Congratulations to MCHS Cheer! The JV team is the conference champion and Varsity placed second! #mchsproud
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Bowling Team on taking 2nd at Sectionals and qualifying for the state tournament next weekend! #mchsproud
Community members ages 55 and over are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Anastasia”, on Wednesday, March 12, 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!
We are currently seeking sponsorships for the Foundation of Academic Excellence Denim & Diamonds event on March 8. Buy tickets or learn more about a sponsorship here: https://www.mchsdist111foundation.org/diamonds-and-denim Questions? Contact Seth Freeman, sponsorship chair, at sethcruse5@yahoo.com.
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
Students are invited to participate in next week's spirit dress up days! Join in on the fun and get points for your class that are counted in the Battle of the Classes challenge. Learn more at https://www.mchs.net/page/student-activities. 🧡🖤
Last night's Incoming Freshmen Night was fantastic! We were so excited to welcome 8th graders and their families to MCHS for a sneak peak of South campus. See you in the fall! #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Be sure to register for a FREE cardiac screening for all MCHS students in collaboration with Morris Hospital (Central Campus 2/11-12). The amazing Rhythm of our Youth program screening takes only 3-5 minutes to perform and can save a life! Parents, learn more and fill out the required consent for screening form today at: https://tinyurl.com/2yer44t2
We are happy to feature MCHS alumnus Robert Hynek '21 who is currently a nuclear mechanic with the U.S. Navy. Now stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, he went to Navy boot camp, studied nuclear mechanics for 18 months, then deployed to the Red Sea. While at MCHS, he participated in band and the school musicals as well as worked in the technology department. #mchsproud
On Saturday, the Boys Basketball Team hosted "Pancakes with Pops", a Father/Son Breakfast. The players had a nice morning spending quality time with the father figures in their lives.
You can livestream many athletic games through the NFHS Network! For a small fee, people across the country can be a part of the action. Whether you can't attend in-person or don't live locally, it's a great way to keep up with MCHS athletics. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3W89xoK
Students participated in a virtual field trip to Salem, Massachusetts to explore the history of the Salem Witch Trials in preparation for reading "The Crucible" in Mrs. Janel Grzetich and Ms. Kim Schrementi's English III class. It was a fun learning experience!
Tomorrow, we can’t wait to see you at our Incoming Freshmen Night! This is your chance to get a sneak peek at South Campus and prepare for your next steps. 8th graders and their families will learn about registration, athletics, activities, course selections, and more!
MCHS will have a regular in-person school day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21. A cold weather advisory remains in effect tomorrow, with continued frigid wind chill temperatures. Please ensure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather. Our priority remains keeping students in school whenever possible. Thank you in advance for your support.
As a reminder, there is no school today as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day reminds us to volunteer in service to help others, to support racial equity, and to foster respect for others.
Students can sign up for the ZAPS ACT Test Prep Seminar that will be hosted at Central Campus on March 1. Maximize your score and future success! Register before 2/19 to receive discount pricing of $99. Register online at www.doorwaytocollege.org or call (877) 927-8378.
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 December. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Congratulations to junior Madelyn Kiper on a huge accomplishment becoming the 10th Girls' Basketball Player to reach 1,000 points! Madelyn also broke the record for most 3 pointers in a single game with 9 and the record for most points scored in a single game with 41! #mchsproud
Tomorrow night, the Interact Club is hosting the 2nd Annual Stuffed Animal Toss at the halftime of the Varsity game on Friday, January 17. Please consider bringing a new stuffed animal, which will be donated to Silver Cross Hospital. What's more, the three animals closest to Center Court will receive gift cards!
The MCHS Choir Boosters invite you to join us for the Spring Craft Fair & Raffle at South Campus on Saturday, February 22 from 9a-3p. Please save the date. We hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/events/570088069095924
