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Families,
School District 120 is participating with the Illinois State Board of Education in the 2023 statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. This is your chance to provide input concerning your child’s education. We value your opinions about the operations of Mundelein High School.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. The surveys are available now through Friday, March 31. Please use the following link to complete the survey: 5 Essential Survey.
We will take all of your input seriously and use it to continually review and update our current educational practices. Results will never be connected to your child. No individual will be identified in the school reports and teachers and administrators will not see individual responses.
The survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago and provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring the five essentials critical for school success:
Effective Leaders
Collaborative teachers
Involved families
Supportive education
Ambitious instruction
The survey results will be sent to District 120 and will be included in the Illinois State School Report Card next fall.
Thanks, in advance, for taking part in this important survey.
In partnership,
Alexandria Rios Taylor
Principal
847-949-2200 x1230
Important Dates
Friday, February 17 - Teacher Institute Day - No School
Monday, February 20 - Presidents’ Day - No School
MHS 2023-2024 Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Information can be found on our registration page.
5 Essential Survey
Mundelein High School parents and guardians,
School District 120 is participating with the Illinois State Board of Education in the 2023 statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. This is your chance to provide input concerning your child’s education. We value your opinions about the operations of Mundelein High School.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. The surveys are available now through Friday, March 31. Please use the following link to complete the survey:
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Opens Jan. 24, 2023 and closes March 31, 2023.
We will take all of your input seriously and use it to continually review and update our current educational practices. Results will never be connected to your child. No individual will be identified in the school reports and teachers and administrators will not see individual responses.
The survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago and provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring the five essentials critical for school success:
Effective Leaders
Collaborative teachers
Involved families
Supportive education
Ambitious instruction
The survey results will be sent to District 120 and will be included in the Illinois State School Report Card next fall.
Thanks, in advance, for taking part in this important survey.
Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated February 1-28 and it is a time to acknowledge key African American figures from the past and present. Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans and honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history. It is also an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the achievement, triumphs and successes of the Black community.
To learn more, click here.
Student Recognition
Peer tutor Riley Demko wanted to give back to the community so she gathered the necessary crafts so all MHS students could create valentines and show their love for our country’s veterans. These hand crafted valentines will be delivered to the James Lovell Federal Health Care Center just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Class of 2023 Important Information
Seniors, click here to read important information regarding graduation!
Happy National School Counseling Week!
Student Services Parent Nights:
Student services will be hosting an upcoming family education event around family wellness. Our staff will share information about strategies they use to support student mental wellness and how you can incorporate this at home with your students! Learn about the importance of mental wellness and the impact our services can have on your student’s success.
RSVP to attend here: https://forms.gle/f8UEWPHoJ6YcDoPx9
Referendum Information
See below if you would like to learn more information about our referendum, click here for a quick one pager or visit our Facilities Plan website.
Mundelein High School Manufacturing Pathways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F0SQGtROnM
Save the date for Maker Faire Lake County
April 15, 2023
College of Lake County
You are invited to build new skills, showcase projects and make connections. There are a variety of ways to get involved with the Greatest Show & Tell event in Lake County.
What will YOU make in 2023?
Sign up to be a Maker
Maker Faire Lake County is a great place to showcase the projects you or your students are creating. Think about those amazing builds happening in PLTW, Entrepreneurship focused classes, as well as robotics or other after school clubs. Looking for inspiration, sneak a peek at the Makers from 2022. The application opens Feb 1, 2023.
Participate in the Robotics Competition
High school students may participate as part of a school team, on a team formed independently, or by signing up for the Lake County Robotics Competition Engage class. The Engage CLRC class will meet on Saturdays live in person at the Grayslake Campus AND Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan: 9AM-Noon in February, March, and April. To register for the LCRC Explore class: Engage Registration The competition will be held during the Maker Faire. Interested in learning more? Attend the kickoff on Jan. 28th at 10am in room T114 at the College of Lake County campus.
Younger students interested in robotics may register for CLC's 4H Robotics Spin clubs, which will also meet on the same day (Saturdays) from February to March. Explore Program The 4H Robotics teams will participate in the 4H Robotics Showcase at CLC on April 22nd. Participants will also be invited and encouraged to demonstrate their robots at Maker Faire Lake County,
Volunteer to host a booth
Not quite sure what your project could be, but you still want to get involved? Or maybe you are looking for a way to earn community service hours. We are in need of volunteers to host a booth where we provide the activity and the training. Or maybe you are more comfortable with setup and providing general assistance. You provide the energy and we will provide the fun. Sign up to volunteer.
Summer School 2023
As we approach the cold winter season, it is time to start thinking about Summer School!
Important: For those who have had students in MHS summer school before, our registration procedure has changed. Students will now register for their desired summer school class during course registration with their counselor. Families will be billed through RevTrack at a later date. Please visit our summer school course guide (linked below) for more information.
Students should print and fill out the “Summer School Course Selection” page and bring it to their course selection appointment. Printed copies are available in the Guidance Office.
Summer School Course Guide - English
Summer School Course Guide - Spanish
Summer School Course Selection
2023-2024 Course Selection
Course selection for the 2023-2024 school year will begin on Monday, November 28th with our grade 11 students. Students in grades 10 and 9 will select courses after the winter break. The following resources are available to our families to assist with the course selection process.
Free SAT prep in the Literacy Center!
