Jazz Band PerformanceTHIS SUNDAY 6-9pm, the Jazz Consortium Big Band begins its 10TH YEAR of having local high school jazz ensembles join us as guest artists, with a performance by Mundelein High School Bands' Jazz Ensemble at Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Mundelein plays at 6pm, followed by the Jazz Consortium from 6:30 to 9pm.
Please make reservations! 847.358.9150, then press 2. Preferably by Thursday--We're trying to get an accurate count to determine floor seating. Masks required for all patrons, regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking. Food service available: https://nelliespalatine.com/dukes-menu/
Cover charge: $10 adults, $5 students 17 & under with ID. Free parking. You can also visit us at www.jcbigband.com/schedule
Friday FocusThe Friday Focus is a student created news video created for MHS by the Media Class. The production, interviews and footage are all student created work.
Announcements
School Pictures and 2021-2022 Yearbook
Below is important information by class regarding school portraits that will be used for the 2021-22 yearbook. This letter also contains information about how to view and order your school picture as well as how to pre-order a 2021-22 yearbook if you haven’t already.
SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES
Portrait opportunities at the school will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. in the Main Gym.
Most students will have their portraits taken during a P.E. class or study hall; however, some students have been scheduled during lunch or a free period. Please view this link to find your scheduled time.
Retakes will be offered at the school on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. in the District Meeting Room. Please go at a time that works for your schedule. Be aware there may be a wait.
Seniors: If you are interested in using Visual Image Photography’s (VIP) studio options for senior pictures, please see the information from VIP at the bottom of this letter. You should have received this same information in an email from VIP earlier this year.
Portrait pictures were taken during Freshman Orientation.
If freshmen missed taking their picture during Freshman Orientation, they may take their picture on the school-wide retake day, which is Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. in the District Meeting Room. Please go at a time that works for your schedule. Be aware there may be a wait.
Special note: Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Mundelein High School. In order to appear in the yearbook, students must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.
HOW TO ORDER SCHOOL PICTURES
After picture day, you’ll be able to select your image for your yearbook. Please remember to do so before it’s selected for you by VIP, and all orders will be delivered to your home. To view and order photos from Picture Day, you’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online, or you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.
HOW TO PRE-ORDER THE 2021-22 YEARBOOK
Through Sept. 30, you can place a pre-order for the 2021-22 yearbook...
With Ms. Olson at the school bookstore (next to the spirit wear store and cafeteria).
Through the school’s RevTrak system linked here.
CLASS OF 2022 SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION
Visual Image Photography (VIP) is the official photographer of Mundelein High School and is honored to be a part of your senior experience! 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.
Yearbook Photo Selection Deadline: Your yearbook photo selection must be submitted to VIP by November 19, 2021, in order to appear in your school’s yearbook. If you do not select an image, one will be selected for you by VIP. This date is set by your school and cannot be extended. If you do not have a yearbook image taken by VIP, you will not appear in the yearbook.
Mundelein High School Yearbook Only Dates: If you do not plan on doing a premier session for senior portraits, please make sure to dress for your senior yearbook photo during your school picture day. You will not need an appointment for a yearbook photo at your school picture dates listed below. During the yearbook-only session, you, a senior, will have 6-8 proofs to choose from for your yearbook selection. You will receive an email within two weeks of your picture day to view your proofs and to place an order.
Yearbook Only Photo Dates: September 15
- Time: 7:00-3:00
- Location: Main Gym
- Mundelein High School Yearbook Retake Day information
- Time: 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
- Location: District Meeting Room
- Wheeling Studio Sessions
SENIOR PORTRAITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Please make an appointment online at https://www.vipis.com
Premier: $35 session fee. Add Cap and gown to your session for $10
This session is taken indoors only and is for 1 outfit. The premier session includes the yearbook photos and up to three different backgrounds with different poses (from full length to close ups). You will receive 30-40 proofs to view and order from online within one week of your appointment. Your session fee is to pay for your photographer’s time and does not include any prints or packages.
