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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...

MCHS students get their groove on during last year's prom on April 24 at the Renaissance in Schaumburg.

Memories for years to come

Mason Sites, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, students begin to build excitement for what’s to come. Plans for summer begin to circulate, seniors await graduation, and preparation for final exams are underway....

While prom can be night of fun and excitement, the price can sway some kids to not attend.

Opinion | Is prom worth your pretty pennies?

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor April 15, 2025

  Haily Marker travels to Windsor to shop for her prom dress this year. Excited, she parks her car and strolls into the store to shop away with a budget of 200 dollars. After taking a look around,...

Students must have a stamp from the Main Office on their Prom permission slip form confirming that they meet the requirements and are permitted to attend Prom.

Opinion | Requirements make prom memorable for wrong reasons

Lydia Lawrence, Opinions Editor April 22, 2024

An MCHS student dismisses the idea of going to prom after learning the current requirements set in place for the 2024 year, only to hear from a friend a week before tickets are due that attendance and...

This year's prom will be on April 26 at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg. Though some students were previously not allowed to attend due to attendance issues, MCHS's administration has reversed course on that policy. Now, any student who buys tickets by noon on Saturday can attend.

Dancing in the stars 

Lily Adams, Feature Editor April 5, 2024

A junior at MCHS walks into the prom venue. They are astonished. Decorations from floor to ceiling, clean linen tables, photo ops and so much more are before her eyes. She can not wait to enjoy her first...

Students looking for prom dresses will be able to purchase from My Sister's Dress on this Saturday between 10 a.m and 1 p.m. at MCC.

My Sister’s Dress returns to MCC for 2024

Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

McHenry County College will be hosting the annual charity event My Sister’s Dress. This event comes back every year, and offers a cheaper option to those who need to purchase formal apparel for school...

For years, MCHS has asked students to pay fees in order to enjoy privileged like prom and graduation. But withholding prom denies students a chance to enjoy of the biggest highlights of the school year over something that might not be their fault.

Opinion: Paying fees should not be a prom requirement

Ruth Luqueno, Contributing Writer May 18, 2023

Seniors regularly have to juggle their student life and after-school jobs daily, not to mention everything else they have going on in their personal lives. With everything going on in a student's life,...

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden’s re-election, and Sudan updates

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates   The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear...

MCHS students celebrate the end of the year during prom at the Schaumburg Renaissance on April 28.

Gallery: Prom 2023

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director May 5, 2023

MCHS students attended prom on April 28, at the Renaissance in Schaumburg. Students had fun dancing, taking pictures, and hanging out with friends.  The theme of the prom was ‘Tale as old as time’...

MCHS students will attend prom on Friday at the Renaissance in Schaumburg. This year's theme, "Tale as Old as Time," was inspired by the Disney franchise "Beauty and the Beast."

MCHS hosts ‘Tale as Old as Time’ prom on Friday

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor April 24, 2023

This year’s “Tale as Old as Time” prom will be hosted on April 28 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Students are expected to attend their full school schedule the day of prom, and...

A dress collection box sits full of dresses for the Key Club’s dress drive in coordination with My Sister’s Dress. The affordable dresses will be on sale on Feb. 25 at McHenry County High School.

Key Club partners with My Sister’s Dress to donate prom attire

Ella Trimingham, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

MCHS’ Key Club has partnered with My Sister’s Dress to help students have access to more affordable dresses.  My Sister’s Dress is an organization that has been around since 2008. The idea is...

Students find their place cards during prom on April 29 at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg.

A roaring recap

Kyla Henige, Features Editor May 23, 2022

As students scatter into the Schaumurg Renaissance Center, their senses are filled, maybe even overwhelmed. Strong scents of perfume and food fill the air, dueling with the loud music and excited chatter...

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