Announcements
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, March 1 Schedule “C” Student dismissal at 11:00am
Thursday, March 10 Schedule “D” Student dismissal at 12:45pm (Term 3 exams)
Friday, March 11 Schedule “D” Student dismissal at 12:45pm (Term 3 exams)
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
Established on a vision of a strong, integrated community, the mission of Mano a Mano is to empower immigrant and underserved families of Lake County, IL to become full participants in American life by providing quality programs and services that educate and establish links to essential community resources. Serving nearly 4,000 individuals every year, Mano a Mano is the only Latino immigrant-serving agency in all of Lake County that provides such a comprehensive array of culturally competent supportive services to immigrants.
Mano a Mano is partnering with Mundelein High School District 120 to expand access to services in the Mundelein area. The Partnership contains four components: (1) health and human services case management offered by Mano a Mano; (2) training and ongoing communication with MHS District 120 staff about resources offered at site by Mano a Mano; (3) community education and workshops opportunities on an as needed basis; and (4) referrals for programming between Mano a Mano and the MHS District 120.
Recognition
MASC
On Friday, February 19, along with the Mundelein Police Department, Mundelein After School
The Puertas Latino Cultural Organization
The Puertas Latino Cultural Organization of Mundelein High School hosted a dance instruction event Friday, February 12th. Students learned the caramba and salsa and had an opportunity to practice their steps in an open dance session at the end of the lesson at the Center for Ballroom and Dance in Deer Park.
The Puertas Latino Cultural Organization is dedicated to exposing students to Latino cultural experiences involving music, dance, history, food, language, literature, and cinema. This is the third year that the Center for Ballroom and Dance has hosted our students!
Activities
Kiss the Pig FundraiserStudent Leadership Seniors and Freshmen are hosting the Kiss the Pig Fundraiser
The fundraiser will start , Wednesday 2/17 and run through Friday 2/26. Students can vote for whatever teacher they would like to see kiss a pig by donating money to that teacher’s fund at the bookstore. All donations will go towards Doctors Without Borders and Kay’s Animal Shelter. The winning teacher will kiss the pig at the turnabout assembly at the end of the day Friday 2/26.
16 MHS seniors hope to be Mr. Mustang
Sixteen Mundelein High School seniors have been selected to compete for the annual title of “Mr. Mustang.” They will participate in a public competition event Friday, February 26, beginning at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. All proceeds from the event will cover the Senior Class of 2016 Graduation Party.
The theme for the evening is Mr. Mustang 2016: Candyland. The emcees, chosen by their peers, include Jeremiah Lam, Zach Levy, James Syme and Charlie Volpe.
Before the winter break, senior girls voted for senior guys to vie for the Mr. Mustang title. Those who made the cut then auditioned for members of the Mundelein Parent Group who are sponsoring the event. After auditions, the number was cut to 16.
The evening competition will include modeling formalwear, group and individual talent performances, speeches written by the contestants to their parents and questions for the finalists to answer. The 16 will be cut to five before the questioning and then Mr. Mustang and two runners-up will be announced. A panel of judges will do the balloting.
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| This year’s participants include: Douglas Alberts, Rygar Carvajal, Oscar Delgado, Ryan Fairweather, Trevor Fox, Kevin Fung, Will Garcia, Phineas Gleber, Anthony Ko, Trevor Martin, Jaryd Pacis, Nick Palma, Dylan Smith, Steven Surmin, Brandon Swanson and John Zientko. |
Turnabout
Turnabout theme is CANDYLAND. The dance is Saturday, February 27th from 7-10pm.Turnabout tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 17th. From Wednesday to Friday the tickets are $10 each.The week after the ticket sales will go to $12. Purchasing a ticket will enter you into the VIP room. The VIP room this year will have a chocolate fondue!! Get your tickets early!
There will be a Turnabout Assembly Friday, February 26th. At the assembly the court will be announced as well as King and Queen. At the dance they will be doing a formal announcement of Court and King and Queen.
