The MCHS community is invited to a special Open House event at the new Village of Shorewood YMCA, new home to our swim team! 🏊
📅 Monday, May 11
🕜 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍Village of Shorewood YMCA (1801 W. Jefferson)
You can play in the gym, take a swim*, exercise in their new wellness center or make a craft in their activity center!
*swimmers under 16 will need to be swim tested
📅 Monday, May 11
🕜 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍Village of Shorewood YMCA (1801 W. Jefferson)
You can play in the gym, take a swim*, exercise in their new wellness center or make a craft in their activity center!
*swimmers under 16 will need to be swim tested
Join us for one of two volleyball camps this summer! We offer a middle school boys' camp (ages 5th-8th grade) and a Tiny Tippers boys' and girls' camp (ages 6-11 years old). Scan the QR code on each to register or email jkovanda@mchs.net for more information.
The biology classes took a field trip to McKinley Woods to experience forest restoration. Students worked with the Will County Forest Preserve Naturalists. This opportunity allowed students to experience a hands-on, real-world application of ecology.
Congratulations to Mekhi Williams who received an MCHS is You positive referral from Mrs. Angie Muniz for responding quickly and getting medical help for a student who was in need. He responded calmly and quickly to let the nursing staff know of the student in need, which allowed for swift response and the student's safety. Thanks for being so responsible! #mchsproud
Part of this week's Staff Appreciation Week included a cookout at each campus by our administration and board members. Teachers and staff enjoyed burgers, brats, hot dogs, and more with their fellow co-workers. We are so grateful for everyone who makes MCHS great!
Yearbook distribution begins tomorrow! This Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, the yearbook staff will distribute the 2025-2026 yearbooks at both South & Central campuses during all lunches. If you ordered a yearbook, bring your ID and pick it up during lunch!
Today we celebrate School Nurse Day, which is a part of National Nurses Week! We are so grateful to our nurses for their outstanding support of our students. Their ethic of care and empathy is visible every day.
Looking for a unique way to honor a graduate? Buy a brick to be placed at Central Campus Stadium in the brand-new walkway leading to our home bleachers. Create a lasting memory, honor someone special, and support the Hall of Fame. www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/mchshalloffame
In April, Treble Choir and Women's Chorale performed at our IL-ACDA Treble Festival at the College of DuPage in front of 20 other Treble ensembles and clinicians from across the state and three of our choirs competed at the IHSA Organizational Music Contest at Herscher HS. Women's Chorale, Concert Choir, and our vocal Jazz ensemble Essence received a first place rating! #mchsproud
Spring hockey is officially underway, and it’s been an exciting start for Minooka Hockey! Minooka High School and Minooka/Channahon Junior High students, attend the game on May 9th vs. Plainfield High School and show your school ID and receive a FREE Canlan Crazy T‑Shirt!
Our very own Mr. Dave Barney and junior Jonathan Bush were featured on this month's edition of Shorewood Neighbors! Learn more about Mr. Barney's MCHS legacy and the Minooka Angler's Club by reading a copy today. Shorewood Neighbors is a publication distributed within the Shorewood Community that brings neighbors and local businesses together through stories that highlight, inform, and uplift the community. www.bestversionmedia.com/il/shorewoodneighbors
We are excited to announce our live stream link for Graduation. Can't make the event or want to watch it later? View it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x0afhU0rPY
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)! MCHS has the best teachers, and as the end of the school year approaches, we want to say "Thank you!" for all you do! We are lucky to have you. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Congratulations to these students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and ASL! We honored them today at a breakfast before school. Their hard work in language classes paid off and we are so proud of their accomplishments. #mchsproud
Congratulations to our very own Bernie Ruettiger, current South Campus monitor and long-time wrestling coach who earned a Lifetime Service Award from the Illinois Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association (IWCOA), which is a really distinguished award given to legendary coaches at the end of their career. #mchsproud
Congratulations to senior students Jayden Sola and Melanie Vargas who were honored at the Illinois Principals Association student recognition breakfast! They were nominated for their outstanding achievements in academics, involvement, and leadership throughout their four years at MCHS. #mchsproud
Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to our principal, Ms. Jamie Soliman, for everything she does for MCHS. Her unwavering support of our students, staff, and families is incredibly appreciated.
Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Varsity Madrigals and Essence spent 5 days on tour in New York City in late March. Performance Highlights include performing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. John the Divine Cathedral, and Liberty Island; taking in “The Outsiders" and "Wicked", doing a Broadway workshop, and seeing so many amazing sites like Ellis Island, Radio City Music Hall, 9/11 Memorial and museum, and Lincoln Center. This was a choir tour to remember!
For America's 250th birthday, MCHS participated in a Great American Quilt Project with student and staff submitting 5 quilt blocks. The final product was unveiled on April 11th and it was fun to see our blocks as part of the project! #mchsproud
Yearbooks will be distributed May 7-8 during all lunch periods. Students will need an ID to pick it up. There will be a limited supply available for purchase online after distribution. More information to follow.
