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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

Collaboration — not only between students but also between MCHS's students and staff — is the secret to making our school a place where all students can succeed.

Editorial | Collaboration is key

Editorial Board May 19, 2026

When you think of the “perfect” community, what do you think of? Many people think of wealth, where every person lives comfortably, while others claim that a community is defined by the character of...

As students enter second semester, slumps start to hit which causes them to rely on AI resources to get through the school day.

Opinion | The wrong source

Brooke Allard, Artistic Director February 17, 2026

A kid is sitting in their math class, struggling, but getting through their homework. They look over and see the student next to them with their Chromebook open. The student sees them putting problems...

Evan Ewertowski welds in his garage as part of his own custom fabrication and land clearing company Boone Creek Welding.

Make that bank

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 20, 2025

They’re juggling homework, exams–and business plans. At MCHS, student entrepreneurs are turning creativity into commerce, putting out their businesses that range from custom clothing lines to beauty...

Counseling Intern, Gavin Smyth helping out a student in the College and Career Center.

The man, the Smyth, the legend

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

As Smyth is sitting at his desk, one of the students he coaches and counsels comes to his desk clearly distraught. He’s known this student since they started back at MCHS and knows how to help; show...

Students stress keeping up with the classes they were recommended to take.

Open doors

Aubrey Butler, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

A junior walks into their AP US History class on the first day of school, right as the bell rings. They sit down, already having trouble finding a seat, when even more students file in behind them. As...

MCHS students work and interact with preschool students to benefit both of their learning.

Kids teaching kids

Lily Adams, Feature Editor November 13, 2023

 A preschool student walks into MCHS. She walks across the hall, hand in hand with her high school teacher to the Lil´ Warrior Preschool. She hangs up her bag and gets ready for her day at school. While...

Blended learning is supposed to empower students to work at the pace and place that best suits them. So why is MCHS denying the flexibility that some students need to thrive?

Opinion: MCHS should allow off-campus blending

Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director September 21, 2023

In previous years‭, ‬students who met requirements were allowed to leave the classroom and even school property during the period‭ ‬on designated blending days‭. ‬However‭, ‬it has now...

Daisy Lomeli address at the Class of 2023 on Saturday at McCracken Field.

The final goodbye

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

Daisy Lomeli walks up to the mic knowing she has the weight of the graduation speech on her hands. Wiping her palms she takes the microphone and gets ready to say one last goodbye to the people she's grown...

Despite a state law that says "A student may not be issued a monetary fine or fee as a disciplinary consequence," students at MCHS continue to receive tickets from the McHenry Police Department for their behavior in school.

Still fine

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor May 19, 2023

Walking through the halls, a McHenry High School student notices fighting near the bathrooms. In response, a school resource officer nearby issues adjudication citations, or tickets, to the students. All...

MCHS band Robot Man won the 2023 Battle of the Bands, played at the spring spirit rally and has become popular. The band will be releasing original music soon.

Robotman to drop first release

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 18, 2023

Local darlings Robotman burst onto the scene in early February to roaring applause. The group, composed of junior students Charlie Miller, Coco Levesque, and James Mihevic, would win the Battle Of The...

Communicating important information is a tough job for a high school, who has to keep students, staff, and parents in the loop of every major event and decision. Still, many stakeholders at MCHS wish communication from the district was clearer.

Partial disclosure

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor March 20, 2023

A student walks into class, hearing rumors of a snow day from students and staff alike. She opens her email only to find no update from administration. No email means no snow day but, with no update to...

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