I would like to thank our Mundelein community for being patient with the school closures of the past week. Due to these closures, the following changes have been made to our school calendar for the remainder of the school year.
Revised 2018-2019 Calendar due to severe weather closures:
- Monday, February 18: (President’s Day) School in session. Regular schedule 7:45am -3:05pm
- Thursday, May 16: Late start. School in session 9:25am-3:05pm
- Friday, May 17- NO FINALS on this day- School in session 7:45am-3:05pm
- Monday, May 20: Early Release. NO FINALS on this day. Students dismissed at 1:40pm
Please note, graduation or the last day for seniors WILL NOT change.
Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule:
- Tuesday, May 21 Semester 2 final exams. Students dismissed at 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 22: Semester 2 final exams. Students dismissed at 1:00 pm
- Thursday, May 23: Semester 2 final exams. Students dismissed at 11:00am
Friday Focus
Announcements
MHS seeks nominations for Distinguished Alumni awardMundelein High School is now seeking nominations for alumni to honor for 2019 as Distinguished Alumni. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 which is also Homecoming Weekend for Mundelein High School. Nominations will be accepted from February 5 through April 14.
Those to be nominated must be out of high school for at least 10 years and have distinguished themselves in any number of areas such as career paths, military service, government work, medicine, the arts, etc. and also volunteer work and/or philanthropic endeavors.
Anyone may nominate an MHS graduate for the award; however, an email address for the nominee is required. In addition, graduates may nominate themselves and graduates who are deceased also may be nominated.
“Mundelein High School graduates have consistently shown that they take their MHS education and use that to do good in the world in many different ways,” said Kevin Myers, MHS District 120 Superintendent. “We are very proud of our alumni and we enjoy using this awards banquet as a way to recognize them for what they are doing,” he said.
To nominate an MHS graduate for the award, visit the MHS website at www.d120.org, look under “MHS Community” and select “Alumni.”
“This is a great opportunity to recognize Mundelein High School alumni who are making significant contributions to society and their communities,” said Ron Girard, public information officer and chairman of the Distinguished Alumni Award committee. “It’s a special evening to recognize graduates who showcase how they used their Mundelein High School education to excel and to make a difference.”
Recognition
Nine students honored at Mustang Pride Breakfast
Nine Mundelein High School students were honored at a Mustang Pride breakfast including their parents and the staff members who nominated them. Students may be nominated for a number of reasons, both academic and social. Some of those reasons can include acts of kindness, raising a grade or grade point average significantly, tutoring other students, assisting staff members in class and many others.
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| February Mustang Pride Award Winners: (R to L) Audrey Schiro, Madeline Aquino, Inez Shelato, Susi Nieves, Julissa Argomaniz-Aparicio, Bianca Rico, Carly Rand, Angela David, and Steffen Brown |
This month’s honorees and their nominating staff members include: Madeline Aquino, nominated by Andrew Sturgeon; Julissa Argomaniz-Aparicio, nominated by Martha Ambrey; Steffen Brown, nominated by Manny Aldana; Angela David, nominated by Jonathan Pruc; Susi Nieves, nominated by Sol Cabachuela, Mike Dayton and June Kim; Carly Rand, nominated by Ryan Heidner; Bianca Rico, nominated by Andrew Hood; Audrey Schiro, nominated by Nancy Toland; and Inez Shelato, nominated by Leah Kolz.
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| Ms. Kim, Susi Nieves, Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Cabachuela |
During the breakfast meetings the nominating staff members give a brief introduction of their honorees, stating the reasons for the nomination. Following the awards, the parents of the honorees join their children and staff members enjoying breakfast together.
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| Mr. Sturgeon and Madeline Aquino |
“What a great way to start the day at our amazing Mustang Pride breakfast where staff recognized nine of our incredible students,” said Dean of Students Meghan Bargar who, along with Principal Anthony Kroll, host the event.
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| Ms. Ambrey and Julissa Argomaniz-Aparicio |
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| Mr. Pruc and Angela David |
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| Mr. Aldana and Steffen Brown |
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| Mr. Hood and Bianca Rico |
MHS educator a finalist for Golden Apple Award
Mundelein High School’s Sara Blair Winter-Rosenberg is a finalist for the 2019 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. She is in her seventh year of teaching Spanish for Heritage Learners at MHS.
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| Blair Winter-Rosenberg |
Following a competitive process, 32 high school educators were selected as finalists for the award – just six percent of more than 550 nominations.
“The historic opportunity to bring the recognition of the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching to all of the schools and teachers in Illinois is thrilling for us and we are delighted to honor these outstanding 32 finalists,” said Alan Mather, president of Golden Apple.
