Announcements
2021 Illinois Parent Survey
MHS Student Pulse Survey
MHS will survey the student body again with a quick Pulse survey asking how students are doing and if they need to talk with their counselor or social worker about any issues. This survey will be administered during school next week.
Illinois FAFSA Mandate:
Public Act 101-180 (effective 6/01/20) requires that, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, public high school students must complete the FAFSA or, as eligible, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. A waiver provision basically allows a parent, guardian, or the student – if 18 or emancipated – to opt out for any reason.
Making FAFSA completion part of an expectation for high school graduation can increase the number of students who are aware of the resources available to help them afford education or training after high school. This information can also help some students decide to attempt college when they might not otherwise have done so, and it may help some students limit student loan debt and take a fuller course load to more quickly complete a degree or credential.
2021-2022 Parking Permit Lottery Information
2021-2022 Full Year and First Semester parking spots are available and a randomized draw will occur.
2021-2022 Full Year and First Semester parking permit lottery will be accepting applications Monday, April 19 at 8:00am through Wednesday May 07 at 2:00pm. The 2021-2022 MHS on-line parking lottery sign up will be open for 19 continuous days, sign up anytime between the dates listed.
2021-2022 Parking Permit Options
The non-refundable cost for a 2021-2022 parking permit is $200.00 for a full-year permit and $120.00 for a single semester permit. The following types of parking permits are available:
Full-year permits $200.00
1st semester-only permits $120.00
2nd semester-only permits $120.00
Students are encouraged to apply for a FULL-YEAR parking permit if they are planning on parking on campus the entire year. All 1st semester-only permits will go back into the lottery at the end of the first semester. Students with first semester-only parking permits that want to park on campus for second semester are required to enter the lottery for second semester permits. There is no guarantee that a second semester-only permit will be available. The second semester lottery takes place the week before the first semester is over.
In order to be eligible to obtain a parking permit, students must:
- Be an incoming senior or junior – No incoming sophomores will be accepted
- Be in good standing with all outstanding fees paid and limited parking violations while a student at MHS have a valid driver’s license*
- Have proof of insurance and current registration
- Have a vehicle
*Students who are anticipating receiving their Driver’s License after the registration due date may still register for the lottery. If selected, a permit will be held until the student obtains a Driver’s License.
Click HERE for more MHS Parking Information
MHS Trey Baker advances in 3 Point Contest - VOTE!!!
Senior Trey Baker has made it to the third round of voting for the 3-point contest. If he makes it all the way he will compete during the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Keep voting and let’s send Trey to the Final Four!!! (Be sure to click on the 3-point contest.) Here is the link: http://amfam.com/fanvote
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| Senior Trey Baker |
Recognition
MHS Student artists receive over a million dollars in college scholarships
The Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) will host a virtual art exhibition Wednesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 11, where student artists may showcase their work and vie for top recognition awards of $60,000,000.
Twelve Mundelein High School students have already earned more than $1,406,000 in scholarship money. In addition, Mundelein High School has been recognized for being in the Top 20 high schools who were awarded more than a million dollars in collective student scholarships.
The MHS scholarship winners include Nadia Burek, Hannah Cho, Nick Gomez, Jodi Lawson, Brianna Martin, Abril Mata, Brenda Olayo, Karly Richlinski, Jeannette Rodriguez, Max Thompson, and Bridget Wunderlich. Additional recognition went to Burek for being in the top 25 students who received the most scholarships and to Shaltiel Jackson, a junior, on being awarded an Early College Scholarship.
The Mundelein High School Art Department staff includes David Mork, Jonathan Pruc and Peter Schrenk. Larry Calhoun serves as Fine and Applied Arts department chair; Pruc is also the ArtConnectED Director of Northern Exhibitions.
Virtual Event opens Wednesday, April 7
The virtual event and digital exhibition will kick off on Wednesday, April 7 with Spring Mini Portfolio Week consisting of various college/university presentations, artist workshops and more continuing through Sunday. The virtual event will conclude on April 11 at 4 p.m. following the Main Ceremony Event where all winning student artists will be recognized for their accomplishments. Links for this event, which will be experienced through the Socio Event App, can be provided on request. No downloads are required.