College and Career Center
Jobapalooza Expo job fair for ages 16-21
Know a young person searching for a job? Invite them to attend the Jobapalooza Expo and Job Fair, sponsored by the College of Lake County and the Job Center of Lake County, from 6-8 p.m. March 3 at the CLC Physical Education Center (Building 7) on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
This free event provides employment, training and resource opportunities and is designed for young adults ages 16-21 who are looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal positions. More than 80 organizations will be present, including employers and resource and training providers. For more information, click HERE or call (847) 543-2059.
CLC hosts Illinois Regional College Fair
Still uncertain about fall college plans? High school students and their parents can learn about nearly 150 colleges and universities in just one location at the Illinois Regional College Fair, hosted by the College of Lake County from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.The fair will be held in the Physical Education Center, Building 7, on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
College financial aid information sessions, presented by staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will be held from 6:30-7 p.m. and 7:15-7:45 p.m. in the P.E. Center.
The event is being sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling and is intended for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. Representatives from Illinois and other U.S. colleges and universities, as well as the armed forces, will be present.
For details, click HERE or call (847) 543-2090 for parking information and a list of colleges being represented.
Summer programs brochure now available online and through the MHS Literacy Center
Summer is a time for learning, and the Literacy Center put together a list of college programs for high school students that focus on academics and careers. A few are free or involve research opportunities with stipends. See the MHS Literacy Center website for a list of programs. Many offer scholarships for eligible students. Click HERE for more information. Help your student get the added edge when selecting and applying to colleges when they attend a college summer program.
Athletics
Athletic SigningsMichael Ward (with parents Michael and Nancy Ward) signed with Wagner University on a water polo scholarship.
Jake Gokan accepted an athletic scholarship, and will be a student-athlete at Benedictine College in KS this Fall where he will play football for the Ravens.
Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th will be Boys Swim State competition Evanston High School.
Sunday, February 28th the Hockey team will be playing in the Championship game against the Predators at 4:30 PM at the West Meadows Ice Areana.
Monday, February 29th the Boys Varsity Basketball team will be playing in the first round of Regionals at Loyola Academy. The Mustangs will be playing the Loyola Academy team at 7:30 PM.
Photos of the Week
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| Emma Aculado '19 and Anissa Maravilla '19 both work on homework on Thursday, Feb. 25. Aculado and Maravilla both help each other out of school with homework. "We always do this on Thursday mornings because that's when we have the most time," Maravilla said. Photo taken by Claire Kim |
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| Mundelein After School Coalition Vice President Davin Quebrado ´16 participates in Feed My Starving Children on February 18, 2016. Photo taken by Jarielys Cepeda |
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| Anika Nawrot '16 and Ashley Adams '16 having a conversation before first period February 25, 2016. They had Orchesis today. Nawrot said, " I love Orchesis, but I really wish I had a late start today because I'm so tired." Photo taken by Nicole Parney |
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| Jack Kekstadt '16 watches as he passes the puck to a teammate during the LZMW game Wednesday night, February 24,2016. The team tied the game with one second left in the game. Photo taken by Maria Hidrogo |
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| Visiting YA author Matt de la Pena works with the Creative Writing classes during second period. The students participated in writing prompt activities led by the author. “It was a really cool experience,” said Jack Bonczkowski ‘16. Photo taken by Jennimai Nguyen |
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| Senior Max Vidales at the Mundelein Police Department receiving new shirts on Feb 18 for the Roller Rink dance in April. Photo taken by Ivette Flores |
Staff Spot Light
Matt Farmer - Physics teacher, Byte Club sponsor
What are your hobbies/interests? – music, hiking, baseball, computer programming, astronomy
Insider tip for parents – Talk to them about it, encourage them to think about the material outside of class and homework.
Best part of working at MHS? – The fantastic students and creative staff!
You many not know…My wife and I both graduated from MHS in 2001 (we were cutest couple, aww...)
What college/university did you attend? University of Iowa (B.M.), Northern Illinois University (M.S.Ed.)
How long have you worked at MHS? – 10 Years
Who or what inspires you? – The students' creativity and tenacity. The thought of what they'll achieve individually and as a group is extremely inspiring!
What is your favorite part of your job? - The first month of every school year. The possibilities are endless.
Good book recommendation? – Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy