Activities
Homecoming
Assembly: Friday, September 9th - 1:00 pm
Parade: Friday, September 9th - 3:30 pm - will run along Division Street
Homecoming Games: Friday, September 9th
Soccer vs. Zion Benton - 5:00 pm
Football vs. Zion Benton - 7:30 pm
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 10th - 7:00-10:00 pm
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at MHS
Mundelein High School will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new STEM addition on Saturday, September 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The event will take place outside of the northeast
Speakers will include Dr. Kevin Myers, MHS Superintendent; Ms. Joanne Anderson, District 120 Board of Education President; Mr. Patrick Brosnan, President of Legat Architects, Inc.; Mr. David Rock, Chief Executive Officer, IHC Construction Companies, LLC; Mr. Ray Semple, Mundelein Mayor Pro-Tem; Ms. Carol Sente, Illinois State Representative and Mr. Robert Dold, US Congressional Representative.
Following the ceremony, tours of the facility will be available.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, September 14. We strongly encourage you and your son/daughter to attend these conferences. Our students are the key players in their own educational process, and we invite them to be a part of the conversations about their performance.
Walk In Conferences will be held from 2:10 to 4:30 pm. Teachers will be available on a first come first served basis. Conferences will be limited to ten minutes each in order to accommodate as many parents and students as possible.
Teachers who coach a fall sport at MHS will have practice during the walk in time and will not be available.
Pre-scheduled Conferences will be held from 5:30-8:00 pm for parents who have made appointments online. To schedule a conference appointment please go to www.d120.org and follow the Pick-a-Time link. You may sign up anytime between 8:30 am Friday, September 9 and 12 noon on Tuesday, September 13. There are limited conference slots for each teacher, and all conferences will be ten minutes long.
If you are unable to attend in person conferences, but would like to discuss your student’s academic performance, please contact the teachers directly by phone or email.
Broadcasting Team
MANE TV Productions has dusted off the TV Truck and is on the prowl for good stories!
See Mr Meister if you are interested.
Videos
In case you missed the First Home Football game win, here is a short recap video highlighting the events from that night.
Film Club
If you are interested in eating, creating and critiquing videos then consider joining Film Club. FilmThursday Sept 15th. There we will get ready for Film Club’s media workshop scheduled for each day Monday through Thursday of the following week 3:30 – 5:00 (Beginning September 19th).No experience is necessary.See Mr. Kapotas or Mr. Meister if you need more information.Club’s first meeting is
Mundelein Arts Festival
Mundelein Community Connection will hold the sixth annual Mundelein Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11, 2016, at Kracklauer Park. This is a juried art festival that will showcase the talents of 45 artists and craftspeople who work in a variety of media. The two-day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature top-notch artists, local musicians and food.
In addition to professional artists, Mundelein Arts Festival will also highlight artwork by select students from Mundelein High School, some of whom will receive scholarship money to pursue art in college.
A committee of well-known judges will award a cash prize for: Best of Show and Best in Category (six categories). The Kirk Players will award an $500 Emerging Artist Award. There are also Purchase Awards including the Village of Mundelein’s Annual Purchase Award.
MHS Spirit Store
Attention Mustangs! Customize your spirit wear online at mymustangnation.com. Add the new Mustang logos, customize text, and select from hundreds of styles and sizes. Front and back printing is also available on most garments. You’ll find hats, bags, and other accessories! Support the Mundelein Mustangs today and look great doing it!
MHS to host ISBE Listening Tour about new state standards
Mundelein High School is one of many sites throughout Illinois where officials of the Illinois State Board of Education [ISBE] will host “listening tours” concerning new state education standards set to go into effect next school year. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mundelein High School Auditorium Thursday, September 15.
The federal government recently passed the Every Student Succeeds Act [ESSA] to replace No Child Left Behind. “While No Child Left Behind changed the conversation about schooling in positive ways by ensuring that states used data to discuss groups of students from every background, somehow the US Department of Education forgot how to see and talk about the whole child and the interrelated systems where they actually live,” said Tony Smith, Ph.D., state superintendent of education.
ESSA provides the opportunity to contemplate what is meant by “the whole child” and, from this, consider the type of programming that will support the strengths and needs of each and every child. ESSA is explicit in requiring that stakeholders within each state work together in developing a plan for the singular purpose of supporting the whole child, from early learning through post-secondary success.
“Your feedback is essential as we continue to refine a draft and post it for review [later in the fall] before ultimately bringing it to the Illinois State Board of Education for their vote,” Smith explained.
State Representative Carol Sente, along with other area legislators, will be on hand during the presentation.
MHS partners with Park District to offer fitness classes
Mundelein High School has again partnered with the Mundelein Park District for Fitness Classes offered through the park district but held at MHS beginning September 12. Community members can register for these classes at the park district. All participants must sign the park district waiver.
Monday evening Strength Class starts September 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for residents and $90 for non-residents. Thursday evening Indoor Cycle and Core Classes start September 15 also from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $65 for residents and $78 for non-residents.
Other opportunities for fitness include:
Starting October 2, Sunday morning swimming will be offered at 6:30 a.m. Various Distance Swim Workouts will be provided for all levels of swimming with lifeguards on duty. (Fundraiser for the MHS Triathlon Club) For more information, contact Nancy Toland: ntoland@d120.org.