IHSAE events
The IHSAE features several unique programs for high school art students and K-12 art educators throughout the year. The first of many events is the IHSAE Northern Regional Exhibition: a “Best of the Best” show featuring more than 800 works of art in eight distinct categories from Illinois suburban, public and private high schools, plus a Vendor & Career Expo. The virtual experience will also include the Vendor & Career Expo and College Recruitment Fair. The Senior Scholarship Exhibition will exhibit some 350 senior artworks and recognize the scholarship recipients. A Recruitment Fair, The Early College Program Exhibition will showcase 100 underclassmen awarded life-changing scholarships to summer college experiences.
Art ConnectED is powered by teacher volunteers and has grown out of the passion they bring to making a difference for students. It is a not-for-profit with a mission to enhance the creative educational landscape, giving student and teacher artists agency to succeed by connecting them to a variety of exhibitions, opportunities and programs while advocating for and reinforcing the power of art in their lives.
College & Career Center
College Representative Virtual Visits Continue
The following schools will be virtually visiting MHS next week. The dates and times are as follows:
Monday, March 15, 2021
- Saint Norbert College (WI) 2:00 pm
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ) 8:00 am
- University of Glasgow (SCO) 1:30 pm
- Aurora University (IL) 2:00 pm
- Marquette University (WI) 2:30 pm
Thursday, March 18, 2021
- Northland College (WI) 1:30 pm
- University of Missouri-Columbia (MO) 2:00 pm
- Lawrence Technological University (MI) 2:30 pm
Friday, March 19. 2021
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MN) 8:00 am
- Eastern Illinois University (IL) 2:00 pm
- Ursinus College (PA) 2:30 pm
Don’t forget to sign up for them using Naviance. We hope to see you there.
NACAC College Fairs
NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair (Virtual), takes place on
Tuesday, March 16, 3:00 pm to 7pm
Click Here to Register
IACAC/StriveScan College Fairs
IACAC/StriveScan Virtual College Fair (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 & Thursday March 18, 2021
5:00 pm to 7:45 pm Virtual (English)
Click on Link to Register
College Scholarships
College scholarships for Seniors are in full swing, so be sure to catch up on any of the scholarships that are being offered through Naviance.
Also check out our Twitter and Instagram accounts for upcoming events.
As always, if you have not yet done so, please take a moment to review and bookmark the Virtual College and Career Resource Center.
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| Counselor Contact Information |
Financial Aid Assistance: Don’t forget, MHS has a wonderful representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission who is happy to help you work through your financial aid questions! Reach out to Alexis any time, or connect with him on Wednesday during his dedicated MHS hours! You can find Alexis’ information in the Virtual CCRC or by using the link below.
Connect with Alexis
Remember, if you have questions at any time you just have to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rusk, our College Counselor, and we can connect via Zoom to talk through any questions or concerns you may have!
Athletics
Boys Basketball
Mustangs to play in Chipotle Clash of Champions
Mundelein High School’s varsity boys basketball team will compete in the Chipotle Clash of Champions to be held Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13. The Mustangs were on an Adaptive Pause earlier but the Lake County Health Department has approved lifting the pause and the Mustangs are ready to compete. Information about streaming of the games may be found here: www.chipotleclashofchampions.com
Mundelein (3) will face off against Fenwick (6) at 7:00 pm on Friday. The rest of the schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 12 – Simeon (1) vs. St. Patrick (8) at 1:00 pm; Notre Dame (4) plays the Central Suburban Champion (5) at 3:00 pm; Whitney Young (2) takes on DePaul Prep (7) at 5:00 pm. Pairings for the Saturday semi-finals will be determined by the quarterfinals outcomes.
“We’re all glad that the Adaptive Pause has been lifted,” said Troy Parola, MHS Athletic Director. “We’re looking forward to some exciting basketball games this weekend and we’re confident that the Mustangs will do well.”
Dance
Congratulations to the Varsity dance team for their 3rd place IHSA state competition. This is the best dance team IHSA finish in MHS History. Way to go!
Cheer
Congratulations to the Varsity Cheer Team who took 2nd place in the IHSA Co-Ed division to move on to IHSA state this weekend. Best of Luck!
Spring & Summer sports
(Spring: Boys Gymnastics, Boys & Girls Water Polo)
(Summer: Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Track, Baseball, Softball, Boys Volleyball and Wrestling)
Registration is now open for Spring & Summer sports. Link below
https://www.d120.org/athletics/athletics-at-mhs/
Look under Quick Links and choose either Spring or Summer
Call if you need questions 847-949-2200 x1340
Spring Athletics Yard Signs
On sale now!
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