Announcements
Internet Safety Presentation
An Internet Safety Presentation will be delivered to freshman students by MHS staff the week of April 11. The presentation will cover topics such as; Cyberbullying, Online Privacy, and Inappropriate Content. The purpose of the presentation is to help students understand how to keep themselves safe online as well as what resources are available. Students will be reminded of their support teams at MHS which includes a guidance counselor, social worker and dean of students as well as our school resource officer. The resource for this presentation is NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Following is the link to the resource utilized for the presentation http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents.
If you would like your son or daughter to opt out of the presentation, please contact Samantha Smigielski at 847-949-2200 ext. 1342.
2016-2017 Registration
Online registration for the 2016-2017 school year is open. Information and registration codes (Snap codes) have been mailed home to all current students. Email notifications for families NOT registered will go out Friday, April 8. 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.
MHS Black Student Union to host panel of Black career professionals
Mundelein High School’s Black Student Union [BSU] will host a panel of local Black professionals who will speak with students about their career paths. The panel will take place Thursday, April 14 from 10:40 to 11:50 a.m. in the MHS District Meeting Room.
Interested staff and students will be able to attend the forum which was previously scheduled during Black History Month in February.
The panel will include Michael Darling, business entrepreneur; Marcus Morgan, IRS; Sedrik Newbern, author, motivational speaker, insurance broker; Marcell Reid, Abbvie Corporation; Nell Rice, Debbie’s Floral Shop owner; and Daniel Wolfe, IT technician.
The audience can expect to hear about the individual stories of the presenters and how they used their backgrounds, education and experience to become successful in business.
The BSU at Mundelein High School creates diverse activities for the student body, raises cultural awareness at the school, and promotes a more positive image of Black students. In addition, the BSU strives to build on its rich history and promotes individuals as leaders in the MHS community. Members reach for and achieve academic excellence and recognize the need for positive role models at an age when it is most needed. The Black Student Union does everything possible to provide this for the students at Mundelein High School. Some of the BSU activities include field trips, promotion of Black History Month, a Christmas Service Project, college and university visits and more. MHS Fine & Applied Arts Department Chair David Mork serves as the advisor to the group.
Cafeteria
Check out the breakfast and lunch menus for april!
http://www.d120.org/assets/1/quest/April_16_Menu_Lunch_.pdf
Class of 2017 Senior Portrait Information
http://www.d120.org/assets/1/parents/MNDL-2017_(3).pdf
Hawley Street closure
On April 18, 2016 at 7:00 AM, only westbound traffic will be allowed on Hawley Street between
Midlothian and Chicago Avenue. A detour will be posted for eastbound traffic and the detour map is attached. The detour is expected to last until mid-August and be completed before the start of school. At certain times during the detour, side streets will be closed to allow construction. Initially, Pershing, Emerald, Garfield, and Lincoln will be closed. California and Prairie will remain open to local traffic until Pershing and either Emerald or Garfield are completed and re-opened. During the detour, the sidewalk along the north side of Hawley will remain open to pedestrians.
Message from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Each year in the United States, over 4000 teens die and nearly 200,000 are injured due to underage drinking. With social triggers such as summer break, graduation, and proms soon approaching – the peak season for when teens drink alcohol for the first time – now is the time to ensure our students are not added to these grim statistics.
Did you know that the vast majority of teens and pre-teens will try alcohol for the first time in the coming months? Contrary to public opinion, research consistently shows that kids DO listen to their parents. Remember, you are your child's first hero! To learn more, please click on the link below:
http://www.illinois.gov/ilcc/Education/Pages/Parental-Responsibility/home.aspx
Message from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission Website: ILCC.illinois.gov
Recognition
MHS Juniors take first, second and third place at Class III Americanism Essay Contest
MHS students took first, second and third place among Class III Americanism Essay Contest entries submitted to the Mundelein American Legion Auxiliary and Post. The annual contest, in place since 1922, is co-sponsored by the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Illinois. Jackson Steiner, Victoria Willman and Katelyn Siltman, all MHS juniors, placed first, second and third at the local level. Steiner’s first place essay then competed against all first place essays from the more than 26 high schools in Lake County,Ill., and his won third place.
A panel of three judges from Mundelein’s American Legion Auxiliary #867 and the Post Unit #867 selected the top three winners and two honorable mention entries from 12 essay submissions. Contestants responded to the question, “Should there be term limits for our U.S. Senators and Representatives?”
Arlene Lolley, Auxiliary president, was complimentary of Jackson’s writing, “Jackson had the strongest essay.” She said this was the first time in a few years that Mundelein High School students were among the contestants.
