Marengo Community High School District 154

Nearly four dozen of the local races in McHenry County will be competitive on Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to decide who will lead their school boards, municipalities, libraries and parks.

Extensive power outages and downed power lines have led to school closures in McHenry County.

More than a hundred candidates across 19 school districts have filed to run for school board in the past week across McHenry County, meaning a dozen districts can expect to see competitive races heading into April.

A list of those who are running for school board across McHenry County

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All lockers were searched and students were interviewed by school officials and police, although no evidence was found as to why the bullet was there, the Marengo High School District 154 superintendent said.

Marengo's Settlers' Days is returning in October for its 52nd year with more bands and fireworks.

Leadership Greater McHenry County announced its Youth Class of 2023, which pairs students from every high school in the county with a community member or Leadership Greater McHenry County alum.

Multiple McHenry County school districts have experienced threats or other incidents in the wake of the Michigan shooting that killed four

“I thought that was really cool because I’ve been following them for a long time. I loved watching them celebrate,” said Addie Johnson, of Marengo, who’s been playing since she was five.

"The dance was so much fun, and I think everyone now prefers having it outside," one student said

Most districts have vaccinated at least 75% of their staff members, they reported Monday after Pritzker’s deadline for staff vaccinations took effect

With the first day of school approaching as coronavirus cases climb, especially among the unvaccinated, school districts like Harvard Community School District 50 are trying to create opportunities for students and community members to get vaccinated.

Marengo Community High School District 154 is only requiring people who are not fully vaccinated to wear a mask, but warns guidance can change.

The first day of school is quickly approaching for McHenry County students, but with federal and state guidance less than a week old, many McHenry County school districts said they’re still finalizing some details.