We are excited to feature MCHS alumna Michaela (Genz) Gallaher '12 who is self-employed as a sourdough baker. While at MCHS, she participated in freshman cheer, choir, madrigals, and musicals. She went to college in Nashville and worked/paid her way through school. She volunteers as a mentor for INCubator edu program at Plainfield Central H.S., participates in “Bakers Give Back” bake sale to contribute funds to the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, and is a staple sourdough vendor at the Plainfield Farmers Market each summer. She currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and two kids. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Community members ages 55+ are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Freaky Friday”, on Wednesday, March 11, at Central Campus. Light refreshments will be served at the reception at 1 p.m. and the production at 1:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Limited tickets are available; Reservations required. Please contact Anne Seidel at (815) 521-4108 or aseidel@mchs.net to make a reservation. We look forward to welcoming you!
Congratulations to the Chess Team that won its first ever IHSA Sectional Championship! The team went 4-0 defeating Sandburg in the final round. Best of luck as the team advances to the IHSA State Tournament February 13-14! #mchsproud
Join us on Friday, February 6th at 9 a.m. at the District Office at this informal get-together to enjoy a cup of coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Robert Schiffbauer. Connect with us and chat about topics important to you. Please RSVP to Aubrey Knight, Director of Community Relations, at (815) 521-4112 or aknight@mchs.net.
All MCHS students in 9-12 grade are invited to the annual Winter Formal on Friday, February 27 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the South Campus Cafeteria. Buy tickets and learn more at www.mchs.net/o/mchs/page/dance-events
Join the MCHS Choirs for the 21st Annual “A Night of Entertainment” on Saturday, February 14 at 6:30 for desserts in the Central small gym and a 7 p.m. show in the Central PAC. Our show features our very own vocal jazz groups Essence & Jazz Transit, choirs, students and families performing. Enjoy a deluxe dessert buffet. Reserve your discounted tickets online today or regular price at the door! https://omella.com/ixiut
Congratulations to MCHS senior Alexa Flores for being selected as the 2026 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club February Student of the Month! She was nominated by Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Bolek. Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open! MCHS parents/teachers, please take a moment and share your voice to make MCHS even better. The parent survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Be sure to select "Grundy" County. The survey closes March 13. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Calling all MCHS junior/senior students! Are you looking for a summer job and want to gain real world experience while getting paid? Learn more about the 2026 Grundy County Internship Program at https://tinyurl.com/2026GEDCINTERNSHIP. The application deadline is February 27.
Congratulations to six 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 January. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud
Congratulations to the Girls Wrestling Team who are the SPC Champions! This makes two years in a row and three of the last four years as champions. These girls came to win! #mchsproud
Congratulations to Kaden Meyer and Robbie Murphy who took home gold and 7 others who landed on the podium at the 3A Regional Championships! All will advance to the IHSA Sectional. #mchsproud
Tickets are officially on sale! Join us for Freaky Friday March 12-14 in the Performing Arts Center at Central Campus. Buy your seats today! https://bit.ly/3TuAq8w
Congratulations to our Boys Bowling Team on a 6th-place finish at the IHSA State Tournament! Huge shoutout to Nolan Anderson for finishing 7th overall and earning All-State! 🎳🔥 #mchsproud
It's National School Counseling Week, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have on helping students achieve school success and plan for life after graduation. We are so grateful for our school counselors and all they do for our students! Thank you!
Black History Month celebrates African Americans' history, contributions, and achievements. It is a time to reflect on the past, honor the present, and work toward a better future. #BlackHistoryMonth
Congratulations to our Varsity Football program who is, for the second year in a row, the Illinois 8A State Champions for highest cumulative GPA of 3.26, including their success on the field, as named by the National Football Foundation (NFF). #mchsproud Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4roCrBc
ASL Honor Society is sponsoring their annual Cookie Gram sale to raise money for “Hands and Voices,” a charity assisting families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Cookies will be sold now through February 9th and delivered on Friday, February 13th at both campuses. Buy your cookies here: https://omella.com/0edot
The MCHS Choir Boosters invite you to join us for the Spring Craft Fair & Raffle at South Campus on Saturday, February 21 from 9a-3p. Please save the date. We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/share/186NBjfUnt/
The MCHS Foundation of Educational Excellence is excited to host their fundraising event, Denim & Diamonds, on Saturday, March 21 to raise funds for student scholarships and educator grants. Only a limited number of tickets remain. Be sure to get yours before they're gone! Tickets are on sale at www.mchsdist111foundation.org
