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

Snow from Tuesdays storm still covers the ground the evening the day before another storm is set to sweep through the area. MCHS cancelled in-person learning on Friday morning because of the early morning accumulation.

MCHS cancels in-person learning Friday

Grace Crockett, News Editor January 12, 2024

District 156 decided to cancel in-person learning on Friday morning due to a snowstorm and concerns about student and staff safety. As a result, for the first time since Covid, MCHS implemented their...

MCHS and feeder districts cancel school due to inclement weather on Tuesday, Jan.9.

MCHS closed due to inclement weather

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2024

MCHS will be closed due to inclement weather on Tuesday, which was supposed to be the first day of second semester.  This includes both the Upper Campus and Freshman Campus. According to the National...

Editorial Cartoon: Why replace the magic?

Editorial Cartoon: Why replace the magic?

Rachel Kaminski, Contributing Illustrator February 27, 2023

Though there was barely any snow on the ground in McHenry on Wednesday afternoon, MCHS cancelled the second day of finals on Thursday due to inclement weather predictions.

MCHS closed tomorrow due to inclement weather, finals rescheduled

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor December 21, 2022

MCHS will close tomorrow, Dec. 22, due to impending inclement weather and hazardous conditions. Day two finals will now take place on Jan. 9, when students and staff return from winter break. “In...

A snow plow clears a snowy thoroughfare in McHenry this winter.

Superintendent consults weather service, colleagues in decision to cancel school

Aleece Black, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

Dr. Ryan McTague, Superintendent of District 156, makes the decision to cancel school due to weather based on a variety of factors including consideration of cold temperatures and forecasted severity of...

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