In addition, I'm pleased to see the planning and execution of new programs. During Open House, our staff will share with you these additions during Lunch and Study Hall periods. Open House is a great way for parents to experience what their sons and daughters are doing at MHS. I'm looking forward to meeting you there!
Annual Open House at MHS Tuesday August 29
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The formal program will begin in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. where parents will hear a brief overview of programs and basic information. Following that presentation, parents will follow an abbreviated schedule of their children’s classes. In class, the instructor will discuss course expectations, grading, content and more. The program will conclude after the final class period.Please be on the lookout for a mailing from MHS which will include your student’s semester 1 schedule, the Open House schedule, and your Parent Power School Access Code and Password. Your student’s schedule will NOT be available for pick up on the 29th.
Throughout the evening, student leaders will be available to help parents locate their classrooms.
What's Your Passion
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| Valerie Riley, Special Education Teacher |
Valerie Riley, Special Education teacher:
My passion is the satisfaction a student experiences when he/she overcomes obstacles. Some students have to try so hard to learn or to connect with others. When they have a teacher who supports them and doesn't give up and then, together, they find a path to success...it lights a spark within that student. That's what keeps me going!
Announcements
Parent Ambassadors Sponsor Cookouts
Free Food and Fun!!!
The Ultimate Football/Soccer cookouts will be held at MHS to kick off the fall athletic season. Join us Friday, August 25 beginning at 5:00 p.m. before the MHS vs. Larkin football game and Monday, August 28 beginning at 5:00 p.m. before the MHS vs Vernon Hills Soccer game.
Underclass Yearbook Photos
All Sophomores, Juniors, and Freshmen who did not attend orientation will have their yearbook photo taken on Thursday, August 31. Most students will be scheduled during P.E. or Study Hall. Check out the schedule here: https://goo.gl/51qLVUAnd here’s the link to place an order:
https://www.vipis.com/group/2e1d4885/mundelein-high-school
The 2016-2017 yearbook is available for pick up at the school bookstore during regular business hours.
Please note price changes for the 2017-2018 yearbook. Through the 2017-2018 school registration, the yearbook can be pre-ordered for the traditional price of $50. Until October 1, the yearbook can be pre-ordered through the school bookstore for the traditional price of $50.
After October 1, the yearbook can only be pre-ordered through the website of the publishing company, Jostens.com. At this time, the cost of purchase will be $55 until May 11. If one is not pre-ordered by May 11, any extra copies that might be available will cost $60 at time of distribution.
Class of 2018 Senior Portraits
Remember to get your senior portraits taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). Your yearbook head and shoulder shot (free of charge) must be taken through this company and submitted for publication by the deadline of October 15.The company’s studio is in Wheeling. To schedule an appointment, visit studio.il.vipis.com or call 847-499-9300.
Activities
Orchesis Dance Club
First meeting will include Dance Technique and Information on this school year's Dance Recitals. All students interested in ANY style or discipline of dance should attend. NO experience is necessary and both males and females of all grade levels are encouraged to participate. Club will meet at 6:15 a.m. on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, August 22 in the Upper Gym (Gymnastics Gym). First Semester Show will be Monday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. Please see Coach Toland in the Wellness Office for questions or email at toland@d120.orgSpanish Club
The MHS Spanish Club will have their first meeting on August 23 at 3:30 p.m. in room C201. Spanish Club meets every Wednesday and encourages students to use Spanish outside the classroom. We interact with Spanish speakers in the Mundelein Community and around the world.Spanish Club is a great way for students to create friendships with new people and to get involved with our school and the Spanish speaking community. For more information, please contact: CarolineGully, Spanish Club Sponsor at cgully@d120.org or call 949-2200 x1144.
College and Career Resource Center
- Visit the CCRC website for resources regarding college planning and financial aid including scheduled college representative visits and scholarship information.
- Visit the College Counseling Blog for articles about college planning.
- Follow our College Counselor on Twitter: @mundycollege
Service Academy Information Session
This week, MHS hosted Representative Brad Schneider and the US Service Academies for an informational evening event. The evening was exceptionally well attended and students received a plethora of information regarding the application process to these prestigious institutions, along with some information about what the programs encompass.The event also included a surprise guest speaker, Captain James Lovell, who spoke about his own time at the Academy and currently assists Representative Schneider with the interview process for students who are seeking a congressional nomination.