Steiner’s AP Language teacher Elizabeth Willis announced the contest in class.”I was also in AP Government at the time and was learning about all the things congressmen do,” Steiner said, which helped him to put together the foundation for his essay supporting term limits. Steiner, who is an intern with Congressman Robert Dold (10th District), hopes to apply to the U.S. Naval Academy next year.
Activities
Spring Honors Band Concert, April 7th – 7:00pm MHS AuditoriumFeaturing the Winners of the Mundelein Concerto Competition: Rolin Blake (Tuba), Katie Lambert (Trombone) Music Performed will include: Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, Zacateca’s March by Genaro Codina, Canzona by Peter Menin, and Commando March by Samuel Barber
Evening of Jazz, April 9th – Doors open at 6pm and the Concert Begins at 6:30pm.
This event will feature all four MHS jazz bands performing in a relaxed environment in the MHS Cafeteria. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle with a number of items from area Mundelein Businesses. Please come to support the Mundelein Community and hear great jazz music! The event is free.
MHS adds feeder school students to annual Art Show
Mundelein High School will host its first annual Greater Mundelein Area Art Show to replace the traditional All-School Art Show Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14. A reception will open to the public beginning at 6:30 p.m. April 13 while the exhibits will be available for students and staff from 11:30 a.m. April 13 through 11:50 a.m. April 14. The event is free.
“For the first time we have invited each of the feeder schools to participate alongside MHS students in exhibiting their artwork,” said Jonathan Pruc, MHS art instructor.
All forms of artistic expression will be on display and will include student artists from Mundelein High School, Carl Sandburg Middle School, Mechanics Grove, Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary, West Oak Middle School, Diamond Lake Elementary, Fremont Middle School, Fremont Intermediate and Fremont Elementary.
Athletics
Jason Santos signs with CarrollJason Santos has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Jason was a three-sport athlete during his years at MHS playing baseball, football and basketball. At Carroll University, Jason will major in nursing with the hopes of a future career as a nurse. He is looking forward to playing baseball at the collegiate level.
Michael Skarzynski signs with Aurora
Michael Skarzynski has signed a letter of intent to play football at Aurora University. He is looking forward to being a member of Spartan football for his college career.
Winterguard
Congratulations to MHS Winterguard and Coach Tanya Evans! The Mundelein High School Winter Guard was named Midwest Colorguard Champions in Category SRA-Red at the Championship competition held in La Porte, Indiana.
Bob Bohl Boys Gymnastics Invite
Friday, April 8 will be the Varsity Boys Gymnastics level starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday, April 9 will be the Frosh/Soph Boys Gymnastics levels starting at 10:00 AM. This events will be held in the main gym.
Photos from this Week
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| To keep up with class. Dominic Frattura '16 reads his psychology book during class to learn more about the art of the brain. Frattura has taken a class similar to this before and has enjoyed it. Frattura said, "I like to learn about the brain and why we think the way we do." Photo by Diana Guliyeva |
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| Preparing to take a photo for a yearbook campaign, Danielle Adaska '18 and Shannon Stanley '16 talk to each other while on their phones. Stanley said, "It was cool to be part [the photo]! Thanks for asking me." Photo by Jenna Panos |
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| Jennifer Lavin '16 and Juan Marinez '17 stand before their Spanish class to present a poem they were assigned to read. Every group had to read the poem in Spanish, draw a picture of the poem, and explain the meaning. "The poem was very important and I learned a lot about Argentina," said Lavin. Photo by Jenny Rojo |
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| Running on the field, the girls soccer team plays against Lakes Community High School on April 6. The girls were able to pull off another win against the team. Alexis Malka '16 said, "We were grinding out a win yesterday!" Photo by Jordyn Baim |
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| During the girls soccer game against Grant on Monday, Melissa Neri '19, Jacqueline Garcia '19 and Citlalli Gonzalez '19 try their best in the cold weather. Melissa Neri said, "I feel very excited and motivated during a game." Photo by Leonor Gonzalez |
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| Sod is added to the three new micro courtyards! |
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| Drop ceilings and LED lighting is being installed. |
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| Open atrium takes shape. |
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| Lockers installed on all three floors of the new building. |
Staff Spot Light
Jen Cox - Math Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? – Reading, walking, cooking and relaxing with a good cup of coffee
Insider tip for parents – Talk to your kids daily about what is going on in school. Take time to look over powerschool together and set academic goals.
Best part of working at MHS? – My fellow teachers!
You many not know…I have an identical twin sister!
What college/university did you attend? Western Illinois University BS in Mathematics Education and Saint Xavier University with a Masters in Education Leadership
How long have you worked at MHS? – 19 years
Who or what inspires you? – My daughter Abby and my son Aedan.
What is your favorite part of your job? - Working with my students
Good book recommendation? – The Girl On The Train