Friday, August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022

Mustang Families, 

We’ve had a busy week at MHS. Student Leadership is up and running, Friday Focus is back and our Deans, Counselors and College and Career Center all provided presentations for our students throughout PE classes this week. Our English classes closed the week with a Book Talk where students discussed books they are currently reading with their peers! Inquire fun reading options from your child and make it a Bookflix night (as displayed in Mr. Buck’s English classroom). 

As we approach Open House next week, we look forward to meeting our families and providing valuable insight into the classrooms. Please take a moment to read through the important information listed below. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at 847-949-2200.  Go Mustangs! 

 Sincerely,

Alexandria Rios Taylor

Alexandria Rios Taylor, Principal

 847-949-2200 x1230

ataylor@d120.org


Important Information

Friday Focus

View this week’s Friday Focus. Video stories include advice to the freshmen from last years graduated seniors and

a highlight video from Back to School Bash.


Open House

The staff of Mundelein High School invite you to join us for our annual Open House on Wednesday, August 31 from 5:30-8:30pm.  The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a parent welcome in the Auditorium. The full schedule of classes begins at 6:00 p.m. and will end at 7:55 p.m. During this time, we give you the opportunity to follow your student's class schedule, meet their teachers and learn all about our courses.  We also encourage you to stop by the student cafeteria area during free periods, study halls or lunch periods to hear from our School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Deans, Nurse, and Wellness Center staff. 


During periods 3-6 only, the following will be open: 

Media Center

Math Lab - Room B146

Literacy Center 

Lunch Cafe - Room B153

  

*Parents of Freshman should report to their assigned rooms during lunch periods to meet their child’s FAM advisor. The FAM advisor will provide information regarding FAM, Media Center, Math Lab, Literacy Center, and Lunch CafĂ©.


Students will be stationed around the building to assist our families as they navigate through our halls and classrooms.  Please do not hesitate to take advantage of their assistance.  We always look forward to this evening because it is an excellent way for our parents to get a true feel for the academic program their students are pursuing and to meet those people most responsible for making it come alive for our students.


Check your email for a copy of the Open House schedule along with your students’ period-

by-period class schedule. Emails were sent to families this morning. We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday!


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Underclass Yearbook Photos 

Picture day is Wednesday, September 14. All sophomores,  juniors and any freshman not photographed during

orientation will be photographed for the yearbook whether or not the photos are purchased. A retake and senior

“yearbook only” day will take place in October.  Access the VIP (Visual Image Photography) ordering instructions here.


PSAT/NMSQT

Attention Juniors, important information hereabout the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which will be administered at MHS on

October 12, 2022.


Be a STEAMScholar!

The Illinois Tenth Congressional District STEAM Scholar Program is an exciting educational opportunity launched by Congressman Brad Schneider in 2018 for high school students in our community. The program aims to connect highly-motivated students interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with hands-on learning experiences throughout our district.

In the fall, students selected to participate in the STEAM Scholars program will have the opportunity to join Congressman Schneider on visits to four STEAM-related businesses and facilities during the 2022-2023 school year. On these visits, students will have the chance to participate in discussions with local employees, business owners, and educators, and learn more about the STEAM career opportunities in our backyard. For more information and application information, click HERE.

Media Center 

The first week book checkout in the Media Center is at 1,260 with more classes scheduled later today!

 

Homecoming

Click here for more information on upcoming Homecoming activities. 


Back-to-School Bash


Athletics

GoFan

All tickets to home varsity football contests starting tomorrow night must be purchased through GoFan - MHS student entry remains free and students should enter through the HERO gate on the west end of the Stadium. 


Allowed/Prohibited Items 

Just a reminder, allowed items to bring to football games include: sealed water bottles, baby food, rain gear, blankets, coats, umbrellas,

wheelchairs, walkers, service dogs and pre-approved signs or posters. Prohibited items include:backpacks, large

purses, beach bags, coolers, outside food or drink, noise makers, balls, inflatable toys, laser Pointers, paint, baby

powder, streamers, alcoholic beverages, tobacco of any kind including e-cigarettes, drones (except for MHS school

issued drone), and non-service certified pets.


The Foundation Season Pass

Come visit the MHS Foundation’s table at the home football game Friday night and purchase your Athletic

Activity Season Pass! We will be located outside the main gate entrance! For $30, you receive 2 season passes to

all home Football, Basketball, and Wrestling events. With this pass, you pay just $2 for admittance (not valid for

IHSA sponsored events). Stop by and see us!


