MHS English teachers encourage students to read books of their choice, acknowledging that students are much more likely to read a book they are interested in rather than told to read. This philosophy has not only changed how teachers use novels to support the teaching of literary elements, but has dramatically increased the number of books students read each year. Case in point, over 1,300 books have been checked out of the library in the first two weeks of school.
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| Row 1 (seated): Rebecca Plaza, Melissa Sethna, Diane Covert, Jim Drier, Ryan Buck, Leah Kolcz Row 2: Anna Grig, Jennifer Ryan, Carsyn Rodriguez, Samantha Balbarin, Kristina Rizzo, Sarah Menas, Kristen Behrens, Jennifer Franco, Autumn Graef, Angie McLaughlin, Sara Gunther, Georgi Mendez Row 3: Dan Warren, Corey Knigge, Ernie Billittier, Elizabeth Willis, Jonathan Meier, Mark Landuyt, Alexander Kapotas, Kandace Tyrrell, Laura Garcia, Hope Babowice |
Book Talks
All students enrolled in English
classes took part in “book talks” throughout the department on Friday, August
25. Students were asked to read at least one book of their choice over summer
vacation. Students then shared that book with their peers during the book talks
in small groups that mixed students of all ages and grade levels. The book talks offer students the opportunity to participate in an
authentic activity to share their reading experiences and also provide students
titles of books they may want to include on their next-read lists.
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| MHS students sharing their free choice novels they read over summer break. |
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| MHS students sharing their free choice novels they read over summer break. |
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| MHS students sharing their free choice novels they read over summer break. |
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| MHS students sharing their free choice novels they read over summer break. |
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| MHS students sharing their free choice novels they read over summer break. |
What's Your Passion
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| Mark Landuyt |
My passion stems from a belief that reading is at the heart of academic success, human development,
and that all students can find enjoyment from reading. I say this from being a non-reader for most of my first 12 years of school. My passion is centered in the eliminating of the "I am bad at ___" mindset. When it comes to reading and writing, my job is is to affect change, create nuance, context, and hopefully, change the "I can't" to "I can".
District 120 Board of Education earns IASB Award
The Mundelein High School District 120 Board of Education is one of 20 boards to earn the Illinois Association of School Board’s [IASB] School Board Governance Recognition designation. The recognition is designed to acknowledge those school boards that have engaged in activities and modeled behaviors that lead to excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education. The honorees will be recognized at the Fall IASB Lake Division Dinner Meeting as well as in a display in the Homeroom at the Joint Annual Conference in November. “We commend you for your hard work and the distinction of being a School Board Governance Recognition recipient,” said Roger Eddy, IASB executive director.
MHS District 120 Board members are Joanne Anderson, president; Al Hitzke, vice president; Laura Vogt, secretary; Sara Davalos, Laura Mellon, Thomas Ouimet and Jane Siegal.
Students - Interested in performing as “Maverick” the Mustang, please meet with Dr. Kroll right after school today Friday, September 1 in the District Meeting Room. If you are not able to make this meeting, complete the following interest survey: https://goo.gl/51eLWN
Black Student Union
Every Thursday morning, Black Student Union meets in B151 at 7:00 AM. Please join us, we would love to have you! If you have any questions please see Mr. Mork or Miss Herry
MHS Theater
The Officers and Advisory Board Members of Mundelein Theatre held their first workshop of the year – The Basics of Mundelein Theatre. The student leaders led tours of our performing arts spaces, then held a scavenger hunt. The workshop also included theatre games with valuable prizes (candy!).
Yearbook
The 2016-2017 yearbook is available for pick up at the school bookstore during regular business hours.
Please note price changes for the 2017-2018 yearbook:
Through the 2017-2018 school registration, the yearbook can be pre-ordered for the traditional price of $50.
Until October 1, the yearbook can be pre-ordered through the school bookstore for the traditional price of $50. After October 1, the yearbook can only be pre-ordered through the website of the publishing company, Jostens.com. At this time, the cost of purchase will be $55 until May 11. If one is not pre-ordered by May 11, any extra copies that might be available will cost $60 at time of distribution.
Class of 2018 Senior Portraits:
Please do not forget to get your senior portraits taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). Contractually, your yearbook head and shoulder shot (free of charge) must be taken through this company and submitted for publication by the deadline of October 15. The company’s studio is in Wheeling. To schedule an appointment, visit studio.il.vipis.com or call 847-499-9300.