Athletics
Homecoming Games: Friday, September 9th
Soccer vs. Zion Benton - 5:00 pm
Football vs. Zion Benton - 7:30 pm
Admission
Adult $5.00
Children $2.00
Senior Citizen $1.00
Handicapped and Overflow Parking
Handicapped parking is available for any car and driver with a placard or appropriate license plate in the North parking lot. Please enter in the West (Faculty) lot and proceed toward the tennis courts. A uniformed staff member will allow access to the north lot.
Overflow parking is available in the Kirk of the Lakes parking lot west of the MHS west parking lot.
Mundelein High School Boys Golf will be hosting two invites on Saturday, September 17th. JV Boys Golf will be at Brae Loch Golf Course and Varsity Boys Golf will be at Steeple Chase Golf Course.
Tennis Court construction
Over the next 45 days we are undergoing a large tennis court construction project. We are excited for the courts to be fixed but want to apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Girls Tennis team will still be practicing and holding matches as scheduled. Please check the website for daily location updates.
College and Career Center
Scholarships
I often hear the question “When should I start looking for scholarships?” No matter who you are, the answer will always be the same. Now. It is never too early to start the scholarship search process. There are many ways to search for scholarships. Below, I will summarize some of the main methods.
Naviance
Under the colleges tab there is a list of local scholarships that is constantly being updated. Check this REGULARLY to see when new scholarships become available to MHS students.
Scholarship Websites
These websites allow students to create a profile to narrow down potential scholarships for free. It’s like having a Google search setup for your own personal scholarship possibilities! Some examples can be found on the CCRC Scholarship Resource page found here.
Your Library
Oftentimes local scholarships will be advertised at your library, check here to see if there are any options available for you.
Foundations, Religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
Being a part of an organization offers another opportunity to be connected to potential scholarships. Be sure to ask specifically as you may not see advertisements – stay aware!
Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
If you know what you plan to study, look into organizations that are a part of that field as they may have opportunities to support you as you work toward that specific career path.
Ethnicity-based organizations
Organizations that support your specific ethnicity or unique background situation could have scholarship opportunities.
Your employer or your parents’ employers
Ask at your workplace and have your parents check their workplace for scholarships that might not be well advertised but do exist.
The Financial Aid Office at a college or career school
After you have applied to and been accepted to your future school, look into their scholarship options for newly admitted students. Some scholarships are automatic based on specific factors that are a part of your application, but there are almost always more options that you can find and apply to separately after you have been admitted!
Remember, if you ever find a scholarship that asks you to pay a fee in order to apply, consider that to be a large red flag. Scholarships will not require a financial contribution as part of their application process.
One final point: the best way to help yourself receive scholarship funds is to perform well academically and get involved. A high GPA with a transcript full of demanding coursework, along with a complete resume of activities including volunteer hours and leadership experience will afford you many more options when scholarship opportunities become available.
Upcoming Events
College Planning Night: Wednesday, September 21st in the MHS Auditorium
Receive information about the college application process and financial aid
Información Sobre Colegios (Spanish College Planning Night):
Recibe información sobre el proceso para aplicar a los colegios y la ayuda financiera.
Representative Visits Next Week:
Loyola University 9/12 9am
University of Michigan 9/12 1pm
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh 9/13 9am
Kalamazoo College 9/13 10am
Xavier University 9/13 11am
Olivet College 9/13 1pm
St. Mary’s University 9/13 1:50pm
Monmouth College 9/14 8am
Butler University 9/14 9am
Boston University 9/15 1pm
Case Western Reserve 9/16 8am
Pennsylvania State University 9/16 10am
American University 9/16 12pm
University of Cincinnati 9/16 2pm
Photos From the Week:
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| On the third day of homecoming spirit week, Gianna Scibetta '18 wears her pajamas and slippers on Pajama Day. Scibetta said, "Dressing up for homecoming week gets me in the spirit of high school, I don't want to look back and regret not joining in on the fun." Photo taken by Sophie Fiore |
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| Filled with excitement, Rachel Tipperreiter '17 signs Sharon Alvarez's scrubs at the Senior Girls Sleepover on Wednesday Night. Photo taken by Tania Gomez |
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| With a steady hand, Danny Ford '17 carefully repairs a student’s chromebook during TSI on Sept. 8, 2016 in room B135. Ford was assigned to repair duty for the day and used his skills to dismantle a keyboard on a student's chromebook and fix it while the student got a loaner for the day. Photo taken by Ryan Magee |
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| Girls just want to have fun as Jessica Marvin 17´, Sidney Brunkow 17´, and Gabby Antenore 17´ party the night away at the annual Senior Girls Sleepover at MHS the week before homecoming. Photo taken by Jessica Marvin |
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| Keeping up with Homecoming Spirit week, Elizabeth Maldonado '18 and Nomika Harris '18 dress up for Hawaiian Day on Wednesday Sept. 7th. Photo taken by Myah Strokosch |
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| Students in the Business Inc classroom discuss their project! |
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| Home Opener! |
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| Home Opener! |
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| Preparing to enter the Coral! |
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| New wood floor in original choir room has been finished this week. |
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| New dressing rooms! |
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| New dressing rooms! |