Boys Cross Country - Coaches Corner: Kurt Rutz

The team kicks off the cross-country season on August 31 with an away meet at the scenic Waukegan Sports

Complex followed by their first home meet on September 6th on the home course located at the Diamond Lake

Sports Complex. Preparation, however, has been going on all summer with most attending the MHS running camp

where they not only found camaraderie but heard from running experts. Runners also traveled to the Illinois state

course to participate in the ever-popular “Detweiler at Dark'' run, a one-of-a-kind running experience at night with

strobe lights and music that also raises money for worthy causes. The annual Freedom Classic5k also serves as a

midsummer check of how training is going and is a reunion event for past, present, and future MHS runners and

we had a great turnout there


With official practices under way, the team conducted a two-mile time trial Saturday.  Like the 5k earlier in the

summer, the time trial this past weekend serves as a benchmark for improvement as the season progresses and an

assessment of summer conditioning. We had very good performances with our first 9 runners, including 2

freshmen, all within 1:39 minutes of each other showing much depth. The team is looking forward to what we can

do over our official 3-mile competitive distance when we run at the County Meet August 31st, is motivated, and

looking forward to competition starting.  Please join us at our meets and follow along via our weekly updates! 


Past, present and future MHS cross-country runners at the Freedom Classic 5k:

Participants at the MHS summer running camp soak in the wisdom of guest speaker Coach Bill Massoels from

the Milwaukee School of Engineering:

Current and future team members competing in one of the summer track meets:

Boys Golf - Coaches Corner: Todd Parola

They are off! First match of the season @ Blackstone Golf Club. Pictured below: Jackson Koenigsknecht,

Matthew Kisselburg, Miles Begg, Brandon Hinkle, Dylan Trahan, Ben Tieman. 


Mustangs 2nd place at Huntley invite with 316. Kisselburg 6th with 76. Koenigsknecht 7th with 77.

Boys Varsity Golf team toiled in The Den and took 3rd Place out of 23 teams!

Kisselburg tied for 13th (79), Hinkle tied for 19th (80) and Begg tied for 20th (81).

Boys Soccer

The Mundelein Boys Soccer program recently traveled to Lewis University,

Coach Sebastian Falinski’s alma mater, to watch a college soccer match and tour the campus.  A little rain

couldn’t dampen the spirits of the boys as everyone had fun experiencing college soccer.

  

Girls Cross Country 

 

Girls Golf  

Varsity Girls Golf getting ready for the Lake County meet.

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Girls Volleyball - Coaches Corner: Calaeb Haire (Campbell) & Beth Willis

The MHS Girls Volleyball program is off to a great start! We had a huge turnout of athletes at tryouts and

were able to fill 5 full teams (Freshman A & B, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity). It has been a wonderful two

weeks of team-building, skill improvement, and overall fun. The red/gray scrimmage for the Back to School

Night was a blast, and it has made us all really excited for the season to come! We had our first match against

Deerfield on Wednesday, August 24. The Varsity team plays again this weekend at the Crosstown Classic in

Libertyville. Go Mustangs!


CCRC

College Corner

Check out the Fall 2022 College Corner. It is filled with important information like a college planning

checklist for all grades and the Fall 2022 college planning calendar!  Here is the link to our virtual copy.


Previous Reminders

COVID Guidance 

Continue to report COVID positive cases to the Health Office. Lunchrooms and assemblies are able to

return to normal this year. Please contact Mrs. Taylor if certain accommodations are needed during lunch or

assemblies. 


Off Campus Lunch 

Juniors and Seniors may leave the building for lunch, as long as they have no service time.  Service time must

be completed before they can leave.  Freshman and Sophomores are unable to leave the building for lunch.


Attendance 

Regular school attendance is required and necessary to develop the academic and intrapersonal skills needed for s

uccess.  Students are expected to attend each class and be on time.  Students who attend school regularly have

been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. If your student is going

to be absent from school, please call the Attendance Line 847-949-2200 ext. 1998 (Spanish) ext. 1999 (English)

by 10:00 am.


Technology Use

Students will utilize technology to support their learning in class.  Students are reminded to use their

Chromebooks and cell phones appropriately at all times.  For further information about technology use, please

refer to the student handbook located on the District web page - 2022-2023 Student/Parent Handbook




Go Mustangs!

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Friday, August 19, 2022

August 19, 2022

Mustang Families, 

It’s been a great first week of classes! It was wonderful to see our buses and classrooms return to “normal” this year. The positive energy was contagious and  exceptional to watch. We were able to end the week with over 60+ clubs and activities represented in our Clubs & Activity fair this morning. It is our goal that every student is able to find a place they belong when they are at MHS! Additionally, you will notice our staff wearing shirts this year that represent our collective belief that each student CAN (sĂ­ se puede) … each student can learn, can grow, can improve! Additionally, we are committed to moving forward (adelante) together. With collective efficacy and a commitment to moving onward, we are optimistic about the year ahead. Finally, please take a moment to read through the important information listed below as well as view some of the pictures taken throughout the week. If you have any questions, call the Main Office at 847-949-2200.  


