Recognition
Mustang PrideThroughout the school year, MHS will focus on a particular group of employees and acknowledge the critical work they do within the building. During the week of October 10 - 14, MHS will celebrate the custodial and buildings & ground staff. Supporters are asked to send emails acknowledging the excellent work this group provides to MHS - Maintenance and Grounds Department.
Activities include displaying a recognition banner during the week. Breakfast will be provided by Farmer’s Insurance of Mundelein on Tuesday,October 11. Snacks will be provided by Mundelein Parent Ambassadors on Thursday, October 13. Lunch and MHS insulated water bottles provided by MHS administration on Friday, October 14.
Activities
Principal meets with students to discuss transition to the 8-period schedule
Dr. Anthony Kroll, principal and Mr. Randy Lerner, student leadership and link crew advisor, met with a group of student leaders on Friday, Sept. 30, to talk about MHS making the transition from the 4X4 Block Schedule to a traditional 8-period Schedule. The students heard information from the adults and in turn, students were able to express concerns and ask questions representative of the student body.
"We realize that any type of change can be difficult at first and we want to have continual open communication so that the students will be able to make this change with little or no added stress," Kroll explained. "We fully intend to keep the lines of communication open among students, staff and parents throughout this transition period."
Asian Culture Club
Asian Culture Club is a brand new club this year at MHS! We are a group of students that are interested in Asian cultures and many of us have Asian heritage. We get together to talk about entertainment, food, clothing, current affairs, languages, foods, and social issues of Asian countries. All students are welcome to join us to learn about and explore the diverse cultures of Earth's largest continent. Meetings every other Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm in the District Meeting Room. Next meeting 1019
Best Buddies
Best Buddies informational meeting on October 14 in b120 at 7:25. Best Buddies promotes social inclusion, integrated employment, and leadership development for unique individuals. Best Buddies is a great way for students to create lifelong friendships and to get involved with the school and the community. For more information, please contact 170364@students.d120.org
Variety Show
When/Where: Thursday October 13 at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Admission: $2 Donation at the door benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Admission price comes with one raffle ticket. Additional Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase for prizes such as: Gift baskets, Gift cards, Prom tickets, Parking passes, Winter dance tickets.
The theme is Halloween, so we encourage audience members to come in costume (no masks). There will be a costume contest with prizes during the show.
The acts include: Singing, Dancing, Bands, Martial Arts, Stand-up Comedy, Beat boxing, and more!!
Wanted - MHS Boy and Girl Scouts
MHS is implementing changes to the manner in which daily announcements are distributed. Dr. Kroll is requesting the assistance of boy and girl scouts at MHS. Scouts, follow the link below in order to be included in assisting in the morning announcement presentation. https://goo.gl/forms/GZ9Nhd7vq8jcnrtf2
Friday Focus
Catch the news Friday Focus submission created by MHS students.
College & Career Resource Center
Resources
Please visit the CCRC website for resources regarding college planning and financial aid including scheduled college representative visits and scholarship information. http://www.d120.org/academics/ccrc/default.aspx
College Week, October 17 - 21
MHS is celebrating all of our college bound students and their pathways in education with a variety of events both during the day and evening from October 17 to 21.
Monday, 10/17
10:00 - 11:30am
College panel, including representatives from Northwestern University, Lawrence Technological University, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Millikin University and the College of Lake County. Students of all grade levels are encouraged to attend.
6:00- 9:00pm
Choices College Fair for students with disabilities at Lake Forest High School
Tuesday, 10/18
9:20 - 9:50am Homeroom presentation to students about Financial Aid and the FAFSA
6:00 - 7:30pm Evening presentation to parents focusing on Financial Aid and the FAFSA
7:30 - 9pm Presentación de Ayuda Financiera en Espanol en la escuela
Our ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) Representative will be the presenter for all above activities.
Wednesday, 10/19
9:20 - 9:50am
Past MHS students returning to talk to our students about their college experiences.
Thursday, 10/20
7:30 - 9:15am
Seniors are encouraged to attend the Essay Workshop during the late start morning in the Literacy Center
6:00-8:00pm
CLC College Fair - over 200 colleges from across the United States will have representatives available in the gymnasium at CLC!