Activity Bus Announcement
This week, MHS added an additional activity bus at 6:30pm in addition to the 4:30pm activity bus. This addition of an additional bus will assist with any student who needs transportation home after athletic practice or other activities. The 6:30pm activity bus will run Monday - Friday when school is in session. Both activity buses may be boarded at the Main Entrance.
Recognition
Fall 2021 Senior Night Celebration
On Friday, September 3, Football, Cheer, Dance & Band celebrated Senior Night. See the photos HERE.
Activities
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Purchasing Yard Sign
Hispanic Heritage Month is almost here, and the Puertas Club students have been brainstorming ways to celebrate! We are continuing with our Hispanic Heritage Lawn Sign sale that we started last year. If you are interested in a sign of your own for your home window, they are available in Revtrack ! We have a limited quantity this year, so don’t wait! Sign pickup will be at the front of the school from 3:00-4:30 on Monday, Sept. 13th. Thank you as always for your support!
Information on Expectations when MHS Students are Quarantined
To assist with student expectations while being quarantined for COVID19 related issues, the following information details what to expect. If your child is quarantined,
- The school will determine whether or not the student is required to quarantine within 24 hours of the reported illness call out or when a student is sent home due to a close contact or COVID symptoms.
- Students will not be able to Zoom into their classes until a confirmed quarantine is determined.
- Students who are mandated to quarantine are expected to Zoom into each of their classes if they are well enough to do so. Each day teachers will change the attendance code in PowerSchool from a Q to a B if quarantined students Zoomed into class. If a Q is in PowerSchool that day for your student(s), it means they DID NOT Zoom into class.
- All teachers have a Zoom link on their Canvas page for quarantined students.
- Quarantined students on Zoom will not receive individualized instruction rather they will observe the lesson and access their assignments and resources on Canvas.
- Canvas is our school wide learning management system that all teachers use to post their weekly assignments. Click HERE for information on parent access to Canvas.
- There may be some classes, such as P.E. and band, where Zooming into class is not possible. Students should work with these teachers to develop a plan for the days they are not in class.
- Students are expected to complete all course work assigned during the quarantine. They need to be in consistent contact with their teachers to develop a timeline for work completion.
- Assignments and any additional resources will be posted on teachers’ Canvas home page.
- Students can also contact their counselors and/or social workers with additional questions during their quarantine.
Grading Updates for the 2021-2022 School Year
At MHS we believe students’ grades should communicate what students know and are able to do in each course. Tests, quizzes, projects, and performance will serve as the majority of the grade. It is essential that students take the course assessments seriously by preparing for them in advance and meeting all required deadlines.
- If a student does not do well on an assessment, reassessment will be available this year for all summative assessments.
- Students need to talk with their teachers to develop a reassessment plan.
- Students who submit their assessment late may forfeit their reassessment opportunity
- Final exams might not be administered in all classes. Teachers will communicate the final exam plan to their students.
- Academic dishonesty is defined by any action intended to obtain credit for work which is not one's own. We take this very seriously at Mundelein High School as students will face consequences for academic dishonesty. Please see the document at the link below for our academic integrity policy.
College & Career
Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program accepting applications
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for students to the Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program at Lake Forest Hospital! The Discovery Program is a local effort to expose students to careers in healthcare. Throughout the Discovery Program, high school sophomores and juniors are exposed to a broad range of activities designed to encourage their interest in healthcare careers. Topics vary by month and program activities may include tours, guest speakers, group discussion, and hands-on projects. In addition, the program fosters character and professional development, cultivates life skills, provides community service and leadership experience, and offers mentorship and networking opportunities.
Click HERE to apply! The application is open until October 1 and is completed entirely online. Please contact Seth Kidder at 847-535-7073 or at Seth.Kidder@nm.org.
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