Thank you to Morris Hospital and GAVC for helping us at the Rhythm of our Youth event, a FREE cardiac screening for all MCHS students. The next opportunity is at Central Campus 2/11-12. The screening takes only 3-5 minutes to perform and can save a life!
Don’t forget our annual Fall Craft Fair & Raffle this weekend November 2-3 from 9a-3p at South Campus. We hope to see you there! More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MCHSChoirBoosterEvents
November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month in which we commemorate the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America’s indigenous people. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3PHPVrU
Happy Diwali to all our Minooka Community High School friends and families who are celebrating! One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, a five-day period, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school Monday, November 4, due to a Teacher Institute Day and no school Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day, which is a State of Illinois holiday. View the academic calendar for other important dates: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃
Calling all 8th grade students! The MCHS Art Department is hosting a workshop on Saturday, November 9th at South Campus. Want to register or interested in learning more? Email Mrs. Becker at dbecker@mchs.net.
Our superintendent, Dr. Schiffbauer, met with our student advisory group who offers feedback, provides suggestions, and helps plan for the future of MCHS! #mchsproud
Meet Rylie Bolsoni, a new special education teacher at MCHS this year. She attended Illinois State University and currently lives in Frankfort. She chose MCHS because of the location, mission statement, and a shared great experience by a now fellow teacher. We are happy to have her!
Congratulations to three MCHS students who are taking classes at Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) and were recently presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performance in class for the month of October. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud
Meet Kevin Hodges, a new ESL teacher at MCHS this year. He attended Indiana University for his bachelor's degree and Lewis University for his master's degree and he now lives in Lisle. He chose MCHS because it gives him an opportunity to grow as an educator. We are happy to have him!
Congratulations to freshman Shae Stuchly for receiving a MCHS is You positive referral! Ms. Bridget McMahon nominated her because she went out of her way to help a new student by providing her notes and helping her feel welcome. Way to go, Shae! #mchsproud
There is an early release school day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30! Please be sure to follow the early release bell schedule. View the schedule here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to our Minooka Girls Cross Country Team for bringing home the regional title! Best of luck to all the teams moving on to the Normal (Community) Sectional. #mchsproud
Congratulations to the MCHS band on a job well done! They competed in the Bands of America competition in St. Louis and then the Illinois Bands Competition in Champaign this weekend. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Meet Nicole Grzywna, a new special education teacher at MCHS this year. She attended DePaul for her bachelor's degree in elementary education and Lewis University for her master's degree in special education. She lives in Joliet with her husband and two children. We are happy to have her!
Congratulations to Emily Johnson who received a MCHS is You positive referral! Ms. Bridget McMahon nominated Emily because without being asked, she helped a student get organized and caught him up on class notes that he missed. Emily went out of her way to be kind and helpful to a fellow student and teacher. #mchsproud
We are looking to host various manufacturer/trade professionals to visit our students at MCHS. Are you interested in volunteering to talk to our students? Please share your story by registering using the QR code. Questions? Please contact ashleytutt@mchs.net or aferro@mchs.net.
We did a parade send off throughout Central Campus with the drumline for two of our girls tennis players and doubles team, Jocelyn Morales and Ashlyn Reade. Best of luck to the as they head to the State Tournament! #mchsproud
Friday night lights are tomorrow night at MCHS vs. Bolingbrook High School. Be sure to buy your tickets online at GoFan. Mental Health Matters will also be at the game creating awareness and selling sweatshirts. https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586
