Join us at an upcoming football game and show your school spirit by participating in the weekly theme! We hope to see you tonight as we take on Neuqua Valley. Be sure to wear your orange!
This week, our freshmen and sophomore students participated in a career activity and were introduced to a new program that allows them to explore post secondary options, assist in college planning and also includes options for non-degree, certification, and trade occupations.
Are you ready for it? Friday night lights begin tomorrow night at MCHS with our first home game of the season vs. Neuqua Valley High School. Be sure to buy your tickets online at GoFan. Let's go! #HoldtheRope https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586
Our number of earned Seal of Biliteracy students is growing! These students get to place the seal on their transcript and diploma that open doors to new job opportunities after graduation. We offer several language classes (including American Sign Language) that help prepare students to earn this seal. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3WUdrUS.
Congratulations to MCHS alumnus U.S. Air Force Colonel Brent Toth and his participation in an incredible mission, Project Magellan, that took him around the world in less than 48 hours. We are proud of your success! Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4bcwanmm.
Please be aware that the Channahon Police Department will be conducting training at the property across the street from South Campus off of Route 6. This training will not interfere with school activities. https://nixle.us/FTN3P
Save the date for our MCHS Career Exploration Fair on October 17! Freshmen and sophomore students will be able to visit with 75+ industry professionals from the surrounding communities as they learn more about their college and/or career paths. Interested in hosting a table or sponsoring the fair? Contact southcounselors@mchs.net.
On September 24-25 and October 1-2, freshmen will complete a social emotional screener and take part in classroom discussions about suicide prevention during PE and Health classes. Learn more at https://elyssasmission.org.
Save the date for the Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 20th at 4 p.m.! It starts and ends at MCHS Central Campus. Everyone is welcome to line the streets and show some MCHS school spirit!
1) Starts at MCHS - Central Campus
2) Heads north on Wabena Ave.
3) Heads east on Church St.
4) Heads south on Illini Dr.
5) Heads west on Mondamin St.
6) Heads south on Wabena Ave.
7) Returns to MCHS - Central Campus
The MCHS Future Farmers of America (FFA) is selling fall mums this year. Order using the link below and arrange pickup with Ms. Jenna Temple at jtemple@mchs.net. Order yours now before we sell out at https://omella.com/8otw3.
As Homecoming Week approaches, save the date for the annual seniors vs. juniors Powderpuff game tonight at 7 p.m. at Central Campus Stadium. Tickets are on GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586. No cash sales.
Be sure to download the MCHS Athletics app! We’ve partnered with Snap! Mobile to create an app that has it all, including schedules, scores, rosters, updates, and more. Visit the app store or click the link to download the app today: https://minooka.app.link/download #Community #SnapMobile #StayConnected
Are you an artist interested in representing what MCHS means to you? The school improvement team is holding a school-wide competition to design our new logo. Your design must incorporate the phrase or idea - "MCHS is YOU" and use our school colors. See below for more info.
Congratulations to MCHS alumnus Mike Petrick who was recently named Assistant Village Administrator for the village of Channahon! We are proud of his accomplishments and wish him the best of luck in his new role. #mchsproud https://tinyurl.com/5n9ayrmb
Happy Labor Day! There is no school and the buildings are closed. This holiday honors the contributions & achievements of American workers since 1894. Learn more here: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
During the school year, we enact drills that are required by the state to prepare everyone in case of a real emergency. We will practice these September 9-13 with our students and share this schedule so as to inform everyone that these are drills and not a real emergency.
Today, and every Friday in the fall, our athletic teams go to both Minooka & Channahon Junior Highs to welcome and cheer on the students into school! #juniorhighspiritfriday #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Congratulations to freshman Kara McGinnis and sophomore Reagan McReynolds for receiving positive referrals from the Deans' Office! They bought a student in the REACH program a gift to wish her luck with her upcoming surgery. They made her day with a new Stanley water bottle, candy and notes to wish her well! #mchsproud #spreadkindness
The Minooka soccer program will be partnering with local organization Chanooka Wish in a sponsored game vs. Waubonsie Valley on September 7. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. Also, anyone can contribute monetary donations to Chanooka Wish upon entering the soccer complex on game day. They are also hosting a winter warm drive and boxes will be placed as you enter the complex from the pond lot. You can drop gloves for kids, gently used coats, and new pairs of socks in these bins. They will be delivered to local families in need during the winter warm drive. We hope to see you there and appreciate your support!
MCHS offers numerous dual credit classes that can save both time and money in college! These classes earn both high school and college credits, in which many transfer to other colleges. Check out these savings from last school year! Interested in learning more about these course offerings? Connect with a school counselor!