The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching honors outstanding teachers for their roles in having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and builds stronger communities. Teacher finalists demonstrate, in their teaching and results, significant, positive impact on their students’ growth and learning. Fellow educators, students, parents and community members nominate teachers for the awards. Teachers may not self-nominate. All award finalists will be honored Saturday, February 23 at the Golden Apple Celebration of Excellence to be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center.
Award recipients are selected by master educators who understand and recognize instructional best practices and who utilize professional standards to evaluate exemplary teachers and school leaders. Members of the selection committee viewed video evidence of instruction and will observe finalists’ teaching in person in their classrooms – a comprehensive day which includes direct observation of in-classroom teaching accompanied by interviewing finalists’ colleagues, school leaders, students, parents and community members.
As a highly-valued component of this recognition, Northwestern University, Golden Apple’s partner for more than 30 years, provides a Spring Sabbatical to award recipients at no cost. In addition, each Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient receives a $5,000 cash award. They also become Fellows of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators, a community of educators who support current and future teachers and deepen the learning of students. An important part of a Fellows’ mission is to share their expertise and mentor Golden Apple Scholars, who are aspiring teachers with a desire to teach in Illinois’ schools-of-need.
Activities
MHS Parent Ambassadors Present at Middle Schools
The mission of Parent Ambassadors is to make connections with parents and organize opportunities for parents to become more knowledgeable and involved in Mundelein High School. This month, the Ambassadors will conduct three parent meetings at local middle schools to answer questions about the transition from 8th grade to high school.
In addition to the parent presentation, there is a student presentation run by current MHS students. The focus of the meeting is to offer an opportunity for incoming parents and students to ask specific questions about the transition to MHS.
8th grade parents and their 8th grade students are welcome to attend any of these presentations as they are identical. Hawthorn and Frassati students may attend the presentation of their choice as there will not be a presentation at these particular schools.
February 13
West Oak Middle School - 6:30pm
Fremont Middle School - 6:30pm
February 20
Carl Sandburg Middle School - 6:30pm
College & Career Center
MHS Foundation Scholarships Are Open!The Mundelein High School Foundation’s scholarship application packet for 2019 graduates is now open! These scholarships offer students the opportunity to win up to $1,000 to help pay for their education and there are many types of scholarships available. Students may choose to apply for singular scholarships within the packet or for all scholarships to which they are eligible by checking the appropriate boxes on the application.
Application Process:
Log in to Naviance (either as a student or a guest) and download the application from the Scholarship List. To view an overview of scholarships offered click HERE.
Once all materials have been gathered, the student must return their application in its entirety to the CCRC (B103) by 1pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
If there are any questions, please contact the MHS Foundation via Ms. Lisa Johnson (johnson.lj@comcast.net) or see Mrs. Rusk in the CCRC.
College Planning Night: Focus on Juniors
Please join us for our annual College Planning Night for Juniors! This event provides information that will help our junior students and families prepare to finalize their search for the best fit colleges and discuss the steps leading up to the fall application process.We are so excited to be bringing a panel of college representatives in to join Mrs. Rusk this year, including representatives from Augustana College, Michigan Technological University, Iowa State University, National Louis University, The University of Illinois, and The University of Glasgow (United Kingdom). These representatives will answer some of the “Big Questions”, break down some common misconceptions, and let you know what you can do right now! Though this event specifically targets juniors, families of students of all grade levels are welcome to attend!
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7pm
- Where: MHS Auditorium
Unfortunately, the MHS school calendar is misprinted and the dates for the Spanish and English college planning events were flipped. The dates posted here are correct. The Spanish presentation will take place on Tuesday, February 12 at 7pm in the DMR.
*Desafortunadamente, el calendario escolar tuvo un error de imprenta con las fechas de las presentaciones. Las fechas descritas aquí son las correctas. La presentación en español tomará lugar el martes, 12 de febrero a las 7pm en el DMR. La presentación en inglés será el miércoles, 13 de febrero.
Midwest College Showcase
Connect with college admissions representatives at the Midwest College Showcase on Feb. 12 from 6:30-8:30pm. In addition to a college fair, several helpful information sessions will be offered covering topics such as financial aid, college athletics, the admissions process, and more!
Questions? Contact jill.deiter.allen@gmail.com.
- When: Tuesday, February 12 from 6:30-8:30pm
- Where: Renaissance Hotel 933 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL
Are you interested in enlisting in the military? Students interested in any of these military branches are welcome to speak with recruiters during their lunch period.
