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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

On Nov. 11, MCHS opened its doors to U.S. veterans to celebrate their sacrifices with the students on Veteran's Day.

Honored today and always

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 18, 2024

Annually on Nov. 11 every year the U.S. celebrates Veteran's Day where we remember and celebrate those who have served in the military. MCHS goes the extra mile to take this opportunity to honor and spread...

On Friday, November 10, MCHS honored veterans by hosting a panel of veterans for students and staff to listen to and ask questions.

Gallery: Veterans Day Panel

Lily Adams, Features Editor November 13, 2023

On Friday, MCHS hosted a veterans panel in the auditorium to celebrate Veterans Day. The veterans at the panel were MCHS teachers, former students, and community members. Students went to hear the veterans...

The Hall Pass | Trump on trial, abortion on the ballot, and Veteran's Day

The Hall Pass | Trump on trial, abortion on the ballot, and Veteran’s Day

Eli Frommes, Host and Podcast Producer November 10, 2023

The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass | Trump on trial, abortion on the ballot, and Veteran's Day The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear...

MCHS celebrates Veteran’s Day | Warrior Weekly 11.15.22

Mathew Koleno, Ethan Bailey, and Cole Amelse November 21, 2022

Students had the opportunity to learn from Veterans and Active Duty soldiers of different types in the Upper Campus auditorium this past November 11th.  The Veterans Day Seminar, coordinated by Mr...

Special education teacher Joe Kalisek served in the Army from 1985-2015 with consecutive service in the Illinois Army National Guard from 1990-2015.

Hometown Heroes

Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Veterans come from every walk of life and after their service, they have hundreds of paths they can follow. Some of them become teachers.  All of them served, but none of their experiences were the...

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