Senior baby ads are a great way to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. Order your ad at www.jostensadservice.com. Your ad order must be received by 11/21/2017. A 1/8th page ad costs $50, so get yours today! Here are some tips for creating your best ad....Questions? Call Jostens at (800)358-0800.
Check the College Counseling Blog for articles about college planning: https://mhscollegecounselor.wordpress.com/
Follow our College Counselor on Twitter: @mundycollege
Meeting with College Representatives is Beneficial!
Tomorrow, the first of many college representatives from across the country will start visiting Mundelein High School to speak to prospective students. These visits are open to all students who are interested in pursuing any of the post-secondary institutions who come join us. We strongly encourage attendance at these events as it provides an opportunity for students to receive information directly from the source and can be an opportunity to demonstrate interest in a school, which can be quite beneficial in the application process!
Viewing Upcoming Visits and Registering for a Visit
To register to attend a visit, students simply click the Colleges tab in their Naviance account, then click view all upcoming visits on the right side of the screen. Find the visit that you wish to attend and select sign up. Finally, click the sign me up button and print your confirmation screen. This final step is extremely important as the CCRC only has seating for 15-18 students. If we notice that the number of students signed up for the visit exceeds this, we will find a larger space to host the event and email all students who have signed up with the update. If the number rises at the last minute, the room may be “standing room only,” but we will never turn anyone away!
If parents would like to view all upcoming visits, you can click the Naviance tab on the MHS homepage and select “I’m a guest” in the upper right corner. You will then select the Colleges tab and view all upcoming visits.
The Day of the Visit
On the day of the visit, you will report directly to the CCRC or location listed at the beginning of the period. If you lose your pass you can always go in and cancel your visit, then follow the same process again to sign up. If you happen to have lunch during the time of the visit we will allow you to bring your lunch to the CCRC but ask that you are mindful of allergies and do not bring any food with nuts. If you are unable to attend but would still like information, let us know and we can gather materials for you.
Following the Visit
Please note that it is your responsibility to speak to your teacher prior to the event to let them know that you wish to attend and find out what you may be missing. Most visits allow a small amount of time at the end of the period for students to return to class. Following the visit, it is also a nice idea to send a thank you note to the representative you met with.
Remember, you will receive a reminder email about any schools that are in your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list if they schedule a time to come in. The visits will also be announced daily, so listen to the announcements for reminders!
The boys cross country team defended our Lake County Invite title-Art Campbell race, in a very strong performance. We totaled 33 points, putting 6 runners in the top 12 overall. Second place Barrington had 87 points, 3rd place Stevenson had 107, and Libertyville was 4th with 132.
Our top 7 in the race were:
3rd- Mikey Parduhn, 5th- Dillon Blake, 7th- Robert St. Clair,, 8th- Aidan Afonso, 10th- Dario Carrillo, 12th- Carl Schoenfield, 41st- Kevin Garcia
The top 6 runners all earned All-County honors.
The Open Squad nearly duplicated the Varsity's performance, narrowly losing to Stevenson 31-39.
The Open Squad was led by freshmen Robert McKee, Cale Sethna, and Nathan Clapp, who went 3-4-5. Sophomores Jon Aube and Jake Perraud closed out the scoring, taking 13th and 24th.
There were tons of PRs on the night, but I really want to give a shout out to Noah Colon, Stephen Hurley, and Vikram Chandramouli, who all dropped 4 minutes or more from their respective PRs!
Way to go, guys. If you'd like to see the full results, they can be found at www.runnersedgeracetiming.com.
Girls Tennis
Bree Park and Kylie Brua went three sets against Lakes losing the first set in a tiebreaker then took the second set winning 7-5 and won third set 6-4 it was a close match but they played it very well with focus and determination.
Abbie Walter also had a nail bitter losing her first set 3-6 then making a great comeback for the second set winning 7-5 then as exhaustion set in she dug in deep and pulled out an energetic 6-3 win being our last match on the court and leading our team to a 4-3 victory. Great job ladies!
