MHS is excited to offer families the ability to pay their exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration. All payments will be processed through Total Registration. If you cannot pay by debit or credit card, you will see an option as you go through the online registration process to send a check or money order to Total Registration.
Registrations that are not paid by Tuesday, March 23, 2016 will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
Students who register for an exam between March 23 and April 7 will pay a $25 late fee for each exam. Students who register for an exam after April 8 will be charged a $55 late fee for each exam, per the College Board requirement.
If a student would like to cancel an AP exam, please log back into your Total Registration account. Students can request a refund on the Total Registration website. There is a $20.00 non-refundable restocking fee per exam. All refund requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the exam.
Students who have free/reduced lunch status or have financial difficulties will have an option on Total Registration to submit a request for a free or reduced exam.
Photographs from the week:
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| MHS Cheer Team before leaving for STATE! Good Luck Mustangs! |
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| Marisa Nuzzo ‘16 and Payton Cousins ‘17 give a moving performance at the winter play’s dress rehearsal. The theater department will be putting on Picnic for students, parents, and community members’ viewing pleasure on Feb. 5,6, and 7. Photo taken by Michael Bui |
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| Amy Richards '16 walks through the halls after Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) on Feb. 4. She has been involved with SALT for 2 years. Richards said, "I love going to SALT because I get to continue working on my leadership skills." Photo taken by Nicole Parney |
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| Jessica Franzen '19 and Sidney Hagglund '19 work hard during Mrs. Kluber's Honors Algebra 2/Trig class on Feb. 3 during third period for an upcoming test. Right now, Franzen and Hagglund are learning about radical exponents and expressions. Franzen said, "It was tough at first, but the more I worked the more I understood the material." Photo taken by Rosie Gomez |
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| Eubin Kim '18 talks with his teammates on Tuesday night at Senior Night. Kim said, "I think I'll miss their [seniors] hardworking spirit and leadership in and out of the pool and how they supported every one of us on the team plus the fact that they can drive people everywhere." Photo taken by Ashley Nensel |
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| Orchesis practices new hip hop routine choreographed by Sara Johnson in preparation for their show on March 7. "I'm excited to get to have the piece in the show this term. So far it is looking great," said Johnson. Photo taken by Natale Fiocchi |
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| Seniors Madison Davis '16, Amy Richards '16, Caity Pieklo '16, Lexi Fiolka '16, and Debbie Wood '16 pose together for a picture after their basketball game in front of their gift bags the younger team members made for them. On Feb. 2 in the main gym, the girls basketball team played Stevenson during their senior night. Madison Davis '16, who has been on the varsity basketball team since freshman year, said, "It was a very fun and a very emotional day." Photo taken by Bridget Smith |
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| Rachel Gonzalez '19 and Nicole Robb '19 laugh together during lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Gonzalez and Robb are good friends and catch up with each other during their lunch period. "It's nice to hang together," Robb said. Photo taken by Claire Kim |
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| Reese Durlacher takes home 1st place for his weight class at the JV Conference on Saturday January 30 at Zion-Benton. Reese was one of the few freshmen to represent Mundelein at this Conference. "It was fun and a great experience for me and it helped me prepare for the varsity conference next year" said Reese. Photo taken by Jenny Rojo |
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| Staff enjoy the annual Chili Cook off during lunch this week. |
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| Cathy Pirro (left), Lulu Chapa, Morgan Spitz (Grand Champion Winner), Aracely Lawrence were selected for their outstanding chili! |
Announcements
2016-2017 Registration
Online registration for the 2016-2017 school year has begun. Information and registration codes (Snap codes) have been mailed home to all current students. View registration information on the D120 website (www.d120.org) and go to the “Registration” link on the left hand side. Parents and guardians may upload proof of residency documents via the online registration program, mail them in, or have a student bring them into the Main Office. Parents and guardians of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must complete registration online and provide residency documents by May 27, 2016. Please call 847-949-2200, ext. 1260 with any questions regarding registration.
Payment of 2016-2017 School fees
If parents and guardians submit registration payment by March 30, 2016, they will receive the early rate of $200.00. For any payments received after March 30, 2016, the standard rate of $225.00 will apply. A mandatory $50.00 technology fee is also assessed in order to support district hardware, and licensing agreements, and the use of a MHS issued Chromebook. Payment of school fees may be done online (www.d120.org - find the “RevTrak” link), in person at the Bookstore/Payment Center during school hours, or checks may be sent in the mail. Please call 847-949-2200 ext. 1235 with any questions regarding school fees and payment.
