
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 Dance Team for placing 14th in the nation! The team traveled to Florida to compete against some of the most elite teams in the country. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. #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 juniors Lluvia Pulido and Nataly Herrera for receiving a positive referral! Nominated by Mrs. Brenczewski and Mrs. Munson, Lluvia and Nataly came across a REACH student who needed assistance and brought her to the deans' office and then helped her back to class. Great job! #mchsproud



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


Congratulations to Volleyball Coach Carrie Prosek for receiving the "Making a Difference Award" at the Shorewood Hugs Chocolate Ball this weekend. She goes above and beyond to help the community. #mchsproud


Our Cheer Team placed 12th at State! Congratulations to the entire team and coaches on a successful and impressive year! #mchsproud


On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Mr. Chris Pendergast, Social Studies department chair. He's been at MCHS since 2012. He received his bachelor's degree from ISU, master's degree from Arizona State, and master's degree from USF. He enjoys working with the students and staff on a daily basis and lives in Channahon with his wife and two kids. He's an avid Cubs and Bears fan, too!


It's National School Counseling Week, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have on helping students achieve school success and plan for life after graduation. We are so grateful for our school counselors and all they do for our students! Thank you!


Today is the last day to purchase a MCHS 2023-2024 Yearbook. Order yours now at www.yearbookordercenter.com and use the school code 8202.


Congratulations to senior Evan Verser on receiving a positive referral! Nominated by Mrs. Carrie Prosek, Evan helped our REACH students kayak, fish, and rock climb in Outdoor Ed. He was a tremendous help to his teacher, but he also had a great experience getting to know these students. Way to go, Evan! #mchsproud


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 January. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud 🧡🖤


Black History Month celebrates African Americans' history, contributions, and achievements. It is a time to reflect on the past, honor the present, and work toward a better future. #BlackHistoryMonth


On Throwback Thursday, in 2023, the cast of "Grease" performs on stage the first night of the show. They were an amazingly talented group of students! Don't miss out on this year's musical tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586?activity=Performing%20Arts #ThrowbackThursday #TBT


Congratulations to junior Jacob Simpson for receiving a positive referral! Nominated by Officer Presler, Jacob made another student's day by sitting with him at lunch. Way to care about your peers, Jacob! #mchsproud


Congratulations to Mr. Jon Calder who received a grant from the District #111 Foundation for three video cameras that will be used in video/media production courses and in conjunction with the video boards at MCHS. The grant provides hands on experience for our students. A huge thank you to our Foundation! https://www.mchs.net/page/foundation


Athletes and their families are invited to join us for College Signing Day on Wednesday, February 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Central Campus Cafeteria. We can’t wait to celebrate your college commitments for next fall!


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!


Congratulations to Diver Taydin Murphy who set the Morris Co-op school record in Diving with a score of 401.35 and a 1st place finish in Diving at the IMSA/Yorkville Invitational on Saturday. What an amazing accomplishment! #mchsproud