CCRC
Click here for tips on preparing to do FAFSA
Check out Step 3 so you know what to bring to the FAFSA Workshop!
Register on Naviance!
You DO NOT want to miss this event! For the first time ever, MHS students will be able to gain inside access to the college admissions process. During the Case Studies event, students and parents will meet in small groups with an experienced admissions officer who leads a discussion on what colleges look for in an applicant, as well as what every college values.
Students learn first-hand how they will be evaluated, which helps them begin thinking of the qualities and strengths they bring to the process and what they will need to do to prepare for the application process.This event is strongly recommended for MHS juniors who plan to apply to college.
Scholarships
Athletics
Gymnastics Coaches Corner
The Varsity Girls Gymnastics team competed at Regionals on Thursday, February 2 at Lake Forest High School. The team took 2nd and narrowly missed the opportunity to continue on to Sectionals. While they won't be continuing on in the team competition, they did have several girls qualify as individuals. Congratulations to Lexie and Kate for qualifying for vault, bars, beam, floor, and all around; Isla for qualifying for beam and floor; and Rylee for qualifying for floor. Sectionals will take place at Stevenson on Wednesday, February 8. Good luck to all the girls that qualified!
Lexie Ede is going to state on bars with a 4th place finish tonight. We wait for tomorrow to see if we make it in anymore events with at large scores.
Girls Bowling Coaches Corner
Mundelein Varsity Girls Bowling had Regionals over the weekend at Bertrand Lanes where the top 4 teams advanced to Sectionals after 6 games. Though we held strong to one of the top four places, it didn't pan out to our success. We finished 6th out of 14 teams. It was a great finish with two individuals advancing to Sectionals: Samantha Sciortino and Brianna Merner.
Boys Bowling Coaches Corner
Winston Petri, Andrew Hampsey, and Shawn Mastandrea were voted all conference for bowling. Sam Gottfried got Honorable Mention
Girls Basketball Coaches Corner
Coach Teipel and NSC sportsmanship winner Diana Nanos
Alumni Corner
Alum Patti Volpert was in the house at a Girls basketball game. Patti was part of the graduating class of 1969 at MHS and currently works as the Warren Girls basketball team statistician. Thank you Patti for still representing MHS!
Wrestling Coaches Corner
Boys Sectionals:
Last Saturday the Mundelein Mustang's wrestled in the Regional Tournament at Grant High School. Top 3 advance to the Sectional Tournament this weekend at Barrington High School. Top 4 in Sectionals will advance to the State Tournament to get an opportunity to place Top 6 in the State and get on the podium. The Mustang's advanced 5 wrestlers to the Sectional Tournament. 120 Durlacher, 126 Albavera, 138 Thomas, 145 K. Hernandez, and 220 A. Hernandez. Friday Nite 138 Thomas, 145 K. Hernandez, and 220 A. Hernandez will all wrestle the 1st Round. 120 Durlacher and 126 Albavera will have a bye 1st Round since they both won the Regional Tournament. Good Luck this weekend.
Girls Sectionals:
Friday and Saturday the Girls Sectional will be at Evanston High School. Wrestlers include: 106 Ashley Alvarado , 132 Jocelyn Guadarrama, 138 Khole Heerdegen, 138 Val Victoria, 152 Axel Warzecha,152 Yanneth Estrada 4-17, and 170 Claire Schiro. Let's Go Mustangs.
Boys Basketball Coaches Corner
Boys basketball is staying competitive. They lost a close game 71-70 at Warren last week and a 3 point game vs. Lake Zurich this week. Something to note, Michael Farina is closing in on the school record for charges drawn in a season. He is currently at 29 with 4 regular season games left. The school record is 35. Michael drew 6 charges in the game vs. Lake Zurich.
Next games: Friday @ Lake Forest
Saturday home vs. St. Charles East – Senior Night
Tuesday 2/14 home vs. Stevenson- Let’s pack this Place!!!
Girls Track & Field Coaches Corner
Open Gyms
All volleyball enthusiasts are invited to join us for Open Gyms which will be held in the main gym
Athletic Dept Corner
The Foundation
The Mundelein Foundation is seeking new members!
Do you have one night a month to make a difference?
Contact Jennifer for more information on how you can have some fun helping the next generation:
847-987-7955 or brunkow4@sbcglobal.net
Previous Reminders
ASPIRE
Our MHS Portrait of a Learner tenets affirm student identity through schoolwide values, expectations and practices.
Dress Code
Although we take great pride in a dress code that encourages self-expression, we do want to remind students of our student dress code policy as found in our student handbook.
Clothing must cover all undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).
Fabric covering all private parts must not be seen through.
Clothing that depicts, advertises or advocates the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances is prohibited.
Clothing that depicts pornography, nudity or sexual acts is prohibited.
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.
What is Good Attendance?
Our MHS Attendance Committee felt it was important to create a simple and clear visual that students and families can reference to understand our expectations surrounding what good attendance looks like.
Bus Notifications
Would you like to know when your student’s bus is going to be late? For Mundelein bus routes, Lakeside Transportation is using the Bus Bulletin notification system to notify parents and students when there are bus delays and schedule changes. For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit: www.busbulletin.com/parents (Find Mundelein Area Schools when prompted for a district) *Note - This is managed by Lakeside Bus Company and not MHS.
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!
The Principal's Blog: Mustang News is available weekly at
http://mundypride.blogspot.com/