Not many people may know the journalism class publishes feature stories about MHS events in an online format. Catch all the in depth information at http://mhsmustang.com/.
Announcements
School Picture DayVisual Image Photography will be in the Main Gym all day on Wednesday, August 31 to take underclass yearbook photos. There is no charge to have a yearbook photo taken, but pictures may be ordered through VIP:
http://www.d120.org/assets/1/parents/Mundelein_17.pdf.
Check here to see which class period your student is scheduled to have their photo taken:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OhDbefn6i9X843VBYCTFLJJQLPaeuiRL7Bf-HRT9x7w/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=1668754870.
MHS School Nurses
Hello from the office of the school nurses. We are happy to be here for you to promote your student’s educational success through any health struggles they may have to endure. We recommend that if you receive a text from your student saying they don’t feel well, please redirect them to see the school nurse first to help avoid confusion and unnecessary worry. We can then have a chance to check their signs and symptoms and give you a call if necessary. Feel free to call Jan Swanston RN or Susan Lange RN with any concerns or questions at 847-949-2200, extension 1395.
MHS to hold final community meeting concerning bell schedule
Mundelein High School officials will host a final meeting, open to all community members, to address an upcoming decision concerning the bell schedule. The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 31 beginning at 6 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria.
The District is considering an alternative daily schedule to replace the current 4X4 Block Schedule that has been in place since 1996. A committee made up of staff and administration has been studying various schedules for over a year. Their most important finding has been that students are at a disadvantage under the current schedule because of what is called “gap time.” The committee has determined that gap time has had a negative effect both on ACT test scores and Advanced Placement [AP] scores as well as student grades in general. The administration is looking for a schedule that is “semester based” so that all classes are either 18- or 36-weeks long. Currently, the Block Schedule has 9-week and 18-week courses only.
Of the 20 Lake County High Schools, 17 are on traditional 8-period day schedules while three are on modified block schedules. MHS is the only Lake County high school on a 4X4 Block Schedule.
Residents will hear a short presentation about the alternatives to the Block Schedule that the administration is considering and there will be time for questions and answers. An official recommendation is expected to be made to the Board of Education in September. If the bell schedule is changed, it would go into effect in the 2017 – 2018 school year.
Click HERE to see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the Bell Schedule.
Variety Show
The student Variety Show will be held on Thursday, October 13, at 7pm in the Auditorium. We will feature a great group of students with a diverse set of different talents! We will be raffling off prizes including gift cards to local businesses,parking passes, prom tickets, etc. Admission price will most likely be $2 for students and $5 for adults and will include a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
Auditions for students will be held on Tuesday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 27 after school. Definite times have not been determined yet.
Heart Smart Cardiac Screening at MHS
Mundelein High School students who are enrolled in a Wellness or in select Fine/Applied Arts courses during Term 1 will have the opportunity to participate in Screens for Teens on Wednesday, September 21. The event is sponsored by the Max Schewitz Foundation which strives to provide
According to the Foundation, high school is an ideal time for someone to have a baseline EKG [electrocardiogram] since the greatest risk of sudden cardiac death is between ages 17 and 22. The EKG is a visual representation of the heart’s function. It is quick and painless and can detect many potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Students will be tested at the building adjacent to the MHS west parking lot, formerly known as Kirk of the Lakes. Students being tested will remain at that location for the entire period while that class is being tested. They will walk to and from the building as a class.
Parent volunteers are also needed to help run the screening at MHS since the program relies on parents as the primary labor source for performing the EKGs. Parent training will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 at the same location as the testing. Several administrative positions need to be filled as well which do not require training. About 65 parent volunteers are needed for the day.
To volunteer or to register a child for the test, visit www.heartsmartekg.org/MHS.
Changes to Yearbook pre-ordering this year (2016-17)
Orders for the 2016-2017 yearbook can be made through MHS for $50 until Friday, September 30 in the school bookstore or online through RevTrak. Starting October 1, yearbook orders can only be placed through Jostens, our publishing company. These orders can be placed online at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01883300 (the link will go live October 1) or by phone at 1-877-767-5217. Please be careful when placing your orders to avoid double orders, as we cannot refund money if accidental duplicate purchases are made.
Pick-up of the 2015-16 yearbook
If you haven’t picked up your pre-ordered copy of last year’s yearbook, please do so. They are available in the school bookstore. Some extras were ordered if you still would like to purchase one. They can be purchased through the school bookstore for $55.
Portrait Day
All underclass students will have their portraits taken for the yearbook on Wednesday, August 31. Remind your student to dress extra nice that day!
Check out which class period your student is being photographed. https://goo.gl/JrHq6M
Join Replayit.com
Members of the MHS community(parents, too!) can share their pictures with the yearbook staff for potential use in this year’s book at replayit.com. Join today and start uploading great quality images about life at MHS!
Follow us on Twitter
Yearbook editors can be followed@mhsyearbook1617. Our sister newspaper publication, The Mustang, can be followed @mhsnewseditors. You can also view their online edition at mhsmustang.com. For more information: Thank you for your support of the journalism program. If you have any further questions, please contact the publications adviser, Michelle Didzbalis, at mdidzbalis@d120.org.
