Announcements
Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program accepting applications
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for students to the Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program at Lake Forest Hospital! The Discovery Program is a local effort to expose students to careers in healthcare. Throughout the Discovery Program, high school sophomores and juniors are exposed to a broad range of activities designed to encourage their interest in healthcare careers. Topics vary by month and program activities may include tours, guest speakers, group discussion, and hands-on projects. In addition, the program fosters character and professional development, cultivates life skills, provides community service and leadership experience, and offers mentorship and networking opportunities.
Click HERE to apply! The application is open until October 1 and is completed entirely online. Please contact Seth Kidder at 847-535-7073 or at Seth.Kidder@nm.org.
Activities
Lake County Health Department in partnership with District 120 and the Community Health Center will be offering a vaccination event on Wednesday, September 8 from 10:00am -6PM.
Note the extended afternoon/evening time to accommodate students. Guardians need to be present for anyone under 18 years old.
Shield Testing Offered by D120
As part of our COVID-19 mitigation strategy, Mundelein High School will offer free COVID testing for our students sometime after Labor Day weekend.
All students are eligible, regardless of their vaccination status.
This is a voluntary program, requiring a parent’s consent. If you are willing to provide consent for your child to be tested, please complete this questionnaire. Your child cannot participate unless this form is completed.
We are arranging for non-invasive tests at least once per week at Mundelein High School. Each test will take only a few minutes to administer during the school day. Students will simply provide a saliva (spit) sample. Students should stay hydrated up until an hour before testing. One hour prior to testing, they must not eat, drink, brush their teeth or chew gum.
Results will be available in 24 hours and released to the Illinois Department of Public Health and to Mundelein High School. All information is protected under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
More details will be available soon on the District 120 website and in emails from the Superintendent’s office.
For any questions about this program please contact MHS Principal Anthony Kroll at info@d120.org .
YouScience
Exciting news! Beginning this week, Mundelein High School freshman students began taking the YouScience assessment during their FAM (Freshman Advisory) sessions. We believe YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are a good fit for them, and gain a better understanding of how their unique talents are needed in the economy. Click HERE to learn more about YouScience and what it means for your student.
Announcements
Better Communications
With the start of the new school year, the following "buttons" have been added to the top of the D120 Website.
COVID Updates contains weekly COVID data metrics for D120, SHIELD testing information and other helpful COVID announcements.
District Communications contains any communications from the Superintendent, Principals or Athletics.
Daily Student Announcements are listed here by date. Student announcements will no longer be read aloud during the school day.
The remaining three "buttons" remain active as they have in past years.
College & Career
College Representative Visits
College representatives from across the nation are coming to MHS to meet YOU! You can look at a list of upcoming visits by going on Naviance. After you log into Naviance click on the “Colleges” tab at the top of the screen and select “Colleges Home”. Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “College Visits” and click on “Show More”, then find and click on “Register” to attend the visits of your choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about college life on multiple schools’ campuses. The more you know about the schools you want to go to, you’ll be able to stand out among the crowd of other college and university applicants.
If you want to see what’s new for 2021/2022, come visit us @ bit.ly/MHSCCRC
MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, scholarships, timelines, college athletics, the College Planning Workbook, and more!
Check it out HERE!
Connect with us!
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege
Also check out our Twitter and Instagram accounts for upcoming events.
As a reminder, if you have not yet done so, please take a moment to review and bookmark the Virtual College and Career Resource Center. (Virtual CCRC)
Financial Aid Assistance
Don’t forget, MHS has a wonderful representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission who is happy to help you work through your financial aid questions! Reach out to Alexis any time, or connect with him on Wednesday during his dedicated MHS hours! You can find Alexis’ information in the Virtual CCRC or by using the link below.
Remember, if you have questions at any time you just have to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rusk, our College Counselor, and we can connect via Zoom to talk through any questions or concerns you may have!
Photos from the Week
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| Cheerleaders Caitlyn Ekstrom '23 and Victoria Weaver '23 cheer on the football team as they prepare for the Back-to-School Bash scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 20.-Ivana Rosillo ‘24 |
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| At the Back-to-School Bash, Sean Sanderson '25 and Molly Maresh '24 pose outside the football field at the scrimmages on Aug. 20.- Brianna Richards ‘22 |
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| During an eventful race, Connor Suwanski '25 and Baris Brua '25 exemplify having a fun time at the Back-to-School Bash on Friday, Aug. 20.- Addison Klein ‘25 |
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| During astronomy class on Wednesday, Aug. 25, Kylie Linane '22 holds the class pet, Braveheart the snake.- Adrianna Nuzzo ‘22 |
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| Joining the class outside, Pineapple The Snake takes a trip to the front of MHS with Mr. Michalski's 5th period Physics Class on Wednesday Aug. 25. - Jenna Santos ‘23 |
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| With determination, the Mundelein Girls Varsity Volleyball Team got down and ready to play against Deerfield High School at their first game on Monday Aug. 24 in the Main Gym at MHS. - Jenna Santos ‘23 |