Friday Focus
Friday Focus is a weekly production written, produced and created by students students in the Beginning Media course taught by Kent Meister. See what all MHS students will see during the Friday announcements this week.
Announcements
Here is important information regarding school portraits that will be used for the 2019-2020 yearbook by class.
Freshmen
Portrait shots were taken during Freshman Orientation.
If freshmen missed taking their picture, they may take their picture for the first time on Wednesday, Sept. 11, during a time that suits their schedule.
If students would like to retake pictures either from Freshman Orientation or from Sept. 11, retakes will be offered at the school on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during a time that suits their schedule.
Sophomores & Juniors
Portrait opportunities at the school will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Please click on the link to see the period in which you are scheduled to take your school portrait picture. Students are listed by their school ID numbers: http://bit.ly/2LdE1U3
Retakes will be offered at the school on Wednesday, Oct. 16
Seniors
If seniors have not already taken a portrait shot with VIP this summer at the company’s studio, there is still time to do so until Oct. 16. See more information below under “Studio Portrait Information.”
If seniors would like to take their head-and-shoulder shot taken at the school or would like a retake of the head-and-shoulder shot at the school, they can do so on Oct. 16 during a time that suits their schedule.
SENIORS MUST SELECT THEIR HEAD-AND-SHOULDER SHOT FOR THE YEARBOOK BY OCT. 20.
Because of deadlines the yearbook staff is required to meet, senior portrait shots will not be taken after the Oct. 20 deadline.
Class of 2020 Senior Portrait & Yearbook Information
Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Mundelein High School and is honored to be a part of your senior experience. In order to appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.
SENIOR PORTRAIT SIGN UP: Please make an appointment online at vipis.com or over the phone at 847-499-9300
Recognition
Dart Foundation Donates $5000 to Robotics Club
Manny Aldana, Project Lead the Way and Robotics Team coach, and Larry Calhoun, Fine/Applied Arts Department Chair, submitted a grant request to Dart Foundation for tools and equipment to be used by students in class and in competition. This funding will significantly increase the capacity of Mundelein High School to reach current students as well as increase the awareness of STEM-related courses and curriculum for future students. Congratulations to the Robotics Team and Mr. Aldana!
The Dart Foundation is a private family foundation established by Dart Container Corporation founder William A. Dart and his wife Claire T. Dart. The Foundation supports projects that enhance education, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, and those that improve the quality of life in specific communities.
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| Sample robot in the Robotics Lab. |
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| MHS Physics & PLTW teacher Manny Aldana (second from the left) talks with Dart Foundation members John and Cheryl regarding the Robotics Team. |
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| MHS is proud to partner with Dart Foundation for expanding the opportunities for our students! Cheryl Nesterowicz, John McInerney, and Manny Aldana |
Activities
College & Career Center
MHS & CLC Share College Transition Coach
Dear Mundelein High School Students and Families,
Welcome to a new school year!
My name is Mrs. Rancharan and I am the new College Transitions Coach from the College of Lake
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| Eileen Rancharan |
Thank you and hope to meet with you soon!
Eileen M. Rancharan
College Representative Visits
College representatives from across the nation are coming to MHS to meet YOU! Look at a list of upcoming visits on Naviance. Click on the “Colleges” tab at the top of the screen and select “Colleges Home”. Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “College Visits” and click on “Show More”, then find and click on “Register” to attend the visits of your choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about college life on multiple schools’ campuses and to stand out among the crowd of applicants.
Keep an eye out for upcoming college planning events!
NEW ISAC REPRESENTATIVE AT MHS!
MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, scholarships, timelines, college athletics, the College Planning Workbook, and more!
Check it out at: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2151227
Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege
Athletics
NCAA night at Wauconda High School 9/9/19 7pmStudent-athletes of all grades who aspire to play college sports and their parents are invited to this event, which provides insight into recruiting and academic requirements.
Boys Cross Country
First meet of the year is in the books. Our boys' Varsity team took 4th at the Lake County Invitational with 102 points. Barrington took 1st with 75 points, with Warren (91) and Deerfield (92) taking 2nd and 3rd.
Dillon Blake and Carter Schorr led the team, taking 2nd and 3rd overall, less than a second behind Ben Rosa of LF. Nathan Clapp was 3rd in for our Mustangs, taking 20th. Michael Keegan had a HUGE race and finished 4th in 38th place, with Elian Salgado in 39th, Jeremy Hernandez in 44th, and Andrew Brizzell taking 67th.
In the Open Race 2 freshmen paced the team to a 5th place team finish. Carter Laureys was 1st in, taking 7th overall, with teammate Tyler Miller taking 16th. Overall on the day, they were the 2nd and 6th freshmen finishers. Jacob Perraud took 31st, Sebastian Wojdacz took 63rd, and Colin Hogan took 88th to complete the scoring for the Mustangs. I will make a separate post for everyone's times. Great job, Mustangs! Next up, Libertyville and Stevenson at Adler Park next Tuesday.
Booster Club
Mustang Fans - The MHS Mustang Booster Club will be hosting a Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner on October 5th from 5pm-8pm in the MHS cafeteria. Tickets are only $7.00/per person and will be for dine in or carry out. Tickets can be purchased using the link below and will be available to purchase at the home football games on 9/13 and 9/20. We look forward to sharing a meal with you and thank you for supporting the MHS Mustang Booster Club!!
We also want to do a huge shout out and thank you to Tina G's as they have generously offered to donate all the food for this event We are so thankful for their support!
Click HERE to purchase dinner!
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| Fall vintage clothing garage sale |
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| First meet in the books for Girls cross country |
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| Footbal takes on Maine West during home opener |
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| Football home opener under the direction of Coach DeFrancesco |
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| Girls cross country enjoying some fresh fruit after a long run |
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| MHS students ready for some football action |
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| Runner of the week Claudia Bottiglieri '21 |
Photos from the Week
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| Celebrating the touch down in the endzone, Isaac Wellman '20 cheers from the sidelines as the Mustangs lead 6-0 in the second quarter during the first home game of the season against Maine West |
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| Marching Mustangs performing to the theme song of James Bond at the first home game, Mustangs against Maine West on August 30th. |
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| Varsity Football playing on August 30, against Maine West ending with a score with 27-13, unfortunately Mundelein lost this game |
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| Band welcomes students to school on Friday - GAME DAY |
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| Staff Bears vs Packers Food Drive 2019 |
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| Food Drive donations can always be accepted in the Main Office |