 Sincerely, 

 Alexandria Rios Taylor

 Alexandria Rios Taylor, Principal

 847-949-2200 x1230

 ataylor@d120.org



Important Information

COVID Guidance 

Continue to report COVID positive cases to the Health Office. Lunchrooms and assemblies are able to return to normal this year. Please contact Mrs. Taylor if certain accommodations are needed during lunch or assemblies. 


Off Campus Lunch 

Juniors and Seniors may leave the building for lunch, as long as they have no service time.  Service time must be completed before they can leave.  Freshman and Sophomores are unable to leave the building for lunch.


Attendance 

Regular school attendance is required and necessary to develop the academic and intrapersonal skills needed for success.  Students are expected to attend each class and be on time.  Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. If your student is going to be absent from school, please call the Attendance Line 847-949-2200 ext. 1998 (Spanish) ext. 1999 (English) by 10:00 am.


Technology Use

Students will utilize technology to support their learning in class.  Students are reminded to use their Chromebooks and cell phones appropriately at all times.  For further information about technology use, please refer to the student handbook located on the District web page - 2022-2023 Student/Parent Handbook


CCRC


The College and Career Resource Center welcomes you back to school! Please stop by B105 and say hi!  We have missed you all.


Seniors:  A.M. Senior College Kickstart is next week (August 22-25th) in the morning at 7:45am at the CCRC- B105. Don’t miss these presentations!


Monday, August 22nd- Your College Application Timeline

Tuesday, August 23rd- SAT, ACT, Test Optional, or Test Free?

Wednesday, August 24th- Making Your College List

Thursday, August 25th- Use College Visits to Your Advantage!


Register in Naviance today! https://student.naviance.com/mundelein 


Don’t forget to check Naviance for upcoming events and college rep visits. It’s going to be a great year!


-Mrs. Rusk & Ms. Bogseth



First Day of School 


Club, Sport & Activity Fair 

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Previous Reminders


Open House

Save the date to meet your students’ teachers and MHS’ Building Leadership Team on Wednesday, August 31 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. 


Student drop-off and pick-up

Students should enter school through the main entrance or the west entrance. Drop-off and pick-up of students by car occurs only in the east parking lot and stadium parking lot.  Cars that enter southbound off of Midlothian will exit southbound back on Midlothian. Cars that enter off of Hawley will exit on to Hawley.  The west and north parking lots are not for student parking or drop-off/pick-up.  We appreciate your help in maintaining the safety of our auto and pedestrian traffic in and out of the campus.


Underclass Yearbook Photos 

Picture day is Wednesday, September 14. All sophomores,  juniors and any freshman not photographed during orientation will be photographed for the yearbook whether or not the photos are purchased. A retake and senior “yearbook only” day will take place in October.  Access the VIP (Visual Image Photography) ordering instructions here.


Pre-Payment for Student Meals

Mundelein High School partners with Quest Food Management Services, Inc. to provide breakfast and lunch options for our students.  If you would like to create an account so that your student does not have to use cash, please log into  www.myschoolbucks.com. Students can then use their ID cards to pay for lunch, if funds have been placed into the account. Directions for adding funds to student ID cards are on the MHS website at www.d120.org under the “STUDENTS” tab on the left side of the home page.


School Fee Waiver/Reduction Program

Mundelein High School offers an application to waive or reduce your child’s school fees.  Eligibility is based on family income per the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.  ALL household members that receive ANY type of compensation (full-time employment, part-time employment, unemployment, alimony, child support, social security, workman’s compensation, etc.) must report the gross (before taxes) income amount.  If you wish to have your child’s 2022-23 school year registration and other fees waived or reduced to 40% of the applicable full fee values, you must submit the application by August 31.  The “Application for School Fee Reduction” will require submission of income documentation.  For more information, visit the website at www.d120.org.


Health Requirements for the 2022-23  School Year

Prior to the start of this school year, all 9th grade students must have a completed school health examination (not a sports physical) with a full list of immunizations that show proof of having two (2) doses of the varicella vaccine or documented proof of having the disease (chicken pox) and a dental exam. (Physical and Dental Exams are required for all ninth graders by the State of Illinois). All 12th grade students must show proof of having received the 2nd meningococcal vaccine. All students must show proof of having two (2) doses of mumps and rubella vaccine. (This will show as two MMR’s –measles, mumps, rubella- on their vaccine record). Please check your child’s vaccine records. If a vaccine is needed, provide the nurse’s office with documentation that the vaccination was given.  For updated information, please view the MHS Nurses’ webpage:  https://www.d120.org/activities/health-services/ .





Go Mustangs!

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