Girls JV tennis will host their Invitational this weekend beginning at 8:30am. Come on out and enjoy a day of tennis.
and that all students can find enjoyment from reading. I say this from being a non-reader for most of my first 12 years of school. My passion is centered in the eliminating of the "I am bad at ___" mindset. When it comes to reading and writing, my job is is to affect change, create nuance, context, and hopefully, change the "I can't" to "I can".
Recognition
District 120 Board of Education earns IASB Award
The Mundelein High School District 120 Board of Education is one of 20 boards to earn the Illinois Association of School Board’s [IASB] School Board Governance Recognition designation. The recognition is designed to acknowledge those school boards that have engaged in activities and modeled behaviors that lead to excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education. The honorees will be recognized at the Fall IASB Lake Division Dinner Meeting as well as in a display in the Homeroom at the Joint Annual Conference in November. “We commend you for your hard work and the distinction of being a School Board Governance Recognition recipient,” said Roger Eddy, IASB executive director.
MHS District 120 Board members are Joanne Anderson, president; Al Hitzke, vice president; Laura Vogt, secretary; Sara Davalos, Laura Mellon, Thomas Ouimet and Jane Siegal.
Activities
Operation MaverickStudents - Interested in performing as “Maverick” the Mustang, please meet with Dr. Kroll right after school today Friday, September 1 in the District Meeting Room. If you are not able to make this meeting, complete the following interest survey: https://goo.gl/51eLWN
Black Student Union
Every Thursday morning, Black Student Union meets in B151 at 7:00 AM. Please join us, we would love to have you! If you have any questions please see Mr. Mork or Miss Herry
MHS Theater
The Officers and Advisory Board Members of Mundelein Theatre held their first workshop of the year – The Basics of Mundelein Theatre. The student leaders led tours of our performing arts spaces, then held a scavenger hunt. The workshop also included theatre games with valuable prizes (candy!).
Yearbook
The 2016-2017 yearbook is available for pick up at the school bookstore during regular business hours.
Please note price changes for the 2017-2018 yearbook:
Through the 2017-2018 school registration, the yearbook can be pre-ordered for the traditional price of $50.
Until October 1, the yearbook can be pre-ordered through the school bookstore for the traditional price of $50. After October 1, the yearbook can only be pre-ordered through the website of the publishing company, Jostens.com. At this time, the cost of purchase will be $55 until May 11. If one is not pre-ordered by May 11, any extra copies that might be available will cost $60 at time of distribution.
Class of 2018 Senior Portraits:
Please do not forget to get your senior portraits taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). Contractually, your yearbook head and shoulder shot (free of charge) must be taken through this company and submitted for publication by the deadline of October 15. The company’s studio is in Wheeling. To schedule an appointment, visit studio.il.vipis.com or call 847-499-9300.
Senior baby ads are a great way to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. Order your ad at www.jostensadservice.com. Your ad order must be received by 11/21/2017. A 1/8th page ad costs $50, so get yours today! Here are some tips for creating your best ad....Questions? Call Jostens at (800)358-0800.
College and Career Resource Center
Visit the CCRC website for resources regarding college planning and financial aid including scheduled college representative visits and scholarship information: http://www.d120.org/academics/ccrc/default.aspxCheck the College Counseling Blog for articles about college planning: https://mhscollegecounselor.wordpress.com/
Follow our College Counselor on Twitter: @mundycollege
Upcoming Visits and Events at MHS
NCAA Night
On Wednesday, September 6th MHS is hosting the annual NCAA informational evening for the North Suburban Conference. The purpose of this event is to provide information that high school athletes need to know if they are interested in eventually participating in college athletics, regardless of level. Individuals from NCAA member institutions will be on hand to give a presentation and answer questions and handouts will be provided.
Meeting with College Representatives is Beneficial!
Tomorrow, the first of many college representatives from across the country will start visiting Mundelein High School to speak to prospective students. These visits are open to all students who are interested in pursuing any of the post-secondary institutions who come join us. We strongly encourage attendance at these events as it provides an opportunity for students to receive information directly from the source and can be an opportunity to demonstrate interest in a school, which can be quite beneficial in the application process!
Viewing Upcoming Visits and Registering for a Visit
To register to attend a visit, students simply click the Colleges tab in their Naviance account, then click view all upcoming visits on the right side of the screen. Find the visit that you wish to attend and select sign up. Finally, click the sign me up button and print your confirmation screen. This final step is extremely important as the CCRC only has seating for 15-18 students. If we notice that the number of students signed up for the visit exceeds this, we will find a larger space to host the event and email all students who have signed up with the update. If the number rises at the last minute, the room may be “standing room only,” but we will never turn anyone away!