DEL WEBB Residents make Follow-Up Tour of Facilities
Residents of the Del Webb community, Grand Dominion, recently toured the newly-completed building addition after their initial tour in December when construction was well underway.Residents toured the various locations throughout the new addition and had time to ask questions. The tours were led by Superintendent Kevin Myers, Principal Anthony Kroll, Assistant Principal Jesús Tirado, Science Department Chair David Greenwood and Chief Financial Officer Andy Searle. Some of the frequent comments included "This is just beautiful," "We never had anything like this when we were in school," "This really makes our community proud," and "Absolutely stunning."
An Open House for the public will be held Saturday, September 10, at 9:30 am.
Activities
Model UN
The first Model United Nations meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, August 31 at 7:10 a.m in room A04. Model UN is open to all grades, and encourage anyone interested to come to the meeting and find out about our club. New members are welcome! If students or parents have questions, they should contact Mrs. Darcy or Mr. Hirshman.
Powder Puff Football
The annual Powder Puff games during Homecoming Week will happen on Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 PM at the Football Stadium.
Freshman Girls (coached by Mr. Packowitz) vs. Sophomore Girls (coached by Mrs. Mendez)
Junior Girls (coached by Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Ryan) vs. Senior Girls (coached by Mr. Garcia)
Be on the lookout for information regarding practice. Any girl interested should see their respective grade level coach for more information.
Game shirts are $10 each (due by Wednesday, August 31) – forms can be found and payments can be made at the Bookstore.
Athletics
Season openings victories - Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer. Congratulations also to Boys Golf for taking 2nd place at the Lake County Invite this past week.
Click HERE for all MHS Athletic events.
MHS Baseball Fans Win Recognition
The following email was sent to Mundelein High School from the IHSA. Good job MUSTANGS!!!
The IHSA Board of Directors, the Sportsmanship Advisory Committee and the IHSA Staff would like to congratulate you, Mundelein High School, and your community for earning a Do What’s Right! State Final Sportsmanship Banner at the 2016 Baseball State Finals.
Your school has set a high standard for other schools to follow during regular season and post season play. Please share this accomplishment and honor with your school and community members.
A State Final Sportsmanship Banner, provided by the IHSA, will be shipped directly to your school.
Congratulations! And please continue to remind your teams, fans, and community to Do What’s Right!
College and Career Information
College Representative Visits
Every year Mundelein High School hosts a variety of college representatives as they present information to prospective students. These representative visits provide opportunities for our Mustangs to learn about colleges across the state, around the country, and occasionally around the
Students sign up for the visits through their Naviance accounts (under the Colleges tab, upper right corner). On the day of the visit, they should come to the CCRC in the morning to pick up a pass. Their teacher will then sign the pass to allow them to attend the visit. The visits generally last about 30 minutes, though some are longer if there are large crowds and/or many questions. Students should plan accordingly to be sure to keep up with any material that may be missed in class. They are not required to stay for the entire visit.
Parents can view upcoming representative visits on the CCRC webpage: http://d120.ae-dns.com/academics/ccrc/default.aspx. Visits start September 6.
Date Change and Updates to the Calendar
CLC adds four colleges to its guaranteed transfer admission program
The College of Lake County has recently signed Guaranteed Transfer Admission agreements with four new colleges and universities from Illinois and Wisconsin: Carthage College, Northern Illinois University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and University of Wisconsin–Parkside. CLC students can now choose from 16 transfer institutions that offer special incentives and guaranteed admission, ensuring a seamless transfer of credit to the four-year colleges and universities.
The four new guaranteed admission agreements have been added to the 12 ones announced in June 2016 or earlier with American Business School in Paris, France; Arizona State University; DePaul University; Eastern Illinois University; Elmhurst College; Herzing University; North Central College; Northeastern Illinois University; Olivet Nazarene University; Trinity International University; University of Illinois Chicago; and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Colleges of Engineering and College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences).
To learn more about CLC’s guaranteed transfer admission programs, visit www.clcillinois.edu/guaranteedtransfer or call (847) 543-2090.
Photos from the Week
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| MHS Marching Band work with the Football Teams to learn the school fight song! |
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| Project Lead The Way students in Mr. Michalski's class work on a project in class. |
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| Kenny Nana ‘18 walks onto the field before the boys soccer scrimmage on Friday. -Sophia Fiore |
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| Proudly holding up their hard earned trophy, MHS varsity baseball team displays their second place state champion trophy during the back to school assembly.- Henry Fiocchi |
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| Lucas Zepeda 17´ catches a football during an intense practice Monday night on the practice field. - Jessica Marvin |
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| MHS Varsity Dance team shows off their moves before the Back to School Bash scrimmage on August 19th.- Sheridan McGuire |
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| During the annual scrimmage on Friday, the JV and varsity cheerleading squad leads the student section in cheering for the football team.- Claire Kim |
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| Byte Club Meeting has strong turnout! |
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| Byte Club Meeting has strong turnout! |
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| Parents visiting the new STEM lab during the Annual Open House. |
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| PE Leadership students in Mrs. Toland's class work on ice breakers they will utilize when they are line leaders in PE classes. |
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| PE Leadership students in Mrs. Toland's class work on ice breakers they will utilize when they are line leaders in PE classes. |
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| MHS Robotics Team attends D75's Grand Opening of the new Innovation Station! |
