the bell rings on a Monday morning, Upper Campus Principal, Greg Eiserman walks through the halls whistling when he comes across an open classroom. He pokes his head in to look for a teacher, but...

STEMINISM | Morgan Hokinson

STEMINISM | Morgan Hokinson

Michalina Sotka, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2025

Morgan Hokinson walks into her welding class, where she gets to work hands-on with her materials and learn how things get made. Getting to learn the manufacturing side of engineering rather than just the...

Students at MCHS get a promo code from Uber and UberEats on Oct. 7 that will help them unlock $100 for both apps.

Did someone say free?

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor October 14, 2025

On a dark Monday night, an MCHS student finally arrives home at 8:36 p.m. after their JV football game away at Burlington. Realizing they still have some homework to finish up, they realize they’re running...

Puzzle | Word Search, Oct. 14, 2025

Puzzle | Word Search, Oct. 14, 2025

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster October 14, 2025

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MCHS' building sub Kayleigh Jensen writing each graduating senior a heartfelt letter for them to remember.

MCHS’s guardian angel

Mason Sites, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Every student has their favorite teacher. Whether they are full-time teachers or a substitute. There is always one teacher that makes school that much more enjoyable for students. They always find a deeper...

Students meet on the dance floor during last year’s prom before dancing the rest of the night away. Though some say prom’s tickets are too much money for many students, plenty of students spend twice as much on dresses and tuxedoes, hair, make-up, accessories, transportation and more on the event.

Prom is here

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 25, 2025

MCHS will host their annual Prom on April 25 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. MCHS is partnering with a new venue for Prom this year in Dupage County. Students will take coach buses...

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