If parents would like to view all upcoming visits, you can click the Naviance tab on the MHS homepage and select “I’m a guest” in the upper right corner. You will then select the Colleges tab and view all upcoming visits.
The Day of the Visit
On the day of the visit, you will report directly to the CCRC or location listed at the beginning of the period. If you lose your pass you can always go in and cancel your visit, then follow the same process again to sign up. If you happen to have lunch during the time of the visit we will allow you to bring your lunch to the CCRC but ask that you are mindful of allergies and do not bring any food with nuts. If you are unable to attend but would still like information, let us know and we can gather materials for you.
Following the Visit
Please note that it is your responsibility to speak to your teacher prior to the event to let them know that you wish to attend and find out what you may be missing. Most visits allow a small amount of time at the end of the period for students to return to class. Following the visit, it is also a nice idea to send a thank you note to the representative you met with.
Remember, you will receive a reminder email about any schools that are in your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list if they schedule a time to come in. The visits will also be announced daily, so listen to the announcements for reminders!
Athletics
Boys Cross CountryThe boys cross country team defended our Lake County Invite title-Art Campbell race, in a very strong performance. We totaled 33 points, putting 6 runners in the top 12 overall. Second place Barrington had 87 points, 3rd place Stevenson had 107, and Libertyville was 4th with 132.
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| Boys Cross country Lake County Invite-Art Campbell back to back champions! |
Our top 7 in the race were:
3rd- Mikey Parduhn, 5th- Dillon Blake, 7th- Robert St. Clair,, 8th- Aidan Afonso, 10th- Dario Carrillo, 12th- Carl Schoenfield, 41st- Kevin Garcia
The top 6 runners all earned All-County honors.
The Open Squad nearly duplicated the Varsity's performance, narrowly losing to Stevenson 31-39.
The Open Squad was led by freshmen Robert McKee, Cale Sethna, and Nathan Clapp, who went 3-4-5. Sophomores Jon Aube and Jake Perraud closed out the scoring, taking 13th and 24th.
There were tons of PRs on the night, but I really want to give a shout out to Noah Colon, Stephen Hurley, and Vikram Chandramouli, who all dropped 4 minutes or more from their respective PRs!
Way to go, guys. If you'd like to see the full results, they can be found at www.runnersedgeracetiming.com.
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| Boys Cross country Lake County Invite-Art Campbell back to back champions! |
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| Girls Cross country begins the Lake Co. Invite race |
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| Boys cross country finishing up the Lake Co. Invite race |
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| Coach Rutz holding court before the Lake Co. |
Way to go, Mustangs!!!
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| Girls volleyball in action against Conant. |
Girls Tennis
Bree Park and Kylie Brua went three sets against Lakes losing the first set in a tiebreaker then took the second set winning 7-5 and won third set 6-4 it was a close match but they played it very well with focus and determination.
Abbie Walter also had a nail bitter losing her first set 3-6 then making a great comeback for the second set winning 7-5 then as exhaustion set in she dug in deep and pulled out an energetic 6-3 win being our last match on the court and leading our team to a 4-3 victory. Great job ladies!
Girls JV tennis will host their Invitational this weekend beginning at 8:30am. Come on out and enjoy a day of tennis.
Photos From The Week
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| Getting ready to start the drill, Abram Nazario '18 stands waiting for the ball during football practice on the MHS football field on Aug. 29. Photo taken by Kyle Ehemann |
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| During the girls varsity volleyball match on Monday, Aug. 25, Diana Orozco '18, Faith Krabbe '20, and Maggie O'Donnel '19 gaze up at Thea Vogt '19 as she returns the ball over the net at MHS against Conant High School. Photo taken by Myah Strokosch |
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| Just before the varsity football game on Aug. 25, the girl’s varsity cheerleading team gets the crowd ready for an eventful night at Mundelein high school. Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer |
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| Mustang Nation Spirit Store manager Colin Geary '17 works behind the counter during Open House Tuesday night. Photo taken by Kendall Job |
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| Eric M '19 and P. Shrenk work on techniques during ceramics class on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Photo taken by Katelyn Culp |