All are welcome to join us for two exciting grand opening events as we get ready to open our Field House and Career & Technical Education Center! Attend the ribbon cutting ceremonies and tour these state-of-the-art facilities. Please save the dates and we hope to see you there! Read more here: https://bit.ly/43cbgj2
about 11 hours ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
The Central Campus Main Office will be closed on Thursday, June 4th due to ongoing construction. Athletes can park or be dropped off near the baseball field and enter through door 28. Summer School students can park or be dropped off in the north parking lot (Wabena lot) and enter at door 11. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Ms. Lenca at 815-521-2316 or mlenca@mchs.net. We appreciate your cooperation.
about 18 hours ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Incoming MCHS freshmen for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to join us on Thursday, August 13th for Freshman Experience! Students take yearbook photos, receive IDs, and Chromebooks. We look forward to welcoming you as our newest class. 🧡🖤
1 day ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
We are excited to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026! We look forward to honoring them in September. Learn more here:
https://bit.ly/3RZ60g5 #mchsproud
2 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Congratulations to the Girls Powerlifting Team who are State Champions and the Boys Team who tied for State Runners Up! Individual girls state champions include M. Murphy, S. Mwaba, A. Knutsen, A. Sontag, and J. Hamilton and runner up includes M. Nordsell. The individual boys state champion includes C. Nurczyk and runner ups include R. Murphy, N. James, A. Ceko, and T. Hawkins. A special shoutout to Savannah Mwaba who earned individual state champ, team state champ, was named female lifter of the meet, and broke FOUR state records! Amazing! #mchsproud 🏆 🏋️♀️🏋️🥇🥈
3 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Congratulations to our State Champion Girls Varsity Disc Golf team and the State Runner Up Boys Disc Golf team at the Illinois High School Disc Golf Championship! The girls team was led by Jillian Bean who took home second place individual honors in the girls division. The event was held at the Oaks Disc Golf Course in Mokena. #mchsproud
3 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
A special congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Erickson who was selected to receive the Staff Member of the Year Award. Nominated by her English department chair, Mrs. Erickson goes above and beyond in everything that she does and is always willing to help others. Everything she does is geared towards enhancing our school community. Congratulations!
6 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Congratulations to recent graduate Maddie McBride '26 who is the recipient of the 2026 Lovis Hero Award. Her lived experience as a Deaf and Hard of Hearing student has shaped the way she advocates for inclusion, connection, and representation for others. The Lovis Foundation is a national non-profit that honors students who are going above and beyond to create a positive culture in their schools and communities. Amazing job, Maddie! #mchsproud
7 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Calling all incoming MCHS incoming freshmen or sophomores , learn everything you need to know about MCHS theater at the 2026 Theatre Camp! Join us July 13-15 in the Performing Arts Center. To register, visit
https://forms.gle/QyLAvZohqEKvWdE86, or for questions contact
tburton@mchs.net8 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
MCHS proudly announces the 2nd semester honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year. See the list here:
https://bit.ly/4aez6hI Congratulations! #mchsproud
8 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
A special congratulations to Mr. Jason Allen who was voted by students and staff to receive the School Spirit Award as part of the Distinguished Awards program. Mr. Allen goes all out during theme weeks and helps get the students involved, too. Well-deserved!
8 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
9 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
On this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the bravery and dedication of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
10 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
We want to recognize our foreign exchange students Malena Gordon-Blanco from Spain, Ecrin Memis from Turkey, and Lena Goeschelbauer from Germany who spent the school year with us. We enjoyed having you at MCHS and wish you the best of luck!
12 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
We hosted our End of the Year Lunch and celebrated our retirees (John Troy, Traci Rader, Melissa Caruso, Karent Martin, Karen Styrna, and Jon Monti). Congratulations and best wishes to these eight who together served 108 years to MCHS!
13 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
At Wednesday's Board of Education meeting, Mr. Matt Thomas recognized students Natalie Andrews and Zach Vega for their 3rd place finish at the IHSA Journalism State Finals. Way to go! #mchsproud
13 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
We are excited to feature MCHS alumna Dr. Valerie Burns Cathers '03 who is the Founder & Executive Director of Gifts of Emotion Counseling & Consulting in Madison, Wisconsin, Core Faculty at The Healing Our Core Issues Institute, and Author of "Mood Monsters: The Gifts of Emotion". While at MCHS, she participated in theater and band. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from NIU, master's degree in community counseling from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and doctorate in counselor education and supervision at Viterbo University. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, educator, and business owner. She learned that success is rarely a straight line, and that meaningful work often comes from combining expertise with genuine passion and purpose. She's received countless awards since and belongs to several professional organizations. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
13 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Consider honoring your 2026 graduate with a customized, brick paver! Buy a brick for $125 to be placed at Central Campus Stadium. Time is running out to order! Sales end May 31st and bricks will be placed in early August. Learn more or buy at
https://bit.ly/4dTXiWL. Questions? Contact 815-521-2320 or
mwilliams@mchs.net14 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Congratulations to the MCHS Senior Class President, Gavin Brandani! Gavin will be attending The University of Mississippi this fall majoring in psychology with plans to go go pre-med to be a psychiatrist with a specialty in pediatrics. His favorite part of MCHS was how it feels like a community. "There are so many teachers, students, coaches that are so willing to work hard and be there for one another." His future is bright! #Classof2026
14 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
Seniors, don't forget to pick up your diploma in the Main Office! Stop by Thursday or Friday of this week. Congratulations again! #Classof2026
14 days ago, Minooka Community High School District #111