Support the MHS Foundation
The MHS Foundation is sponsoring a “Queen of Hearts – Done the Mustang Way” Raffle. Weekly drawings will be held on Tuesdays at 7PM at Emil’s Pizza. The first weekly draw was held on Nov.6th but the prize has grown considerably. Tickets are on sale at Emil’s for $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds go towards scholarships and innovative classrooms grants. Thank you for your support!
Amazon Smile Helps MHS
Register and shop Amazon Smile to benefit MHS. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of purchases to the Mundelein High School Foundation. https://goo.gl/6ayz6A
Athletics
Boys BasketballBoys Basketball getting some great press. Click HERE to read full article
Girls Basketball
Morgan Frank nets her 1000th. Click HERE for article
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| Morgan Frank |
Wrestling
Varsity wrestlers had a successful weekend competing at IHSA Regionals at Libertyville. Advancing to the IHSA Sectionals at Barrington are DJ Preston, Deo Albavera, Jason Guadarrama and Rudy Orsornio.
Good Luck!
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| Senior Wrestler DJ Preston advances to the IHSA Sectional at Barrington |
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| Senior Wrestler Geo Albavera advances to the IHSA Sectional at Barrington |
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| Senior Wrestler Jason Guadarrama advances to the IHSA Sectional at Barrington |
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| Sophomore Wrestler Rudy Orsornio advances to the IHSA Sectional at Barrington |
Spring Sports Start Dates
- BOYS Starting Date
- Boys’ Baseball 2/25
- Boys’ Gymnastics 2/25
- Boys’ Lacrosse 2/25
- Boys’ Tennis 2/25
- Boys’ Track Already begun
- Boys’ Volleyball 3/4
- Boys’ Water Polo 2/25
- GIRLS Starting Date
- Girls’ Lacrosse 2/25
- Girls’ Soccer 2/25
- Girls’ Softball 2/25
- Girls’ Track Already begun
- Girls’ Water Polo 2/25
News from the Fall
Mundelein High School
NSC Sportsmanship
Award Winners
2018-19
Each of the NSC schools selected one student-athlete from each sport that represents the true meaning of sportsmanship.
The nominees from each sport were selected by the coach/AD by utilizing the following criteria:
- The athlete accepts and understands the seriousness of their responsibility, and the privilege of representing their school and community.
- The athlete treats opponents the way they would like to be treated as a guest or friend.
- The athlete never directs remarks at opponents in a taunting manner.
- The athlete wishes opponents good luck before the game and congratulates them in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat.
- The athlete respects the integrity and judgment of the game officials.
- The athlete plays unselfishly in such a way as to build up their team, without drawing unnecessary attention to him/her.
- The athlete yields to the authority and direction of all floor officials, bench officials, school personnel and coaches.
Fall
- B-Cross Country – Albert “Matt” Olorvida
- Football – Jake Vander Ploeg
- B-Golf – Trevor Neumaier
- Soccer – Armando Rosiles
- G-Cross Country – Clarissa Wienckowski
- G-Golf – Alexandra Hevko
- Swim & Dive – Katherine Hay
- Tennis – Abigail Walter
- Volleyball – Tayler Heath
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| Girls bowling competes at it's first ever Girls Bowling IHSA Regional |
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| One of our freshman earned the first Ground Ball Chain of the year. This is the start of an epic season! Great work Tyler! |
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| Winter Guard performing at Hersey 1 |
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| Winter Guard performing at Hersey |
Mustang Fans - The MHS Mustang Booster Club now has an Amazon Smile account and we would love your support! Simply go to Amazonsmile.com and enter our name as shown below. Thank you!
Photos of the Week
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| Concentrating, Marc Rey '19 works on his review guide in his 5th period probability and statistics class. He is studying for his upcoming test on find probability. Photo taken by Sydney Szalinski |
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| Practicing the end of the routine, Marissa Mangoni '19 moves with the flag during practice on Feb. 7 in the North Gym. The winterguard team will be performing Video Killed the Radio Star at the United Center on Saturday, Feb. 9. Photo taken by Jessica Franzen |
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| During band rehearsal, Dayna Teemer '20 marks notes in her music on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Mr. Shelato always makes sure the Symphonic Band has pencils for writing in their music for better playing. Photo taken by Kess DeWitt |
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| Taking down notes during Honors Pre-Calculus, Maya Skowronski '20 carefully listens to Mr. Harding on Wednesday, Feb. 6. In their class right now, they have just began learning sequences and series. Photo taken by Emma Aculado |