Recognition
Band
Mundelein High School Band Director Andy Sturgeon joined seven MHS student musicians to
The five students performing along with Sturgeon included Rolin Blake, tuba; Alex Frumkin, baritone sax; Isaid Salazar, clarinet; Hannah Speer, trombone; George Stedman, trumpet; Kyra Tessmann, clarinet; and Allison Wallace, flute.
“It was fun to make music together at the Concert on Sunday,” Sturgeon said.
Local music instructors John Harshey and Kendra Gohr who also taught the MHS musicians performed in the group which was conducted by Dr. Mallory Thompson of Northwestern University.
Water Bottle Filler Update
Numbers of water bottles are saved each time a person uses the water filling stations. To date, the total number of plastic bottles saved is 156,251 bottles. That translates into approximately 14,800 kg of empty plastic bottles, or 1.2 Blue whales. If laid end to end that would be approximately 19.7 miles, or 60 Willis Towers and 3.5 Mount Everests stacked on top of each other!
Activities
Variety Show
The annual Variety Show will take place Thursday, March 17 at 7pm. This fundraiser, sponsored by Student Leadership, is always popular and raises a lot of money for charity. This year's charity is BakerBrave Fund.
Auditions will be held Tuesday, February 23, immediately after school in the auditorium.
Winter Honors Band Concert at MHS February 10
The Mundelein High School Instrumental Music Department will present its Winter Honors Band Concert Wednesday, February 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. The concert is free.
The concert will feature pieces performed by the Honors Wind Ensemble and the Honors Symphonic Band. Some of the works to be performed include San Antonio Dances by Frank Ticheli, Australian Up-Country by Percy Grainger, Chorale and Shaker Dance by John Zdechlik, March Grandioso arr. Alfred Reed, Wild Nights! by Frank Ticheli, First Suite in E-flat by Gustav Holst, Semper Fidelis by John Philip Sousa and Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger.
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State ACT Test Date
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Mundelein High School - All Juniors will take the ACT at NO cost!
National ACT Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5–18, 2016
June 11, 2016** May 6, 2016 May 7–20, 2016
Click HERE for more ACT info.
Upcoming College Representative visits in the CCRC:
Savannah College of Art & Design-Atlanta February 10 10:30am
University of Wisconsin, Parkside February 10 1:00pm
Marian University February 18 11:00am
University of Wisconsin, Platteville February 25 12:30pm
Lincoln College February 25 1:00pm
Military Academies
Students considering applying to one of the five military academies should attend the upcoming All Academies Military Day in Milwaukee. The event will be held Saturday, February 27, at Milwaukee Hamilton High School, 6215 West Warnimont Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220-1399. Registration at 9am, program 9:30 – 11:00 am. Click HERE for more information or call Rep. Gwen Moore (Wisc.) at 414/297-1140.
Summer college programs for high school students
UofI - ACES: USDA Ag Discovery Program
Opportunities to learn about plant, animal and vet science and about USDA careers. Four-week residential program with an option for select students to also enroll in STEM workshops at a cost of $50. March 7 application deadline. www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery
Illinois State
Midwest High School Scholars Actuarial Academy for Underrepresented Groups. Five-day residential camp. Camp attendees become eligible for certain college scholarships. April 1 deadline http://business.illinoisstate.edu/katie/outreach/minority.shtml
Athletics
Friday, February 5 - Cheer team at Bloomington, IL for IHSA State CompetitionFriday, February 5 - Wrestling at Deerfield for IHSA Regional Competition
Friday, February 5 - Varsity Girls Basketball at Zion Benton 7:00pm
Saturday, February 6 - Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Lake Zurich at MHS 5:30pm
Tuesday, February 9 - Girls Gymnastics at MHS for IHSA Sectional Competition.
On Saturday, February 6 the Dance team finished 8th at State - Congratulations!!
Staff Spot Light
Victoria Siwak - Science Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? – My hobby/interest is my dog, Hunter. I love exploring the Lake County Forest Preserves with him.
Insider tip for parents – Supportive parents are the key to success.
Best part of working at MHS? – The students! They are not only my favorite part of working at MHS they are what inspire me.
You may not know… that I am getting married in June 2016 in Walt Disney World.
What college/university did you attend? I went to Lewis University in Romeoville for my undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry and Dominican University for my graduate degree in education.
How long have you worked at MHS? – This is my third year at MHS!
Good book recommendation? The Kite Runner