Students in Ms. Ann Rapsky's True Crime class combined with Ms. Amy Kelly's Forensic Science class to learn how to analyze a crime and work together during the investigation. It was a neat collaboration for both classes.
Happy Valentine’s Day! We love our students, staff, and families and are grateful for a good school year!
We would LOVE for you to BE OUR GUEST! Community members ages 55 and over are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Beauty and the Beast”, on Wednesday, March 13, 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!
There is an early release school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14! Please be sure to follow the early release bell schedule. View the schedule here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to MCHS senior Melissa Marquez for being selected as the 2024 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club February Student of the Month! Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
Are you ready for our Battle of the Classes? All students can participate in this week-long event February 26 - March 1 featuring dress up days and nightly participation events to see which class has the most school spirit! Be sure to get your Winter Formal tickets here: www.mchs.net/o/mchs/page/dance-events
MCHS parents, please consider taking the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and share your voice! It takes only minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. The survey closes March 29. Be sure to select "Grundy" County. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Mr. Tony Garcia '01, PE teacher and football coach. He's been at MCHS since 2016. He received his bachelor's degree from NIU, master's degree from Aurora University, and is pursuing another master's degree from American College of Education. He enjoys teaching in the community and lives in Minooka. He has 10 nieces and nephews, 8 of which are MCHS alumni/students.
Reminder! Attend tomorrow's athletic booster meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Campus ARC. The athletic boosters are seeking new board members to help work with fellow athlete families to plan events, buy/sell spirit wear, and raise money for student scholarships, athletic equipment and more!
MCHS is offering FREE SAT Boot Camps to help students prepare for the upcoming SAT on April 10. There will be workshops for both English and Math offered in March. Register today using the QR code below.
Students and staff are invited to support the REACH program and visit the annual, and highly anticipated, bake sale on February 15 at South Campus Room 109 and on February 16 at Central Campus in the Commons. Bring your cash and stock up on some sweet treats while supporting our REACH students. We also ask that you join us for inclusion week and participate in the week’s theme days February 12-16.
Join the MCHS Choirs for the 19th Annual “A Night of Entertainment” on Saturday, February 17 at 6:30 for desserts and a 7 p.m. show. Our show features our very own vocal jazz groups Essence & Jazz Transit, choirs, students and families singing. Enjoy a deluxe dessert buffet. Reserve your tickets today! https://gofan.co/event/1385662?schoolId=IL15586
All MCHS students in 9-12 grade are invited to the annual Winter Formal on Friday, March 1 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the South Campus Cafeteria. Learn more about the event at www.mchs.net/o/mchs/page/dance-events
BE OUR GUEST! Community members ages 55 and over are invited to join us for a complimentary Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Beauty and the Beast”, on Wednesday, March 13, 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!
Check out the amazing job our South Campus REACH students did on their oil pastel animals in art class with Ms. Shayla Heery! They are currently on display in the wall displays outside of the art rooms for everyone to see. They are sure talented! #mchsproud
Congratulations to Mrs. Kump and Ms. Keppner who received a grant from the District #111 Foundation for the Speakable program to be used in their Spanish classes at MCHS. The grant provides a unique experience for students helping them with their Spanish speaking skills. A huge thank you to our Foundation! https://www.mchs.net/page/foundation
On February 21-22, juniors will complete a social emotional screener and take part in classroom discussions about suicide and prevention during PE and Health classes. Learn more at https://elyssasmission.org.
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team who were conference champions! L to R: Sophia Benedick, Roman Hubbard, Oyunomin Naranjargal, Garrett Berscheid, Alex Von Holten, Spencer Lorenz, Mason Murphy, Emma Foley, Dane Chung, and Matthew Collofello. A special congrats to Alex and Spencer who earned All-Conference awards for answering the most tossups that day. #mchsproud
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 29. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Congratulations to Taydin Murphy who placed 2nd in Diving at the SPC Conference Swim Meet, thus earning All-Conference honors. We are so proud of Taydin! #mchsproud
