Announcements
Mundelein boards of education to hold joint forum for stakeholders
As part of the shared services model for Mundelein School Districts 120 and 75, the Board of Education members of both districts are inviting all stakeholders to attend informative, interactive meetings Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the D120 district office at 1500 W Hawley ST in Mundelein. The meetings will take place for school district staff members from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and for community members from 6 to 8 p.m.
The meetings will focus on a theme of “Portrait of a Learner,” which addresses the concerns of what learners (students) should have at the various stages of development over their 12 years in Mundelein schools. The board members are using the acronym ASPIRE to signify their vision of A=Agile, S=Self-Assured, P=Proactive, I=Information-Seeking, R=Resilient and E=Empathetic. The vision involves both academic and developmental traits.
A number of community leaders have been invited to take part in the meetings including the mayor, village officials, members of the park district, police and fire departments, local business leaders, and area pastors.
“We invite all of our stakeholders to hear from the board and to share ideas with both D75 and 120 boards of education to exchange ideas about the future of education in the two districts,” said Kevin Myers, shared superintendent for D75 and D120.
Young adult novel author to meet with MHS students
Author of 17 novels in various genres, Barry Lyga, will speak with interested students Tuesday, Feb. 25 between 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Many of his works are geared toward adolescent audiences.
Lyga’s books have been or are set to be published in more than a dozen different languages in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. He co-authored a novel, The Hive, with Morgan Baden which was recently named the winner of People Magazine’s Best Books of Fall 2019.
Lyga earned a degree in English from Yale University and worked in the comic book industry before devoting all of his focus to his lifelong love of writing. His first young adult novel, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl, received starred reviews from Booklist and School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly named Lyga a “Flying Start” in December 2006 on the strength of the debut according to Lyga’s website.
Some of his most popular titles include I Hunt Killers, Blood of My Blood, Game, Thanos and others.
Arrangements for Lyga’s visit to MHS were made by Rebecca Plaza, library information specialist.
Recognition
MHS show choirs continue to dominate in competition
Fresh off their Jan. 25 victories in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, the Mundelein High School show choirs did it again, this time at the Fort Atkinson, WI Showcase.
Lights were named Grand Champions in the Single Gender Division; SoundFX were first runner-up in that division and Sound were named first runner-up overall (of 21 groups competing). Matthew Callas was named Best Male Soloist in Soloist competition while Kira Buckner was named Best Female Vocalist within a show.
Cory Thompson and Stevee Bellas are the vocal music directors at MHS.
The next competition will take place at Naperville North High School Saturday, Feb. 15, for the Clash of the Sequins competition. Tickets are $20 for the entire day of music. SoundFX will compete at 9:45 a.m., Lights at 11:15 a.m. and Sound at 5 p.m.
“All of the competing groups are outstanding show choirs, so it will be a wonderful day of entertainment for the audience,” Thompson said.
Another successful book talk!
Thank you to the brave MHS students who conquered the long walk, through the snow, to get to Sandburg. Students from MHS visited 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classrooms at Carl Sandburg this morning after conquering a short walk through the snow. Students gave presentations about their book and promoted other activities that might be of interest to middle school students. The book love will continue to grow as MHS students plan to return for Book Talks once a month.
Activities
WinterFest graphic/ flier (PDF)
College & Career Center
MHS Foundation Scholarships Are Open!The Mundelein High School Foundation’s scholarship application packet (google form) for 2020 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 which they are eligible by checking the appropriate boxes on the application.
Access a list of our most up-to-date scholarships through the Scholarship Link found under Colleges Home in Naviance. http://bit.ly/2RKBeES
Additionally, we strongly encourage students to continue checking the MHS Specific Scholarships document to view which additional scholarships that are guaranteed to go to MHS graduates may be opening soon and begin preparing for these.
If there are any questions, please contact the MHS Foundation via Ms. Lisa Johnson (johnson.lj@comcast.net) or stop by the CCRC.
Military Recruiter Visits
Interested in joining the military? Stop by the table in the cafeteria hallway during lunch periods to speak with recruiters from different branches on the dates featured above.
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, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out at: http://www.livebinders.com/b/2151227#
Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege
Athletics
Post season dates- Dance - IHSA State 1/31/20 - 6th place!
- Cheer - IHSA State 2/7/20 - 8th place!
- Gymnastics - IHSA Sectional- 2/13/20
- Wrestling - IHSA Regional - IHSA Sectional 2/14/20
- G-Bowling - IHSA Regional 2/8/20 - IHSA Sectional 2/15/20
- G-Basketball - IHSA Regional 2/17/20
- B-Swim/Dive - IHSA Sectional 2/22/20
- B-Basketball - IHSA Regional 3/2/20
- Visit https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/632/school/632/ to view times and locations
And again congratulations are in order to our varsity gymnastics team for taking 2nd place in the IHSA Sectional with a score of 145.25! MHS, your team is heading to state for the first time in program history. Congratulations and best of luck at state, which will be 2/21/20 at Palatine High School.
Visit https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/632/school/632/ to view times and locations.
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| Varsity Gymnastics takes 2nd place in IHSA Sectionals...On to STATE!!! |
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| Varsity Gymnastics team winning IHSA Regional Title |
Cheerleading
Congratulations to varsity cheer for placing 8th place at the IHSA state meet.
Girls Basketball
Morgan Frank
https://basketball.dailyherald.com/sports/20200206/frankly-mundeleins-prolific-scorer-has-winning-attitude
Girls Bowling
Melissa Calleros (Sr.) is the first Mundelein girls bowler to make it to Sectionals. By scoring a 1034, she secured her spot as one of ten individuals going to compete in the next round.
Congratulations and best of luck.
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| Melissa Calleros |
Wrestling
Congratulations to our Sectional Qualifiers and Alternates
Bryce Durlacher 4th @ 106lbs
Benji Albavera 1st @ 120lbs
David Huerta 3rd @ 126lbs
Rudy Osornio 2nd @ 182lbs
Denis Dyachenko 4th @ 195lbs
Efren Mendez 2nd @ 220lbs
Jason Guadarrama 1st @ 285lbs
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| Congratulations to senior girls basketball players Damia Ali, Morgan Frank and manager Dayanara Benitez |
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| GBK pink out, winter guard and GBK senior night |
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| Payton Regan getting ready for Winter Guard compeition. The team took 3rd place!! |
Photos from the Week
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| After a big weekend placing at state Ava Rundal '21 and the cheer team perform during the varsity boys basketball game on Tuesday February 11th. - photo and caption by Cole Kirby |
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| Getting prepared for Winterfest, student leadership member Nirali Dhote '22 organizes necklaces for the school wide bead exchange on February 12 in C204. - photo and caption by Avery Refka |
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| While showing off their beautiful culture, Amelka Niedbalec '23 and Alicia Brak '23 pose while wearing their Polish dresses at the cultural fair on Friday Feb 7. - photo and caption by Maria Maskova |