Each year, MHS deliberately focuses on a college going mindset for all students. College Week is dedicated time with specific activities which provide students with information and opportunities to promote a college going culture at MHS. It is an exciting week planned for the 4th Annual College Week. Below is the schedule for the week. Take time each night to discuss the day's events with your child.
All week
- Staff are encouraged to wear College/University gear to promote College Week.
- Literacy Center is open and will assist with College Essays and Personal Statements.
Monday
- Teacher Talk - First 5 minutes of each class period
- College Acceptance Video During HR after announcements.
Tuesday
- Study Abroad Presentation in the Auditorium during Homeroom with Beth Tinkham CLC Study Abroad Coordinator
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Representative - Ivonne Uquillas will be available in the CCRC 9am-2pm
Wednesday
- Application Completion Day in the CCRC – Counselors will be available all day to assist students
- Financial Aid Video (FA Process) during HR after announcements.
Thursday
- College Rep Panel during lunch - class attendance required
- Jill Sutherland- FIDM
- Jim Pierson- University College Dublin
- Tiffany Dallas- Colorado State
- Sarah McLean- Northern Michigan
- Ziggy Blackwell - Illinois College
- College Evening Presentation at 7pm in MHS Auditorium
Friday
- Career Panel Periods 1-2
- Financial Aid Video (Grants and Scholarships) during HR
Photos from the week
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| MHS Wellness classes learning how to golf @ Countryside. |
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| 3600lb air handler is placed on top of the new building structure. |
Recognition
MHS senior AVID student, Ryan O’Rourke was selected for the competitive Penwasciz Health Careers program at Advocate Condell Hospital. Penwasciz has been an active student-volunteer program at Condell Medical Center for over 50 years. Penwasciz interns learn about a variety of health care careers through direct patient interactions and observations. Experience in an actual medical setting as a Penwasciz Intern has inspired many graduates of the program to pursue careers as medical professionals.Ryan used the Literacy Center after school hours for input on a timed essay submission. MHS is proud to have been able to help Ryan and look forward to the Literacy Center supporting other students who are seeking help with essays for extracurricular programs as well as their course assignments.
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| Jacqueline Vasquez |
[SAO ]monthly newsletter since she is currently completing an internship. Vasquez is working through the SAO’s Knowledge is Power Program and the MHS DOORS Program [Doors of Opportunity Relevant to Students]. Both programs share similar ideals involving reaching out to students to begin exploring career paths while still in high school.
MHS DOORS brings real-world work skills and environments to students participating in the program. The interns choose from a variety of career fields that interest them. The Knowledge is Power Program gives students throughout Lake County an insight into careers within the criminal justice system. Student interns are placed at their work sites for one school term [nine weeks] per year. They work at the site several times each week for about 90 minutes. Vasquez is interested in a future career in public relations. Her MHS internship advisor is Kent Meister
Three of Mundelein High School’s publications earned Awards of Excellence from the Illinois Chapter of the Illinois School Public Relations Association [INSPRA]. The awards were presented at a state recognition luncheon held Sept. 18 in Oak Brook.
The awards were presented for the District newsletter, The Messenger; for the 2015 Graduation Booklet; and for an eight-page brochure about the new building addition and the MHS emphasis on career education. Public relations experts from several states served as judges for the hundreds of entries into various categories.
Evaluating The Messenger, one of the judges remarked “I feel like I know your school priorities based on this publication: great staff, tech emphasis, community involvement and student achievement … the overall classy look of the product, story topics, graphics and layout make me want to read this cover to cover.”
Ron Girard is the editor of the three publications. He and Superintendent Kevin Myers attended the luncheon and accepted the awards.
Announcements
21st Century Automation Night will be held in the MHS auditorium on November 3, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Students and parents are invited to learn about the new careers in engineering and manufacturing.The brand new Literacy Center is hosting an ACT Bootcamp! Students will receive tips and practice for the English, reading, and writing portions of the ACT. Don’t let the test stress you out, the bootcamp will help you master the ACT. All interested students should sign up in the Literacy Center (north end of the Media Center) for either the October 8 at 7:30 am or the October 21 at 3:25 pm session.
College & Career Resource Center
The MHS Guidance Department will host its annual College Planning Night Thursday, October 1 beginning at 7 pm. Counselor Jimmy Ku will lead the English presentation in the Auditorium and Counselor Aracely Lawrence will lead the Spanish presentation in the District Meeting Room. While geared toward upperclassmen, all students and their parents are invited to attend.During the evening parents and students will learn about the college application process, writing application essays, financial aid, college visits and more. Time will also be provided for questions and answers.
Lucia Lopez, assistant director of undergraduate admissions at DePaul University will speak at the Spanish presentation. George Scholtz, Chicago regional admissions representative for the University of Missouri will speak at the English presentation.
Activities
Spanish Speaking Parents: Universidad de Padres will have its first meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 6-8 pm. Please visit the Universidad de Padres page for more information. Hope to see you there. Jesús M. Tirado, Assistant Principal; jtirado@d120.org, 847-949-2200, extension 1405.Recycling Club is open to all MHS students. Just a half-hour of your time Tuesdays and Thursdays can make a huge difference in doing something good for the environment and keeping our school looking great. The club can be used to record community service hours as well. Anyone can join anytime, just come to room B147 right after school any Tuesday and Thursday, or email Mr. Battista for more info at TBattista@d120.org
Athletics
All winter and spring sport athletes that still need a sport physical for this year, Mundelein Target Clinic is still running their sport physical special for $39.00 until October 2, 2015. No appointment necessary, open evenings and weekends. If you need a sport physical form please pick one up that the Athletic Office, Front Office or download a form off the Athletic Home website.Staff Spotlight
Gwen Lopez - Guidance Counselor
How long at MHS: 6 years
Insider tips for parents: Have those difficult conversations about career and college decision early and often. Help your child to explore their options for college by helping them ask good questions and visiting a variety of colleges.
Life before MHS: I worked at OMNI Youth Services as a Youth and Family Counselor assisting families and youth who have family difficulties with drugs and alcohol and/or legal problems. I also worked at Tefft Middle School for 1 year as a School Counselor.
Hobbies/Interests: I love reading and spending time with my family!
You may not know… I have visited over 13 countries.
What college/university did you attend? Crown College, BA in World Missions; Trinity International University: MA in Counseling Psychology; NIU: Certificate for School Counseling
Who or what inspires you? My faith is what helps keep me grounded and inspires me to be and do better.
What is your favorite part of your job? Sitting down and speaking with students to assist them in any way possible. It is the highlight of my job to see students exceed beyond what they thought possible.
Good book recommendation: My reading tends to be in the genre of children's book, so as a family we are reading the Dear America series or My Name is America series, my children have loved these books.