MCHS parents/teachers, please take a moment and complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, if you haven’t already. It takes only about 5 minutes to complete. Be sure to select "Grundy" County. The survey closes March 31. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Buy a raffle ticket to win a premium parking space for the 2025-2026 school year! There will be less spots available due to construction at Central Campus. Tickets are $20 and only 30 tickets will be sold. The winner will be selected at the Denim & Diamonds fundraiser on March 8th. Winner need not be present. Visit https://bit.ly/3O7ZZbI and click "get tickets" for your chance to win!
Did you attend Minooka Community High School and are you now a successful alum? We want you to share your story! Not only may we feature you on social media, but it helps us share with our students what is possible after graduation. Complete the Alumni Success Story form here: https://forms.gle/7bjRRLvAfMqSukGNA
Time is running out for our senior class of 2025 to apply for scholarships with our partnered outside organizations. The deadline to apply is March 1. Learn more at www.mchs.net/page/scholarships
Congratulations to our Minooka Boys Swimming athletes! There were so many PRs and season best swimmers for the boys at the IHSA Normal Community Sectional this past weekend. The 400 Free Relay team of Jacob Kuziel, Bryce Fuhrman, Thomas Zbranek and Matt Bond place sixth on the podium! It was a great day of swimming! #mchsproud
There is an early release school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26! Please be sure to follow the early release bell schedule. View the schedule here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to the Math Team who competed in the ICTM Regional Math Contest on Saturday at JJC. The Freshman/Sophomore 2-Person Team (Mark Sagun and Sam Thomas) took 2nd place. Sam Thomas also placed 1st as an individual in Geometry advancing him to the State Competition on April 26th at ISU! #mchsproud
Spring athletic registration is still open, but athletes must be registered prior to first practice/tryout. Register today or learn more at https://bit.ly/3zzOLJD. Questions? Contact Ms. Marci Jordan, athletics secretary, at mjordan@mchs.net.
MCHS is offering FREE ACT Prep Workshops to help students prepare for the upcoming ACT on April 9. There will be two sessions each for English, Math & Science ACT Practice and Testing Strategies. Sessions run March 10-20 and space is limited! Scan the QR code for information and registration. Questions? Contact Dr. Phil Pakowski, director of curriculum and instructions, at ppakowski@mchs.net.
Tickets are going fast! Community members ages 55 and over are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Anastasia”! 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.
The Boys Basketball Team hosted "Mostaccioli with Mom", a mother/son dinner. They enjoyed a meal together, seniors read letters to Mom, they played games and did a Q&A together. It was a fun evening!
We recognized student athletes at this week's Board of Education meeting. Junior Madelyn Kiper, varsity basketball player, became the 10th player to reach 1,000 points, and broke school records for most 3-pointers in a game, most points scored in a game, and most 3-pointers in a season. Also, Coach Harding and the Football Team received a National high School Academic Excellence Award for their excellence academically, on the field, and in the community. #mchsproud
Save the date for these upcoming senior class activities including prom, honors night, graduation, and more! 🧡👩🎓👨🎓🖤
Don't forget that tomorrow, the MCHS Choir Boosters are hosting the Spring Craft Fair & Raffle at South Campus on Saturday, February 22 from 9a-3p. We hope to see you there!
Spring athletic parents are invited to join us for a meeting to meet the coaches on Thursday, March 6. We are also having Breakfast with the Coaches on this evening. Sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club, breakfast pizza and breakfast sandwiches will be served. Questions? Contact Ms. Marci Jordan, athletic secretary, at mjordan@mchs.net.
We did a parade State send off throughout Central Campus with the drumline for our Girls Bowling Team and individual Boys Wrestler, Robbie Murphy. Best of luck to them as they compete at State! #mchsproud
Gather your friends and family and join MCHS and the Special Olympics on Sunday, April 6 for the Run 4 Respect! Learn more or register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Minooka/RunForRespect
The MCHS District #111 2025-2026 school calendar is finalized and shared for your convenience. Access a printable version here: https://www.mchs.net/o/mchs/page/bellsandcalendar
Congratulations to Michael Martino who received a positive referral! Nominated by Ms. Barrera and Mr. Davis, he is always looking for ways to help his classmates understand the lesson during class. He goes out of his way to assist his friend. Way to go, Michael! #mchsproud
Seniors, as you think about plans after graduation, be sure to look into scholarships available in your Class of 2025 Google Classroom. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer for available scholarships, which are due on March 1. https://bit.ly/4hsMdgY
