Welcome Back to School!

Each August, it is a wonderful feeling to have the building come back to life. The summer is often very quiet at MHS but the energy is returning!  This week, with Show Choir and Band camp in high gear, staff members are returning to prepare their classrooms, and New Staff Orientation in progress. MHS is returning to life!

As the year starts, I hope to showcase our new teachers (above) as well as our current faculty and staff.  This is a talented group of teachers with the skills to take our students to new levels!

During last school year, a Long Range Plan for school improvement was created.  As part of this plan, a core ideology, a statement that explains what we value and work towards, was created. This ideology contains three core values.

Core Ideology

 District 120 embraces innovation to create sustainable growth for all.

Core Values

• Equity – We value all individuals and believe they will achieve.
• Growth – We value continuous improvement for all students, staff, and programs. 
• Collaboration - We value working cooperatively towards building a dynamic learning community.

These core values are used as the litmus test when examining new programs, curricula, and hiring staff members.  MHS pledges to strive for excellence in these values and invites the community to join in our work.

Upcoming Activities

1:1 Parent/Student Meetings &Chromebook Distribution

Monday, August 10, 2015 6:00 pm
This 1:1 meeting will take place just before the Orientation Meeting for Parents of New and Transfer Students. Attendance at this meeting makes these students eligible to pick up their chromebooks during freshman orientation.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 6:00 pm
Students and parents attending this meeting will have Chromebooks distributed during the school day.

Orientation for Parents of New and Transfer Students

On Monday, August 10, parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to attend this orientation.  It will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the MHS Auditorium.  Parents will get an overview of the “nuts and bolts” of MHS, helping them to prepare their son/daughter for a new school. Parents will also be introduced to the many and varied resources that MHS provides for students and families.  Students are not required to attend.

Freshman Orientation

On Tuesday, August 11, from 7:45 am until 1:00 pm, the Class of 2019 will attend a very special Freshman Orientation. This August marks the sixth year of LinkCrew at MHS.  LinkCrew is a nationwide freshman transition program built on the belief that students can help students succeed.  We will begin our program in the Main Gym with a warm Mustang welcome.  After a highly interactive assembly, students will meet their Link Leaders who will remain in contact with them for the entire year.  They will enjoy a tour of the school, receive their Term 1 schedules, take their Student ID picture, have a pizza lunch, and receive their school issued Chromebook.  Morning bus routes will pick students up at the normal, scheduled time.

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 12 marks the first day of attendance for all students.  This is a full day of school, starting at 7:45 am and ending at 3:20 pm.  All students should report to their first period class at 7:45 am.  In Homeroom, students will receive a Mustang Pathfinder, student ID, and other important information.

Upcoming Athletics

White Cards 

All FALL athletes need a white card before they can participate in practice. White cards are now available in the Athletic Office.  See Mrs. Risdon if you have any questions.