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| Representative Brad Schneider and Captain James Lovell |
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| Captain James Lovell |
Penwasciz Information Session
MHS juniors and seniors who are interested in a future career in healthcare program were invited to speak with Ronnie Ryba, one of our very own MHS seniors who participated in the Penwasciz program at Advocate Condell Medical Center last year. He discussed his experience in the program and the benefits that it provides, along with suggestions for time management for those who are also involved in extracurriculars.For more information on the Penwasciz program see here: https://goo.gl/RWcTBV Please note that the application is only open on September 5th from 3:30-4:30pm!
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| Penwasciz program at Advocate Condell Medical Center speaking to MHS students last year. |
Upcoming Visits and Events at MHS
Next week MHS will hold three events to help seniors and families navigate the post-secondary planning process towards 4-year, 2 -ear, technical and vocational schools. These events will provide information about how to make materials requests from MHS and discuss the college application process.Senior Assembly: Post-Secondary Planning
Seniors will be released from their 8th period class at 2:50 p.m. and instructed to go to the auditorium. Here they will see a presentation about how to make requests for transcripts and letters of recommendation in our Naviance system and receive important information about applications and upcoming events and deadlines. This event is for students only.College Planning Night
Wednesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. – Spanish
Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. – English
These two evening presentations by College Counselor Andrea Rusk, will include information about the processes and systems used at MHS to deliver materials for students and resources available to our families to assist with the planning process. Each night will also feature a guest speaker from a university who will provide tips and “the inside scoop” about applications.
Parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to attend these presentations.
Next week College Representatives will start arriving at MHS to meet with our students. For students to attend (and to view a complete list of all upcoming visits) they will need to:
- Log in to their Naviance account.
- Under the Colleges tab, select “view all upcoming visits”
- Click the “sign up” link next to colleges of interest to put their name on the list to attend the visit
We strongly encourage students to speak to their teachers prior to the event so that they ensure that they receive any material they may miss in class. Most presentations will not take the entire class period, and students will often be able to return to class before the end.
Parents can view the upcoming visits, too! Click the “Naviance” link on the left side of the MHS Homepage and then select “I’m a guest.” After this, enter as a guest and follow the steps outlined above. We hope to see you next week and look forward to working with you this year!
Athletics
Mustang Booster Club
The MHS Mustang Booster Club has kicked off it's 2017-2018 membership drive!
Memberships start at only $30.00 and as a thank you for joining, you will receive an awesome yard sign and matching car decal.Yard signs/decals will be available to purchase at the football game on Friday night. Also available to purchase, for only $2.00, will be the Fall Sports Programs! See you at the game and thank you to everyone for your support!
Follow us on Twitter @MundBoosterClub, Instagram at MHS Mustang Booster Club, and on our Facebook page: MHS Mustang Booster Club.
Photos from the Week
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| Old school practice run for the Girls Cross country team |
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| Old School Team bonding Girls Cross Country team |
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| Girls Cross Country Runner of the Week; Abby Ambrose, junior. Abby worked hard every day this week and will add something that inspires her to run to the ROW bag! The ROW just stands for “Runner Of the Week”. Each week, Girls Cross Country will recognize a runner who has shown hard work, leadership, growth, and dedication to our team. This runner will get to keep the ROW bag for the week and add something that inspires her to run before passing it along to the Runner Of the Week the following week. |
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| Weight Room dedication - Ed Rogan |
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| Plaque presented to Ed Rogan for his generous donation for weight room upgrades. Life changing for our school. Thank you Mr. Rogan! |
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| Athletic Director, Troy Parola, discusses the Play 2 campaign. Are you interested? Contact Mr. Parola. |
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| Riley Malcolm '19, is catching up on her studying before her first period English class. Photo taken by Lindsay Nootbaar |
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| Maintaining focus, Kimberly Marcos '19 works on a lab in her third period Honors Physics class on August 21, 2017. Photo taken by Rosibel Gomez |
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| Angelica Diaz '19, left, and Skylar Lucich '19, right, studying together in Honors Physics class. Photo taken by Cayla Manaligod |
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| Freshman at Mundelein High School enjoy the nice weather in the courtyard during 7th period lunch. Photo taken by Morgan Shurtz |
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| On August 18, 2017, AP Art students, Kayla Raye ‘18, Ryan Story ‘18 and Veronica Rankov ‘18, collaborate while creating a cohesive Chicago art mural. Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer |
