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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

As finals week is approaching, teachers are assigning study guides to prepare students for their tests.

MCHS students prepare for finals

Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master May 8, 2026

On May 11, Seniors at MCHS are taking their finals on their final day of school. Students at MCHS are taking their finals for their classes on May 19 and May 20. Their first four classes will be on...

Bathrooms aren't always the most santitary places, but the bathrooms at MCHS get pretty disgusting by the end of the schoold day.

Opinion | What happened to our school bathrooms?

Joseph Bohne, Contributing Writer May 7, 2026

The putrid odor of urine, filth and human waste lingers throughout the school corridors while students narrowly avoid the repugnant desolation that is the school restroom. Inside, lie students vaping,...

Especially leading up to final exams, students are more stressed than ever. When students feel stress, it's important to reach out for help to family, friends and even adults at school.

More than stress

Bri Lucansky, Business Manager December 18, 2025

An average class at MCHS is 25 kids. Out of those 25 kids at least 10 of them will have persistent depression and overwhelming anxiety. In 2023, CDC found that: four in 10 (40%) students had persistent...

Slow walkers around the school can make it harder for students to get to classes on time.

Opinion | A walk to hopefully forget

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

The timer in the hallway is counting down, and a student looks for a path to their class, while a stampede of slow walkers blocks any possible exits. They look at the timer over and over, praying they...

Students walk into the Upper Campus Wednesday, the first day of school, while Warrior activities welcome them back.

Gallery | First Week of School

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer August 20, 2024

MCHS welcomed back students on the first day of school August 14. Both students and staff showed up in good spirits and ready to start a new school year. “My first day at Upper Campus was really good,”...

A banner hangs outside of the Freshman Campus main gym along Green Street at the start of the school year. This year, MCHS celebrates it's centennial year, having opened its doors for the first time in 1924.

A century of Warriors

Grace Crockett, News Editor August 15, 2024

Over the last century, MCHS has welcomed new students and staff every year. The first week of MCHS's cenennial year begs the question: how will this year be different from previous years? Back in the...

Students struggle to find the balance between good grades and committing to their sports.

A stressful balance

Eli Frommes, audio producer May 22, 2024

A student athlete goes to practice as they watch their grades drop asking their coach for a day off and the coach having the student prioritize their sport over their grades and school. Student athletes...

Signs hang outside of classrooms where dual credit classes take place at MCHS. Next year, students enrolled in dual credit classes will be charged $25 per class each semester.

MCC to charge for dual credit classes next year

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Starting this upcoming year, all students in McHenry county taking a dual credit course will be charged a $25 fee per semester.  The new implication was finalized in early January. MCHS will be assessing...

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