On Throwback Thursday, in 2019, a group of seniors dance and have fun at senior banquet, one of the last student gatherings before graduation. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Congratulations to our Students of the Term (second quarter)! These students are selected by teachers and staff and honored for achieving a personal standard of excellence/character, making exceptional contributions to the class, and more. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Our ASL Honor Society would like to wish everyone happy holidays! Please take a moment to watch our holiday video that our students made to highlight their ASL skills. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/3Rw5Vhp
Join us for Callaloo Chicago, a world fusion steel pan and percussion ensemble, on Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m. at Central Campus Performing Arts Center. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. You may order tickets in advance or pay at the door ($10 cash or credit card). The event is graciously sponsored by the MCHS Choir Boosters. Questions? Contact Mr. Randy Benware at rbenware@mchs.net. We hope to see you there! https://gofan.co/event/1190190?schoolId=IL15586
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Ms. Shayla Heery, art teacher. She started at MCHS in 2021 and received her bachelor's degree from SIUC. She loves providing a space for students to explore creative thinking and physically making something with their own hands. She lives in Ottawa and is engaged to her fiancé whose name is Clay, which is very fitting for an art teacher! She also has a step-son named Cassius who she loves more than anything.
Our superintendent, Dr. Schiffbauer, met with our student advisory group who continues to provide feedback as we develop our long-range strategic plan for the high school. These students offer suggestions and ideas and are helping us shape our future! #mchsproud
Our National Honor Society members decorated holiday cards that will be delivered to a local nursing home. We are so proud of our students volunteering their time for our community! #mchsproud
Ms. Kaminski's AP Computer Science Principles students took turns playing the role of a robot, following a series of commands to identify where they would end up on a grid. They were practicing reading sequences of code as well as writing conditional statements. Robot grids are one type of question students will see on their AP exam in May.
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish students, families, and friends! Today marks the first day of the eight-day celebration. Learn more about the history and traditions of the holiday at https://bit.ly/2O5HRlH.
The MCHS District #111 Foundation of Education Excellence hosted its Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to raise funds for student scholarships and educator grants. Everyone had a fantastic time at this successful, annual event raising over $20K! We appreciate the community's support with sponsorships, donated auction items, and stocking stuffers. Thank you! #mchsproud 🎄
On Throwback Thursday, in 2012, a group of students participate in H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Planet Earth), a volunteer club who help with events and create awareness in the community. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Did you catch the new MCHS super fan conducting the band at the varsity boys basketball game on Tuesday?!
Please join us in honoring our Minooka Junior High and Channahon Junior High girls basketball programs on Wednesday, December 20 at Central Campus. Junior high players and coaches are invited to join us at halftime of the JV game for pizza and will be honored between games.
Congratulations to five 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 November. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Support the Boys Basketball Team and join us for the 2023-2024 season games and participate in one or more of the fun themes. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to MCHS senior Rylee Anderson for being selected as the 2023 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club December Student of the Month! Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
Students may join us on Thursday, December 14 from 5-7 p.m. in the Central Campus Cafeteria with homework help and review before final exams. Teachers will be seated by subject area so students know where to seek help in specific subjects.
The Athletic Boosters will be selling spirit wear just in time for your holiday shopping! Grab your gifts while you still can! Join them at the Central Stadium concession stand on Saturday, December 9th from 9 a.m. to Noon. 🧡🖤
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Ms. Meghan Bednarz, school counselor. She started at MCHS in 2021. She received her B.A. in Psychology from St. Xavier University and her M.A. in School Counseling from Lewis University. She loves getting to work with students to help them plan their futures and navigate their classes as well as helping them with daily struggles during teenage years. She enjoys reading and spending time with her two dogs, Bentley and Charley. You can also find her on the Southside working for the Chicago White Sox during baseball season.
It's the final hours of the District #111 Foundation's online auction. Check out all items and place final bids before it closes at 10 p.m. tonight. All proceeds benefit MCHS student scholarships and educator grants. Thank you for your support! www.32auctions.com/organizations/89029/auctions/153651