Friday, 10/21
Seniors, stop by the CCRC to update your application completion and take a photo with our #collegebound sign! If you have already been accepted, take a photo with our #accepted sign as well!
Find more information about all of the events during College Week here: http://www.d120.org/academics/ccrc/default.aspx
Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admission?
Confused about college application admission deadlines and types? Check out this graphic: http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Documents/AdmisOptFlyer_Web_Color.pdf
Oct. 21: Man Up Male Success Conference at CLC
High school and college males are invited to attend the Seventh Annual Man Up male student success conference sponsored by the College of Lake County from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. This free event begins in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. The conference includes a variety of success workshops and lunch.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, is a nationally known presenter, instructor and author in the field of higher education. He is a professor of higher education at Ohio State University, where he is director of the Center for Higher Education Enterprise. Strayhorn will speak on what colleges can do to boost the success of men of color.
Workshops will cover the male ego, male stereotypes and the media as well as practical topics such as how to enroll at CLC, start a bachelor’s degree program and pay for college.
For more information, contact Rodolfo Ruiz-Velasco at (847) 543-2752 or rruizvelasco@clcillinos.edu or Dr. Kenneth Kikuchi at (847) 543-2545 or kkikuchi@clcillinois.edu. Online registration for school groups and individuals is available at www.clcillinois.edu/events/manup.
Athletics
FootballDaily Herald>Mundelein’s Woolford merit MVP honors
Aaron Woolford, the nephew of former Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Donnell Woolford, he too makes good breaks on the ball. The senior safety had 3 interceptions in helping the Mustangs spoil Waukegan’s homecoming with a 29-14 win. He returned his third pick 90 yards for a touchdown! Congratulations Aaron!
Girls Cross Country
Peoria this past weekend had a great showing and it was a great experience for our team.
(4 of 7 earned personal records)
Andrea Cordova (So.) - PR - 21st Overall 18:24.8 was the best time of the day for MHS , Sarah Ouimet (Sr.) - PR - 19:43.4 , Jeanelle Jimenez (Fr.) - PR - 19:51.5, Elizabeth Clow (So.) - PR - 20:53.1, Leslye Rodriguez (So.), Kelly Delgado (Jr.) and Abby Ambrose (So.) all raced well and took a lot away from the trip. Clarissa W. (So.) and Claire S. (Fr.) (Normally our #2 and #7 runners) were recovering from sickness/soreness and helped the team achieve success on this trip through their support.
Boys Cross Country
This weekend the cross country team competed in the Peoria Invite. The boys' team took 8th out of 37 teams. Ben Krauss was a medalist and top finisher for the Mustangs, taking 26th in 15:17.6. Alan Salgado (44th), Robert St. Clair (50th), Michael Parduhn (71st), and Dillon Blake (97th) rounded out the scoring. Salgado and Blake both ran personal bests. Additionally, the team's composite time (1 - 5 runners) was over a minute faster than we've ever run there before.
Girls Swim & Dive
4th place @ Hersey Invite
Girls Tennis
Tennis won their match 4-3 vs. Vernon Hills with #1 and #2 singles and doubles teams winning their matches.
Varsity took 2nd place at the Lakes Quad with 1st Place medals going to Isabel Alviar and Kalli Majewski for #1 and #2 singles positions and 2nd place medals for Kylie Brua at #3 singles Jessica Peterson/Kelli Cigelnik at #1 doubles and Bree Park/Mikayla Edquiban for #2 doubles
Boys Golf
Varsity took 2nd place at Regionals to advance into the Sectionals with a team score of 301.
White 74, Magee 75, Parola 76, Zentz 76.
Girls Golf
Isabella Loverde moves on with a score of 93 to Sectionals @ Buffalo Grove Golf Course on Monday, October 10th.
Football vs. Libertyville. Friday, October 7 will be our PINK OUT night. Wear your pink and suppose Breast Cancer Awareness.
Senior Night
Please remember as the fall sport seasons come to an end, seniors and their parents/guardians will be announced before their final home event.