With the new classroom facility being built, MHS will be able to offer students experiences in nanotechnology using industry standard tools with industry standard techniques. One tool students will work with is called a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) which allows the operator to "see" details at a magnification of billionth of a meter. This devices is already on campus and students are becoming more familiar with it. After viewing a few SEM photographs below, it is easy to see how this tool could aide our students in research they conduct.
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| Surface of a butterfly wing. |
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| Breathing hole (spicule) for a millipede. |
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| Leg of a tick. |
Photographs from the week!
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| Sophomore Class float building! |
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| Mustangs Beat Elgin! 34-23 |
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| Senior girls have a blast at the Senior Girls Sleepover on September 9 by making a pyramid in the Main Gym. |
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| Senior Girls Win Powder Puff Football! |
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| Class of 2019! |
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| Class of 2018! |
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| Class of 2017! |
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| Class of 2016! |
Recognition
Congratulations to MHS Senior Patricia Roques is a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program this year! Patricia is one of approximately 16,000 semi-finalist and is invited to continue in the competition for one of 7,400 scholarships. Way to go Patricia, we are proud of you!
Golfers dream of the day they can say, “I got a Hole-In-One.” Well that dream came true for Nathaniel Worcester (Class of 2019) on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. The JV Boys Golf team was playing a match against Stevenson High School at the Arboretum and on the 7th hole, 140 yards par 3, Nathaniel hit a Hole-In-One. Congratulations Nathaniel!
Congratulations to the "Top Ten" Homecoming candidates! We wish you luck!
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| 2015 Homecoming "Top Ten" |
Announcements
MHS will be offering a full ACT exam for all 11th grade students and a Practice ACT for all 10th grade students on March 15, 2016 at no cost to the family. Students will arrive at MHS at the usual start time and will be dismissed immediately after the exam. More information will be sent home as this date approaches.Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, September 16 - Schedule “E”. Student dismissal at 1:40pm.Thursday, September 17 - Schedule “F”. Classes begin at 9:25am.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, September 16. We strongly encourage you and your son/daughter to attend these conferences. Our students are the key players in their own educational process, and we invite them to be a part of the conversations about their performance.From 2:10 – 4:30 pm, teachers are available for walk-in conferences on a first come, first served basis. From 5:30 – 8:00 pm, teachers meet with parents who have made an appointment. To sign up for an appointment, go to www.d120.org and follow the PickATime link on the home page. You may register anytime between 8:00 am on Friday, September 11 through 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15. There are limited conference slots for each teacher. All conferences are 10 minutes long. If you are unable to attend these conferences, but would like to discuss your child’s academic performance, please call the teachers at 847-949-2200 and we will connect you to the appropriate extension.
College & Career Resource Center
College Rep Visits scheduled for next week:St. Olaf College (Mollie Link)
Monday, September 14; 10:00 am
University of Kansas (Chris Paradies)
Tuesday, September 15; 11:00 am
Knox College (Ben Wetherbee)
Tuesday, September 15; 1:30 pm
University of Rochester (Kathleen Pipala)
Friday, September 18; 10:45 am
Activities
The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Student must bring their school IDs. No entrance after 8:00pm. Once students leave the dance, they will not be allowed re-enter the dance.Athletics
Homecoming is Friday, September 11th. The Varsity Boys Soccer team will kick off the evening with a game at 5:30 on the stadium field against Lakes. The Varsity Football team will follow with a game against North Chicago. It will be a fun filled evening for all that attend. Adult admission is $5.00. MHS students get in free with their school I.D.Staff Spot Light
Dave Whitson - Wellness Teacher
How long at MHS? 11 years
What college/university did you attend? St. Ambrose & UIC
Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, & golf
What is your favorite part of your job? Building relationships with students
Good book recommendation? A Fire to Win
You may not know… I played the trumpet all through college.
Who or What inspires you? My family